Nets F Douglas-Roberts diagnosed with swine flu

Last Update: 11/07 5:52 pm

Chris Douglas-Roberts #17 of the New Jersey Nets drives against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden March 18, 2009 in New York City. (Chris McGrath, Getty Images)

New Jersey Nets forward Chris Douglas- Roberts has tested positive for the H1N1 virus.

Nets President Rod Thorn made the announcement Saturday that Douglas-Roberts has contracted swine flu, but that he has been treated accordingly for the illness.

In five games this season, Douglas-Roberts has averaged 15.6 points and 4.8 rebounds.

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