By: EFE
By: EFE
Boston Celtics star, Jayson Tatum , became the last NBA player subject to COVID security protocols – 19 so he will not be able to play this Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Around 124 NBA players are out by league protocols American professional to fight the pandemic.
On Sunday, John Collins (Atlankta Hawks), the players of the Charlotte Hornet Miles Bridges, Cody Martin and PJ Washington as well as Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls) also entered the NBA’s security protocols.
League rules state that affected players need to be off the court for 10 days or until e record two negative tests in a period of 24 hours.
The Boston Celtics said Tatum will be absent due to security protocols along with players Enes Freedom, Bruno Fernando, Justin Jackson, CJ Miles, Aaron Nesmith, Josh Richardson, Dennis Schroder and Grant Williams.
The Celtics added that Williams is on the questionable list and could still dress up to play the Timberwolves.
Tatum already contracted COVID – 19 in January 2021 and after returning to the courts, he suffered respiratory problems for weeks, which forced him to use inhalers, and fatigue.
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