Knicks forward Obi Toppin placed in protocols, won't face Bucks

Obi Toppin is in the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will miss at least Sunday’s game against Milwaukee, the Knicks announced (via Twitter).

The second-year forward is averaging 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 15.9 minutes per night in 26 games. He is coming off one of the best performances of his career, with 19 points and 10 rebounds Friday against the Raptors.

There’s no word on whether Toppin tested positive for the coronavirus, but if he did, he will miss at least 10 days unless he returns two consecutive negative tests a minimum of 24 hours apart.

Toppin is the first Knicks player this season to be sidelined due to COVID-19.