Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes said he tested positive for COVID-19 and has yet to join the team to restart the season in Orlando.
In a post published on Twitter and Instagram, Barnes wrote: “Before the team left last week, I tested positive for Covid-19. I was mainly asymptomatic and I am doing well. I am in quarantine and I am respecting the protocol security until until I am authorized to act. I hope to rejoin my team in Orlando when it is safe to do so! Stay safe out there. “
According to the NBA protocol, Barnes would be tested daily. When he performs two negative tests, he can join the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex team at Walt Disney World Resort. Upon arrival, Barnes should therefore undergo additional COVID-19 tests and an additional self-day quarantine.
Barnes is in his first full season with the Kings after being traded there on February 7, 2019 by the Dallas Mavericks. Eight-year veteran of the NBA, Barnes averages 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game while shooting 45.9% overall and 38.3% on 3 pointers.
The kings, 28-36, are n. 11 in the Western Conference and chase the Memphis Grizzlies with seeds n. 8 of 3 and a half games. Sacramento opens its restart schedule on July 31 against the San Antonio Spurs (8 ET, League Pass).
