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Tim Bontemps injury and suspension
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• NBA Tanking Twist: Teams testing player participation policy in race for top pickThe NBA aimed its “player participation policy” at keeping healthy stars on the court before the 2023-24 season. Tanking teams weren’t the primary focus. Still, league rules demand that lottery-bound squads don’t bench their top players without real injuries. The Jazz tripped over this line earlier this month, as relayed by Tim Bontemps and Kevin […] The post NBA Tanking Twist: T...2025 -
• How Well Could Lakers Finish With Luka Doncic? Rival Execs Weigh InBefore Luka Doncic dropped 32 points in the Lakers’ win over the Nuggets on Saturday, his return to Los Angeles after a six-week calf injury had been underwhelming. Many expected a quicker adjustment, but that was never going to be the case, as written by NBA insider Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The transition from playing […] The post How Well Could Lakers Finish With Luka Doncic? Rival Exec...2025Continue with Luka Doncic -
• Report: Grizzlies Could Trade Marcus Smart
According to NBA insider Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies could trade Marcus Smart. Smart has only played in 18 games this season due to injuries. “One Memphis player to watch over the next week is guard Marcus Smart,” Bontemps wrote. “League sources told me there has been plenty of discussion about the former […] The post Report: Grizzlies Could Trad...2025Check it out Marcus Smart
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• Grizzlies Discuss Marcus Smart TradeThe Memphis Grizzlies have included Marcus Smart in trade discussions in recent weeks, sources tell Tim Bontemps. Smart has played in just 38 games over the past two seasons due to a myriad of injuries. The Grizzlies have seen Jaylen Wells, GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. emerge during the absence of Smart, who is currently out with a finger injury. Smart could be considered helpful for another ...2025Read about Memphis Grizzlies -
• Atlantic Notes: George, McCain, Towns, Barnes, Raptors Trade Outlook
Sixers forward Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left fifth finger, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps relays (Twitter link) via a team press release. His return to play will be determined in the coming days. He played just 13 minutes against Chicago on Saturday. Sixers coach […]...2025Visit the page Paul George
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• Bulls Have Yet To Generate Any Trade Market On Zach LaVineBoth the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine have been interested in parting ways via trade for at least one calendar year, but the size of his contract in a new more restrictive CBA environment coupled with his injury history and good but not All-Star level production has made finding an interested team challenging. LaVine has had a bounce back season with 22.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 3...2024Visit the page Zach LaVine -
• Embiid: Ongoing Knee Issues “Extremely Depressing”
Joel Embiid made a triumphant return to action on Sunday but he was far from jubilant afterward. The Sixers superstar center expressed exasperation to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps over his ongoing left knee issues that have kept him out of action most of the season. “Depressing. Just trying to figure it out. There’s no injury. Just […]...2024Continue with Joel Embiid
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• New York Notes: Achiuwa, Brunson, McBride, Thomas, Claxton
Knicks big man Precious Achiuwa made his season debut on Thursday after missing the first 22 games of the season with a hamstring injury. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps first reported (via Twitter) that Achiuwa’s debut was dependent on how warmups went. He played 12 minutes in a blowout win over Charlotte, finishing with two points and […]...2024
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• Sixers Adding Pete Nance On Two-Way Deal, Look To Bolster FrontcourtThe Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-way contract with forward Pete Nance, per a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Nance, the younger brother of veteran Larry Nance Jr., joins a Sixers squad in need of frontcourt reinforcements, with both Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond sidelined due to injuries and personal reasons. Nance is 6-foot-10 […] The post Sixers Adding Pete Nance On Two-Way De...2024See also Pete Nance -
• Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Nets, Djurisic, McCain
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis reclaimed his spot in the starting lineup on Monday in his return from a leg injury that had sidelined him since June and looked like his old self. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, Porzingis helped Boston secure a blowout 126-94 win over the Clippers by racking up 16 points, […]...2024Continue with Kristaps Porzingis
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Tim Bontemps injury and suspension
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• Atlantic Notes: McCain, Yabusele, Raptors Injuries, Shead, Walker
Promising Sixers rookie guard Jared McCain suffered a hard fall late in the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s Wednesday preseason game against the Nets. He was down for a while, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps (Twitter link), but he was able to get up on his own power. Head coach Nick Nurse said McCain went to […]...2024See also Jared McCain
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• Joel Embiid Won’t Play Back-To-Back Games AnymoreNBA star Joel Embiid won’t play back-to-back games anymore. The Philadelphia 76ers big man has an extensive injury history. “If I had to guess, I would probably never play back-to-backs the rest of my career,” Embiid told NBA reporter Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Sixers lost to the New York Knicks in the first round […] The post Joel Embiid Won’t Play Back-To...2024See more articles Joel Embiid -
• Julius Randle Expected To Be Ready For Start Of Training CampJulius Randle is expected to be healthy by the start of training camp, sources told Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Randle underwent season-ending surgery on a dislocated right shoulder last April. Randle was traded to the Timberwolves on Friday night. Randle was also shopped in deals to the Heat, Hawks, and Pistons. Wolves head coach Chris Finch is said to have an "affinity" for Randle....2024Read about Julius Randle -
• Kristaps Porzingis Will Be Sidelined 5 To 6 Months Following SurgeryThe Celtics have announced that Kristaps Porzingis will be sidelined for five to six months after undergoing surgery for a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg, tweets Tim Bontemps of ESPN. His projected recovery timeline means he’ll miss the first month or two of next season. Porzingis wasn’t available for […]...2024Read about Kristaps Porzingis -
• Kristaps Porzingis Confirms He’ll Undergo Leg SurgeryCeltics big man Kristaps Porzingis confirmed after his team put the finishing touches on its championship run on Monday night that he’ll undergo surgery to address his “rare” left leg injury, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Porzingis added that the recovery process will likely take a “few months.” Given the quick turnaround between the […]...2024Continue with Kristaps Porzingis
