Portland Trail Blazers guard Norman Powell is the latest member of the team to be ruled out due to the league’s health and safety protocols.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news Sunday afternoon of Powell’s updated status.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Norman Powell has entered the league's Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. Portland is already playing without guards Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum now.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 9, 2022
Powell has been playing an even more crucial role than usual with Portland’s backcourt duo, Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, both out on injuries.