The MLB, meanwhile, is expected to make an announcement sometime Thursday regarding its upcoming season.
The global coronavirus outbreak continues to affect TV shows and events, with more than 1,000 cases now reported in the United States.
Following in the NBA’s footsteps, the National Hockey League has opted to pause its season in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus.
As noted in Bettman’s announcement, the NBA suspended its season on Wednesday after All-Star player Rudy Gobert, a member of the Utah Jazz, preliminarily tested positive for the coronavirus.