Report: Blazers coach Chauncey Billups clears protocol

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has cleared the NBA's COVID-19 protocol and will return for Monday night's home game against the Atlanta Hawks, ESPN reported Sunday.

Billups entered the protocol on Dec. 27 and missed the Blazers' losses this week to the Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. Scott Brooks was the acting head coach in Billups' absence.

Portland (13-22) has lost four straight ove