False alarm.
The Suns’ newest free agent acquisition, Jae Crowder, is officially participating in practices with his new team after a “personal problem” held up his arrival in the Valley. Asked directly if his delay was related to being sick or testing positive for COVID-19, Crowder said no.
“I had some stuff to handle and I’m thankful for my coaching staff and the whole organization for working with me with that and being patient with that,” Crowder said. “Now that it’s behind me, I’m looking forward to moving forward.”
Of course this personal matter is not the only thing that complicates the start of the 2020-21 season for Crowder.