In the wake of dozens of players being sidelined in the league's health and safety protocols, and with looming concerns leaguewide about more games being halted, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association are discussing a plan that would require teams decimated by COVID to sign additional replacement players, league sources tell ESPN.
On an NBA Board of Governors call Friday, there was an overwhelming sentiment among NBA owners to do whatever is necessary to avoid postponements and cancellations this season, league sources said. In the backdrop of that view, the outlines of a plan regarding replacement players were approved by the Board of Governors during a meeting Friday, league sources said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32891561/nba-discussing-plan-require-teams-short-handed-covid-sign-additional-replacement-players-sources-say" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski and Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>

In the wake of dozens of players being sidelined in the league's health and safety protocols, and with looming concerns leaguewide about more games being halted, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association are discussing a plan that would require teams decimated by COVID to sign additional replacement players, league sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32891561/nba-discussing-plan-require-teams-short-handed-covid-sign-additional-replacement-players-sources-say" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski and Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: ESPN added that, "On an NBA Board of Governors call Friday, there was an overwhelming sentiment among NBA owners to do whatever is necessary to avoid postponements and cancellations this season, league sources said. In the backdrop of that view, the outlines of a plan regarding replacement players were approved by the Board of Governors during a meeting Friday, league sources said."

In the wake of dozens of players being sidelined in the league's health and safety protocols, and with looming concerns leaguewide about more games being halted, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association are discussing a plan that would require teams decimated by COVID to sign additional replacement players, league sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32891561/nba-discussing-plan-require-teams-short-handed-covid-sign-additional-replacement-players-sources-say" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski and Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: ESPN added, "on an NBA Board of Governors call Friday, there was an overwhelming sentiment among NBA owners to do whatever is necessary to avoid postponements and cancellations this season, league sources said. In the backdrop of that view, the outlines of a plan regarding replacement players were approved by the Board of Governors during a meeting Friday, league sources said."

According to ESPN, the NBA is in talks to require teams effected by COVID to sign replacement players.

NBA in talks to require teams effected by COVID to sign replacement players

As the NBA tries to fortify itself against waves of positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the league will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to elevate testing for two weeks starting on December 26. Players and staff will be tested on game days except for those who received their booster shot 14-plus days earlier or recently recovered from the virus, the memo said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32886476/memo-nba-nbpa-agree-new-covid-19-protocols-increased-testing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>

As the NBA tries to fortify itself against waves of positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the league will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to elevate testing for two weeks starting on December 26. Players and staff will be tested on game days except for those who received their booster shot 14-plus days earlier or recently recovered from the virus, the memo said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32886476/memo-nba-nbpa-agree-new-covid-19-protocols-increased-testing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:

As the NBA tries to fortify itself against waves of positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the league will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to elevate testing for two weeks starting on December 26. Players and staff will be tested on game days except for those who received their booster shot 14-plus days earlier or recently recovered from the virus, the memo said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32886476/memo-nba-nbpa-agree-new-covid-19-protocols-increased-testing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that "players and staff will be required to wear masks on the benches, in the teams' workout facilities and while traveling with the team, the memo said.

As the NBA tries to fortify itself against waves of positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the league will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to elevate testing for two weeks starting on December 26. Players and staff will be tested on game days except for those who received their booster shot 14-plus days earlier or recently recovered from the virus, the memo said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32886476/memo-nba-nbpa-agree-new-covid-19-protocols-increased-testing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that "players and staff will be required to wear masks on the benches, in the teams' workout facilities and while traveling with the team, the memo said."

