Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has tested positive for COVID-19, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Dinwiddie may not play in the “bubble” games now.
“Over the past few months, I have been diligent about protecting myself and others from COVID-19 by following all designated protocol and quarantining,” Spencer Dinwiddie told The Athletic.
“I was ready and prepared to rejoin my teammates as we were to be an early entry team in the resumed season. I flew private to return to New York, passed multiple COVID-19 tests over my first several days in New York and was able to participate in a couple practices within the first week.
“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.
“Hindsight is 20/20.”
The Nets will already be without superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. If Dinwiddie doesn't play, Brooklyn's chances of making the 2020 playoffs further decrease.
Before games were suspended in March, Dinwiddie was averaging 20.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.8 assists for the Nets in 64 contests. He was also shooting 41.5 percent from the field, 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line.
The Nets are in seventh place in the East and will have to fight off the Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards for the final two playoff spots in the conference once the “bubble” games start at Walt Disney World on July 30.
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