Lakers PG Russell Westbrook clears COVID-19 protocols
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook cleared COVID-19 protocols and is available to play on Friday night against the host Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced.
ESPN reported that Westbrook flew from Dallas to Minneapolis after being cleared. The Lakers played the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night and Westbrook was placed in the protocol following the 107-104 overtime win.
Westbrook, 33, had to return