Lakers star LeBron James to miss game tonight after entering COVID-19 health protocol
LeBron James has entered the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols and will miss the Lakers’ game tonight against the Sacramento Kings, the team announced.
According to NBA rules, vaccinated players, like James, enter the protocols either after a positive test result or after inconclusive test results. According to the protocols, a vaccinated player can return if he tests negative for the virus on consecutive tests 24 hours apart or if it’s been 10 days without symptoms.
Coach Frank Vogel said the Lakers learned that James would be headed for the protocols early Tuesday morning. After confirming results, the team arranged for James to travel back to Los Angeles, Vogel said.
“Obviously it’s a huge loss. It’s disappointing,” Vogel said before the game in Sacramento. “We just want the best for him right now. That’s where our thoughts are. And we have a next-man-up mindset.” Source
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