The Houston Rockets Power / Small Forward had sustained a head injury in his Game 2 loss, so when it was revealed he'd be missing Game 3 of the playoffs against the Lakers, many believed it was because he was hurt.
It turns out, however, that the other reason had more to do with violating the league's "bubble policy," one that may have put all the other players, reporters, officials, and employees at risk.
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COVID-19 in professional sports is being treated very, very seriously. From MMA, to boxing, to the NHL, everyone's on high alert to ensure that the pandemic is kept at bay. Virtual fans and audiences are being encouraged, while games are being restricted to singular locations.
The NBA bubble policy dictates that only wives and girlfriends are allowed to be brought in, but rumors started spreading that Danuel House Jr. brought a woman into the bubble who didn't fit that criteria.
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