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Lakers assistant David Fizdale enters health and safety protocols

Lakers assistant coach David Fizdale has entered the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Fizdale served as the team’s acting head coach while Frank Vogel was in protocols for the last several weeks before he returned this week.

Los Angeles Lakers assistant David Fizdale has entered the league's Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. Fizdale was acting head coach for six games in Frank Vogel's absence.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 3, 2022

Fizdale, the Lakers’ lead assistant and offensive coordinator, took over as the interim head coach for the team’s game against the Bulls on Dec.