As the NBA tries to fortify itself against waves of positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the league will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to elevate testing for two weeks starting on December 26. Players and staff will be tested on game days except for those who received their booster shot 14-plus days earlier or recently recovered from the virus, the memo said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32886476/memo-nba-nbpa-agree-new-covid-19-protocols-increased-testing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that "players and staff will be required to wear masks on the benches, in the teams' workout facilities and while traveling with the team, the memo said."
With 22 players entering COVID-19 protocols

As the NBA tries to fortify itself against waves of positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the league will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to elevate testing for two weeks starting on December 26. Players and staff will be tested on game days except for those who received their booster shot 14-plus days earlier or recently recovered from the virus, the memo said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32886476/memo-nba-nbpa-agree-new-covid-19-protocols-increased-testing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that "players and staff will be required to wear masks on the benches, in the teams' workout facilities and while traveling with the team, the memo said."
With 22 players entering COVID-19 protocols on Wendesday and Thursday alone, the league will attempt to fight the surge with increasing protocols

As the NBA tries to fortify itself against waves of positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the league will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to elevate testing for two weeks starting on December 26. Players and staff will be tested on game days except for those who received their booster shot 14-plus days earlier or recently recovered from the virus, the memo said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32886476/memo-nba-nbpa-agree-new-covid-19-protocols-increased-testing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that "players and staff will be required to wear masks on the benches, in the teams' workout facilities and while traveling with the team, the memo said."
With 22 players entering COVID-19 protocols on Wendesday and Thursday alone, the league will attempt to fight the surge with increasing testing and other COVID protocols that were in effect last season.

As the NBA tries to fortify itself against waves of positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the league will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to elevate testing for two weeks starting on December 26. Players and staff will be tested on game days except for those who received their booster shot 14-plus days earlier or recently recovered from the virus, the memo said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32886476/memo-nba-nbpa-agree-new-covid-19-protocols-increased-testing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that "players and staff will be required to wear masks on the benches, in the teams' workout facilities and while traveling with the team, the memo said."
With 22 players entering COVID-19 protocols on Wednesday and Thursday alone, the league will attempt to fight the surge with increasing testing and other COVID protocols that were in effect last season.

According to ESPN, the NBA and NBPA have agreed to new COVID-19 protocols, including increased player testing.

NBA, NBPA agree to new COVID-19 protocols, featuring increased testing

The Brooklyn Nets are planning to sign free agent James Ennis via hardship exemption, sources tell @TheAthletic &nbsp;@Stadium .
Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)

The Brooklyn Nets are planning to sign free agent James Ennis via hardship exemption, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1471681130994843649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>

The Brooklyn Nets are planning to sign free agent James Ennis via hardship exemption, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1471681130994843649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports added that

The Brooklyn Nets are planning to sign free agent James Ennis via hardship exemption, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1471681130994843649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports added that the Nets will also sign

The Brooklyn Nets are planning to sign free agent James Ennis via hardship exemption, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1471681130994843649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports added that the Nets will also sign guard Shaquille Harrison to a 10-day contract

The Brooklyn Nets are planning to sign free agent James Ennis via hardship exemption, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1471681130994843649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports added that the Nets will also sign guard Shaquille Harrison to a 10-day contract. With

The Brooklyn Nets are planning to sign free agent James Ennis via hardship exemption, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1471681130994843649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports added that the Nets will also sign guard Shaquille Harrison to a 10-day contract because of

The Brooklyn Nets are planning to sign free agent James Ennis via hardship exemption, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1471681130994843649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports added that the Nets will also sign guard Shaquille Harrison to a 10-day contract, which will give Brooklyn some more security as they had been playing with just eight guys.

The Brooklyn Nets are planning to sign free agent James Ennis via hardship exemption, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1471681130994843649" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports added that the Nets will also sign guard Shaquille Harrison to a 10-day contract, which will give Brooklyn more roster security as they had been playing with just eight guys.

According to multiple reports, the Nets will sign James Ennis and Shaquille Harrison to contracts via the NBA's hardship exception.

