The Charlotte Hornets’ COVID-19 outbreak is still growing.
The Hornets added guard Ish Smith to the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Monday afternoon ahead of their game against the Philadelphia 76ers, making him the fifth player to land on that list in recent days.
The Hornets are now down five players to COVID protocols, after LaMelo Ball, Jalen McDaniels, Mason Plumlee and Terry Rozier all went on the list on Saturday. Those four, along with Smith, will not play on Monday night at the Spectrum Center.