Nets’ Dinwiddie and Jordan test positive
NEW YORK: Brooklyn Nets standout guard Spencer Dinwiddie and backup centre DeAndre Jordan were diagnosed with the coronavirus, they divulged on Monday.
Jordan, 31, announced his positive test on Twitter, adding that he won’t play when the NBA season resumes on July 30 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Dinwiddie, 27, released a statement to The Athletic, telling the publication that his status for action in central Florida is uncertain.
In March, four Nets tested positive for the coronavirus, with injured star forward Kevin Durant confirming he was one of the quartet.
Jordan tweeted: “Found out last night and confirmed again today that I’ve tested positive for Covid while being back in [the New York] market. As a result of this, I will not be in Orlando for the resumption of the season.”
Dinwiddie said in his statement: “Originally, we were supposed to be one of the teams to enter into the Orlando bubble early, but training camp got switched back to New York and unfortunately I am now positive.
“Given that I have experienced symptoms, including fever and chest tightness, it is unclear on whether or not I’ll be able to participate in Orlando.”
Dinwiddie told The Athletic he will remain in quarantine and be re-evaluated in 14 days.
The news about Jordan and Dinwiddie comes one day after Brooklyn forward Wilson Chandler announced he won’t play in the restarted season in Florida. Chandler cited a desire to remain with his family. Guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and Durant (Achilles) also won’t participate.