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Alvin Gentry tests positive for COVID-19, will not coach vs. Wizards

The Sacramento Kings are the latest team in the NBA to be ravaged by health and safety protocols as it was announced their interim head coach, Alvin Gentry, tested positive for COVID-19.

Originally reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Gentry, 67, is currently asymptomatic with exception of a sore throat. Following Gentry’s test results, Sacramento cancelled their morning shootaround:

The Kings canceled their morning shootaround, and the team is testing to discover whether there are more positive tests, sources told Wojnarowski.

Gentry must return two negative tests in 24 hours to make his return.