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NBA injuries and suspensions
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• Thursday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Pacers eliminate Bucks, will face winner of Knicks-76ers series
Damian Lillard was a go for the Milwaukee Bucks’ Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers after missing Games 4 and 5 of the first-round series with right Achilles tendinitis and re-aggravating the injury during Milwaukee’s Game 3 loss Friday. Lillard produced a team-high 28 points Thursday, but it wasn’t enough. The Pacers routed the Bucks 120-98, eliminating Milwaukee from the playoffs. Obi...2024See also Damian Lillard
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• Timberwolves expect Chris Finch to return for second round’s Game 1 in Denver
After colliding with his own player Mike Conley during Game 4 of the best-of-seven series against the Suns this week, coach Chris Finch had to be carried out of the court and finally underwent knee surgery. The tactician is now recovering and is expected to return to lead the Wolves from the bench in Game […] The post Timberwolves expect Chris Finch to return for second round’s Game 1 in Den...2024See more articles Chris Finch
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• Is Damian Lillard (Knee) Playing Tonight In Game 6 Against Pacers?
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard (knee) has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable ahead of Thursday’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Lillard has sat out the past two games with a right Achilles injury for Milwaukee. Game 6 is a must win for the Bucks, who trail […] The post Is Damian Lillard (Knee) Playing Tonight In Gam...2024See more articles Milwaukee Bucks
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• Kawhi Leonard injury update: No recovery timeline set as Clippers star (knee) out vs. Mavericks in Game 6Clippers trail Mavericks 3-2 ahead of Friday's meeting in Dallas...2024Visit the page Kawhi Leonard -
• Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Shelved For Game 6 Friday
Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has already been ruled out for L.A.’s must-win Game 6 contest against the Mavericks on Friday, the team has announced. The 6’7″ swingman is dealing with right knee inflammation that has limited him to just two games this season. Injuries have now waylaid him for four straight postseasons, if one […]...2024Visit the page Kawhi Leonard
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• Bucks activate Damian Lillard for Game 6 vs. Pacers
The Milwaukee Bucks received good news ahead of Game 6: Damian Lillard is playing. Lillard missed Games 4 and 5 of the Bucks’ first-round series against the Indiana Pacers with right Achilles tendinitis. He re-aggravated the injury during Milwaukee’s Game 3 loss Friday. The Bucks are 2-3 in the series and on the brink of elimination heading into Thursday night’s game, which tips ...2024See more articles Damian Lillard
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• Damian Lillard Returns For Game 6 At Pacers, Giannis Antetokounmpo Remains OutDamian Lillard will return to the lineup for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 at the Indiana Pacers after missing their Game 5 win. Lillard is dealing with an Achilles injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo, however, will remain out as he continues to deal with a calf injury. The Bucks trail the Pacers 3-2 in their first round series....2024See more articles Damian Lillard -
• Encouraging sign emerges about Timberwolves HC Chris Finch after sideline injuryChris Finch appears to be making very good progress after his recent injury....2024Check it out Chris Finch -
• Bucks injuries: Damian Lillard upgraded to questionable, Giannis Antetokounmpo still doubtful for Game 6Doc Rivers said his star players were 'very, very, very close' to coming back Thursday against the Pacers...2024Continue with Damian Lillard -
• Wolves' Finch leads practice day after surgeryOne day after having surgery to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was back leading his team through practice on Thursday....2024Read about Minnesota Timberwolves
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• Jimmy Butler Expected To Seek Two-Year Max Extension; Should Heat Do It?Miami Heat standout wing Jimmy Butler missed the playoffs, but that ended up only proving how valuable he is — in the unlikely event there was some doubt. The Heat lost their series to the Boston Celtics in five games, and the last three weren’t even close. Butler missed the series with a knee injury. […] The post Jimmy Butler Expected To Seek Two-Year Max Extension; Should Heat ...2024Check it out Jimmy Butler -
• Cavs' Allen (rib) skips practice, uncertain for G6Cleveland Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen did not practice as he continues to be slowed by a painful rib injury that could keep him out of Friday night's critical Game 6 in Orlando....2024See more articles Cleveland Cavaliers -
• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Will Attempt To Play Game 6Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) will both try to play in Game 6 on Thursday for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks trail the Pacers 3-2 with Antetokounmpo missing the entire series so far. Lillard missed Game 5 with the Achilles injury, which the Bucks won....2024Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Kristaps Porzingis Return Targeted For Eastern Conference FinalsDuring the Boston Celtics closeout Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat, there was some good news shared on Kristaps Porzingis. TNT sideline reporter Chris Haynes shared that Porzingis is hopeful to make a return in a couple of weeks. "He is likely out for next series, as well. The hope is that he can make a return if the Celtics were to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals," Hayes said about Po...2024Check it out Kristaps Porzingis -
• Chris Finch Planning To Be With Timberwolves For Game 1Chris Finch is planning to be on the Minnesota Timberwolves' sideline for Game 1 of their series against the Denver Nuggets. Finch had surgery to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee on Wednesday. Assistant Micah Nori is taking over head coaching duties in Finch's absence. Due to a lack of spacing on the bench, Finch may switch seats with athletic trainer Gregg Farnam on the sidelin...2024See more Chris Finch -
• Heat Notes: Wright, Offseason Decisions, Butler, Draft
The Heat’s season ended in an appropriate way Wednesday night — with another new starting lineup. Injuries have forced coach Erik Spoelstra to juggle his rotations since training camp, and he unveiled his 37th starting unit in Game 5 at Boston, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Rookie Jaime Jaquez was unavailable because of […]...2024See more articles Erik Spoelstra
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• Erik Spoelstra: Heat Not Blaming Injuries For First-Round ExitThe Miami Heat had a tough road ahead of them when it came to repeating as Eastern Conference champions. For starters, they had to try to do it without star forward Jimmy Butler, sidelined by a knee injury. Secondly, they had to try to do it against the Boston Celtics. And all the Celtics did […] The post Erik Spoelstra: Heat Not Blaming Injuries For First-Round Exit appeared first on Hoops ...2024Check it out Erik Spoelstra -
• Celtics Provide Kristaps Porzingis Injury Update
Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis suffered a concerning non-contact injury in Monday’s Game 4 and C’s coach Joe Mazzulla has provided an update on his injury. Porzingis exited late in the second quarter of Game 4 against Miami and the team called the injury right calf tightness. Tightness is a far better outcome than an […] The post Celtics Provide Kristaps Porzingis Injury Updat...2024Check it out Kristaps Porzingis
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• Kristaps Porzingis could miss Celtics’ second-round series as injury lingersIf the Celtics are going to move on to the second round of the NBA playoffs, they might have to do it without Kristaps Porzingis....2024Click for news about Kristaps Porzingis -
• Atlantic Notes: Porzingis, C. Johnson, Bridges, Sixers
The Celtics are hoping Kristaps Porzingis can recover from his right soleus (calf) strain in time for the Eastern Conference Finals, Chris Haynes reported tonight on TNT (video link via ClutchPoints). Porzingis was ruled out for Game 5 after suffering the injury on Monday, but no official announcement has been made beyond that. Sources tell […]...2024Click for news about Kristaps Porzingis
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• Pelicans Encouraged By Zion Williamson's 'Progress With Mental, Physical State'Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2024 offseason in a much better place compared to where they were last year. While sources tell The Athletic that Williamson was never included in any official trade offers, the Pelicans didn't express any urgency in denying rumors about his availability. The Pelicans were strongly linked with Scoot Henderson leading to the draft. Sources also...2024Click for news about Zion Williamson -
• Unfortunate Zion Williamson fact comes to light after Pelicans get eliminatedThe former top overall pick Williamson did not play at all in the series due to a hamstring injury....2024Check it out Zion Williamson -
• Kristaps Porzingis injury update: Celtics big man likely will miss second-round playoff series, per reportPorzingis hurt his calf in Game 4 against the Heat on Monday...2024See more articles Kristaps Porzingis -
• Central Notes: Mobley, Garland, Pacers, Giannis, Lillard
Jarrett Allen‘s rib injury meant the Cavaliers needed a huge performance from Evan Mobley in Game 5, and he responded with 14 points, 13 rebounds and a game-saving block in the final seconds, writes Kendra Andrews of ESPN. Mobley switched onto Orlando’s Franz Wagner on a drive to the basket and tipped away a shot […]...2024See more Jarrett Allen
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• Cedric Maxwell relays promising update from Kristaps PorzingisCeltics great Cedric Maxwell shared "inside information" on how big man Kristaps Porzingis is feeling after suffering a calf injury in Game 4....2024Read about Cedric Maxwell
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• Knicks' Bojan Bogdanovic undergoes foot surgery after exiting Game 4 early, will miss rest of NBA playoffsBogdanovic will be re-evaluated in three months, the team said...2024Click for news about Bojan Bogdanovic -
• Bucks injuries: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard 'close' to returning, but listed as doubtful for Game 6
Doc Rivers said his star players were 'very, very, very close' to coming back Thursday against the Pacers...2024Click for news about Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Wolves expect Finch to travel to Denver for G1
The Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver following his knee surgery - and considering seating configurations that would allow him to safely be on the bench during games....2024See more Chris Finch
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• Knicks lose primary bench scorer Bojan Bogdanovic to season-ending injury
Even though Mitchell Robinson made his way back to court after missing Game 4 with a sprained left ankle, the Knicks received bad news before the start of their match against Philadelphia. The team announced that Bojan Bogdanovic would have surgery on the left foot he injured in his last appearance and would miss out […] The post Knicks lose primary bench scorer Bojan Bogdanovic to season-en...2024See more Bojan Bogdanovic
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• Kristaps Porzingis' absence shouldn't derail Celtics in EastThe Boston Celtics have the right pieces and are in the right conference to withstand the injury loss of center Kristaps Porzingis....2024See more Kristaps Porzingis
