Two Los Angeles Lakers players have tested positive for coronavirus, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports.
The players have not identified themselves.
According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, JaVale McGee tested negative for the coronavirus on Thursday despite him having asthma and dealing with pneumonia last season.
The news arrives on a day that saw multiple NBA teams announce positive tests for COVID-19.
Celtics G Marcus Smart tests positive
Shortly after the Lakers news broke, the Boston Celtics announced that one of their players tested positive for COVID-19. Marcus Smart followed up that announcement with a Twitter post confirming that it was him.