On Tuesday afternoon, TMZ Sports reported that Lakers’ star LeBron James tested positive for COVID-19. The Lakers chartered a private jet so LeBron could fly back to Los Angeles safely. James is currently asymptomatic. Players who test positive must be out for a minimum of 10 days. LeBron is fully vaccinated.
LeBron James — who the Lakers are listing in health and safety protocols — is expected to miss several games, source tells ESPN. Players with positive Covid cases must be out a minimum of 10 days.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 1, 2021