MINNEAPOLIS — The NBA league office sent a memo to all teams with common sense precautions regarding the coronavirus. Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum tweeted that he will be taking a break from signing autographs for fans because the virus has hit Oregon. The Bulls showed their players a league-issued Powerpoint presentation on Wednesday with educational points.
The coronavirus has yet to hit the NBA. But that doesn’t mean the league isn’t taking it seriously.
“It’s important,” coach Jim Boylen said. “The video was about the basics. Wash your hands. Try not to maybe have an open hand touch.