Get out and enjoy all that the New Year has to offer. But do it with caution, we are still in a Covid-19 protocol phase. I am sure you are watching the headlines, where a lot of sports’ celebs are getting sick.
The Nets had a huge outbreak this month, as they had 10 players in health and safety protocols at the same time. This led to three postponed games until their Christmas game against the Lakers.
The NBA Christmas games will be a bit different this year, as some of the league's best players will be out due to health and safety protocols. But that still doesn't mean we won't get competitive games.
Washington Football Team – Activated Defensive End/Edge Rusher Montez Sweat, and Defensive Lineman Jonathan Allen off of the Covid Reserve list. Montez Sweat (unvaccinated) was previously on Injured reserve before landing on the Covid-19 list with a broken jaw, this would be his first game returning from his jaw injury.
Durant and Irving are the eighth and ninth Nets to enter protocols. Paul Milsap entered the protocols on Monday and was later joined by LaMarcus Aldridge, James Johnson, DeAndre' Bembry, Jevon Carter, James Harden and Bruce Brown.
Lakers forward LeBron James played his second game since exiting the NBA's health and safety protocol. James finished Tuesday's game with 30 points, five assists and four rebounds.
James was placed in the protocol on Tuesday, as it is believed he tested positive for coronavirus. The Lakers have not confirmed his positive test, but as the Lakers spoke to the media, it seems to be the case.