COVID-19 Updates: White, Green, McLaughlin, Roby, Azubuike

January 16, 2022

Spurs guard Derrick White exited the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols last night, per Jeff MacDonald of the San Antonio Express-News (Twitter link). White suited up for San Antonio and logged 25 minutes off the bench for the Spurs in an eventual 101-94 victory over the Clippers on Saturday.

The 6’4″ combo guard out of Colorado went 7-of-11 from the field and 2-of-4 from the free-throw line for a total of 19 points in the victory. He also chipped in four assists, four rebounds, a steal and three blocks. White is currently averaging 14.6 PPG, 5.4 APG and 3.5 RPG during his sixth NBA season with the 16-27 Spurs.

Here are further COVID-19 updates from around the NBA:

  • Nuggets reserve power forward JaMychal Green has entered the league’s COVID-19 protocols, per Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). The 31-year-old veteran is averaging 5.7 PPG and 3.7 RPG across 35 contests with the Jazz.
  • Timberwolves reserve point guard Jordan McLaughlin has entered the league’s coronavirus protocols and will be unavailable for Minnesota ahead of today’s contest against the Warriors, according to Minnesota’s PR team (Twitter link).
  • Thunder power forward Isaiah Roby has exited the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, according to Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman (via Twitter). Roby was available to play in yesterday’s 107-102 loss to the Cavaliers, though he was ultimately a DNP – CD.
  • Jazz center Udoka Azubuike has cleared the league’s coronavirus protocols, tweets Ryan Miller of KSL.com. The 22-year-old seven-footer has appeared sparingly for Utah thus far this season, suiting up for just six games.