Cavaliers matchups versus Wizards postponed as Washington doesn’t have enough players after COVID-19 contact tracing

Cavaliers matchups versus Wizards postponed as Washington doesn’t have enough players after COVID-19 contact tracing
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard Shabazz Napier (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Source: Nick Wass)
By Rachel Vadaj | January 15, 2021 at 7:57 PM EST - Updated January 15 at 7:57 PM

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The NBA postponed the Cleveland vs. Washington games slated for Jan. 17 and 18 at Capital One Arena due to the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.

According to the NBA, the Wizards do not have the league-required eight players available for the matchup against the Cavaliers due to ongoing contact tracing.

The NBA has not yet announced rescheduled dates for the games.

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