Nets to sign James Ennis, Shaquille Harrison via hardship exceptions

Lakers guard Malik Monk has tested out of Covid protocols, sources tell @mcten and me. Prior testing led him into protocols on Wednesday. The Lakers play Minnesota on Friday night. Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker remain in protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1471661270151712771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
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Lakers guard Malik Monk has tested out of Covid protocols, sources tell @mcten and me. Prior testing led him into protocols on Wednesday. The Lakers play Minnesota on Friday night. Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker remain in protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1471661270151712771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: 
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Lakers guard Malik Monk has tested out of Covid protocols, sources tell @mcten and me. Prior testing led him into protocols on Wednesday. The Lakers play Minnesota on Friday night. Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker remain in protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1471661270151712771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
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Lakers guard Malik Monk has tested out of Covid protocols, sources tell @mcten and me. Prior testing led him into protocols on Wednesday. The Lakers play Minnesota on Friday night. Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker remain in protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1471661270151712771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Lakers will at least get some reinforement back for Friday's game vs. the T-Wolves
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Lakers guard Malik Monk has tested out of Covid protocols, sources tell @mcten and me. Prior testing led him into protocols on Wednesday. The Lakers play Minnesota on Friday night. Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker remain in protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1471661270151712771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Lakers will at least get some reinforement back for Friday's game vs. the T-Wolves as Monk should be cleraed to play
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Lakers guard Malik Monk has tested out of Covid protocols, sources tell @mcten and me. Prior testing led him into protocols on Wednesday. The Lakers play Minnesota on Friday night. Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker remain in protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1471661270151712771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Lakers will at least get some reinforement back for Friday's game vs. the T-Wolves as Monk should be eligible to play
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Lakers guard Malik Monk has tested out of Covid protocols, sources tell @mcten and me. Prior testing led him into protocols on Wednesday. The Lakers play Minnesota on Friday night. Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker remain in protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1471661270151712771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Lakers will at least get some reinforement back for Friday's game vs. the T-Wolves as Monk should be eligible to play. Los Angeles has yet to give Monk an official status update
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Lakers guard Malik Monk has tested out of Covid protocols, sources tell @mcten and me. Prior testing led him into protocols on Wednesday. The Lakers play Minnesota on Friday night. Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker remain in protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1471661270151712771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Lakers will at least get some reinforement back for Friday's game vs. the T-Wolves as Monk should be eligible to play. Los Angeles has yet to give Monk an official status update for Friday's matchup, but that announcement will likely come in the afternoon leading up to tip-off.
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Lakers guard Malik Monk has tested out of Covid protocols, sources tell @mcten and me. Prior testing led him into protocols on Wednesday. The Lakers play Minnesota on Friday night. Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker remain in protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1471661270151712771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Lakers will at least get some reinforcement back for Friday's game vs. the T-Wolves as Monk should be eligible to play. Los Angeles has yet to give Monk an official status update for Friday's matchup, but that announcement will likely come in the afternoon leading up to tip-off.

Lakers guard Malik Monk has tested out of Covid protocols, sources tell @mcten and me. Prior testing led him into protocols on Wednesday. The Lakers play Minnesota on Friday night. Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker remain in protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1471661270151712771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Lakers will at least get some reinforcement back for Friday's game vs. the T-Wolves as Monk should be eligible to play. Los Angeles has yet to give Monk an official status update for Friday's matchup, but that announcement will likely come in the afternoon leading up to tip-off.

According to ESPN, Lakers' Malik Monk has tested out of the health/safety protocols and is eligible to return to the team.

Lakers' Malik Monk tests out of health/safety protocols, eligible to return

Luka Doncic will be out until next week at the earliest, Coach Jason Kidd says, with Doncic now scheduled to spend the weekend in Dallas while the team is in Minneapolis to stay with the training staff and treat left ankle soreness that has sidelined him for three straight games.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1471252317227958277" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>

Luka Doncic will be out until next week at the earliest, Coach Jason Kidd says, with Doncic now scheduled to spend the weekend in Dallas while the team is in Minneapolis to stay with the training staff and treat left ankle soreness that has sidelined him for three straight games.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1471252317227958277" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

Luka Doncic will be out until next week at the earliest, Coach Jason Kidd says, with Doncic now scheduled to spend the weekend in Dallas while the team is in Minneapolis to stay with the training staff and treat left ankle soreness that has sidelined him for three straight games.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1471252317227958277" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic continues to nurse a sprained

