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- Kevin Garnett urges Anthony Davis to ‘literally take the keys’ from LeBron James and put the Lakers on his back
- LeBron James makes it crystal clear he has ‘no relationship’ with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Russell Westbrook makes drastic change via social media as Lakers trade rumors continue to swirl
- Lakers list 4 players on injury report ahead of Monday’s matchup vs. Kings
- Report: Russell Westbrook tweaked his shooting form, which has resulted in catch-and-shoot 3-point percentage improving
- Report: Kyrie Irving isn’t part of the Lakers’ long-term plans
- Metta Sandiford-Artest declares that LeBron James is ‘officially’ the greatest player to ever play
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Kyrie Irving would be dismissed as a ‘comical buffoon’ if it weren’t for his influence over young people
- LeBron James says his sons Bronny and Bryce attended some meetings to help design their father’s new Nike shoe
Report: 2 more Lakers rotation players placed in health and safety protocols
- Updated: December 14, 2021
On the same day that Los Angeles Lakers swingman Talen Horton-Tucker was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, two of his teammates have now joined him.
The Lakers announce that Dwight Howard and Malik Monk are also out because of the health and safety protocols, joining Talen Horton-Tucker
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 15, 2021
Malik Monk has been a spark plug for L.A. so far this season. His ability to hit 3-pointers and get his own shot has given the team a lift on multiple occasions.
Dwight Howard is a valuable role player for the Lakers, either as a starter or off the bench. His rebounding, defense and physicality have helped L.A. stay afloat.
With a 15-13 record, the Lakers are still trying to find some cohesion and momentum, although lately there have been signs of progress.
There appears to be an active outbreak of COVID-19 across the NBA. A game involving the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons on Tuesday had to be postponed, as multiple Bulls players were in health and safety protocols.
L.A. will face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
It will need to get healthy fast, as it will have games against the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets next week.
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