The four-time league MVP, who is averaging 25.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists, had already missed 11 of the Lakers’ 22 games because of injuries and a suspension.
SACRAMENTO — In a season full of setbacks, the Lakers now face another: On Tuesday afternoon, LeBron James entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols. As of Tuesday afternoon, it was unclear what triggered the action: Players and staff may enter the quarantine protocols either for testing positive for COVID-19, or close exposure to testing positive. But at the very least, it means that James will miss Tuesday night’s game at the Sacramento Kings – and perhaps much more time.
