2019-20 OKC Thunder

[Bill Robertson]

That was very likely the last time Thunder fans will be allowed in the Peake this season.

And they obviously weren’t really tonight!

[chuck5815]

Sounds like Gobert has tested positive and the NBA is suspending the season.

[Mr. Blue Sky]

Sounds like Gobert has tested positive and the NBA is suspending the season.

He has exposed Jazz players and they all shook hands before the “almost” game. It doesn’t matter he himself was not in the arena.
Surreal.

[SEMIweather]

Again, you just can't make it up.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1237914656490078213

[Pete]

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Reports the Jazz and Thunder teams are being quarantined at the Peake.

Gobert was not at the game but he was obviously in close quarters and in contact through practice with his teammates. And where did he pick it up??

[Mr. Blue Sky]

^

Reports the Jazz and Thunder teams are being quarantined at the Peake.

Gobert was not at the game but he was obviously in close quarters and in contact through practice with his teammates. And where did he pick it up??

— When did his symptoms begin?
— He would have been contagious four days prior to symptoms.
— How many arenas has he been in four days prior to symptoms?
— Where else has he been?
— The exponential way this virus explodes is frightening.

[Pete]

And basketball is especially problematic because it's a bunch of sweaty guys in group locker rooms and grinding against each other in practice and games.

Really, the worst possible setting.

[CloudDeckMedia]

And sweating players are in close proximity to courtside spectators. That include the team owners and some of OKC’s more prominent citizens. And logically all coaches, trainers, team staff, docs, officials, scorekeepers, sportscasters, photographers, the guys who mop up under the goals - even Rumble & the cheerleaders potentially. If that guy played everybody would’ve gone into lockdown for 14 days.

[dankrutka]

People need to learn from this fiasco. Games should already be cancelled just because of the risk of large gatherings, but to let everyone arrive while they knew Gobert could have COVID-19 is so irresponsible. Glad to see the season postponed quickly after though. Still... this team has been sooo fun! I'll miss them if it's over.

[Snowman]

^

Reports the Jazz and Thunder teams are being quarantined at the Peake.

Gobert was not at the game but he was obviously in close quarters and in contact through practice with his teammates. And where did he pick it up??

They expanded the quarantine to teams the Jazz played in the last 10 days: Cavaliers, Knicks, Celtics, Pistons and Raptors

[fromdust]

NBA SEASON CANCELED!! (Postponed maybeee)

[shawnw]

Looks like the team was staying at 21c:

https://twitter.com/21cHotels/status...83403217215489

[dankrutka]

NBA SEASON CANCELED!! (Postponed maybeee)

Thus far they've just postponed with the possibility of finishing the season as late as August and moving next year's schedule too. We'll see whether that happens or not...

[Laramie]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell visited Del City High School before testing positive for coronavirus--Oklahoman, March 12, 2020

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell visited Del City High School on Wednesday morning. On Thursday morning, Mitchell tested positive for the coronavirus, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported.

[SoonerDave]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell visited Del City High School before testing positive for coronavirus--Oklahoman, March 12, 2020

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell visited Del City High School on Wednesday morning. On Thursday morning, Mitchell tested positive for the coronavirus, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported.

And people have posted pictures on social media of him with little kids and families.

Oh. My. Goodness.

[SoonerDave]

— When did his symptoms begin?
— He would have been contagious four days prior to symptoms.
— How many arenas has he been in four days prior to symptoms?
— Where else has he been?
— The exponential way this virus explodes is frightening.

Gobert was apparently in contact with a group that had recently been to France. Read that this morning, sure which I could cite the source.

[Laramie]

Now it's time to get serious:

This was days before Rudy Gobert tested positive.

[dankrutka]

Jazz reporters have stated that Gobert was more supporting reporters (who had been moved a distance from players) than mocking COVID-19, but still, not smart. He did put out a thoughtful apology today.

[Laramie]

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Jazz center Rudy Gobert to assist Oklahoma City families affected by coronavirus: Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will donate $100,000 to families in Oklahoma City who have been affected by the coronavirus, the Jazz announced Saturday. --Oklahoman, Saturday, March 14, 2020--Breaking news.

[Laramie]

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[Laramie]

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Into each life a little rain must fall, And you know every day can not be sunny
Every smile is not a smile of happiness, And every tear that is shade is not a tear of joy--Late Great Linda Jones–For Your Precious Love

Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City Thunder, December 31, 2016, Chesapeake Energy Arena, Thunder 114 - Clippers 88

[Laramie]

December 31, 2016, Chesapeake Energy Arena, Thunder 114 - Clippers 88

[Jersey Boss]

Have these people been paid yet?

Chesapeake Energy Arena employees affected by coronavirus crisis waiting for help from Thunder
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.koc...under/32073944

[Laramie]

OKC signs fan favorite Dort to multiyear contract



Thunder re-sign Luguentz Dort, 21, to multiyear deal https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...multiyear-deal

[Bill Robertson]

Donovan says Roberson has participated in full practices and looks very, very good. We shall see.