LeBron James has been positioned within the NBA’s well being and security protocols, and was dominated out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ recreation in opposition to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night time.
Such a transfer virtually actually meant one in every of two issues: James, who mentioned earlier this season that he had been vaccinated, had both examined optimistic for COVID-19 or had an inconclusive end result.
If James examined optimistic, he would possible be watching at the least 10 days away from the Lakers, except he returned two unfavourable PCR checks in a 24-hour span. The Lakers realized of James’ situation Tuesday morning, coach Frank Vogel mentioned, and organized transportation to take him from Sacramento again to Los Angeles.
Vogel wouldn’t say whether or not James was exhibiting any signs.
News of James’ lacking got here the identical day the NBA outlined its earlier suggestion, echoed by the National Basketball Players Association, that coaches and gamers who’re vaccinated get a booster shot as quickly as doable.
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, the NBA additionally instructed its groups that it had documented 34 circumstances through which a totally vaccinated participant, coach or worker had a case of COVID-19. It was a profitable affair.
The league has mentioned that about 97% of gamers have been totally vaccinated, with Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving – who hasn’t performed this season due to his situation – among the many exceptions.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
