NBA Has No Plans to Pause Season Due to COVID-19, Commissioner Says

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles as Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) defends during the first half at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York on Dec. 16, 2021. Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday said the league is not planning to pause the season because of a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases.

In an interview with ESPN, Silver said the league has “looked at all the options” but so far has not seen any reason the season should be suspended.