The Sacramento Kings are investigating a report that guard Jabari Parker played tennis without a mask just days after revealing a positive test for coronavirus. Parker was seen in a Chicago park without a mask three days after announcing his positive test, according to TMZ.
It’s unclear whether Parker, 25, violated NBA rules. The league requires players to refrain from physical activity for 14 days after a positive test. While Parker revealed his positive test three days before his tennis outing, he may have already been battling the coronavirus for weeks and already completed his quarantine period.
That’s what Parker said to Ben Stinar of The Big Lead.
I just spoke to Jabari Parker and he has finished his quarantine at home. He was playing tennis in his hometown of Chicago and was at a complete social distance from anyone. https://t.co/voiZSX8hC3
– Ben Stinar (@BenStinar) June 27, 2020
The Kings told the Sacramento Bee that the team was aware of the report and was gathering additional information.
Parker is one of three Kings players to reveal a positive test. Buddy Hield and Alex Len also announced positive tests. All three players plan to join the Kings in Orlando once they are cleared.
