March 2012 Basketball Wiretap

Ray Allen Won't Sit Out Game 2 To Rest Ankle

May 30, 2012 11:09 AM

Ray Allen has ruled out the suggestion from Doc Rivers that he sit out Game 2 to rest his injured ankle.

Allen arrived early to Boston's morning shootaround for extra shooting.

Brian Windhorst/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Ray Allen, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Injury

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Rivers Believes Heat May Be More Dangerous Minus Bosh

May 28, 2012 5:35 PM

Doc Rivers believes the Heat may be more dangerous without Chris Bosh.

"Obviously, Bosh makes them better but in some ways you can say they're more dangerous because now those 15 shots that Bosh had, they're going to [Dwyane] Wade and LeBron [James], so in some ways they have the ball more,'' Rivers said before shootaround Monday. "They're more aggressive. It almost activated them to be more aggressive which puts a lot of stress on your defense.

"Clearly, Chris is a terrific player and obviously it changes them. I don't know what the difference is but just like our guys [injuries] change you. It shouldn't make you worse, it should just make you different.''

The Heat are scoring more efficiently during the playoffs, averaging 108.3 points per 100 possessions, a mark which would have placed them 5th out of 30 teams during the regular season.

Bosh has been sidelined since straining a lower abdominal muscle in Game 1 of Miami's second-round series against the Pacers.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Tags: Chris Bosh, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Injury

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Bargnani Fully Recovered From Calf Injury

May 28, 2012 5:28 PM

Andrea Bargnani is fully recovered from the strained left calf that ended his 2011-12 season.

“No more treatment to do,” Bargnani said. “It’s good to be 100 percent again so I can start to work this summer.”

Bargnani rehabbed the injury with Raptors director of sports science Alex McKechnie.

“I’ve been around the city, I have a few friends here, I really enjoy Toronto,” Bargnani said

Toronto Star

Tags: Andrea Bargnani, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Injury

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Bosh Participates In On-Court Drills

May 27, 2012 11:15 PM

Chris Bosh participated in an on-court workout on Sunday, a significant step in his recovery from an abdominal strain.

Bosh remains listed as out indefinitely.

Bosh's workout included catching and turning with the ball, along with lateral movement across the court.

"I'm not even preparing for that right now," Erik Spoelstra said earlier Sunday when asked about Bosh's status for the series. "I'm preparing for who we have in the gym. So our focus is (Monday). And that's all I can concentrate on. We have enough to win (Monday). That's all that any of our guys should be focused on."

Michael Wallace/ESPN

Tags: Chris Bosh, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Injury

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Kendall Marshall Also Suffered Fractured Elbow

May 25, 2012 11:44 PM

Kendall Marshall is nearly fully recovered from a broken wrist suffered during the NCAA tournament.

Marshall revealed that his right arm injury was more extensive than originally believed.

"My wrist is almost 100 percent," Marshall said. "What people didn’t know is that I also fractured my elbow. That’s been the toughest thing for me to deal with, still not being able to go full contact. Hopefully, I’ll be ready to go by the Combine."

Marshall is training for the draft at the IMG Basketball Academy in Florida.

Fayetteville Observer

Tags: Kendall Marshall, NBA, NBA Injury, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Avery Bradley Set For Shoulder Surgery On Friday

May 25, 2012 12:04 PM

Avery Bradley will undergo surgery on his left shoulder on Friday.

Bradley has been a key member of Boston's defense since becoming a starter following Ray Allen's injury.

Bradley will miss the remainder of the playoffs.

Steve Bulpett/Boston Herald (via Twitter)

Tags: Avery Bradley, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Injury

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Bradley Likely Done For Remainder Of Postseason

May 24, 2012 9:51 AM

Avery Bradley is likely done for the postseason due a left shoulder injury, according to a source.

The source said it’s “highly likely’’ Bradley’s left shoulder would pop out again and doing so again would put him at risk of serious structural damage.

“He’s looking at surgery in the face,’’ the source said.

Gary Washburn, Frank Dell'Apa/Boston Globe

Tags: Avery Bradley, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Injury

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Bosh Pleased With Progress, Hopeful Of Return If Heat Advance

May 23, 2012 5:00 PM

Chris Bosh has been ruled for Game 6 at Indiana, but he remains hopeful he will be able to return if the Heat advance.

