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  •   Home > News > Sports > Basketball

    The NBA has postponed the Memphis Grizzlies' next three games due to Covid health and safety protocols

    The NBA has postponed the Memphis Grizzlies' next three games due to Covid health and safety protocols


    The league ahs confirmed the Grizzlies don't have enough players - NBA rules require teams to have eight available players at the start of the game.

    Today's game against the Portland Trail Blazers and two games against the Sacramento Kings on Monday and Tuesday will be rescheduled.

    The league has now postponed 19 games due to Covid-19 this season.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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