Sacramento Kings big man Alex Len has tested positive for COVID-19. He's now the third Kings player to contract the coronavirus.
Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Len has released a statement, noting that he has “immediately entered isolation.” He is looking to heal up soon to help his team make the playoffs.
The first Kings player to test positive for the coronavirus is Jabari Parker. Just minutes after, it was reported that sharpshooter Buddy Hield tested positive as well.
Alex Len joined the Kings in February after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks. In nine games with the Kings, the 27-year-old has averaged 6.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks across 16.7 minutes. He was slowly becoming a key part of Luke Walton's line up before the NBA suspended the 2019-20 season in March due to the coronavirus.
The Kings are one of the 22 teams set to return to action in the bubble campus in Orlando. They currently sport a 28-36 record for 11th in the Western Conference. All 22 teams are going to play eight more regular-season games to determine their seedings.
The Kings have not made the playoffs since the 2005-06 season. Over the years, they have rebuilt their roster through lottery picks, coaching changes, and other transactions.
They came close last season, finishing ninth place in the ultra-competitive West. But given the diagnosis of Hield (their second-leading scorer), Parker, and now Len, the chances for the Kings to finally snap their playoff drought are slim. Let's see how the Kings will navigate through this to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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