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Ramona Shelburne
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ESPN’s lead writer- Lead writer for ESPN.com
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Adrian Wojnarowski
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NBA Senior Insider- Host of The Woj Pod
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Members of the Los Angeles Lakers organization are expected to receive a vaccine against COVID-19 this week, sources told ESPN.
It was unclear which players or employees planned to receive the vaccine, as HIPAA regulations prevent anyone on the team from commenting on the situation.
The New Orleans Pelicans, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat have previously recognized the vaccine.
The NBA has not required the vaccination of players or staff, but has encouraged them to do so once they are eligible and has indicated that it will relax safety and health protocols for vaccinated people.
After Tuesday’s loss to the Pelicans, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said of the potential of vaccinated team members: “There has been talk of trying to get it, but we’re not there yet.”
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin contributed to this report.