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July 23, 2020, 8:27 pm
We’ll be keeping tabs of all the injury and COVID-19 news as the NBA prepares for its restart later this month. This page will be updated whenever news comes out, so be sure to keep checking as you get ready for hoops.
Each team will be broken down into players who have been confirmed to have COVID-19 (and whether they’re in, out or have their status up in the air), players who have opted out with no public information about their COVID status, and players who will miss the restart due to injury.
Brooklyn NetsTeam, Brooklyn NetsCOVID-19 Positives
In: Justin Anderson
Out: Spencer Dinwiddie, DeAndre Jordan, Taurean Prince, Michael Beasley
TBD: —Opt-Outs
Wilson Chandler
Injuries
In: —
Out: Kevin Durant (Achilles), Kyrie Irving (shoulder), Nicolas Claxton (shoulder surgery)
TBD: —Notes
Donta Hall joined the team on 7/23.
Boston CelticsTeam, Boston CelticsCOVID-19 Positives
In: Marcus Smart
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: Kemba Walker (knee), Tremont Waters (concussion)
Out: —
TBD: —Notes
Gordon Hayward and Vincent Poirier both intend to leave the bubble at some point in September for the birth of their respective children… Kemba Walker will have his minutes monitored in the eight-game season resumption schedule.
Dallas MavericksTeam, Dallas MavericksCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
Willie Cauley-Stein
Injuries
In: —
Out: Jalen Brunson (shoulder surgery), Dwight Powell (Achilles), Courtney Lee (calf)
TBD:Notes
Trey Burke entered quarantine after arriving at the bubble on 7/22.
Denver NuggetsTeam, Denver NuggetsCOVID-19 Positives
In: Nikola Jokic
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Notes
It’s been reported that Gary Harris, Michael Porter Jr. and Torrey Craig have yet to report to Orlando. Troy Daniels casually mentioned that there are only 8-10 of his teammates on site, meaning the Nuggets could be missing more than just those names…. Monte Morris is also not in Orlando… Harris and Craig arrived and cleared quarantine on 7/20… Porter cleared quarantine on 7/23… Keita Bates-Diop arrived in Orlando on 7/23… Morris is expected to arrive in Orlando on 7/24.
Houston RocketsTeam, Houston RocketsCOVID-19 Positives
In: Russell Westbrook
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
Thabo Sefolosha
Injuries
In: —
Out: David Nwaba (Achilles)
TBD: —Notes
Bruno Caboclo broke NBA campus rules and had to re-quarantine but has since rejoined his teammates… Russell Westbrook arrived in Orlando on 7/20… Luc Mbah a Moute is still not with the team but is expected to arrive shortly as of 7/20… Austin Rivers left the bubble for personal reasons on 7/24 but is expected to return by 7/27.
Indiana PacersTeam, Indiana PacersCOVID-19 Positives
In: Malcolm Brogdon
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: —
TBD: Victor Oladipo (quad tendon rehab), Domantas Sabonis (plantar fasciitis)Notes
Domantas Sabonis reportedly left the bubble to seek treatment on his ‘significant’ foot injury on 7/24.
LA ClippersTeam, Los Angeles ClippersCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: Landry ShametOpt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Other
Kawhi Leonard arrived after the rest of his teammates but has cleared quarantine… Montrezl Harrell left the bubble for a personal matter on 7/17… Patrick Beverley left the bubble for personal reasons on 7/21… Marcus Morris made his first appearance at Clippers practice on 7/21… Lou Williams left the bubble for a personal matter on 7/24… Marcus Morris plans to leave the bubble for the birth of his child in September.
Los Angeles LakersTeam, Los Angeles LakersCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
Avery Bradley
Injuries
In: —
Out: Rajon Rondo (thumb surgery)
TBD: —Notes
Two unnamed Lakers tested positive for COVID-19 in March but have since recovered… Markieff Morris joined the team on 7/21 after being away for an excused absence.
Memphis GrizzliesTeam, Memphis GrizzliesCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: Grayson Allen (left hip), Jontay Porter (knee)
Out: Justise Winslow (hip)
TBD: —Notes
None.
Miami HeatTeam, Miami HeatCOVID-19 Positives
In: Derrick Jones Jr.
