Mavericks' Josh Green, Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams, Wolves' Josh Okogie enter COVID protocol

Mavericks second-year wing Josh Green has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Green, the 18th overall pick of the 2020 draft, hasn’t seen much action so far this season, appearing in 17 games for a total of 125 minutes (7.4 MPG). He’s averaging 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds per contest.

Rookie Ziaire Williams has entered the protocols for the Grizzlies, writes Evan Barnes of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Williams, the 10th overall pick of the 2021 draft, has been dealing with an ankle sprain that has sidelined him for the past six games. Through 19 games (17.8 MPG), the 20-year-old is averaging 4.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per contest.

Timberwolves wing Josh Okogie has entered the protocols as well, the team announced.

If the three players tested positive, they will need to isolate for at least 10 days or until they return two consecutive negative PCR tests a minimum of 24 hours apart.

Here are a couple more COVID-19 related updates:

• Grizzlies star Ja Morant has exited the health and safety protocols, Barnes writes in a separate piece. Memphis is taking a “wait and see” approach with its star point guard, as he’s still dealing with a knee sprain suffered in late November. However, Morant is back with the team and will likely be on the bench Sunday night against Portland, per Barnes. The Grizzlies have surprisingly gone 10-1 without Morant and currently hold the fourth seed in the West with a 19-11 record.
• Head coach Rick Carlisle is back with the Pacers after testing positive for COVID-19, according to James Boyd of the Indianapolis Star. Carlisle led Indiana’s practice Sunday and is expected to coach the team Tuesday at Miami, Boyd relays.