Celtics to be shorthanded as 3 new players enter NBA's COVID Health and Safety Protocols

Josh Richardson is back tonight, but yesterday we learned that Jabari Parker would be out as he had entered the league's COVID Health and Safety Protocols. Would that be it for the Celtics? Had they been spared while the rest of the NBA was being devastated?

The answer was no. This morning both Al Horford and Grant Williams both also entered NBA's Health and Safety Protocols. This is a major blow to the Celtics as both players have been key performers for Boston this season.

#Celtics announce Jabari Parker has entered the health and safety protocols. He did not practice Thursday.

— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) December 16, 2021

Horford tested positive for COVID-19 during training camp. https://t.co/StF1sPzlXf

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 17, 2021

Feeling Good. To all that have reached out thanks for your love and support. Be back in no time !!

— Grant Williams (@Grant2Will) December 17, 2021

Jordan Poole will also be out for the Warriors tonight.

Golden State’s Jordan Poole has been listed as out in the league’s Covid protocols.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 17, 2021