Deandre Jordan opts out of NBA restart, after testing positive for Covid-19

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Brooklyn Nets center Deandre Jordan has revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus and that he won't be in Orlando for the season resumption.

The 31-year-old averaged 8.3 points and 10.0 rebounds per game this season.

Spencer Dinwiddie also revealed that he tested positive and is reportedly strongly considering sitting out the NBA restart too.


The Nets will sign a substitute player for Jordan, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.


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