The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Wednesday that forward Lauri Markkanen will enter the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
The Cavs placed fellow forward Kevin Love in the protocols Monday.
Markkanen showed flashes of becoming a high-impact player across four seasons with the Chicago Bulls, who selected the Arizona product with the seventh overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft. His Bulls tenure ended in August when they dealt him to Cleveland in a sign-and-trade as part of a three-team deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
He's averaged 12.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in eight games this season.