In Phoenix on Sunday, officials Zach Zarba and Eric Dalen were both scheduled to work the Suns game against Charlotte but were later put into the protocols. Among the players added Sunday was Golden State’s Andrew Wiggins, who was reluctantly vaccinated before the season to play home games in San Francisco.

The Bulls returned to the court after having two games postponed last week.Ī number of assistant coaches and referees are also in the protocols, along with the 75 players. David Fizdale will coach in Vogel’s place, the Lakers said. Vogel wasn’t on the bench when his Lakers played Sunday at Chicago. They joined Isaac Okoro and Evan Mobley, who entered the protocols previously.

All five - center Jarrett Allen, forwards Lamar Stevens and Dylan Windler and guards Denzel Valentine and RJ Nembhard - tested positive for COVID-19, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not release that specific detail. The Cavaliers had five players enter the protocols on Sunday, the team said. That deal has not yet been finalized, though talks are continuing. The league and the National Basketball Players Association have been discussing a plan in which teams in desperate need of players would be able to sign reinforcements to 10-day contracts but without those deals impacting salary cap and luxury tax figures. Westbrook was briefly in the protocols late last week, before returning at least three negative coronavirus tests and being cleared to return to play without missing a game. Just trying to stay safe as possible and that’s all you can do,” Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said of the NBA’s rising numbers. The NHL has six teams shut down through Christmas because of outbreaks, and numerous college games at all levels have been canceled in recent days. The NFL has revised its protocols so that only unvaccinated players and those experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 will be tested. It’s not just us you see games are being canceled.”Īlso not clear is how many of the NBA cases involve asymptomatic players. We’ve got to just listen to the league and try to do the best that we can. “We didn’t have any COVID issues up to that point, until after they left,” Kidd said. Kidd said that his team discussed concerns about COVID-related issues before his team played the Lakers - a team with multiple players in protocols - last week. It was not clear how many of the current positive cases involve those who are ineligible for a booster shot or those who have chosen not to receive one. The NBA has said 97% of players are fully vaccinated and somewhere around 60% had received boosters as of last week. officials are expecting a wave of breakthrough infections among the vaccinated given the surge of holiday travelers and gatherings expected in the coming days. “This isn’t going to go away today, tomorrow or the next day,” Dallas coach Jason Kidd said Sunday. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu

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