Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley enter COVID-19 protocols, Isaiah Thomas rejoins the Lakers

Sports has been ravaged of late with various COVID-19 outbreaks, and the Lakers have unfortunately been no exception. Already down Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Dwight Howard after positive tests, Thursday saw Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley join them in the health and safety protocols. For those keeping score at home, that leaves the Lakers perilously short on backcourt players, and specifically, point guards. As such, they're bringing back a familiar face. Former All-NBA/All-Star/half-season Laker Isaiah Thomas will reportedly join the team on a 10-day deal. How much he'll actually be able to help remains to be seen (his previous comeback attempts have stalled out), but Thomas is easy to root for, regardless. In the meantime, COVID-19 doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon, which means the NBA will have to figure out the best way to handle this new wave. Should they briefly pause the season? Is that necessary, much less doable? Would it even make much of a difference? In any event, for however long this disrupts the Lakers, the onus becomes that much greater for Anthony Davis to take his game to another level. And finally, Austin Reaves' game-winner against Dallas is yet another sign of being ready for a key rotation role. Would that emergence make the Lakers more likely to trade THT? Brian thinks yes. Andy says no. Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Segment 1: Westbrook and Bradley enter the protocols. Welcome back, Isaiah Thomas! Segment 2: What can/should the NBA do about this latest outbreak? Plus, the need for Anthony Davis to really step up. Segment 3: Austin Reaves should be cemented now in the rotation. Brian wonders if this emergence would make the Lakers more likely to Talen Horton-Tucker. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. PrizePicks Don’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices