Cavaliers F Lauri Markkanen enters COVID protocols

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen entered the league's health and safety protocols on Wednesday.

Teammate Kevin Love entered the protocols on Monday, and both players will miss Wednesday night's home game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

It's unclear whether Markkanen tested positive for COVID-19. The Cavaliers reportedly are 100 percent vaccinated.

Markkanen, 24, is averaging 12.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and