Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has entered the league's health and safety protocols and will miss Thursday's game against the New York Knicks, the team announced.

Beal announced during training camp that he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. Unlike vaccinated players - who must register two negative tests 24 hours apart - Beal will need to test negative for five straight days before rejoining the team.

Beal's absence marks the second of its kind for Washington after the team announced Tuesday that guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was entering protocols.

Beal, 28, is averaging 23.3 points per game for the Wizards - his lowest scoring output in four seasons.