Bucks PG Bledsoe away from team due to COVID-19

[July 17, 2020]    Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe is away from the team after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Yahoo Sports first reported the news, and Bledsoe later confirmed his positive test to ESPN.

"I tested positive for COVID-19," Bledsoe said, according to ESPN. "I am asymptomatic and feeling fine. Once I meet the NBA protocols, I look forward to joining my teammates in Orlando."

The Bucks closed down their practice facility on July 5 after receiving word of a positive test. The franchise never identified whether it was a player, coach or staff member.

Milwaukee traveled to Orlando on July 9.

Once Bledsoe makes the trip to central Florida, he will have to quarantine for two days and pass multiple tests before he can be cleared to join the team for workouts.

The NBA-best Bucks (53-12) restart the season on July 31 against the Boston Celtics.

Bledsoe is one of Milwaukee's top players. He is averaging 15.4 points, 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 56 games this season.

--Field Level Media

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