Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirusHouston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook said on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's departure to Orlando where the NBA plans to restart its season. Westbrook, the 2017 Most Valuable Player and nine-time All-Star, said he is in quarantine and will only rejoin the squad when he is cleared. SEE ALSO: Cameroon says no to hosting final stages of African Champions League"I tested positive for COVID-19 prior to my team's departure to Orlando," Westbrook, 31, said in a statement posted on Twitter"I'm currently feeling well, quarantined, and looking forward to rejoining my teammates when I am cleared. The Rockets are currently the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 40-24 record. SEE ALSO: Police arrest 12-year-old boy over racist abuse sent to Wilfried Zaha

Source: Standard Digital July 13, 2020 20:26 UTC