Bosh suffered an abdominal strain in Game 1 against the Pacers.

"I'm just hoping that everyone can keep doing what they're doing and extend the season," Bosh said on Wednesday. "I do have a chance to play again. That's the light at the end of the tunnel for me. That keeps me going every day."

Bosh says he is making significant process, but he hasn't resumed basketball activities. Bosh is working to strengthen his core and remain in shape by riding a stationary bike.

"You take it for granted how those little muscles in there play such a huge role in every single thing -- sitting down, getting up, turning, walking, talking, anything," Bosh said. "But it's gotten a lot better."

Miami is one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.

"I've come a far way in a week," Bosh said. "I was kind of nervous initially but it wasn't the worst news I could have gotten. I just have to keep believing and stay mentally strong. I think I'm healing at a very fast rate right now."

Tom Haberstroh/ESPN

Tags: Chris Bosh, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Injury

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Deng Focused On Olympics, Uncertain If He'll Need Surgery On Left Wrist

May 23, 2012 10:48 AM

Luol Deng plans on playing for his native Britain at the London Olympics, despite having torn ligaments in his left wrist.

“I’m looking forward to playing in the Olympics," Deng said. "I’m so excited to take part in this competition; I’ve been dreaming about it since I was a young kid.”

Deng tore the ligament in his wrist in January and decided to play in pain rather than undergo surgery.

"It’s the toughest thing I’ve ever done in my career so far. It’s been hard, but I’m proud to have pushed my limits," Deng said.

Deng hasn’t decided whether to undergo surgery after the Olympics.

“I still don’t know if I’ll need a surgery. It will depend on how my wrist feels in the next few weeks. But right now, my mind is only focused on the Olympics,” Deng said.

FIBA.com

Tags: Luol Deng, Chicago Bulls, NBA, NBA Injury, National, National Olympics

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Billups Hopes For Return To Clippers

May 21, 2012 10:28 AM

Chauncey Billups, who missed the final 46 games of the regular season after tearing his left Achilles tendon, said returning to the Clippers is something he would like to do.

"I'm definitely going to give this a huge amount of consideration this summer. I feel like we've got some unfinished business a little bit," Billups said. "You never know what direction the team is going, if they even want me back. I've learned not to really assume nothing.

"I don't know if this is going to be my last time here. But if it is, I had a good time. But if not, I'm looking forward to continuing. I'm definitely going to be back playing next year. For sure and you can believe that. Believe it."

Billups was claimed off waivers by the Clippers on Dec. 12, two days before Chris Paul was traded to the Clippers

Los Angeles Times

Tags: Chauncey Billups, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Injury

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Wade Had Knee Drained Before Game 3

Michael Wallace/ESPN

Oden Underwent Orthokine Knee Procedure

Chris Broussard/ESPN

Bosh Remains In Miami To Continue Treatment

Chicago Tribune

Watson Undergoes Procedure On Both Feet

K.C. Johnson/Chicago Tribune

Rose Expected To Miss 8-12 Months After Knee Surgery

Chicago Tribune

Sixers Believe Pierce Struggling With Sprained MCL

ESPNBoston.com

Perkins Aggravates Hip Injury, Game-Time Decision For Game 2

Darnell Mayberry/Oklahoman

Bosh Out Indefinitely With Strained Ab Muscle

Chris Mannix/SI.com (via Twitter)

Griffin Bothered By Sprained Knee, Intends To Play Versus Spurs

Los Angeles Times

Perkins Nearing Return From Hip Strain

Oklahoman

Bosh Suffers Abdominal Strain, Return Date Unknown

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Rose Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery

RealGM Staff Report

Griffin, Paul Listed As Game Time Decisions

RealGM Staff Report

Gibson Likely To Play In Game 6, Noah Doubtful

Neil Hayes/Chicago Sun-Times

Griffin, Paul Injured In Clippers' Game 5 Loss

Kevin Arnovitz/ESPN

Perkins Sits Tuesday's Practice, Walking Gingerly

Darnell Mayberry/Oklahoman

Stern Concedes Lockout-Shortened Season Could Have Contributed To Injuries

Neil Hayes/Chicago Sun-Times

Noah Experiencing Improvement In Ankle

Neil Hayes/Chicago Sun-Times

Lin Ruled Out For Return Against Heat

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

Lin Unlikely To Return For Game 5

New York Post