Spencer Dinwiddie coronavirus test positive as Nets guard casts doubts over his NBA return

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie confirmed on Monday he has tested positive for coronavirus. Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan were two Nets players who tested positive for virus. While Jordan chose to opt-out of NBA restart at Disney World, Dinwiddie says he hasn't opted-out yet and plans to play when season resumes on July 30. However, his return hinges on wher he would recover in time to participate in NBA restart. 

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"Over past few months, I have been diligent about protecting myself and ors from COVID-19 by following all designated protocol and quarantining," Spencer Dinwiddie told  Athletic. "I was rey and prepared to rejoin my teammates as we were to be an early entry team in 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 of practices within first week."

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Dinwiddie furr ted that Nets were supposed to be one of 22 teams to enter Disney World early. However, training camp switched back to New York, which derailed ir plan. 27-year-old confirmed he has experienced symptoms like fever and chest tightness. "It is unclear on wher or t I'll be able to participate in Orlando," he ded. Nets guard will w isolate himself for a period of 14 days and reevaluate his status for Orlando. 

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Spencer Dinwiddie coronavirus; Wilson Chandler, Kyrie Irving out: Nets' NBA restart plans in jeopardy

Last week, Nets forward Wilson Chandler opted out NBA restart citing health and safety concerns for his family. DeAndre Jordan, n confirmed he h tested positive for COVID-19 via Twitter, while also anuncing his decision to sit-out remainder of 2019/20 season. Six-time All-Star Kyrie Irving will also be ar key miss for Nets. Irving is out for season after he underwent right shoulder surgery in March.

Spencer Dinwiddie missing NBA restart will come as a big blow to Nets, especially in absence of Kyrie Irving. 27-year-old is averaging 20.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 31.8 minutes per game this season. Nets are seventh in Eastern Conference with a 30-34 (win-loss) record. ir first game after restart will be against Orlando Magic on July 31. 

Spencer Dinwiddie coronavirus: NBA players with coronavirus

While NBA bubble plan at Walt Disney World takes shape, number of NBA players with coronavirus keeps rising. Last week, 16 players tested positive for virus out of a pool of 203 players. Nikola Jokic, Malcolm Brogdon, Jabari Parker and Alex Len, have all tested positive for virus. Buddy Hield also tested positive, per reports. 

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(Im Credits: NBA Official Website)