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Charlotte Hornets’ COVID reality: Lots of nose swabs, little bonding time for players

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SportsCarolinaMonthly
December 8, 2020

The Charlotte Hornets didn’t experience bubble life in the NBA restart. Now, they’re in nose-swab life. “We get tested twice a day — nasal, mouth swab, everything. I feel like it’s pretty safe,” Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels said of the protocols during training camp regarding COVID-19. The Hornets lost a player to a positive coronavirus test before practices began Friday. Guard Malik Monk hasn’t shown symptoms, according to coach James Borrego, but Monk’s positive test will keep him out several more days. In order to complete last season, the NBA created a massive bubble — sequestering hund…

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