Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr.’s status for the remainder of the Western Conference semifinals is in jeopardy as the NBA probes a potential violation of campus protocol, sources told ESPN.
House, the Rockets’ sixth man, has denied any violation on a matter that has the league probing his activity within the team hotel, sources said.
He did not leave the perimeter of the campus, sources said.
Rockets' Danuel House Jr.'s status for the rest of the Lakers series is in "jeopardy," per @wojespn, @espn_macmahon
NBA is looking into a potential violation of bubble protocol. House has denied doing anything wrong. pic.twitter.com/PSVIh0cgNQ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 10, 2020
House was a late scratch for Houston’s Game 3 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers because of what the Rockets termed “personal reasons,” and sources said there’s no indication that the league will allow him to play in Game 4 on Thursday. The Lakers lead the Rockets 2-1 in the best-of-seven playoff series.
The National Basketball Players Association has been talking to league officials on House’s behalf and trying to find a resolution on the issue, sources said.
The NBA is believed to be considering whether House could be subjected to a 10-day quarantine period for an alleged violation, sources said.
Got a story or tip for us? Email Sports Gossip editors at tips@sportsgossip.com
Want More From Sports Gossip?
For all the latest breaking Sports Gossip, be sure to follow SportsGossip.com on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
