AFP

NBA Nets forward Douglas-Roberts has swine flu

Sat Nov 7, 5:59 PM

NEW YORK (AFP) - New Jersey Nets player Chris Douglas-Roberts has been stricken with the H1N1 swine flu virus, the NBA club confirmed on Saturday.

The team is following the league's contingency plan for dealing with players who have the swine flu.

Forward Douglas-Roberts is averaging 15.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in five games this season.