NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Wednesday brought up the possibility of the league hosting an exhibition game for charity as a way to raise funds for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Silver discussed that idea, and also said he was confident the NBA eventually would be able to return from its coronavirus-induced suspension, during an interview with ESPN.

“One of the things we have been talking about are there conditions in which a group of players can compete for a giant fundraiser for the collective good of the people,” Silver said. “Is there a protocol where the players can be tested, quarantined or isolated in some way and they can compete against each other because people are stuck at home and I think they need a diversion and I think they need to be entertained.”

Silver, who said he is staying at home like many others in an effort to contain the virus, said he believes the season is not lost.

“I’m optimistic by nature, and I want to believe that we’re going to be able to salvage at least some portion of this season,” Silver said.

There is a chance that games, which were suspended last week, eventually could return without fans and only essential personnel in attendance. Proposals have been floated, Silver said, but the NBA’s plans to resume this season are up in the air.

Professional sports leagues across the world were forced to go on hiatus because of the coronavirus.

The NBA believes it correctly responded last Wednesday night when it postponed the Jazz-Thunder game in Oklahoma City after Utah star Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus.

The league then decided to suspend the season, which is in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that call for people to avoid gatherings of 50 or more people.

Since then, Gobert’s teammate, Donovan Mitchell, has tested positive, in addition to the Pistons’ Christian Wood, Nets star Kevin Durant and three other unidentified Brooklyn players.

Silver said he wasn’t surprised when he heard about some of the players contacting the virus, but added he believes the league has been serious in its message regarding the severity of the virus’ effects.