RJ Barrett has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, the Knicks announced (via Twitter). He will miss today’s game against the Bucks and maybe several more. He joins teammate Obi Toppin, who was placed in the protocols on Saturday.
As with Toppin, there is no word on whether Barrett tested positive for COVID-19 or has just been in contact with someone who has the virus. If he is positive, Barrett will be sidelined for a minimum of 10 days unless he returns two consecutive negative tests more than 24 hours apart.
The third-year swingman is averaging 15.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists through 25 games. Losing Barrett and Toppin will be the latest obstacle for a Knicks team that is off to a disappointing 12-14 start after finishing fourth in the East last season.
Not good news for RJ or the Knicks. Hopefully it’s nothing major
Knicks look like a top#10 draft pick team
Personally….. I wouldn’t mind a top 10 pick this yr. NY and the Garden wants NO part of that.
No Toppin no RJ …. and Bucks are here. Been saying our depth is a strength. Hope it shows up today.
I don’t think Sports teams should drop their protocols. Players should really limit their contact.
Sooo sick of the health & safety protocols… soon won’t be anyone left to play the games, right?
I know!
Lets focus on development and let everyone play. Maybe if they limit everyone to 20-25 minutes a night they wont be so tired all the time and can put in that extra effort everyone demands.