After exiting Friday’s game with what was originally diagnosed as a neck muscle contusion, Lakers’ second-year forward Brandon Ingram has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol.
Per Lakers sideline reporter Mike Trudell, Ingram was re-evaluated Saturday morning and showed “concussion-like symptoms.” Because the NBA’s concussion protocol prohibits a player from being cleared within 24 hours of a diagnosis, Ingram will not be available Sunday when the Lakers take on the Sacramento Kings.
Here is everything that needs to happen before Ingram can return, according to the official league concussion protocol.