Kevin Durant reportedly tests positive for COVID-19
Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts late in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
oAKLAND, Calif (KTVU) - NBA star Kevin Durant is reportedly among the four Brooklyn Nets players who tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Durant confirmed to Shams Charania of The Athletic on Tuesday that he has the virus.
According to Charania, the two-time NBA Finals Champ wasn't showing any symptoms at the time of the test and is feeling fine.
"Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine," he told Charania. "We're going to get through this."
On Tuesday, the team confirmed that COVID-19 test results for four players came back positive, but the Nets would not identify who the players were.
The Nets said that one player is exhibiting symptoms, while the other three are asymptomatic. All four players have been isolated and are under the care of team physicians.
The team added that all players and members of their travel party are being asked to remain isolated and closely monitor their health. “The health of our players and staff is of the highest priority to the organization and the team is doing everything within its power to ensure that those affected receive the best care possible,” the Nets added in a statement.
Brooklyn last played on March 10 in Los Angeles, beating the Lakers. The Nets were then to face the Golden State Warriors two nights later in San Francisco — a game that was to be played without fans — before the NBA season was suspended after Utah's Rudy Gobert tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell and Detroit's Christian Wood are the other players who have tested positive.
The Nets said they are currently notifying anyone who has had known contact with the players, including recent opponents, and working closely with state and local health authorities on reporting.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus.