Nerlens Noel enters protocol as Knicks' list of players out due to COVID hits 7

The Knicks were already without RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Obi Toppin, and three others

12/22/2021, 5:59 PM
Feb 17, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (3) makes a basket over Orlando Magic center Khem Birch (24) during the first quarter at Amway Center. / Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 17, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (3) makes a basket over Orlando Magic center Khem Birch (24) during the first quarter at Amway Center. / Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Nerlens Noel has entered COVID protocol, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, making him the seventh Knicks player out due to COVID.

In addition to Noel, RJ Barrett, Immanuel QuickleyObi ToppinMiles McBrideQuentin Grimes, and Kevin Knox are also in protocol.

Derrick Rose (injury) has also been out the last few games.

With the Knicks being decimated by COVID, they recently signed Damyean Dotson and Matt Mooney to 10-day contracts via the hardship exemption.

However, it's likely getting close to the point where the Knicks' games will start to get postponed if they don't get players out of protocol.

The Nets, who currently have 10 players in protocol, have had their last three games postponed.

The Knicks are next scheduled to play against the Washington Wizards on Thursday at Madison Square Garden.

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