So far, 63 NBA players have entered into Covid protocols this season -- including 47 in December. Two head coaches -- Indiana's Rick Carlisle and Sacramento's Alvin Gentry and one top team executive -- Toronto's Masai Ujiri -- are also in protocols.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 16, 2021The biggest story on Thursday was the widespread Covid outbreak impacting players in all major sports around the country. For the Philadelphia 76ers, reserve forward Georges Niang was the most recent player to be declared inactive, due to health and safety protocols. With uncertainty swirling, and possible new precautions or reduced crowds looming, there was a game to play.