Seven NBA players and staff members have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday. The list includes members of the Nuggets, 76ers, Lakers and Celtics organization.
The cascade of positive results began with the following tweet from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski:
The Denver Nuggets say a member of organization has tested positive for the coronavirus.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 19, 2020Then came the 76ers news, per Shams Charania of The Athletic:
Three members of the 76ers organization have received positive tests for coronavirus.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 19, 2020In the Sixers statement they said players, coaches, and specific basketball operations support staff were tested. It's not yet clear who tested positive.
Sixers statement pic.twitter.com/wgLHGZ1Cxk
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 19, 2020The Sixers and Warriors played just 12 days ago on March 7. Bob Myers said none of the Warriors have been tested, yet.
Shams is also reporting that two Lakers tested positive.
Two Lakers players have tested positive for coronavirus, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. The team may test the remaining players who did not take tests Wednesday morning.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 19, 2020The Lakers played the Brooklyn Nets in their final game before the season was suspended. The Nets had four players test positive, including Kevin Durant.
And here's the latest on the Celtics front:
A Boston Celtic player has tested positive for coronavirus. The player is not exhibiting symptoms.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 19, 2020The Celtics player has been confirmed as Marcus Smart, after the guard posted a video on Twitter:
I was tested 5 days ago and the results came back tonight, which were positive. Ive been self quarantined since the test, thank goodness. COVID-19 must be taken w the highest of seriousness. I know it’s a #1 priority for our nations health experts, & we must get more testing ASAP pic.twitter.com/xkijb9wlKV
— marcus smart (@smart_MS3) March 19, 2020Tune into 95.7 The Game for the latest updates on this developing story.
