Orlando Magic massive man Bol Bol was positioned within the league’s COVID-19 well being and security protocols Tuesday and can miss tomorrow’s residence recreation vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.
It wasn’t generally known as of Tuesday whether or not he’ll additionally miss Thursday’s residence recreation vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, the second night time of a back-to-back, however he possible will.
“I just want him to feel better more than anything,” coach Jamahl Mosley mentioned after Tuesday’s follow. “That’s the most important piece for us.”
Bol’s return will depend upon the outcomes of his COVID-19 testing within the coming days. Each case is topic to individualized overview and approval by a doctor.
Tomorrow would be the first recreation Bol misses this season.
He averaged 12 factors (58.8% capturing, 38.8% on 3s), 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks within the Magic’s first 37 video games (32 begins).
Bol and Franz Wagner are the lone Magic gamers to play in each recreation.
Wagner additionally will sit tomorrow, serving a one-game suspension for being one among eight Magic gamers who left the bench space throughout the Dec. 28 on-court altercation with the Detroit Pistons — a violation of the league’s guidelines.
Kevon Harris and Admiral Schofield additionally will serve their one-game suspensions whereas Moe Wagner serves the second recreation of his suspension.
Chuma Okeke stays out and isn’t anticipated to be re-evaluated for at the very least one other two weeks after having mid-December left knee surgical procedure.
Jonathan Isaac (left knee harm restoration) and Jalen Suggs (proper ankle soreness) absolutely participated in follow Monday and Tuesday, encouraging indicators for his or her rehabilitation, however gained’t be out there.
The 9 gamers who’ll be out there for the Magic: Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris, Terrence Ross, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr., Cole Anthony, Mo Bamba, Caleb Houstan and R.J. Hampton.
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at [email protected] or comply with him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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