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Mo Bamba to undergo post-coronavirus evaluation, out for the year

Bamba was diagnosed with COVID-19 on June 11

Jon Jankowski, Digital journalist

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) celebrates with teammates on the bench after forward Wes Iwundu (not pictured) made a three-point shot in the second half against the Toronto Raptors during of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) (Kim Klement, Kim Klement)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba will not play in the NBA playoffs and will undergo a post-coronavirus evaluation.

The team said Bamba has left the NBA bubble and he will miss the remainder of the season.

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The decision was made after advice from the Magic’s human performance staff and team physicians.

Team officials said Bamba was originally diagnosed with COVID-19 on June 11.

He only played in two games in the NBA-restart in the bubble. Bamba played a total of 10 minutes and brought in three rebounds.

The center averaged 5.7 points game and 5 rebounds a game in his second year with the Magic.

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