Richaun Holmes forced to quarantine after crossing NBA campus line for food delivery

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes is now in quarantine.

For those wondering how strict the NBA would be with its bubble experiment in Orlando, Monday’s reports have done nothing but indicate how seriously the league is taking this situation.

Aside from Russell Westbrook and several Denver Nuggets not being allowed in the bubble (due to COVID-19 for Westbrook, and most likely for the same reason for Gary Harris, Michael Porter Jr. and Torrey Craig), Bruno Caboclo was forced to undergo quarantine again — for eight more days — after inadvertently breaking quarantine.

Now Richaun Holmes is in the same boat after crossing the NBA campus line to pick up a food delivery, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Sacramento Kings center will have to quarantine for 10 days (with eight days remaining).

Holmes, who is averaging all career highs with 12.8 points and 8.3 rebounds in 28.8 minutes per game this season, issued the following statement:

"“After the initial quarantine period, I briefly and accidentally crossed the NBA campus line to pick-up a food delivery. I am currently in quarantine and have 8 days left. I apologize for my actions and look forward to rejoining my teammates for our playoff push.”"

While the state of the food at the Walt Disney Resort has been questionable at this point, breaking the rules to have food delivered will be met with an unfortunate but necessary consequence — even for what might have been a simple mistake. However, it’s reassuring the league is erring on the side of caution, and the protocol was explained to Caboclo, Holmes and every other NBA player entering the bubble.

By cracking down on seemingly minor offenses like this, the league is keeping hope alive that this bubble experiment will work. Nobody will enjoy seeing grown men being treated like children, but with people’s health and the bubble’s efficacy at stake, the NBA is doing the right thing by taking no chances and strictly enforcing its rules.