Sports Lakers’ LeBron James clears NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, eligible to return Friday vs. Clippers December 2, 2021December 2, 2021Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAYComments Off on Lakers’ LeBron James clears NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, eligible to return Friday vs. Clippers LeBron James missed just one game with what the NBA said was a false positive test and should be back Friday when the Lakers play the Clippers.