Categories: Lakers Rumors

Report: Danuel House Allegedly Snuck in Female COVID-19 Testing Official Into Hotel Room

Published by
Jonathan Sherman

On Wednesday, it was reported that Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. was at risk of missing the rest of his team’s playoff series versus the Los Angeles Lakers for breaking NBA bubble protocol.

Now, the rules that he broke are beginning to come to light.

According to a Thursday report, House allowed a female COVID-19 testing official into his hotel room.

Houston Rockets reserve Danuel House Jr. is under investigation by the league for allegedly allowing a female COVID-19 testing official into his hotel room, and his status for the remainder of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers is in question, sources told Yahoo Sports,” Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported.

Haynes went on to report that House continues to claim innocence in the matter.

“House maintains his innocence, sources said, and a decision from the league is expected before Game 4 on Thursday,” he wrote.

It’s a fascinating twist in an already dramatic series between the two teams.

After stealing Game 1 from the top-seeded Lakers, the Rockets have lost two games straight.

Lakers superstar LeBron James has been a big reason why. He recorded 36 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four blocks in the Lakers’ 112-102 victory on Tuesday night.

He had a near-triple double in Game 2, finishing the night with 28 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists.

If House ends up missing the rest of the series, it will give the Rockets one less player to throw at a James and a Lakers squad that seems to be firing on all cylinders at the moment.

Jonathan Sherman

Jonathan is a freelance writer, filmmaker, and passionate fan of the NBA. In the past Jonathan has covered politics, entertainment, travel, and more. He is a proud contributor of Lakers Daily.

Published by
Jonathan Sherman

Recent Posts

Ex-teammate of Kobe and Shaq reacts to ‘BS’ narrative about Bryant being O’Neal’s sidekick

Gilbert Arenas is a self-described fan of Kobe Bryant, but he turned some heads when…

December 22, 2024

Jordan and Shaq’s ex-teammate discredits LeBron’s ‘bubble’ ring after he’s called Lakers legend

The Los Angeles Lakers have sky-high expectations compared to the lion's share of other NBA…

December 21, 2024

‘LeBron makes the trades’: Carmelo Anthony speaks out on chances of Lakers dealing LeBron James

Amid chatter about the future of 20-time All-Star LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers,…

December 20, 2024

DeMarcus Cousins says he and Anthony Davis would’ve helped Pelicans become contenders if not for ‘dumba-s’ Dell Demps

Former All-Star big man DeMarcus Cousins called out former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell…

December 19, 2024

Darvin Ham fires massive shot at Lakers: ‘Anywhere else I’m probably looking at an extension’

Darvin Ham has had more NBA Cup success than any coach in the league since…

December 18, 2024

Bobby Portis on the difference between the Bucks and the Lakers: ‘We’re not Hollywood’

The Milwaukee Bucks captured the 2024 NBA Cup title with a 97-81 victory over the…

December 18, 2024