NBA

Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. reportedly tests positive for the coronavirus

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. has tested positive for the coronavirus, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Jones, who is asymptomatic, according to people familiar with his testing, will have to self-isolate for 14 days and test negative twice before travelling to Orlando to join the his teammates.

The NBA is currently conducting a league-wide testing of players before teams travel to Orlando for the resumption of the season.

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