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None
Injuries
In: Meyers Leonard (ankle)
Out: —
TBD: —Other
While Derrick Jones Jr. was confirmed to have COVID-19, several unnamed Heat players were also reported to test positive… Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn have yet to join the team at Disney World… Adebayo and Nunn arrived on 7/21 and cleared quarantine on 7/23.
Milwaukee BucksTeam, Milwaukee BucksCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: Eric Bledsoe, Pat ConnaughtonOpt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Other
The Bucks shut their practice facility shortly before heading to Florida, though there have been no reports about who or how many people may have tested positive (Bledsoe and Connaughton have since revealed positive diagnoses)… Bledsoe arrived in the bubble on 7/22 and was cleared to practice on 7/24.
New Orleans PelicansTeam, New Orleans PelicansCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: Darius Miller (Achilles)
TBD: —Other
Three Pelicans players tested positive for COVID-19 but their names were not released publicly… Zion Williamson left the bubble on 7/16 due to a family emergency but is expected to return.
Oklahoma City ThunderTeam, Oklahoma City ThunderCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: Isaiah Roby (right plantar fascia surgery)
TBD: —Other
Dennis Schroder will leave the bubble some time in August for the birth of his child.
Orlando MagicTeam, Orlando MagicCOVID-19 Positives
In: James Ennis
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: —
TBD: Jonathan Isaac (left knee), Al-Farouq Aminu (torn right meniscus)Other
None.
Philadelphia 76ersTeam, Philadelphia SixersCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
Ryan Broekhoff
Injuries
In: Ben Simmons (back)
Out: —
TBD: —Other
Ryan Broekhoff has not joined the team in Orlando yet, as his wife is high-risk… On 7/21, Broekhoff was left off the restart roster and he will not join the team in Orlando.
Phoenix SunsTeam, Phoenix SunsCOVID-19 Positives
In: Ricky Rubio
Out: —
TBD: Aron BaynesOpt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: —
TBD: Kelly Oubre (knee surgery)
Other
The Suns were forced to close their practice facility at one point, though the names of the positive cases were not revealed… Ricky Rubio, Aron Baynes, Elie Okobo and Jalen Lecque did not travel to Orlando with the original group… Rubio was later seen at the practice on 7/21… Baynes announced a positive test but hopes to rejoin the team… Okobo and Lecque were not with the Suns for personal reasons.
Portland Trail BlazersTeam, Portland Trail BlazersCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
Trevor Ariza, Caleb Swanigan
Injuries
In: Jusuf Nurkic (left leg fracture), Zach Collins (dislocated shoulder)
Out: —
TBD: —Other
None.
Sacramento KingsTeam, Sacramento KingsCOVID-19 Positives
In: Buddy Hield, Jabari Parker, Alex Len
Out:
TBD: Harrison BarnesOpt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: De’Aaron Fox (left ankle sprain)
Out: Marvin Bagley (right foot)
TBD:Notes
Richaun Holmes had to re-quarantine, which will end on 7/21, after leaving the bubble to pick up food… Marvin Bagley underwent an MRI after suffering a foot injury in practice on 7/19… Bagley will sit out the restart with a right mid-foot sprain… Barnes traveled to Orlando on 7/24.
San Antonio SpursTeam, San Antonio SpursCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder surgery), Trey Lyles (appendicitis)
TBD: —Other
None.
Toronto RaptorsTeam, Toronto RaptorsCOVID-19 Positives
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: —
TBD: —Notes
None.
Utah JazzTeam, Utah JazzCOVID-19 Positives
In: Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert
Out: —
TBD: —Opt-Outs
None.
Injuries
In: —
Out: Bojan Bogdanovic (wrist surgery)
TBD: —Notes
None.
Washington WizardsTeam, Washington WizardsCOVID-19 Positives
In: Thomas Bryant
Out: —
TBD: Gary Payton IIOpt-Outs
Davis Bertans
Injuries
In: —
Out: Bradley Beal (right shoulder), John Wall (Achilles)
TBD: —Notes
Garrison Mathews remains away from the team for a personal matter as of 7/23… Bryant has returned and started in the team’s first scrimmage, while Payton has yet to enter the bubble.