Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nuggets HC Michael Malone tests positive for COVID-19, team faces possible outbreak

The Denver Nuggets have already been one of the most injury-stricken NBA teams this season with the likes of PJ Dozier, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter among others all suffering, or still recovering from various ailments. On Thursday, they received another dose of bad news, this time regarding COVID-19.

Singer further reported that the status of Thursday night's tilt between the Nuggets and Golden State Warriors was very much up in the air.

The Nuggets currently sit fifth in the Western Conference standings at 17-16. The Warriors are tied with the Phoenix Suns for the NBA's best record at 27-7.

Denver is scheduled to host Golden State at 9:30 p.m. ET.

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