Houston Rockets star guard Russell Westbrook announced that he has tested positive for Coronavirus and is now in Quarantine.
The Rockets are also without forwarding Bruno Caboclo, who inadvertently broke the team’s initial quarantine period at the Disney World Resort Bubble. Sources told ESPN, that Bruno Caboclo must remain in his room for eight more days before joining team activities.
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Westbrook, co-star James Harden and recent addition Luc Mbah a Moute did not travel with the Rockets to Orlando, Florida.
D’Antoni said the three players were working out “at their home bases,” and he expressed optimism that their postponed arrivals wouldn’t have critical consequences on the Rockets, particularly once the playoffs begin.