The NBA has confirmed that the Brooklyn Nets’ next two games will be postponed due to a surge in COVID-19 that has decimated their roster.
Likewise, the matches between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans, as well as Orlando vs. Toronto.
The NBA announced the following: pic.twitter.com/rnNhuq0hc1
– NBA Communications (NBAPR) December 19 2021
On Sunday, Brooklyn will miss the Denver Nuggets and Tuesday will miss the Washington Wizards.
The Nets currently have 10 players in the league’s health and safety protocols, including all-stars. Kevin DurantAnd James Harden s Keri Irving.
The NBA and NBPA talks about finalizing some form of that plan continued over the weekend, and the league remains determined to reduce delays and avoid pauses, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/dk47Uha31Q
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 19 2021
The Cavaliers and Hawks also postponed their game on Sunday after Cleveland had five players tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.
Overall, the National Basketball Association has postponed six games this season. Last week’s Chicago Bulls games were postponed, but are scheduled to return to play Sunday night at home against the Los Angeles Lakers.