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Kevin Durant has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocol, becoming the eighth Nets player to be added to the list this week.

Anthony Davis will undergo an MRI Saturday on his left knee. “So far all is in good structure, but want to take another image,” a source told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

Warriors guard Klay Thompson is looking at January home games as possible dates for his return to the court, including Jan. 9 against the Cavs or Jan. 18 against the Pistons, sources told ESPN.

The Nets are bringing back Kyrie Irving. Though Irving is still unvaccinated, the Nets are willing to play him on the road as the team deals with roster issues related to injuries and COVID-19.

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook will be available Friday night against Minnesota after clearing COVID protocols. Los Angeles also announced it has signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract.

The Nets are bringing back Kyrie Irving, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Though Irving is still unvaccinated, the Nets are willing to play him on the road as the team deals with roster issues related […]

Russell Westbrook, who entered league’s health and safety protocols on Wednesday night, has tested clean and is now available for the Lakers Friday night against the Timberwolves.

The Warriors have placed Jordan Poole in health and safety protocols, while their opponent Friday night, the Celtics, put Al Horford and Grant Williams in the protocol as well.

The NBA will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.