Basketball Wiretap

Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert Questionable For Game 5

May 15, 2024 2:15 AM

Caris LeVert and Donovan Mitchell are questionable for Game 5 against the Boston Celtics.

LeVert was diagnosed with a bone bruise, with Mitchell suffering from a calf strain. 

Jarrett Allen is also questionable with a rib injury.

The Cavs are down 3-1 in the series. 

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Mike Conley Misses Game 5 With Right Achilles Soreness

May 14, 2024 10:25 PM

Mike Conley missed Game 5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves' second round series against the Denver Nuggets with right Achilles soreness.

Conley was questionable for the game earlier in the day.

The Wolves and Nuggets enter the game with the series tied at 2-2.

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Lottery Prospect Nikola Topic Suffers Sprained Knee

May 14, 2024 8:48 AM

Nikola Topic, a potential top-five pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, suffered a left knee injury on Monday. Topic was injured on a non-contact play after an awkward landing following making a pass. An MRI showed Topic suffered a sprained knee.

Topic is expected to miss the remainder of the ABA Finals due to the injury. Topic is expected to be a full participant in workouts in June, ahead of the draft.

The 6-foot-6 point guard was injured in Game 1 of the Adriatic League finals. Topic had returned to Crvena Zvezda after spending the early part of the season playing for Mega Bemax.

Topic is considered a top-five pick by most draft experts. Some even have him in consideration to go as high as the second pick. The 18-year-old missed four-and-a-half months earlier this season with an injury to same knee he injured on Monday.

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Mitchell Robinson Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 6-8 Weeks

May 14, 2024 1:31 AM

Mitchell Robinson underwent surgery on his left ankle on Monday, sources told Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

It is the second surgery on his ankle this season.

Robinson re-injured his ankle in the first-round series against the Sixers.

He will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks. 

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Donovan Mitchell Out For Game 4 With Calf Strain

May 13, 2024 6:03 PM

Donovan Mitchell has been ruled out by the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics with a left calf strain.

The Cavaliers enter the game trailing the Celtics 2-1 in the series. 

In 10 games this postseason, Mitchell is averaging 29.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists for the Cavaliers. 

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OG Anunoby Out For Game 5 With Hamstring Strain

May 13, 2024 5:36 PM

OG Anunoby has been ruled out of Game 5 with a hamstring strain.

Anunoby suffered the injury in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals and missed Games 3 and 4.

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Anunoby is only running in the pool and receiving treatment three times per day currently.

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Donovan Mitchell Questionable For Game 4 With Calf Strain

May 12, 2024 10:25 PM

Donovan Mitchell is listed as questionable for Monday night's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics due to a left calf strain.

Mitchell, who is averaging 29.6 points in the playoffs, suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3.

Jarrett Allen also remains questionable with a rib injury.

The Cavs trail the series 2-1.

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OG Anunoby Unlikely To Play In Game 5 Due To Hamstring Injury

May 12, 2024 4:42 PM

OG Anunoby has not made "enough progress" on his left hamstring to play in Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. 

Anunoby, who suffered the injury in Game 2, has sat out Games 3 and 4 of the series.

Anunoby is receiving treatment on his hamstring two to three times a day. 

 

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Tyrese Haliburton Questionable For Game 4 With Ankle, Back Injuries

May 11, 2024 7:50 PM

Tyrese Haliburton is questionable for Game 4 against the New York Knicks due to lower back spasms, a sacral contusion, and a right ankle sprain.

Haliburton finished Game 3 with 35 points and seven assists.

The Pacers trail the series 2-1. 

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OG Anunoby Out For Game 4 With Hamstring Injury

May 11, 2024 7:46 PM

OG Anunoby has been ruled out of Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers with a left hamstring injury.

Anunoby also missed Game 3 with the same injury.

The Knicks lead the series 2-1. 

 

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Luka Doncic Questionable For Game 3 With Knee, Ankle Injuries

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OG Anunoby Ruled Out For Game 3, Considered Unlikely To Play Game 4

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Thanasis Antetokounmpo Suffers Torn Achilles

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OG Anunoby Leaves Game 2 With Sore Left Hamstring

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Mitchell Robinson Out 6-8 Weeks With Stress Injury To Right Ankle

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Jarrett Allen To Miss Game 7 Due To Rib Injury

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Maxi Kleber Suffers Fully Dislocated Shoulder

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Giannis Antetokoumpo 'Wasn't Even Close' To Being Able To Return

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Jarrett Allen's Status Uncertain For Game 6

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Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 6 On Friday

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Chris Finch Leads Timberwolves' Practice On Thursday

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Damian Lillard Returns For Game 6 At Pacers, Giannis Antetokounmpo Remains Out

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Will Attempt To Play Game 6

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Kristaps Porzingis Return Targeted For Eastern Conference Finals

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Chris Finch Planning To Be With Timberwolves For Game 1

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard 'Very Close' To Return, Could Play Game 6

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Zach LaVine Ahead Of Schedule With Foot Rehab

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Jaime Jaquez Jr. Out For Game 5

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Kristaps Porzingis To Miss Multiple Games With Right Soleus Strain

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Bojan Bogdanovic Out For Season With Foot, Wrist Surgeries

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