May 2023 Basketball Wiretap

Naz Reid Out Six Weeks With Surgery On Fractured Left Wrist

Mar 31, 2023 9:59 PM

Naz Reid will undergo surgery on his fractured left wrist and miss at least six weeks.

Reid had a breakout season in 22-23, averaging 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Reid will be a free agent this offseason and went undrafted in 2019 out of LSU.

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Nikola Jokic Sits Thursday Game With Calf Injury, Status For Friday To Be Determined

Mar 31, 2023 12:56 AM

Nikola Jokic missed the Denver Nuggets' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday due to a calf injury.

"If there was any doubt, we will err on the side of caution with seven games left," said Michael Malone before the game.

Malone added that Jokic's status for Friday's game against the Suns will be determined later.

Jokic has now missed nine games on the season.

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Naz Reid Suffers Broken Wrist, Out For Significant Time

Mar 31, 2023 12:51 AM

Naz Reid suffered a broken wrist, sources told Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.

Reid is set to miss "a significant period of time."

Reid is averaging 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds this season. 

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Tags: Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Injury

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Julius Randle Out For Regular Season With Sprained Ankle

Mar 30, 2023 5:09 PM

Julius Randle has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle and will be reevaluated in two weeks.

The playoffs begin on April 15th, which puts Randle's status for those games in doubt.

Randle finishes the regular season with averages of 25.1 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 35.6 minutes over 77 games. Randle is an All-NBA candidate at forward, which would be his second time making it in three seasons.

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James Harden Has Been Dealing With Achilles Soreness For 'Some Months'

Mar 30, 2023 8:49 AM

Following the Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Dallas Mavericks, James Harden addressed his recent absences due to left Achilles soreness. The Sixers guard said it's something he's been dealing with for longer than previously known.

"I don't know where it came from. It's been bothering me for some months, I would say," Harden said. "I just wanted to continue to play on it, and there was one point to where the last game I played, [it was] just really unbearable so I couldn't even go out there."

Harden was spotted limping off the court following the 76ers overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls on March 21. The star guard then missed Philadelphia's next four games. Harden said the injury is something he'll be monitoring for the remainder of the season.

"After the game, I went into the weight room and did some tendon-loading and things like that, for the Achilles, my lower body, my calves, things like that," Harden said. "Tomorrow I'll do something, after the game [against Toronto], Friday I'll do something, it's just making sure I'm on it."

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Julius Randle Leaves Game With Sprained Left Ankle

Mar 29, 2023 11:10 PM

Julius Randle missed the second half of the New York Knicks' 101-92 win over the Miami Heat due to a sprained left ankle.

Tom Thibodeau said that Randle, who was hurt after Bam Adebayo landed on him following a shot fake, will be re-evaluated on Thursday.

Randle has appeared in all 77 games this season. 

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Justise Winslow Out For Season With Ankle Surgery

Mar 29, 2023 11:05 PM

Justise Winslow underwent successful left ankle surgery on Wednesday at Atrium Health Mercy in Charlotte, NC. 

The surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Anderson, MD of OrthoCarolina to address joint instability. 

A full recovery is expected. Winslow is anticipated to be ready for the 2023-24 season.    

 

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Zion Williamson Working Out, Will Be Re-Evaluated In The Middle Of Next Week

Mar 29, 2023 1:21 AM

Zion Williamson is participating in on-court workouts and will be re-evaluated next week ahead of a potential return, according to Chris Haynes of TNT.

"As of right now, the plan is to be re-evaluated at some point in the middle of next week. And at that juncture, the Pelicans will only have about two games left on the schedule," said Haynes.

Haynes added that it is not a given that Williamson will be cleared at that time. 

Williamson has been out since early January with a hamstring strain.

"During the process of trying to return, he did suffer a setback which is prolonging his return," said Haynes.

 

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Damian Lillard Out For Remainder Of Season

Mar 28, 2023 5:11 PM

Damian Lillard has been shut down for the remainder of the season, sources tell Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.

The Portland Trail Blazers have faded from the play-in picture with a disappointing second half. 

With Lillard out for the season, the Blazers could finish with as low as the fifth pick in the draft. Portland sits on 32 wins along with the Orlando Magic, while the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards each have 33 wins.

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported earlier on Tuesday that Lillard and the Blazers will have "serious conversations about what's next" after yet another disappointing season.

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Kevin Durant To Return From Sprained Ankle On Wednesday

Mar 28, 2023 5:05 PM

Kevin Durant will make his return from a sprained ankle on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Durant sprained his ankle pregame before what would have been his home debut with the Phoenix Suns.

Durant missed 10 games with the injury.

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Nets Shut Down Ben Simmons For Remainder Of Season

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Norm Powell Expected To Return To Clippers Lineup This Week

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James Harden Looking To Return This Week At Home

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Joel Embiid Ruled Out For Monday Game Against Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

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LeBron James May Need To Undergo Offseason Surgery On Torn Tendon In Foot

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Deandre Ayton Probable To Return To Suns Lineup On Monday

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LeBron James To Come Off Bench In Sunday Return Vs Bulls

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LeBron James Will Test His Foot To See If He Can Play Sunday

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Jacque Vaughn Says Ben Simmons Is Probably Out For Season

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LeBron James Upgraded To Doubtful For Sunday's Game

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Trail Blazers Leaning Towards Shutting Damian Lillard Down For Season

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CJ McCollum Will Undergo Surgery On Thumb In Offseason

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D'Angelo Russell Day-To-Day With Sore Right Hip

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Ben Simmons Diagnosed With Nerve Impingement In Back

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James Harden Out For 2nd Straight Game With Achilles Soreness

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Kevin Durant Targeting Return From Ankle Injury On Wednesday

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Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre Leave Hornets Game Early With Injuries

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Paul George Avoids Torn Ligaments, Not Expected To Require Surgery

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Ben Simmons Practicing In Individual Setting, No Update On Potential Return

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Gary Payton II To Practice Saturday, Could Return To Lineup Sunday

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