Four Nets’ Players Test Positive For Coronavirus

Four Nets’ players have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team said in a statement on Tuesday. Three of those players are asymptomatic, according to the team. All four are currently isolated and under the care of team physicians. No names were released.

The statement continued:

 “The organization is currently notifying anyone who has had known contact with the players, including recent opponents, and is working closely with state and local health authorities on reporting. All players and members of the Nets travel party are being asked to remain isolated, closely monitor their health and maintain constant communication with team medical staff. The health of our players and staff is of the highest priority to the organization and the team is doing everything within its power to ensure that those affected receive the best care possible.”

Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell and Christian Wood have also tested positive. The NBA season has been suspended indefinitely.