Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook announced Monday that he tested positive for Covid-19.
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – FEBRUARY 29: Russell Westbrook # 0 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the second half of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 29, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Rockets defeat the Celtics 111-110 in overtime. (Photo by Maddie Meyer / Getty Images)
In a statement released via social media, Westbrook says he feels good, as he anticipates joining his teammates once they are freed from the virus.
“I tested positive for Covid-19 before my team left for Orlando,” Westbrook said in his statement. “Currently I feel good, quarantined and looking forward to meeting my teammates when it’s cleared. Thank you all for the good wishes and continued support. Please take the virus seriously. Be safe. Mask. #Whynot ”
Westbrook, along with James Harden, have not joined the rest of the team in Orlando before the NBA restart.
The 2019-2020 NBA season will resume on July 30 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, with players in a bubble. The season was suspended on March 11 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Several of the league’s players, including the Rockets’ Thabo Sefolosha, have chosen to exit the season, citing the risks of the coronavirus.
Correction: This story has been updated with the correct date the NBA season will resume. It begins on July 30.
Video: NBA star Russell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirus (CNN)
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