Two months into the 2021-22 NBA season, the league is feeling the effects of the latest COVID-19 surge.
In the first six weeks of the season, 16 players were placed into the league’s COVID health and safety protocols, which sideline any player that tests positive for COVID-19 for a minimum of 10 days. The month of December has marked a major uptick.
MORE: Explaining the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols
As a result, several games around the league have been postponed.
Per NBA rules, a game is only postponed when a team has fewer than eight available players, but that issue had largely been avoided due to the NBA’s hardship exemption, which grants teams temporary roster spots in the event of an outbreak or several serious injuries.
MORE: NBA’s hardship exemption, explained
Sporting News has the list of NBA players currently in the league’s protocols:
NBA players in COVID health and safety protocols
Atlanta Hawks (10 players)
- John Collins
- Sharife Cooper
- Danilo Gallinari
- Kevin Huerter
- Wesley Iwundu
- Jalen Johnson
- Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot
- Onyeka Okongwu
- Lou Williams
- Delon Wright
Boston Celtics (nine players)
- Bruno Fernando
- Enes Kanter Freedom
- Justin Jackson
- CJ Miles
- Aaron Nesmith
- Dennis Schroder
- Josh Richardson
- Jayson Tatum
- Grant Williams
Brooklyn Nets (seven players)
- LaMarcus Aldridge
- David Duke Jr.
- Kevin Durant
- Kessler Edwards
- Kyrie Irving
- Day’Ron Sharpe
- Cam Thomas
Charlotte Hornets (three players)
- Miles Bridges
- Scottie Lewis
- PJ Washington
Chicago Bulls (three players, head coach)
- Lonzo Ball
- Tony Bradley
- Billy Donovan
- Alfonzo McKinnie
Cleveland Cavaliers (six players)
- Jarrett Allen
- Ed Davis
- Evan Mobley
- Cedi Osman
- Lamar Stevens
- Dylan Windler
Dallas Mavericks (six players)
- Reggie Bullock
- Trey Burke
- Luka Doncic
- Tim Hardaway Jr.
- Maxi Kleber
- JaQuori McLaughlin
Denver Nuggets (two players)
- Michael Porter Jr.
- Bol Bol
Detroit Pistons (seven players)
- Cade Cunningham
- Killian Hayes
- Josh Jackson
- Cory Joseph
- Saben Lee
- Rodney McGruder
- Isaiah Stewart
Golden State Warriors (four players)
- Draymond Green
- Damion Lee
- Andrew Wiggins
- Moses Moody
Houston Rockets (two players)
- D.J. Augustin
- Garrison Matthews
LA Clippers (two players)
Los Angeles Lakers (four players, head coach)
- Trevor Ariza
- Kent Bazemore
- Austin Reaves
- Rajon Rondo
- Frank Vogel
Memphis Grizzlies (five players)
- Dillon Brooks
- Jarrett Culver
- De’Anthony Melton
- Yves Pons
- Ziaire Williams
Miami Heat (one player)
Minnesota Timberwolves (seven players)
- Patrick Beverley
- Anthony Edwards
- Taurean Prince
- D’Angelo Russell
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Jarred Vanderbilt
- McKinley Wright IV
New Orleans Pelicans (three players)
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- Jose Alvarado
- Naji Marshall
New York Knicks (three players)
- Miles McBride
- Nerlens Noel
- Jericho Sims
Oklahoma City Thunder (three players)
- Aleksej Pokusevski
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
- Aaron Wiggins
Orlando Magic (six players)
- Mo Bamba
- Ignas Brazdeikis
- Mychal Mulder
- Chuma Okeke
- Terrence Ross
- Moritz Wagner
Philadelphia 76ers (three players)
- Andre Drummond
- Danny Green
- Shake Milton
Phoenix Suns (three players, head coach)
- Deandre Ayton
- Jae Crowder
- Elfrid Payton
- Monty Williams
Portland Trail Blazers (seven players, head coach)
- Chauncey Billups
- Keljin Blevins
- Robert Covington
- Ben McLemore
- Jusuf Nurkic
- Dennis Smith Jr.
- Trendon Watford
- Cody Zeller
Sacramento Kings (three players)
- Alex Len
- Davion Mitchell
- Neemias Queta
San Antonio Spurs (one player)
Toronto Raptors (seven players)
- Precious Achiuwa
- OG Anunoby
- Scottie Barnes
- Isaac Bonga
- Justin Champagnie
- Malachi Flynn
- Fred VanVleet
Washington Wizards (three players)
- Bradley Beal
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- Raul Neto
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