Nets Kevin Durant Removed Midgame Under Nba Safety Protocol Star Blasts League S Wack Statement
Durant was held out of the start of the game, only to be cleared about eight minutes into the first quarter (per Newsday). He played 19 minutes before being removed in the second half under the league’s health and safety protocol. The Nets and Raptors continued to play after Durant was taken out of the game. MORE: LeBron James rips NBA’s plans to hold 2021 All-Star Game The NBA said in a statement (posted by Shams Charania of The Athletic) that Durant was in contact Friday with someone who returned an inconclusive test result before the game....