The NBL has been forced to postpone Thursday night's clash between the Illawarra Hawks and South-East Melbourne Phoenix after several Hawks players tested positive for COVID-19.
The postponement comes a day after the A-League was forced to postpone several of its matches, while the AFLW brought in strict new measures to keep its season on track.
"The decision to postpone the Hawks and Phoenix game has been made in line with the NBL's health and safety protocols," an NBL spokesperson said.
"The health and safety of the players, coaches, clubs, staff and fans is the league's number one priority when considering these matters.
"The NBL will continue to follow the advice of governments and health authorities and further testing will be carried out on any individuals impacted or those deemed close contacts."
Hawks co-owner and president Dorry Kordahi said the safety of the team's players was his top priority.
"The Hawks are obviously disappointed to see this fixture against the Phoenix postponed, especially after Friday's exciting home opener but everyone's safety has to come first," Kordahi said.
"We thank all our corporate partners, members and fans for their patience and support during the period and look forward to seeing you all again for our New Year's Eve blockbuster against the Kings."
Sporting competitions have been thrown into chaos worldwide due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, with the NHL banning players from competing in the Beijing Winter Olympics, while the NBA and EPL have been forced to postpone several matches.
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