Several teams around the NBA are facing COVID-19 outbreaks among players and staff, and the league is in discussions with the player’s association regarding increased testing in response. The Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, and Brooklyn Nets have all been impacted by recent outbreaks. Sacramento Kings ead coach Alvin Gentry entered protocols after a positive test, and Shams Charania of the Athletic reported that the outbreak has spread among other players and staff, including “some symptomatic cases.”
The increased testing, which includes vaccinated players, was also used during Thanksgiving, Baxter Holmes of ESPN said, and will likely be used during the upcoming holidays.