HOUSTON (LEX 18) — Cats fans will have to wait a bit longer before seeing former UK stars John Wall and Demarcus Cousins return to the hardwood.
NBA insider Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Wall and Cousins, among other Houston Rockets teammates, will miss the season opener against Oklahoma City due to COVID-19 contact tracing.
Several Houston Rockets, including John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and possibly more, are expected to miss tonight's season opener vs. OKC due to coronavirus contact tracing, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 23, 2020
This is both Wall and Cousins' first year suiting up for the Houston Rockets.
The duo led Kentucky to a 35-3 record during the 2009-10 season and an Elite 8 appearance.
