After the game, Embiid, who recently became a father, told ESPN that he plans to quarantine from his family until he is sure that he does not have the virus.
The Washington Wizards, who played Philadelphia on Wednesday night, are scheduled to play the Celtics in Boston on Friday night. The Celtics announced Friday that three rotation players Tristan Thompson, Grant Williams and Robert Williams III would miss that game because of possible exposure to the coronavirus. Other top players in the league have also been in quarantine, including Kevin Durant of the Nets, despite not reporting a positive coronavirus test.
Players are required to quarantine for at least seven days if they are exposed to someone who tests positive. If a player tests positive, he could be required to isolate for at least 10 days. Several players have had to quarantine since the season began Dec. 22, but only one game has been derailed: Houstons season-opener against Oklahoma City on Dec. 23 was postponed when the Rockets could not field the leagues minimum requirement of eight players.
The N.B.A. announces the results of the leaguewide coronavirus testing weekly and said Thursday that four players out of 498 tested since Dec. 30 had tested positive. Last week, the league announced zero confirmed positive tests out of 495 players tested.
According to the N.B.A.s protocols, a positive test requires a team to notify any close contacts of the confirmed positive case of their status and appropriate next steps, including retesting or quarantine. A player that has tested positive must isolate for at least 10 days or return two consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart before he can take steps to return to play, such as working out by himself when no other players are present.read more
Sixers’ Positive Virus Test Challenges N.B.A.’s Health Protocol
