Report: Mavericks player tests positive for COVID-19; two others in quarantine

A Mavericks player has tested positive for the coronavirus, and two other players have been placed under quarantine for seven days due to contract tracing, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

A source within the organization confirmed Charania’s report, per Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News.

The other two players have thus far tested negative and are expected to remain so, according to Charania, but the trio remained in Denver while the rest of the team flew back to Dallas. The Mavericks wrapped up a three-game trip in Denver on Thursday.

The names of the players haven’t been revealed, but there will be more clarity when the team issues an injury report prior to its next game. The Mavericks have a home game against Orlando on Saturday.

In recent days, the Celtics and Sixers have revealed COVID-19 issues. Boston’s Robert Williams had a positive test, and two others were deemed close contacts. Philadelphia is expected to be without numerous players due to contact tracing after Seth Curry tested positive.