NBA Owners Respond to Suspended Season with Shock But Support
- Unprecedented decision means a financial hit to teams, players
- ‘Right thing to do for fans, players,’ Bucks owner Lasry says
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Owners and league executives from the National Basketball Association convened via conference call Wednesday afternoon to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Playing in front of thousands of fans seemed like it wouldn’t be an option much longer. Games in empty arenas was the next-best move, allowing the league to make good on its obligations to Turner and Walt Disney, which pay a combined $2.7 billion a year to broadcast NBA games.