Roster updates from players and teams participating in 2019-20 NBA season return in Orlando

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The 2019-20 NBA season is tentatively scheduled to resume on July 30 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Between now and then, we'll update this file with news and updates from the 22 teams that are slated to participate in the season return, including moves made during the transaction window.

Click here for more on which players are reportedly opting-out of the season return. The restart Free Agency tracker can be found here .

Brooklyn Nets

The Nets annonuced their signing of Juston Anderson for the remainder of the season. Anderson, a 6-6 forward, played three games for the season earlier in the season in January for the Nets.

Houston Rockets

In a statement, Rockets All-Star guard Russell Westbrook announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the team's departure to Orlando. Westbrook, who is currently quarantined, stated that he is looking forward to rejoining his teammates once cleared.

Brooklyn Nets

Nets' shooting guard annonuced, deciding along with the team doctors, that he would not participate in the season restart in Orlando after testing positive for COVID-19 for a second time. 

Houston Rockets

The  franchise announced the signing of forward Luc Mbah a Moute.  The Cameroonian native appeared in 61 games with 15 starts for Houston in the 2017-18 season.

Washington Wizards

The Wizards have announced that Bradley Beal won't play in Orlando due to a shoulder injury.

Beal has been the second-leading scorer in the NBA this season with 30.5 points per game.

LA Clippers

The Clippers have signed Joakim Noah to a 10-day contract on March 9th, just a couple of days before the season was suspended.  According to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk , this new contract keeps Noah with the Clippers for the remainder of the 2019-20 season and into the 2020-21 season (non-guaranteed).

Memphis Grizzlies

The franchise announced the signing  of 6-8 forward Anthony Tolliver for the rest of the 2019-20 season. He had earlier signed a 10-day contract with the team on March 2nd. 

Indiana Pacers

In a statement, Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon announced that he recently tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in quarantine. He still plans to join his teammates in Orlando for the resumption of the NBA season, he says.

Los Angeles Lakers

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski , Avery Bradley is opting-out of Orlando, citing family reasons. JR Smith is reportedly a leading candidate to replace him.

Dallas Mavericks

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic , Trey Burke has agreed to a deal with the Mavericks for the rest of the season. Burke played in 25 games with the Philadelphia 76ers this season, averaging 5.9 points, 2.1 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game.

Denver Nuggets

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic , the Nuggets are signing PJ Dozier to a full NBA contract, filling their final roster spot. Dozier was previously on a two-way contract. He has appeared in 21 games with the Nuggets this season, averaging 4.1 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 11.1 minutes per game.

San Antonio Spurs

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic , the Spurs are signing Tyler Zeller for the rest of the season. Zeller last played for the Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies in the 2018-19 season.

Houston Rockets

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic , the Rockets have signed David Nwaba to a two-year deal. Nwaba played in 20 games with the Nets this season.

According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic , the Rockets have waived Isaiah Hartenstein. Tyson Chandler is now the only true centre remaining on Houston's roster.

Brooklyn Nets

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski , Tyler Johnson has agreed to a deal with the Nets. Johnson appeared in 31 games with the Phoenix Suns this season prior to being waived following the trade deadline.

Sacramento Kings

The Kings announced that they have signed Corey Brewer. Brewer played in 24 games with the Kings in the 2018-19 season with averages of 4.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 14.7 minutes per game.

In a statement, forward Jabari Parker announced that he recently tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolated in Chicago. He says he is recovering well and looks forward to joining his teammates in Orlando.

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