The rapid spread of the coronavirus is causing cancellations and postponements of sporting events and affecting sports around the globe.
Now, the list of players in the NBA who have tested positive continues to grow, as the Lakers and Celtics have both confirmed players on their rosters have tested positive for COVID-19, with Boston guard Marcus Smart confirming his diagnosis on social media.As of Wednesday afternoon, there have been at least 10,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S., according to, and at least 150 people in the U.S.
have died due to the virus. In addition, multiple states are under a state of emergency politicians from the local to federal level along with public health officials are recommending large gatherings of