Published 12:59 IST, March 18th 2020

Klay Thompson rehab will be extended during NBA suspension: Warriors GM Bob Myers

NBA coronavirus: During an interview, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers revealed how the Klay Thompson rehab schedule will be affected.

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NBA season, which was suspended last week, will be affecting Klay Thompson rehab schedule. During an interview, Golden State Warriors general manr Bob Myers revealed how Klay Thompson rehab schedule will be affected. As coronavirus cases have increased in NBA, players are longer allowed to work out in practice facilities at ir respective franchises. 

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NBA coronavirus: Klay Thompson rehab halted due to practice

As Klay Thompson has been recovering and practising in facility, it will be difficult for Warriors star to continue his rehab. Myers stated that t practising is hard. Though Thompson could play alone or with one trainer, it was necessary for him to play with team and ors. Myers even ded that while people might have a weight room at home, y rarely build a basketball gym. Thompson, who was averaging at 21.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, has been sidelined this entire NBA season. 

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NBA coronavirus: When will NBA return?

NBA is currently suspended indefinitely and could return in June. However, games could be played without an audience. Group practices have been banned, though players can practice individually and travel in rth America. However, rules could change after Nets players tested positive. Kevin Durant and three or players from Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert, Dovan Mitchell and Detroit Pistons' Christian Woods are NBA players confirmed to have coronavirus. Gobert testing positive almost a week ago was reason NBA was suspended earlier than expected. A day later, Dovan Mitchell and Christian Wood also tested positive.

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12:59 IST, March 18th 2020