LOS ANGELES – Lakers center Marc Gasol was ruled out of the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night due to NBA health and safety protocols, according to a team spokesman.
Los Angeles has been on a two-game winning streak since the return of starting guard Dennis Schroder, who has missed the Lakers’ previous four games – all losses – while being sidelined due to a health and safety offense. security protocol due to contact detection.
Gasol, 36, signed a two-year contract in the off-season to join the defending champions. He scored 4.8 points and 4.1 rebounds this season.
Gasol’s absence could mean more playing time for center Damian Jones, who recently signed a ten-day contract and had eight points, three rebounds and two blocks in his debut against Golden State. Jones is listed as likely for the Suns game with a low back strain.