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How Coronavirus Financial Shortcomings could lead to NBA Expansion in Louisville

The coronavirus’ cancellation of the 2020 NCAA men’s basketball tournament was an unmitigated short term disaster for basketball fans across the Commonwealth. One unintended long term coronavirus consequence could bring NBA basketball back to the Bluegrass.

Sam Quinn of CBS Sports examined how the city of Louisville could transform from being the NBA’s ultimate bridesmaid, frequently left at the alter on the verge of adding a team, to the city that hosts the league’s next expansion team. Dan Issel and the NBA2Lou’s efforts to bring a team to the city have been well documented and the Yum!