Wizards’ Bradley Beal Exits Health and Safety Protocol

Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has exited health and safety protocols shortly after entering them, as relayed by Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Beal will be considered day-to-day provided he continues to test negative for COVID-19.

Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said Beal had tested positive and was experiencing mild symptoms, per Chase Hughes of NBA Sports Washington.

He signed a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to remain in Washington this past offseason.

His scoring average dipped by eight points from 2020-21, but he still led the Wizards in at 23.2 points at the time of a wrist injury, and was also averaging 6.6 points and 4.7 rebounds. 

Beal, 28, suffered a torn ligament on the wrist and underwent surgery less than a month later.

Washington finished 35-47 in its first season under Unseld, failing to qualify for the postseason.