LeBron James clears NBA Covid-19 health and safety protocols after negative tests
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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is cleared to return to play after a brief stint isolated from his team due to the NBA's Covid-19 health and safety protocols.
James has provided negative PCR tests since he was scratched from playing Tuesday, the NBA said in a statement.
"James was originally placed in the Protocols on Tuesday, November 30 after a series of tests delivered conflicting results, including an initial positive test that was collected on November 29. Additional testing confirmed that he is not a positive case," the statement said.
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