NBA COVID-19 Tracker: Three Lakers added to protocol list; league reported first case of Omicron player

COVID-19 has once again impacted the current NBA season. A lot of players from across the league’s countries were forced to miss time because of their inclusion in the league’s health and safety regulations after testing positive again. After a player tests positive, he must be isolated from the team for 10 days or return two negative PCR tests in a 24-hour period before they can be active again.

The Chicago Bulls is dealing with the most widespread outbreak. In Monday, NBA announces postponement of two Bulls games this week, marking the first time games in the 2021-22 season have been rescheduled due to COVID. Chicago has 10 players in the protocol as of Monday, including the stars Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant entered protocols despite having sprained his knee indefinitely. Also join the list are head coaches Rick Carlisle (Pacers) and Alvin Gentry (Kings) as well as Toronto Raptors group president Masai Ujiri, who has tested positive for COVID. He contracted the virus at a Giants of Africa event on Sunday, he say in a statement. Ujiri is fully vaccinated and has been given a booster shot, but will still follow tournament protocols and isolation.

The NBAThe first known player case of the Omicron variant was discovered this week, per Shams Charania by The Athletic.

There may be a lot more to keep track of, but we’re here to help. Below you’ll find a list of all the players currently on the NBA’s protocol, along with how long they’re expected to be on the field.

• Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies – Out indefinitely with a sprained left knee
• Georges Niang, Philadelphia 76ers – Expected to launch at least December 25
• Talen Horton-Tucker, Los Angeles Lakers – Expected to launch at least December 25
• Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers – Expected to premiere at least December 25
• Monk Malik, Los Angeles Lakers – Expected to premiere at least December 25
• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks – Expected to launch at least December 24
• Wes Matthews, Milwaukee Bucks – Expected to start at least December 24
• Donte DiVincenzo, Milwaukee Bucks – Expected to launch at least December 24
• James Harden, brooklyn network – Expected. out until at least December 24
• Bruce Brown, Brooklyn Nets – Expected to launch at least December 24
• LaMarcus Aldridge, Brooklyn Nets – Expected to launch at least December 23
• DeAndre ‘Bembry, Brooklyn Nets – Expected to launch at least December 23
• Jevon Carter, Brooklyn Nets – Expected to launch at least December 23
• James Johnson, Brooklyn Nets – Expected to launch at least December 23
• Paul Millsap, Brooklyn Nets – Expected to launch at least December 23
• Alize Johnson, Chicago Bulls – Expected to launch at least December 23
• Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls – Expected to launch at least December 22
• Troy Brown Jr., Chicago Bulls – Expected to launch at least December 22
• Caleb Martin, Miami Heat – Expected to launch at least December 22
• Precious Achiuwa, Toronto Raptors – Expected to launch at least December 15
• RJ Barrett, New York Knicks – Out on Sunday vs. Milwaukee Bucks
• Obi Toppin, New York Knicks – Sunday’s game against Milwaukee Bucks
• Josh Richardson, Boston Celtics – Expected to launch at least December 22
• Kyle Kuzma, Washington Wizards – Expected to be out at least December 21
• Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls – Expected to launch at least December 21
• Stanley Johnson, Chicago Bulls – Expected to launch at least December 21
• Derrick Jones Jr., Chicago Bulls – Expected to launch at least December 20
• Matt Thomas, Chicago Bulls – Expected to launch at least December 18
• DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls – Expected to be out at least December 16
• LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets – Expected to launch at least December 15
• Ish Smith, Charlotte Hornets – Expected to premiere at least December 15
• Mason Plumlee, Charlotte Hornets – Expected to premiere at least December 15
• Jalen McDaniels, Charlotte Hornets – Expected to premiere at least December 15
• White Coby, Chicago Bulls – Expected to launch at least December 14
• Javonte Green, Chicago Bulls – Expected to launch at least December 14
• Austin Rivers, Denver Nuggets – Expected to launch at least December 8
• Justin Holiday, Indiana Pacers – Expected to launch at least December 10