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LeBron James cleared to return after clearing NBA COVID-19 protocols

Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 2 developments

Los Angeles Laker star LeBron James has been cleared to return to the court after he tested negative for COVID-19 on two separate tests, the NBA confirmed on Thursday.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. LeBron James enters NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols

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  2. Newest

    LeBron James cleared to return after clearing NBA COVID-19 protocols

    Headline from The Hill ·

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Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. Black Enterprise

    LeBron James Reportedly Tests Positive For COVID-19, Teammate Anthony Davis Confirms Report (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    It was discovered on Tuesday that LeBron James had to be placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols as he has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19

  2. Breitbart News

    Fully Vaccinated LeBron James Tests Positive for Coronavirus (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Lakers forward LeBron James has tested positive for the coronavirus, causing him to miss Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings.

  3. The Hill

    LeBron James enters NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is entering the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, meaning he will be sidelined for the foreseeable future, according to multiple reports.

  4. Washington Examiner

    LeBron James tests positive for COVID-19 (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    NBA star LeBron James tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Tuesday's game while he enters the league's coronavirus protocols.

  5. The Daily Caller

    LeBron James Is Out Because Of COVID-19 Protocols (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss several days because of COVID-19. When will the Lakers star play again?

  6. The Hill

    LeBron James cleared to return after clearing NBA COVID-19 protocols (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Los Angeles Laker star LeBron James has been cleared to return to the court after he tested negative for COVID-19 on two separate tests, the NBA confirmed on Thursday.

  7. Washington Examiner

    LeBron James cleared to play after false positive COVID test (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    NBA star LeBron James had a false positive COVID-19 test and is allowed to return to the court Friday, according to the league.

  8. Forbes

    LeBron James Cleared To Play After Further Testing Finds Him Negative For Covid-19 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Los Angeles Lakers star will be eligible to play in Friday night’s game against crosstown rival Clippers.

  9. FOX 43 York

    LeBron James out of COVID-19 protocols, cleared to return (opens FOX 43 York)

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    FOX 43 York's feed description

    The league said Thursday that James is not positive for COVID-19 despite a series of tests that produced conflicting results earlier this week.

  10. Foxla

    LeBron James Clears NBA COVID Protocols, eligible to return against Clippers (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    LeBron James entered the NBA's COVID-19 protocols earlier this week but has since tested negative twice.

  11. France 24

    Lakers' James clears NBA Covid protocols with negative tests (opens France 24)

    Published

    France 24's feed description

    Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has cleared the NBA's Covid-19 safety protocols with two negative tests, the league said Thursday.

  12. CBS News

    LeBron James will return to the court after clearing NBA's COVID-19 protocols (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The league said additional testing confirmed that James "is not a positive case."

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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