The initial test that showed James had Covid-19 was a false positive, but he has been cleared to return to play.
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James was cleared to play for the Lakers as early as Friday's game against the LA Clippers after having two negative tests in less than 24 hours.
A sample that tested positive on Monday was tested again using two different machines, with one result positive and the other negative, according to a statement from the NBA.
A sample from James was negative on one instrument and positive on another.
He was going to be out for at least 10 days under the league's health and safety protocols.
James is protected by a vaccine.
James said something is real.
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After James was ruled out, the Lakers and Clippers game was dropped from the schedule. The Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns are tied for the best record in the NBA, so the network will show a game between them.
The NBA estimated before the 2020-21 season that almost all of the league's players are protected against Covid-19, though holdouts like Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving have made headlines. Irving has not played for his team this season because he refused to get the jab. Local mandates make Irving ineligible to play in home games in Brooklyn for the Nets. Irving was sideline until he could be a full participant.
