Derrick Jones Jr coronavirus: Miami Heat forward tests positive for Covid-19

Derrick Jones Jr has tested positive for the coronavirus, in what is the 6th player to test positive since yesterday.

Derrick Jones Jr is the latest NBA player to test positive for coronavirus amidst the debate and discussions over the NBA returning next month.

According to the Miami Herald, Jones “has been asymptomatic and still expects to participate in the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season.

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“The league has required players and team staff to take mandatory coronavirus tests on a routine basis, which is why we’re seeing multiple reports of players testing positive in recent days. Jones will be required to self-isolate for two weeks.” Miami Herald reported.

Source: Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. tests positive for coronavirus. https://t.co/qy0JzF3OLr

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) June 25, 2020

What does Derrick Jones Jr getting the coronavirus mean for Miami Heat?

Although the latest rumours suggests that soon-to-be free agent Derrick is still expected to travel to Orlando, it does not seems to be the safe option considering the vast consequences of the pandemic. This might add to the ever growing players infected with coronavirus and the lack of availability of Derrick will affect the Heats who are currently 4^th on the eastern conference standings.

When can Derrick Jones Jr travel to Orlando?

In order to make it to the NBA Bubble in Orlando, Derrick Jones Jr will have to quarantine himself for a period of 14 days and then test negative twice for the coronavirus.

Only post that, can he join his team in Orlando, and hope to take the Heat deep into the playoffs this season.

Derrick Jones Jr., according to the source familiar with his test result, is asymptomatic. Such a timetable still could have him back available to travel with Heat for their projected July 9 team bus trip to Disney for preparation to play in NBA “bubble.” https://t.co/qy0JzF3OLr

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) June 25, 2020

What next for the NBA?

With a bunch of players testing positive in the last 24 hours and cases being on the rise in Florida, Adam Silver and co. are facing a lot of backlash with respect to the season restart.

If the trend continues, the NBA will be left with only two choices; either relocating to a safer place or cancelling the season altogether.