James Harden Tested Positive For COVID-19?
On Monday morning Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
“I tested positive for COVID-19 prior to my teams departure for Orlando,” he wrote on Twitter.
“I’m currently feeling well, quarantined, and looking forward to joining my teammates when I am cleared. Thank you for all the well wishes and continued support. Please take this virus seriously. Be safe. Mask up! #whynot.”
Immediately, rumors began to circulate regarding his back court mate – James Harden.
According to Elite Media Group, Harden too has tested positive for COVID-19.
All-Star guard James Harden has tested positive for the coronavirus; sources tell #Elite
— Elite Media Group (@TheEliteMedia_) July 13, 2020
This positive test happened in the days leading up to travel into the bubble, which is why he didn’t accompany the Rockets to Orlando. https://t.co/DxTayY1YEY
— Elite Media Group (@TheEliteMedia_) July 13, 2020
Prior to the NBA season being paused in March, Westbrook was averaging 27.5 points per outing and shooting over 47 percent from the field. Over the course of the second half of the NBA season, he was averaging 31.7 points per outing on nearly 53 percent shooting – plus 8.1 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game.
Harden, meanwhile, averaged 34.4 points per outing on 43.5 shooting.
The Rockets have yet to make an official statement on his status, but obviously Harden’s health is paramount to the team’s efforts in the looming Western Conference playoffs.
Many view Houston as a dark horse contender to emerge from the West this year, but obviously it is all dependent on the health of Harden and Westbrook.
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