Mike Malone tests positive for COVID, enters protocolsBasketballNews.com StaffDec 30 2021 8:57PM UTCMichael Malone has tested positive for COVID and is now in the protocols. Source: Mike Singer/Denver Post ANALYSIS: David Adelman will serve as acting head coach against the Golden State Warriors tonight and until Malone returns from his absence. The Nuggets sit at 17-16. MORE: NBA NewsDoc Rivers enters health and safety protocolsJulius Randle enters health and safety protocols