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• Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Tatum, LaVine, Langdon, Marks
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis continues to show good progress this weekend as he rehabs a right calf strain, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reports. Porzingis has been sidelined since Boston’s opening-round series against Miami, when he sustained the injury during Game 4. He was putting up shots and doing some drills during Friday’s practice session. It […]...2024See more articles Kristaps Porzingis
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• Sixers Have No Plans To Shut Down Joel Embiid
The Sixers won’t consider shutting down Joel Embiid after his second injury scare in eight days, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The reigning MVP, who missed more than two months following meniscus surgery on his left knee in late January, collapsed to the court with pain in the knee after a spectacular play late in […]...2024Continue with Joel Embiid
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• Sources: Heat's Butler feared to have MCL injuryThe Heat fear guard Jimmy Butler sustained a possible MCL injury to his right knee during Miami's play-in tournament loss to the 76ers on Wednesday night, sources told ESPN's Tim Bontemps, confirming a report by The Athletic....2024Check it out Jimmy Butler -
• Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Nurse, Pritchard, Robinson
The Sixers avoided a potential disaster Friday night on their way to a seventh straight win, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Joel Embiid, playing for the fifth time since returning from meniscus surgery, was limping and grabbing his knee after making a shot late in the second quarter. He walked to the locker room to […]...2024Read about Joel Embiid
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• Knicks Notes: Robinson, Anunoby, Randle, Brunson, Hart, More
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson appears to be nearing a return from the ankle injury that has sidelined him since early December, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Head coach Tom Thibodeau spoke to reporters before Monday’s victory over Denver and provided a positive update on Robinson’s progress. “Mitchell is moving quite well,” Thibodeau said. “He’s cleared […...2024Continue with Mitchell Robinson
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• New York Notes: Anunoby, Simmons, Graham, DiVincenzo
Forward OG Anunoby has been cleared to do some on-court work, but still isn’t doing any contact, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau told ESPN’s Tim Bontemps (Twitter link) and other media members on Thursday. Anunoby underwent elbow surgery earlier this month. At that time, he was ruled out for at least three weeks. He hasn’t suited […]...2024Continue with Tom Thibodeau
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• Celtics Notes: Udoka, Mazzulla, Tatum, Kornet
Meeting with reporters in his return to Boston tonight, Rockets coach Ime Udoka expressed regret that he wasn’t able to stay with the Celtics long enough to lead them to a championship, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Udoka took Boston to the NBA Finals in 2022, but he was suspended shortly before the start of […]...2024Check it out Ime Udoka
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• Nets’ Simmons Frustrated By Back Injury, “No Expectations” On Return
Nets guard Ben Simmons admits he’s extremely frustrated by the nerve impingement in his lower left back, which has kept him out of action since he sustained the injury on November 6, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. “It’s probably one of the most frustrating points in my career just because I wanna be out there […]...2023Click for news about Ben Simmons
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• Montrezl Harrell Undergoes Successful Surgery To Repair ACL:Montrezl Harrell had successful surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee, reported Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Sixers, who re-signed Harrell this offseason, have no plans to waive the forward....2023See more Montrezl Harrell -
• Montrezl Harrell Undergoes Knee Surgery
Sixers big man Montrezl Harrell had successful surgery on his right knee, tweets Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Harrell suffered a torn ACL and a medial meniscus tear earlier this summer. Philadelphia opted to keep Harrell on its roster even though the contract he signed in July only covers one year at $2.9MM. The team has […]...2023Continue with Montrezl Harrell
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• Dejounte Murray Faces Possible Suspension For Bumping Official
The NBA has launched an investigation into the actions of Hawks guard Dejounte Murray following Sunday’s loss to the Celtics, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. As he was leaving the court, Murray made contact with referee Gediminas Petraitis (video link). Murray also pointed and yelled at someone before heading to the locker room, Bontemps […]...2023Click for news about Dejounte Murray
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• Bulls’ Ball Had Knee Surgery, Out Indefinitely; Green To Return
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball underwent successful knee surgery on Monday, head coach Billy Donovan told reporters, including Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Twitter link). “We understand it’s going to be an uphill battle for him, but we know he’s going to do everything possible to get back on the court,” Donovan said. According to Joe Cowley […]...2023See also Lonzo Ball
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo To Have More Tests On Sprained Wrist
Giannis Antetokounmpo will undergo additional tests on his sprained right wrist today in New York, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Antetokounmpo served as a captain in Sunday’s All-Star Game, but played just 20 seconds to avoid aggravating the injury. He scored a quick basket and committed an intentional foul so he could check out. […]...2023Click for news about Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Suns Trying To Reengage On Jae Crowder TradeSince Cameron Johnson suffered a meniscus injury that will lead him to be out for one to two months, the Phoenix Suns have began to look again at the trade market of Jae Crowder. The Suns and Crowder have been seeking a trade since the offseason and he's been away from the team since last season ended. "In the last few days, from what I understand, the Suns have picked up their Jae Crowder convers...2022See more articles Cameron Johnson -
• Bucks star Khris Middleton underwent surgery for wrist injury, return timeline revealed
The Milwaukee Bucks power forward Khris Middleton underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist earlier in July. According to ESPN NBA reporters Tim Bontemps and Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bucks expect to have their second-leading scorer back around the start of the next regular season. Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton […] The post Bucks star Khris Mid...2022Read about Khris Middleton