NBA: Pacers’ Brogdon, 3 Kings test positive for COVID-19
IIndiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon, as well as 3 members of the Sacramento Kings, have all tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
It was announced Tuesday that Brogdon, the former NBA Rookie of the Year, has indeed contracted the virus.
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon tested positive for coronavirus. “I'm doing well, feeling well and progressing well. I plan to join my teammates in Orlando for the resumption of the NBA season and playoffs."
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2020
Brogdon though as already stated he is feeling well and will join the squad in Orlando.
At least 3 players of the Kings — Buddy Hield, Alex Len, and Jabari Parker — have also tested positive within the last 24 hours.
Kings guard Buddy Hield has tested positive for coronavirus, sources tell me and @sam_amick.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 25, 2020
Kings forward Jabari Parker says he has tested positive for coronavirus and will join the team in Orlando restart.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 24, 2020
The developments come after Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic also tested positive for the virus in Serbia.
The NBA has been testing all participants for its resumed season in Orlando next month: players, coaches, team personnel, and more.
The window was set from June 23 to 30 to make sure the status of all participating team members are known prior to the season return.
