Eric Bledsoe out of Bucks after testing positive for Coronavirus

Milwaukee Bucks’ guard Eric Bledsoe has been ruled out of the side after he was reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus. This news was reported by Cristina Tuso of CBS 58 Sports as she tweeted about the star guard saying that he has tested positive after coronavirus test was conducted. 

As per the reports, Bledsoes is asymptomatic and also plans of joining the squad in the coming days for the season restart from July 30. This test has only caused a delay in him joining his side in Orlando, pushing it to a later date. 

Bucks’ coach Mike Budenholzer also stated that the entire squad has not yet reached Orlando and also said that the names who have not reached the Bubble will be released later at the appropriate time. 

Head coach Mike Budenholzer said this weekend that the entire travel team did not make it to Orlando. He said names would be released at a more appropriate time. https://t.co/yytSgwkJeF

— Cristina Tuso CBS 58 (@CristinaTuso) July 17, 2020

The veteran guard has been averaging 15.4 points, 5.4 assists and 4.8 rebounds for the Bucks this season and so far he has played a significant role in helping his side rule the Eastern Conference. 

Recently, Bledsoe had also joined NBA on TNT with Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley as NBA insider. The 30-year-old guard also mentioned that he is looking forward to joining his team as early as possible once he gets a permit to go inside the bubble. 

As of now, he is day-to-day for the scrimmage against San Antonio Spurs on July 23, which will be followed by the side’s first game against Boston Celtics on August 1 (IST).