While the NBA has seemed a bit loose at times with their health and safety protocols (e.g. during the Kevin Durant imbroglio against the Raptors), it’s good to see them taking the situation seriously here. Even if, yes, it involves the Raptors’ star player Pascal Siakam. As reported, the Raptors are currently down most of their coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse. In addition to that, Siakam was also required to sit out Friday night’s game against Houston (which the Raptors won handily).
Before last night’s game, Toronto’s general manager Bobby Webster was asked if the situation with the coaches and Siakam’s absence were related but he could not confirm if they were indeed linked.