Manila Bulletin
PBA: Board of governors, commissioner Willie Marcial meet Tuesday night to determine response to COVID-19 scare
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will hold a special board meeting Tuesday night to discuss its response to the COVID-19 scare.
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial will present various scenarios to the league governors, including suspending games for a week, two weeks, or a month, or playing games behind closed doors.
The decision will consider the impact on television coverage, sponsorship deals, and the 45th season calendar.
The league is also contemplating whether to move closed-door games to smaller venues if mandated by the government, such as the Department of Health, to prevent the virus's spread.
The PBA proceeded with its season-opening Philippine Cup games over the weekend with safety measures like thermal scans and hand sanitizers in place.
The outcome of the meeting will likely affect the ongoing PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup, which has already had several playdates.
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