Breaking news
Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers He has left the NBA Bubble in Orlando due to an “urgent” family matter … but plans to join the team soon, according to reports.
The 27-year-old shooting guard left Orlando on Friday and hopes to return “sometime this weekend.” Shams Charania He says.
Of course, Rivers will have to quarantine for 10 days before he can reenter the bubble … as part of the league’s strict security protocols.
Like us previously reported, Rivers teammate, Russell Westbrook, tested positive for COVID-19 before the NBA restart and was quarantined before joining the team in Orlando this week.
Rivers joins rookie Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson and Clippers forward Montrezl harrell … WHO also left recently the bubble for family reasons.
Rivers, son of the Los Angeles Clippers’ coach, Doc Rivers – He has an average of 8.7 points per game, shooting 41% from the field.
It is not known if the coach will also leave the bubble.
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