Update On DeMar DeRozan's Status After Entering Health And Safety Protocols On Monday

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls will miss at least the next ten days due to health and safety protocols unless he has two negative tests in a 24-hour span.

On Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that DeMar Derozan of the Chicago Bulls had entered the league's health and safety protocols (see tweet below). 

Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Denver. DeRozan could miss several games in protocols.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 6, 2021

On Tuesday, Chariana reported that DeRozan will be out for at least the next ten days unless he is able to have two negative tests in a 24-hour span (see tweet below).  

Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan will miss at least 10 days in health and safety protocols, or unless he has two negative tests in 24-hour period moving forward, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. https://t.co/IYkW3rsSNv

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 7, 2021

The Bulls played without DeRozan on Monday, and were able to beat the Denver Nuggets 109-97 at the United Center to advance to 17-8 on the season. 

After missing the playoffs in each of the last four seasons, the Bulls look like they could be an actual Finals contender in the Eastern Conference.  

The new additions of DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso have helped Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic tremendously. 

DeRozan is averaging 26.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. 

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