DeMar DeRozan has entered the COVID-19 health and safety protocols and will miss several games.

Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

It's a big blow to the streaking 16-8 Bulls as they will now have to fight for the top seed in the East without their star addition.

DeRozan is in the midst of a career-season, averaging 26.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.

For the first time since his sophomore season, DeRozan's team has a positive on-off at an impressive +14.5 net rating.