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Gobert donates $500K to worker fund, virus relief
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Saturday, 14 March 2020 14:56
The Utah Jazz announced Saturday afternoon that All-Star center Rudy Gobert is donating $500,000 to support both the employee relief fund at Vivint Smart Home Arena and COVID-related social services relief in Utah, Oklahoma City and within the French health care system.Gobert became the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus shortly before tip-off of Wednesday's game in…
Sources: Pistons' Wood tests positive for virus
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Saturday, 14 March 2020 18:21
Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood has tested positive for the coronavirus, a league source told ESPN'S Adrian Wojnarowski.Wood, 24, is the third known player in the NBA to have a positive test for the virus, along with Utah Jazz players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.Wood scored 30 points in last Saturday's 111-105 loss to the Jazz. According to Second Spectrum,…
Luka's 50 lead Mavericks past Suns -- on Twitch
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Friday, 13 March 2020 21:25
Luka Doncic scored 50 points and dished out 19 assists on Friday night as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 150-136.Well, not exactly.Soon after the decision was made Wednesday to suspend the NBA season because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Suns announced that their games would continue virtually.Friday night marked the first NBA2K matchup, between the Suns and the…
Raptors test negative; were last opponents of Jazz
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Friday, 13 March 2020 21:12
Coronavirus tests for members of the Toronto Raptors' travel party have come back negative, with one person's result still pending, the team announced Friday night.The Raptors were the last team to face the Utah Jazz and stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, who have since tested positive for the virus.In a statement, the Raptors said their entire travel party from…
Giannis, Zion among stars aiding arena workers
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Friday, 13 March 2020 13:39
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Zion Williamson have joined other NBA stars saying they will make a donation to aid arena employees who will be unable to work while the NBA season is indefinitely suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.Antetokounmpo tweeted Friday that he will pledge $100,000 to Fiserv Forum staff.It's bigger than basketball! And during this tough…
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