Russell Westbrook Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Russell Westbrook has yet to make his way to the Orlando bubble.

This past week, players from around the league made their way to Orlando as they get set to participate in the NBA's bubble idea. The players are being tested for the virus every single day and so far, the players within the bubble have been staying safe and maintaining the proper guidelines. However, some players have yet to head into the bubble, and for Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets, we now understand why.

Today, Westbrook to his Instagram account where he revealed that he was diagnosed with the Coronavirus prior to his flight to Orlando. This has forced him to stay at home until he tests negative for a couple of days in a row. Regardless, Westbrook says that he plans on going to Orlando soon and that he is excited to see his teammates again.

This is horrible news for the Rockets who have started practicing and getting back into game shape. Without Westbrook at practice, it is going to take a while before they can get their rotations back in a groove. Regardless, it appears as though Westbrook will be back on the court by the time the regular season resumes, on July 30th.

Stay tuned for any updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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