Rockets' Russell Westbrook positive for coronavirus

ByABC News
July 13, 2020, 1:09 PM

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook says he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Westbrook tweeted Monday that he tested positive before his Rockets teammates were scheduled to travel to Walt Disney World for the resumption of the NBA season

Westbrook tweeted he is "currently feeling well, quarantined, and looking forward to rejoining my teammates when I am cleared."

"Please take this virus seriously," Westbrook wrote on Twitter. "Be safe. Mask up! #whynot"