Players Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus Recovered ‘In Short Order’

There are at least 10 known cases of NBA players who tested positive for the coronavirus and all players recovered “in short order,” according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Jazz center Rudy Gobert had the first known case of COVID-19 — his positive test led to the NBA suspending the season. In the aftermath, his teammate Donovan Mitchell, four Nets players including Kevin Durant, Pistons center Christian Wood, Celtics Marcus Smart and two Lakers players also tested positive.

While it’s good to hear that the players recovered quickly, safety has been the main concern discussed the NBA works toward potentially resuming the 2019/20 season. The league expects 22 of its 30 teams to have their practice facilities open for voluntary workouts by this Monday with strict guidelines in place for players.

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