Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford tested positive for coronavirus, although results still remain inconclusive, according to an ESPN report.
Clifford tested positive after Thursday’s game against New Orleans, was retested twice with two negatives on Friday but tested positive again on Saturday. He has been vaccinated and asymptomatic.
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Will re-test tomorrow. Should tests be false positives, he believes he won’t be able to coach tomorrow vs Pacers, hopeful for Monday vs Lakers. Ty Corbin would lead team
— Jamie Seh (@jamieseh) April 24, 2021
The Orlando Magic confirmed Clifford will not coach Sunday against Indiana with assistant coach Ty Corbin stepping in.
UPDATE ON @OrlandoMagic HEAD COACH STEVE CLIFFORD#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/1Ub5LTL7vV
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) April 25, 2021