ABL released a statement last 15 July effectively terminating the 2019-2020 which was suspended at the onset of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
"The ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) board have met and announces today that the ABL Season 2019-2020 will be deemed concluded as there is no safe way to complete the remaining fixtures," it read.
The board admitted the league found itself in a tough position due to the nature of the health crisis, and thus, made the difficult decision to scrap the season altogether.
"This decision is not an easy one and has not been made lightly. The overriding factor of our social responsibility, health and the well-being of all our stakeholders was at the forefront of the discussion," the league said.
Thai side Mono Vampire was leading the standings with a 12-4 card when the games were halted, while Philippine club San Miguel Alab Pilipinas sat at second place with its 10-6 record.
Alab, which was set to welcome new imports Justin Brownlee and John Fields, were hoping to reclaim the ABL title it won in the 2017-18 season.
Also part of this season's cast were the Kuala Lumpur Dragons, Formosa Dreamers, Fubon Braves, Macau Black Bears, Singapore Slingers, Macau Wolf Warriors, Hong Kong Eastern, and Saigon Heat.
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