Lauri Markkanen has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols, and will likely miss several games.

Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

ANALYSIS: Lauri Markkanen joins a list of players entering the protocols this week including teammate Kevin Love along with Milwaukee's Khris Middleton and Philadelphia's Tobias Harris.

The Cavaliers have gotten off to a solid start this year and will miss his contribution in the starting lineup.