Russell Westbrook tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the Houston Rockets' departure for Orlando, the former NBA MVP has revealed.
Westbrook will join up with his team-mates for the resumption of the NBA season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida after a period of self-isolation.
"I tested positive for COVID-19 prior to my team's departure to Orlando," he wrote in a statement posted on social media.
"I'm currently feeling well, quarantined, and looking forward to re-joining my team-mates when I am cleared.
"Thank you for the well wishes and continued support. Please take this virus seriously. Be safe. Mask up!"
— Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) July 13, 2020
The league was suspended on March 11 amid the coronavirus pandemic but will continue from July 30 at its bubble site near Orlando, with all players being tested before travelling.
Players returned to team facilities in June and were tested for COVID-19, with Nikola Jokic, DeAndre Jordan, Malcolm Brogdon and Jabari Parker among those to have contracted the virus.
Figures released by the NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) on July 2 said 25 of the 351 players tested between June 23-29 had returned positive results. It added that of the 884 staff members checked, there were 10 confirmed coronavirus cases.
The Rockets will resume their campaign against the Dallas Mavericks on July 31.
Westbrook was averaging 27.5 points, 7.0 assists and 8.0 rebounds for Houston - who acquired the 31-year-old via a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder last year - when the season was halted.
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