Seth Curry was removed from the bench during Thursday’s Sixers-Nets game, as the team found out he returned a positive coronavirus test (via Woj). Curry, who wasn’t playing in the contest because of an ankle injury, went into isolation and left the arena during the first half.
The Sixers will remain in New York and undergo contact tracing and the team isn’t holding practice today. It remains to be seen how many players will need to sit out. As of this writing, Philadelphia’s game against the Nuggets at 3 pm EST is still on.
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- The Nets are headed to Memphis and Kyrie Irving won’t make the trip. Irving missed Brooklyn’s game against the Sixers, as he “just didn’t want to play,” a source told Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson. Everything in Washington played a role in Irving’s decision and Robinson explains that the point guard simply taking some personal time.
- Kevin Durant should be back on Sunday after sitting out due to contact tracing as long he continues to test negative for the virus, coach Steve Nash told Malika Andrews of ESPN.com.
- Tyler Johnson missed Thursday’s Nets game due to the league’s health and safety protocols. It’s unclear how long the guard will be out.
- The Celtics will be without three players after Robert Williams tests positive for COVID-19, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports. Tristan Thompson and Grant Williams will be out due to contact tracing (likely seven days).
