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Donovan Mitchell Tests Positive For Conronavirus: Report

The Utah Jazz all-star becomes the second player in the NBA to test positive for the new coronavirus, according to reports.

"Jazz players privately say that Rudy Robert had been careless in the lock room touching other players and their belongings," ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said in a tweet.
"Jazz players privately say that Rudy Robert had been careless in the lock room touching other players and their belongings," ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said in a tweet. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A day after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert was diagnosed with the new coronavirus, ESPN reported Thursday morning that all-star guard Donovan Mitchell has also tested positive for the virus.

"Jazz players privately say that Rudy Robert had been careless in the lock room touching other players and their belongings," ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said in a tweet.

A video has also been circling on social media of Gobert on Monday touching every reporters' microphone at the end of his media session.

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Teams the Jazz have played within the past 10 days are being to told to self-quarantine, a source told ESPN. During that period of time Utah has played the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors.

"We are working closely with the CDC, Oklahoma and Utah state officials and the NBA to determine how to best move forward as we gather more information," the Utah Jazz said in a statement on Thursday. "The individual is currently in the care of health officials in Oklahoma City. In coordination with the NBA and state officials, we will provide updates at the appropiate time."

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The NBA announced it had suspended the season after Wednesday night's matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz was postponed due to Gobert reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus.

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