Lakers star LeBron James has been cleared from the NBA's health and safety protocols after two negative COVID-19 tests. He will play in Friday's game against the Clippers, the league announced on Thursday.
Since James's return to Los Angeles from Sacramento on Tuesday, he recorded eight negative tests. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, his test in Sacramento was a false positive.
According to the league's statement, James was initially placed in the league's health and safety protocols on Nov. 30 after a series of tests delivered conflicting results. This included an initial positive test was collected on Nov.