Two NBA Lakers players diagnosed with COVID-19, Celtics player Smart also infected!

According to Shams, a famous reporter from the American media the Athletic, sources revealed that two players from the Los Angeles Lakers have been diagnosed with COVID-19, but the names of the two players have not been made public.

After the news was announced, the Lakers officially confirmed the authenticity of the news - "After four Nets players were diagnosed with the new coronavirus, because the Lakers played against the Nets on March 11, our team doctors and public health officials recommended that the players undergo coronavirus testing."

"We learned today that two Lakers players have tested positive for the virus. Both players are currently asymptomatic and are in isolation and under observation by team doctors."

"All players and Lakers staff have been asked to quarantine at home, closely monitor their physical condition, contact their doctors and stay in touch with the team."

On the other hand, according to Shams, a player from the Boston Celtics was also diagnosed with the new coronavirus. The player currently has no obvious symptoms and has been in self-isolation for several days.

Later, Celtics player Smart filmed a vlog and admitted that he was infected - "I feel well now and have no symptoms."

In addition, according to ESPN, three members of the Philadelphia 76ers tested positive for the new coronavirus.

According to the 76ers, the team tested players, coaching staff and specific basketball operations staff for the virus, and all three positive patients were from this range.

Subsequently, the 76ers officially issued a statement: "Three people tested positive, and all other tests were negative. We have reported this information to state and local health departments as required."

"The health and well-being of our players, staff, fans and community workers is paramount and we will continue to follow the guidance of medical experts at this time."

On the Denver Nuggets side, the situation is not optimistic either. According to ESPN, the Nuggets said that a team member tested positive for the new coronavirus and is currently in self-isolation.

However, the Nuggets did not disclose whether the infected person was a player or team staff.

According to CNN estimates, at least 10 NBA players have been infected with the new coronavirus - Gobert and Mitchell of the Utah Jazz; Wood of the Pistons; Durant of the Nets and other unnamed players.