Luka Doncic will be out until next week at the earliest, Coach Jason Kidd says, with Doncic now scheduled to spend the weekend in Dallas while the team is in Minneapolis to stay with the training staff and treat left ankle soreness that has sidelined him for three straight games.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1471252317227958277" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic continues to nurse a sprained left ankle and will miss all three of the Mavs games this week

Luka Doncic will be out until next week at the earliest, Coach Jason Kidd says, with Doncic now scheduled to spend the weekend in Dallas while the team is in Minneapolis to stay with the training staff and treat left ankle soreness that has sidelined him for three straight games.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1471252317227958277" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic continues to nurse a sprained left ankle and will now end up missing all three of the Mavs games this week

Luka Doncic will be out until next week at the earliest, Coach Jason Kidd says, with Doncic now scheduled to spend the weekend in Dallas while the team is in Minneapolis to stay with the training staff and treat left ankle soreness that has sidelined him for three straight games.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1471252317227958277" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic continues to nurse a sprained left ankle and will now end up missing all three of the Mavs games this week. Jalen Brunson and Kristaps Porzingis will continue to lead the charge for Dallas while Luka stays out.

Luka Doncic will be out until next week at the earliest, Coach Jason Kidd says, with Doncic now scheduled to spend the weekend in Dallas while the team is in Minneapolis to stay with the training staff and treat left ankle soreness that has sidelined him for three straight games.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1471252317227958277" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic continues to nurse a sprained left ankle and will now end up missing all three of the Mavs games this week. Jalen Brunson and Kristaps Porzingis will continue to lead the charge for Dallas while Luka stays out.

The Mavericks have ruled out guard Luka Doncic (ankle) for Sunday's game in Minnesota.

Luka Doncic (ankle) ruled out Sunday at Minnesota, will continue rehab in Dallas

With the league facing a surge of positive COVID-19 tests, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks centered around increased testing leaguewide for vaccinated players and staff, league sources told ESPN.
As of Wednesday morning, a total of 60 players have entered health and safety protocols this season, including 43 in the past two weeks. Thirteen players entered protocols Tuesday, by far the highest of any day this regular season. The previous single-day high was four, which happened four times, all within the past two weeks.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32877862/nba-nbpa-talks-more-covid-19-testing-due-increase-positive-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: The NBA has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases within the past two weeks

With the league facing a surge of positive COVID-19 tests, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks centered around increased testing leaguewide for vaccinated players and staff, league sources told ESPN.
As of Wednesday morning, a total of 60 players have entered health and safety protocols this season, including 43 in the past two weeks. Thirteen players entered protocols Tuesday, by far the highest of any day this regular season. The previous single-day high was four, which happened four times, all within the past two weeks.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32877862/nba-nbpa-talks-more-covid-19-testing-due-increase-positive-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: The NBA has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases within the past two weeks, with 43 positive cases

With the league facing a surge of positive COVID-19 tests, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks centered around increased testing leaguewide for vaccinated players and staff, league sources told ESPN.
As of Wednesday morning, a total of 60 players have entered health and safety protocols this season, including 43 in the past two weeks. Thirteen players entered protocols Tuesday, by far the highest of any day this regular season. The previous single-day high was four, which happened four times, all within the past two weeks.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32877862/nba-nbpa-talks-more-covid-19-testing-due-increase-positive-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: The NBA has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases within the past two weeks, with 43 positive cases confirmed

With the league facing a surge of positive COVID-19 tests, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks centered around increased testing leaguewide for vaccinated players and staff, league sources told ESPN.
As of Wednesday morning, a total of 60 players have entered health and safety protocols this season, including 43 in the past two weeks. Thirteen players entered protocols Tuesday, by far the highest of any day this regular season. The previous single-day high was four, which happened four times, all within the past two weeks.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32877862/nba-nbpa-talks-more-covid-19-testing-due-increase-positive-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: The NBA has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases within the past two weeks, with 43 positive cases confirmed.

With the league facing a surge of positive COVID-19 tests, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks centered around increased testing leaguewide for vaccinated players and staff, league sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32877862/nba-nbpa-talks-more-covid-19-testing-due-increase-positive-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: The NBA has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases within the past two weeks, with 43 positive cases confirmed.

