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Position: F
Born: 03/15/95
Height: 6-8 / 2.03
Weight:235 lbs. / 106.6 kg.
Salary: $6,500,000
Born: 03/15/95
Height: 6-8 / 2.03
Weight:235 lbs. / 106.6 kg.
Salary: $6,500,000
Walton said it is expected that all will pass the NBA protocol in place, which includes two negative COVID-19 test results before rejoining the team in Florida. “We’re still in the protocol,” Walton said during a Zoom media session on Friday afternoon. “I’m not going to get into names, I’ll make that a personal decision, but from the travel party, out of the 35 (member travel party for Orlando), we left four people back. From those four, nobody has passed NBA protocol yet to rejoin us, but we are hopeful that some of them are getting close.” It is known that three Kings players have tested positive for coronavirus over the past several weeks. Buddy Hield, Alex Len, Jabari Parker, as well as a fourth unidentified member of the team.
Jason Anderson: Kings coach Luke Walton says four members of the team’s 35-person travel party did not accompany team to Orlando and have not cleared NBA protocols after testing positive for COVID-19. He would not say who, but Buddy Hield, Alex Len and Jabari Parker all confirmed positive tests.
Jabari Parker just told the world he’d contracted coronavirus — and less than 3 days later, the guy doesn’t appear to be in isolation … but rather, he’s playing tennis in public. The Sacramento Kings star was spotted Saturday in Chicago’s Longfellow Park, where he was rallying with a buddy on the other end of the net … all smiles, and without a mask. Mind you, he’d just announced a few days earlier that he had test positive for COVID-19.
Another somewhat troubling sign — sources tell us Jabari was recently seen out at a restaurant there in the Windy City. Again, unclear if he’s all better now or still sick.
Jabari Parker just told the world he’d contracted coronavirus — and less than 3 days later, the guy doesn’t appear to be in isolation … but rather, he’s playing tennis in public. The Sacramento Kings star was spotted Saturday in Chicago’s Longfellow Park, where he was rallying with a buddy on the other end of the net … all smiles, and without a mask. Mind you, he’d just announced a few days earlier that he had test positive for COVID-19.
Another somewhat troubling sign — sources tell us Jabari was recently seen out at a restaurant there in the Windy City. Again, unclear if he’s all better now or still sick.
Three days after Jabari Parker announced he had tested positive for the coronavirus, the Kings forward was photographed playing tennis at Longfellow Park in Chicago on Saturday, TMZ Sports reported. The Kings released a statement to NBC Sports California regarding the matter: “We are aware of the report and are gathering additional information. We have no further comment at this time.”
Jabari Parker announces he tested positive for coronavirus
Today, Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker issued the following statement: “Several days ago I tested positive for COVID-19 and immediately self-isolated in Chicago which is where I remain. I am progressing in my recovery and feeling well. I look forward to joining my teammates in Orlando as we return to the court for the resumption of the NBA season.”
Sam Amick: Source says the Kings’ recent Corey Brewer addition was a response to the revelation that Jabari Parker had tested positive. As I wrote today, the timeline for a positive test turnaround in Orlando is tight
In the months leading up to the 2014 draft, no NBA franchise scouted the basketball team at the University of Kansas more vigorously than the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs were coming off a tumultuous season, their fourth straight missing the playoffs, and still reeling from LeBron James’ decision four years earlier to bolt for Miami. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert responded by firing his general manager (Chris Grant) and his head coach (Mike Brown). He then handed the keys to an NBA lifer named David Griffin. Griffin had broken into the NBA 21 years earlier as an intern with the Phoenix Suns. By 2007 he was senior vice president of basketball operations in Phoenix. In 2010 he left for a similar job with the Cavaliers, and now he was running the show. With the Cavaliers miraculously winning the draft lottery, despite entering the evening with just a 1.7 percent chance of landing the No. 1 pick, he’d have his choice among three players grouped together at the top of most draft boards: Duke forward Jabari Parker and Kansas teammates Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid.
Jason Anderson: Jabari Parker says he expects to play tomorrow.
Tim MacMahon: Jabari Parker will make his Kings debut after the All-Star break. “It just makes more sense to wait,” Luke Walton said. Parker has had only one practice with Sacramento and will get two more coming out of the break.
Jason Jones: No Jabari Parker for the Kings tonight. Luke Walton says he’ll get a practice in tomorrow in Dallas and see if he can play Wednesday. Richaun Holmes did not make the trip, staying home to get treatment on his shoulder.
Sean Cunningham: Kings coach Luke Walton says Jabari Parker & Alex Len are our the next couple games (die to previous injuries) but that the team is excited to add both.
06 Feb
06 Feb
Chris Kirschner: For tomorrow’s game at Dallas: Bruno Fernando (left calf strain) is questionable. De’Andre Hunter (left ankle sprain) is questionable. DeAndre’ Bembry (right hand neuritis) is out. Alex Len, Jabari Parker, Chandler Parsons remain out.
