As the coronavirus epidemic grows, holding sporting events without spectators in the U.S. has become a legitimate possibility. Multiple NBA team executives told usatodaysports they have considered playing behind closed doors but only as a last resort.
The tournament, which begins March 17, will feature 67 games at 14 locations across the country. It is also the NCAA's most important moneymaker. The 2018 iteration of the event, making the notion of canceling it altogether nearly unfathomable.
Carter and other experts in sports business and law said it's difficult to grapple with the potential economic ramifications of American sports behind closed doors without knowing more specifics — namely which leagues or events would be impacted and for what period of time. When approached by USA TODAY Sports, coaches and executives in multiple leagues were reluctant to talk about potential issues related to coronavirus — financial, or otherwise.
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