With the league facing a surge of positive COVID-19 tests, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks centered around increased testing leaguewide for vaccinated players and staff, league sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32877862/nba-nbpa-talks-more-covid-19-testing-due-increase-positive-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: The NBA has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases within the past two weeks, with 43 positive cases confirmed. Reports

With the league facing a surge of positive COVID-19 tests, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks centered around increased testing leaguewide for vaccinated players and staff, league sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32877862/nba-nbpa-talks-more-covid-19-testing-due-increase-positive-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: The NBA has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases within the past two weeks, with 43 positive cases confirmed. Reports say

With the league facing a surge of positive COVID-19 tests, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks centered around increased testing leaguewide for vaccinated players and staff, league sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32877862/nba-nbpa-talks-more-covid-19-testing-due-increase-positive-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: The NBA has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases within the past two weeks, with 43 positive cases confirmed. Reports say the NBA

With the league facing a surge of positive COVID-19 tests, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks centered around increased testing leaguewide for vaccinated players and staff, league sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32877862/nba-nbpa-talks-more-covid-19-testing-due-increase-positive-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: The NBA has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases within the past two weeks, with 43 positive cases confirmed. Reports say the NBA could go back to testing both vaccinated players and unvaccinated players daily and before games, similar

With the league facing a surge of positive COVID-19 tests, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks centered around increased testing leaguewide for vaccinated players and staff, league sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32877862/nba-nbpa-talks-more-covid-19-testing-due-increase-positive-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baxter Holmes of ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: The NBA has seen a huge spike in COVID-19 cases within the past two weeks, with 43 positive cases confirmed. Reports say the NBA could go back to testing both vaccinated players and unvaccinated players daily and before games, similar to the protocols that were in effect last season.

According to ESPN, the NBA and NBPA are having discussions to increase COVID-19 testing with the spike in cases.

NBA, NBPA in talks for increased COVID-19 testing due to spike in cases

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum is showing improvement in his recovery from a pneumothorax (right lung) and will be re-evaluated in a week, the team says.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1471193737124409344" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo (Twitter)</a>

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum is showing improvement in his recovery from a pneumothorax (right lung) and will be re-evaluated in a week, the team says.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1471193737124409344" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum is showing improvement in his recovery from a pneumothorax (right lung) and will be re-evaluated in a week, the team says.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1471193737124409344" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: McCollum suffered a collapsed right lung vs. Boston a week and a half ago and was ruled out indefinitely. This is good news for McCollum and the Blazers, as a return to the court for the shooting guard could come sooner rather than later.

According to Yahoo Sports, CJ McCollum (right lung) is showing improvement and will be re-evaluated next week.

CJ McCollum showing improvement, will be re-evaluated next week

Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered health and safety and will be out Wednesday vs. Mavericks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470970091193909252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This now puts the Lakers with three players out due to the league's health and safety protocols as Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the protocols earlier today. The NBA

Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered health and safety and will be out Wednesday vs. Mavericks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470970091193909252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This now puts the Lakers with three players out due to the league's health and safety protocols as Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the protocols earlier today. The NBA has seen

Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered health and safety and will be out Wednesday vs. Mavericks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470970091193909252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This now puts the Lakers with three players out due to the league's health and safety protocols as Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the protocols earlier today. The NBA has seen an

Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered health and safety and will be out Wednesday vs. Mavericks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470970091193909252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This now puts the Lakers with three players out due to the league's health and safety protocols as Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the protocols earlier today. The NBA is

Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered health and safety and will be out Wednesday vs. Mavericks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470970091193909252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This now puts the Lakers with three players out due to the league's health and safety protocols as Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the protocols earlier today. The NBA is facing a huge uptick

Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered health and safety and will be out Wednesday vs. Mavericks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470970091193909252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This now puts the Lakers with three players out due to the league's health and safety protocols as Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the protocols earlier today. The NBA is facing a huge uptick in positive cases

Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered health and safety and will be out Wednesday vs. Mavericks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470970091193909252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This now puts the Lakers with three players out due to the league's health and safety protocols as Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the protocols earlier today. The NBA is facing a huge uptick in positive cases throughout the league as some big names including Giannis and James Harden

Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered health and safety and will be out Wednesday vs. Mavericks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470970091193909252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This now puts the Lakers with three players out due to the league's health and safety protocols as Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the protocols earlier today. The NBA is facing a huge uptick in positive cases throughout the league as some big names including Giannis and James Harden were just put into COVID protocols today as well.

Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered health and safety and will be out Wednesday vs. Mavericks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470970091193909252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This now puts the Lakers with three players out due to the league's health and safety protocols as Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the protocols earlier today. The NBA is facing a huge uptick in positive cases throughout the league as some big names including Giannis
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and James Harden were just put into COVID protocols today as well.

Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered health and safety and will be out Wednesday vs. Mavericks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470970091193909252" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This now puts the Lakers with three players out due to the league's health and safety protocols as Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the protocols earlier today. The NBA is facing a huge uptick in positive cases throughout the league as some big names including Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden were just put into COVID protocols today as well.

The Athletic reported that Lakers' Dwight Howard and Malik Monk have entered the league's health and safety protocols.

Lakers' Dwight Howard, Malik Monk enter health/safety protocols

The Mavericks now say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will be out Wednesday against the Lakers.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470835189156925441" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>

The Mavericks now say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will be out Wednesday against the Lakers.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470835189156925441" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

The Mavericks now say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will be out Wednesday against the Lakers.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470835189156925441" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic will be missing his

The Mavericks now say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will be out Wednesday against the Lakers.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470835189156925441" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic will be missing his seventh game of the season, with his next chance to return on Sunday vs. the Timberwolves

The Mavericks now say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will be out Wednesday against the Lakers.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470835189156925441" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Doncic will be missing his seventh game of the season, with his next chance to return on Sunday vs. the Timberwolves.

The Mavericks have ruled guard Luka Doncic (ankle) out vs. the Lakers on Wednesday.

Mavs' Luka Doncic (ankle) out tomorrow vs. Lakers

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered health and safety protcols and is out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470915844670636044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN added that Bucks guard Wes Matthews has entered into the league's Covid protocols as well.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered health and safety protcols and is out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470915844670636044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN added that Bucks guard Wes Matthews has entered into the league's Covid protocols as well. The Bucks will

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered health and safety protcols and is out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470915844670636044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN added that Bucks guard Wes Matthews has entered into the league's Covid protocols as well. The rest of the Bucks team

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered health and safety protcols and is out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470915844670636044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN added that Bucks guard Wes Matthews has entered into the league's Covid protocols as well. The rest of the Bucks team will continue to undergo

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered health and safety protcols and is out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470915844670636044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN added that Bucks guard Wes Matthews has entered into the league's Covid protocols as well. The rest of the Bucks team will continue to undergo further testing to confirm there are not any more positive cases on the team.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered health and safety protcols and is out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470915844670636044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN added that Bucks guard Wes Matthews has entered into the league's Covid protocols as well. The rest of the Bucks team will undergo further testing to confirm there are not any more positive cases on the team.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered health and safety protcols and is out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470915844670636044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN added that Bucks guard Wes Matthews has entered into the league's Covid protocols as well. The rest of the Bucks team will undergo further testing to confirm there are not any more positive cases on the team.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered health and safety protcols and is out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470915844670636044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN added that Bucks guard Wes Matthews has entered into the league's Covid protocols as well. The rest of the Bucks team will undergo further testing to confirm there are not any more positive cases on the team.
Charania added

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered health and safety protcols and is out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470915844670636044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN added that Bucks guard Wes Matthews has entered into the league's Covid protocols as well. The rest of the Bucks team will undergo further testing to confirm there are not any more positive cases on the team.
Charania later added

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered health and safety protcols and is out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470915844670636044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN added that Bucks guard Wes Matthews has entered into the league's Covid protocols as well. The rest of the Bucks team will undergo further testing to confirm there are not any more positive cases on the team.
Charania later added Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Indiana on Wednesday.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and Wes Matthews have entered the league's health and safety protocols.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Wes Matthews enter health/safety protocols