Kevin Chouinard: Hawks say that for tomorrow vs. OKC Charlie Brown Jr. (low back pain) is probable. Alex Len (low back pain) is probable. Trae Young (right thigh contusion) is questionable. DeAndre’ Bembry (personal reasons) is out. Jabari Parker (right shoulder impingement) is out.
Sarah K. Spencer: Hawks injury report: Alex Len (low back pain) is doubtful. Jabari Parker (right shoulder impingement) is out. Chandler Parsons (concussion/whiplash) is out.
Sarah K. Spencer: Hawks injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. the Spurs: Treveon Graham and Jeff Teague (!!) are out. So is Alex Len (low back pain), Jabari Parker (right shoulder impingement) and Chandler Parsons (concussion/whiplash).
Chris Kirschner: Jabari Parker started rehab today. Still unsure on the timeline of Bruno Fernando’s return.
Sarah K. Spencer: The Hawks will start Trae Young, Kevin Huerter, De’Andre Hunter, John Collins and Bruno Fernando, Lloyd Pierce says. Cam Reddish is available, Jabari Parker is not (right shoulder impingement).
Sarah K. Spencer: Jabari Parker sat out shootaround this morning, Lloyd Pierce said, but he’s good to go for tonight. Just needed a little more rest. Parker previously had a right shoulder impingement and was listed as “probable” on the injury report with a throat infection.
Kevin Chouinard: Pierce said that Jabari Parker had an MRI on his right shoulder today. “There is some stuff there with his shoulder. I’ve got to talk with Chelsea about what the next steps are for him. He’s going to have to do some treatment but he obviously felt good enough to go through and shoot but I don’t know about contact. There may be some concern about him getting hit.”
Sarah K. Spencer: Per Pierce, Jabari Parker (right shoulder impingement) is out tonight.
Kevin Chouinard: Jabari Parker and Alex Len will not play tonight.
Chris Vivlamore: Hawks injury report for Friday’s game vs. Bucks: Jabari Parker (right shoulder impingement) is probable. Evan Turner (right hamstring strain) is probable. Alex Len (left ankle sprain) is doubtful.
The Hawks were the first organization to reach out in free agency. According to Parker, a few others knocked on his door, but none promised the same amount of regular playing time, which was a priority in his decision-making process. “Forget the contract and whatever. I’ve made a lot of money other places,” Parker told SB Nation. “So it’s not just for the money. It’s just so I can enjoy the game. As long as I’m playing, that’s all I care about. It’s not about anything else.”
“I could be traded again, but you’ve just gotta be ready and prepared. Because any situation can uplift me. And I look at it that way. Even if it’s bitter on my end, I just have to look at it as a blessing,” he said. “As far as Chicago goes, I kind of just needed to be traded because I wasn’t playing. That’s why Washington was so good for me.”
Chris Kirschner: For tomorrow’s game at New York: Jabari Parker (right ankle sprain) is probable. Kevin Huerter (left shoulder contusion) is questionable. John Collins (league suspension) is out.
Eric Nehm: Earlier today, Jabari Parker told @E_Woodyard he wouldn’t rule out playing for the Bucks again. So, Eric asked Giannis about that post-game. Antetokounmpo made it clear he wants all his former teammates to enjoy their time in Milwaukee and, more importantly, love Milwaukee:
After spending his first four seasons in the league with the Bucks, the former No. 2 overall draft pick now returns as Atlanta’s third-leading scorer with 16.9 points per game — his most since 2016-17. “It’s real special, man, how they were able to build this building,” Parker told ESPN. “I haven’t played here but just seeing like the growth of the city, I really like the way that it’s developing. “It’s just so sad that I’m not able to share it with them and that they moved on, but that’s fine, that’s business. But I do have like a little homesickness from being here. I just miss being here.”
Parker, 24, faces a player option for 2020-21 with the Hawks after signing a two-year, $13 million contract on July 11. He wouldn’t rule out a return to the first NBA organization that he called home — but only if the opportunity presented itself. “Never. I would never rule out a possible return here,” Parker told ESPN. “I would never do that. It’s just so sad how it ended and I wish I could’ve stayed.”
Sarah K. Spencer: For tomorrow’s game vs. Milwaukee: Jabari Parker (right shoulder pain) is questionable. Evan Turner (left Achilles pain) is questionable. John Collins (league suspension) is out. Kevin Huerter (left rotator cuff strain) is out.
Sarah K. Spencer: Hawks lose to the Kings, 121-109, and fall to 3-5 on the season. Trae Young: 30 pts, 11 ast Jabari Parker: 21 pts, 8 reb Kevin Huerter: 17 pts, 3 ast Not going to get much easier for the Hawks as they head out west to face Portland, Denver, Phoenix, then Clippers + Lakers.
