Kings’ Neemias Queta placed in health and safety protocols
Sacramento Kings rookie Neemias Queta on Tuesday was reportedly placed into the NBA’s health and safety protocols, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Queta is the latest individual within the Kings organization added to the health and safety protocols, joining De’Aaron Fox, Marvin Bagley III and Davion Mitchell among others. Kings interim head coach Alvin Gentry and several other staff members are also on the list.
To help replace those players, the Kings signed Justin Robinson and Ade Murkey to 10-day contracts via hardship exceptions by the NBA. Sacramento is expected to have 11 players available for the foreseeable future with assistant coach Doug Christie serving as acting head coach.
Queta, the 39th pick, has spent much of the season in the NBA G League with the Stockton Kings, averaging 15.4 points, eight rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 11 appearances. He debuted with Sacramento on Dec. 17, becoming the first player born in Portugal to suit up in the NBA.
Players and coaches entered into the health and safety protocols are required to miss a minimum of 10 days in isolation. However, they can be cleared to play sooner if they return two consecutive negative PCR tests taken at least 24 hours apart.
The NBA is in the midst of its most trying stretch of the season as players and teams alike battle ongoing issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. During the month of December alone, over 100 players have been added to the health and safety protocols.
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