The NBA announced that LeBron James and Domantas Sabonis are the NBA players of the week for week No. 8 of the regular season.
Here is the official statement from the NBA:
"Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
The versatile forward (LeBron James) powered the Lakers to a 3-1 week. James scored 30 or more points in two of three games in Week 8 and averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including two triple-doubles. The Lakers (15-13) are the No. 6 seed in the West standings.
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The NBA announced that LeBron James and Domantas Sabonis are the NBA players of the week for week No. 8 of the regular season.
Here is the official statement from the NBA:
"Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
The versatile forward (LeBron James) powered the Lakers to a 3-1 week. James scored 30 or more points in two of three games in Week 8 and averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including two triple-doubles. The Lakers (15-13) are the No. 6 seed in the West standings.
Indiana&rsquo;s low-post star was a standout in Week 8 as the Pacers went 3-0. Sabonis had a double-double in both of Indiana&rsquo;s wins and averaged 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 75% from the field. The Pacers (12-16) are the No. 13 seed in the West standings.
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The NBA announced that LeBron James and Domantas Sabonis are the NBA players of the week for week No. 8 of the regular season.
Here is the official statement from the NBA:
"Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
The versatile forward (LeBron James) powered the Lakers to a 3-1 week. James scored 30 or more points in two of three games in Week 8 and averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including two triple-doubles. The Lakers (15-13) are the No. 6 seed in the West standings.
Indiana&rsquo;s low-post star (Domantas Sabonis) was a standout in Week 8 as the Pacers went 3-0. Sabonis had a double-double in both of Indiana&rsquo;s wins and averaged 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 75% from the field. The Pacers (12-16) are the No. 13 seed in the West standings.
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The NBA announced that LeBron James and Domantas Sabonis are the NBA players of the week for week No. 8 of the regular season.
Here is the official statement from the NBA:
"Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
The versatile forward (LeBron James) powered the Lakers to a 3-1 week. James scored 30 or more points in two of three games in Week 8 and averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including two triple-doubles. The Lakers (15-13) are the No. 6 seed in the West standings.
Indiana&rsquo;s low-post star (Domantas Sabonis) was a standout in Week 8 as the Pacers went 3-0. Sabonis had a double-double in both of Indiana&rsquo;s wins and averaged 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 75% from the field. The Pacers (12-16) are the No. 13 seed in the West standings."
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The NBA announced that LeBron James and Domantas Sabonis are the NBA players of the week for week No. 8 of the regular season.
Here is the official statement from the NBA:
"Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
The versatile forward (LeBron James) powered the Lakers to a 3-1 week. James scored 30 or more points in two of three games in Week 8 and averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including two triple-doubles. The Lakers (15-13) are the No. 6 seed in the West standings.
Indiana&rsquo;s low-post star (Domantas Sabonis) was a standout in Week 8 as the Pacers went 3-0. Sabonis had a double-double in both of Indiana&rsquo;s wins and averaged 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 75% from the field. The Pacers (12-16) are the No. 13 seed in the West standings."
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The NBA announced that LeBron James and Domantas Sabonis are the NBA players of the week for week No. 8 of the regular season.
Here is the official statement from the NBA:
"Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
The versatile forward (LeBron James) powered the Lakers to a 3-1 week. James scored 30 or more points in two of three games in Week 8 and averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including two triple-doubles. The Lakers (15-13) are the No. 6 seed in the West standings.
Indiana&rsquo;s low-post star (Domantas Sabonis) was a standout in Week 8 as the Pacers went 3-0. Sabonis had a double-double in both of Indiana&rsquo;s wins and averaged 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 75% from the field. The Pacers (12-16) are the No. 13 seed in the West standings."
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The NBA announced that LeBron James and Domantas Sabonis are the NBA players of the week for week No. 8 of the regular season.
Here is the official statement from the NBA:
"Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
The versatile forward (LeBron James) powered the Lakers to a 3-1 week. James scored 30 or more points in two of three games in Week 8 and averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including two triple-doubles. The Lakers (15-13) are the No. 6 seed in the West standings.
Indiana&rsquo;s low-post star (Domantas Sabonis) was a standout in Week 8 as the Pacers went 3-0. Sabonis had a double-double in both of Indiana&rsquo;s wins and averaged 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 75% from the field. The Pacers (12-16) are the No. 13 seed in the West standings."
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The NBA announced that LeBron James and Domantas Sabonis are the NBA players of the week for week No. 8 of the regular season.
Here is the official statement from the NBA:
"Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
The versatile forward (LeBron James) powered the Lakers to a 3-1 week. James scored 30 or more points in two of three games in Week 8 and averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including two triple-doubles. The Lakers (15-13) are the No. 6 seed in the West standings.
Indiana&rsquo;s low-post star (Domantas Sabonis) was a standout in Week 8 as the Pacers went 3-0. Sabonis had a double-double in both of Indiana&rsquo;s wins and averaged 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 75% from the field. The Pacers (12-16) are the No. 13 seed in the West standings."
<img class="css-9pa8cd" draggable="true" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGg8cJIXMAQd1k1?format=jpg&amp;name=large" alt="Image" width="967" height="544" />
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The NBA announced that LeBron James and Domantas Sabonis are the NBA players of the week for week No. 8 of the regular season.
Here is the official statement from the NBA:
"Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 8.
The versatile forward (LeBron James) powered the Lakers to a 3-1 week. James scored 30 or more points in two of three games in Week 8 and averaged 28.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists, including two triple-doubles. The Lakers (15-13) are the No. 6 seed in the West standings.
Indiana&rsquo;s low-post star (Domantas Sabonis) was a standout in Week 8 as the Pacers went 3-0. Sabonis had a double-double in both of Indiana&rsquo;s wins and averaged 25.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 75% from the field. The Pacers (12-16) are the No. 13 seed in the West standings."
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The NBA announced that Lakers forward LeBron James and Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis have won player of the week honors.

LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis win NBA player of the week honors

Brooklyn Nets F Paul Millsap has entered the league's Covid protocol, sources tell @malika_andrews and me.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470513286374379530" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

Brooklyn Nets F Paul Millsap has entered the league's Covid protocol, sources tell @malika_andrews and me.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470513286374379530" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Millsap becomes the

Brooklyn Nets F Paul Millsap has entered the league's Covid protocol, sources tell @malika_andrews and me.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470513286374379530" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Millsap becomes the 24th player to currently be in the league's COVID protocols

Brooklyn Nets F Paul Millsap has entered the league's Covid protocol, sources tell @malika_andrews and me.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470513286374379530" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Millsap is the 24th player to currently be in the league's COVID protocols

Brooklyn Nets F Paul Millsap has entered the league's Covid protocol, sources tell @malika_andrews and me.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470513286374379530" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Millsap is the 24th player currently in the league's COVID protocols

Brooklyn Nets F Paul Millsap has entered the league's Covid protocol, sources tell @malika_andrews and me.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470513286374379530" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Millsap is the 24th player currently in the league's COVID protocols and he will need to register two negative tests within a 24-hour period

Brooklyn Nets F Paul Millsap has entered the league's Covid protocol, sources tell @malika_andrews and me.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470513286374379530" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Millsap is the 24th player currently in the league's COVID protocols and he will need to register two negative tests within a 24-hour period or wait at least 10 days before re-joining the team.

Brooklyn Nets F Paul Millsap has entered the league's Covid protocol, sources tell @malika_andrews and me.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1470513286374379530" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Millsap is the 24th player currently in the league's COVID protocols and he will need to register two negative tests within a 24-hour period or wait at least 10 days before re-joining the team.

According to ESPN, Nets forward Paul Millsap has entered the league's health and safety protocols.

Nets forward Paul Millsap enters health/safety protocols

Jonathan Concool is an NBA news desk editor and writer based out of Los Angeles, CA. Previously, his work has been featured on Basketball Insiders. This is his sixth season working in sports journalism.