Jayson Tatum joins growing list of Celtics players entering health and safety protocols

BOSTON — The list of Celtics players on the NBA’s health and safety protocols list continues to grow as COVID-19 cases surge.

The Boston Celtics announced on Twitter Monday morning that forward player Jayson Tatum has entered health and safety protocols. This means he has been ruled out of Monday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves that starts at 8 p.m.

#NEBHInjuryReport update:

Jayson Tatum (Health & Safety Protocols) - OUT https://t.co/vwVDTudzSa
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 27, 2021

The growing list of Boston Celtics players that have entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols include:

Bruno Fernando
Enes Freedom
Justin Jackson
C.J. Miles
Aaron NeSmith
Josh Richardson
Dennis Schroder
Grant Williams

#NEBHInjuryReport (3/3):

Dennis Schroder (Health & Safety Protocols) - OUT
Grant Williams (Health & Safety Protocols) - QUESTIONABLE
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 26, 2021