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With Coronavirus taking over, the NBA has decided to postpone the season until further notice. Last week, we saw Rudy Gobert act recklessly at a press conference, touching all the microphones of the reporters as he was leaving the stand. Shortly after Gobert was diagnosed with Coronavirus, his teammate, Donovan Mitchell, also tested positive. It is more than likely that Gobert transferred the virus to Mitchell. Following the diagnoses of these two Utah Jazz players, Christian Wood, a recently acquired center for the Detroit Pistons also tested positive for Coronavirus. A few days prior, Gobert and Wood were matched up during the game between the Jazz and the Pistons. As for now, these are the only three players that have tested positive, and hopefully it will stay this way. All players have been instructed to self-quarantine for the time being, which will discourage the spread of the virus among active players. Teammates Donovan Mitchell (left,) and Rudy Gobert (right,) who'...

Impacts of Coronavirus in the NBA: The National Basketball association has talked about implementing some antivirus legislation to protect its players from the widespread Coronavirus. Rumors have sparked of temporarily banning media from entering the locker rooms as well as not allowing fans in the arena. LeBron James has spoken out on this, stating that he would not play in an empty arena, although, I do not buy this, as I could not see a completely healthy LeBron sit on the sideline and watch his team lose. We have seen recreational sports stop the tradition of handshaking as well as other traditions, we may see some NBA traditions such as the jersey swap stop momentarily. (LeBron James, who made a statement on the Coronavirus’ impact on the NBA.) Impacts of Coronavirus on the NCAA: With March Madness right around the corner, many people are worried about how the Coronavirus will impact the safety of the tournament. One solution that has been discussed has been to lim...

            As NCAA March Madness is only a few weeks away, our experts here at Dunk City Delight take an in depth look at some of their favorite teams to watch out for. Kansas(24-3) :  Kansas made a statement with its hard-fought road victory over Baylor on Saturday in a battle between two national title contenders. The Jayhawks (24-3, 13-1) avenged a Jan. 11 loss to Baylor and still have one more loss than the Bears. But Saturday's win should push Kansas to the top overall No. 1. That's because Kansas now features a nation-leading 11 Quadrant 1 (top-30 home, top-75 road) wins and the country's best strength of schedule. How can one not see them as a title contender?  (via. https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article236287258.html )  Duke (23-4) :  Duke has been a powerhouse for decades now and this year is no different. The Blue  Devils are looking to redeem themselves from thei...

As we head into All Star Weekend here in the NBA, one of the most anticipated weekends in all of U.S. sports, there is a lot to take into consideration before all of the fun begins. For the second year in a row, Giannis Antentokounmpo and Lebron James were elected as team captains for the All Star Game, and were allowed to pick their teams from the other players selected for the game. Dunk contest veterans Aaron Gordon and Dwight Howard, along with high flyers Derrick Jones Jr. and Pat Connaughton. The skills competition will allow certain players to participate in an obstacle course that is constantly changing so it’ll be a surprise to us all and should make for a thrilling contest this year. As for the Three Point Shootout, there are plenty of sharp-shooting talents present, like first-time all stars Devin Booker and Trae Young. The Skills Challenge will feature many of the young and rising stars in the league, such as Jayson Tatum and Spencer Dinwiddie. We’re going to be breaking ...

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Kobe Bryant: An Inspiration On and Off the Basketball Court Photo Credit: Inews Network On January 26,2020, the world lost Kobe Bryant. He was an inspiration to many and will be cemented in history as one of the greatest basketball players ever to grace the court. Growing up in this generation of basketball, Kobe Bryant was one of the first basketball players that we were all introduced to. He was a role model for many of us, and even if not, he was still one of the most respected celebrities of that time. This loss really hits close to home because he's been a significant figure for all of ours lives, and it's still hard to comprehend that he isn't with us anymore. It seems as if everyone took this loss very personal, as many celebrities and other athletes paid their condolences, either online or on the court. In the Pro Bowl game, we saw touchdown celebrations inspired by Kobe. In the NBA, players decided to honor Kobe by changing their numbers as well as ma...