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Report: NBA investigating possible bubble violation by Rockets forward Danuel House

The Houston Rockets could be without a key member of their rotation as they finish out their battle with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, and the reported reason is unfortunate.

Rockets forward Danuel House’s status for the remainder of the series is in question as the league is investigating a potential violation of bubble protocol, according to ESPN.

House has denied violating any protocols and reportedly did not leave the campus, though the NBA is now “probing House’s activity within the team hotel.”

Others have received 10 day quarantines

The exact nature of House’s violation is unknown, as both the Rockets and the league declined to specify what is being investigated, per the report. It’s worth noting that House was listed out for Game 3 and Game 4 of the series due to “personal reasons.”

The NBA hasn’t seen many bubble violations in recent weeks, but many will recall Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmesexit for chicken wings. There was also Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams’ infamous strip club, though that occurred on a trip outside the bubble.

If House is determined to have violated bubble protocol, he could be facing a mandatory 10-day quarantine as Holmes did with his violation, plus additional discipline. The minimum quarantine period — as seen for players who have left and later returned to the bubble for various reasons — is four days.

House averaged 10.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per game with the Rockets this regular season. He has averaged 11.4 and 5.8 this postseason.

Game 4 of the series is scheduled for Thursday night. The Lakers currently hold a 2-1 lead.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 02:  Danuel House Jr. #4 of the Houston Rockets in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2020 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. New York Knicks defeated the Houston Rockets 125-123. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Danuel House has been ruled out for two games for personal reasons. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

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