Sports Lakers’ LeBron James placed in NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, out Tuesday vs. Kings November 30, 2021Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAYComments Off on Lakers’ LeBron James placed in NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, out Tuesday vs. Kings LeBron James, who has missed half the Lakers' games so far this season, is out again after landing in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.