More Covid headaches for NBL

The Wildcats were due to face Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Tuesday and Brisbane Bullets at Nissan Arena on Saturday, but both matches will be played at a later date.A 36ers team member tested positive for Covid, with all players and game-day staff deemed close contacts and forced into isolation.The Adelaide-South East Melbourne clash scheduled for Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Sunday has also been pushed onto another day.The new game dates are yet to be determined but are set to be released in the coming days.The latest postponements follow several positive Covid tests last week among players at the Bullets and Illawarra Hawks after they played each other.That resulted in a series of matches this week being put on hold as the NBL battles to keep the season on track despite the difficulties of the Omicron variant.An NBL statement on Tuesday said the decisions were made in line with its Covid health and safety protocols and respective state government close contact requirements.The league said the health and safety of players, coaches, clubs, staff and fans was its top priority in these matters.Players and staff will continue to be regularly tested for the virus, while individuals impacted or deemed close contacts will undergo additional testing. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au