LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in health and safety protocols; expected to miss some games, sources said

SACRAMENTO – LeBron James has joined the league’s health and safety protocols and will not be playing in Tuesday’s game against the Kings, Los Angeles Lakers announced.

According to ESPN source Adrian Wojnarowski, James is expected to miss some games.

James missed 11 of the Lakers’ 22 games on Tuesday through injury and suspension. LA is 7-4 with James this season and 4-7 without him.

If a player tests positive for COVID-19 is confirmed, the NBA is required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days from his team without any physical activity. After that period, the player must undergo a heart check and recover to be cleared to return to the field. A player with a positive test result can also clear the protocol by returning two negative PCR tests within a 24-hour period.

James revealed on Lakers media day in late September that he had received a COVID-19 vaccine.

“I know that I was very skeptical about it all,” he said. “But after doing my research and stuff of that nature, I felt it was the best fit, not only for me but also for my family and friends. And that’s why I decided to do so. intend to do it.”