March 2014 Basketball Wiretap

Nate Robinson Undergoes Surgery For Torn ACL

Jan 31, 2014 9:56 PM

Nate Robinson underwent surgery for a torn ACL in his left knee on Friday.

Robinson will miss the remainder of the season.

“It’s always tough to see one of your players go down with an injury,” Tim Connelly said. “Nate is known for his heart and determination, so I have no doubt he will work hard to get back on the court as soon as possible. He has the full support of our team and organization.”

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Bulls Not Ruling Out Derrick Rose Joining Practice Later In Season

Jan 31, 2014 3:45 PM

Tom Thibodeau is not ruling out the possibility of Derrick Rose joining the Chicago Bulls in practices later this season.

“I don’t want to jump to any conclusions, just going step-by-step,’’ Thibodeau said, when asked if Rose’s return to the practice court was a reality. “When he handles the next phase then they’ll move him onto the next one. Just make sure he’s completely healthy, that’s all we’re thinking about.’’

When asked which rehab phase Rose is in, Thibodeau said: “He can shoot, he’s doing some jogging on a treadmill, he’s coming along. Still got to be patient, go step-by-step, nothing close to practicing.’’

Rose suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee in November and the Bulls released he would be out for the rest of the season.

Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times

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Kemba Walker Close To Return From Sprained Ankle

Jan 31, 2014 7:04 PM

Kemba Walker practiced on Thursday for the first time since suffering a second degree sprain in his left ankle on Jan. 18.

Walker believes he is nearing a return to the Charlotte Bobcats and might come back on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

“I’m definitely close,” Walker said. “I’ve been working extensively on my ankle to get back. I’m just ready to play, tired of sitting on sidelines.

“I don’t want to rush anything but I’ll definitely get back out there.”

The Bobcats have gone 3-2 in the absence of Walker, who is averaging 18.7 points this season. Walker sprinted and tested his ankle on Thursday.

Rick Bonnell/Charlotte Observer

Tags: Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Injury

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Manu Ginobili Out 3-4 Weeks With Strained Hamstring

Jan 30, 2014 10:25 AM

Manu Ginobili will miss three to four week with a strained left hamstring.

Ginobili underwent an MRI on Wednesday.

Ginobili suffered the injury when driving for a dunk on Tuesday.

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Iman Shumpert Expected To Miss A Few Games With Sprained Shoulder

Jan 29, 2014 1:19 PM

Iman Shumpert suffered a sprained shoulder in the New York Knicks' win on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics.

The injury is not considered serious, but Shumpert is expected to miss a few games.

Frank Isola/New York Daily News

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Anthony Davis Dislocates Finger, Not Expected To Miss Any Games

Jan 29, 2014 10:37 AM

Anthony Davis suffered a dislocated left index finger in his 30-point, 8-block performance in the New Orleans Pelicans' 100-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Davis is not expected to miss any games due to the injury.

Davis said he dislocated his left index finger late in the fourth quarter, but Pelicans head trainer Jon Ishop was able to pop it back in place.

"I don't know if you ever dislocated or broke (a finger), but that ... hurt," Davis said. "But they popped it back in and taped it up."

John Reid/Times Picayune

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Kobe Bryant To Be Reexamined In Three Weeks After Continued Pain, Swelling

Jan 29, 2014 10:29 AM

Kobe Bryant was examined on Tuesday night and still has pain and swelling in his left knee, the Los Angeles Lakers announced.

Bryant will be examined again in approximately three weeks.

Bryant suffered a fracture in his knee in December.

Bryant will miss the All-Star Game with this diagnosis.

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Carrick Felix Out 6-8 Weeks With Stress Fracture In Knee

Jan 28, 2014 8:52 PM

Carrick Felix has sustained a left patellar stress fracture in his left knee and is out from all basketball activity.

Felix's timetable for a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers is approximately six to eight weeks.

Felix suffered the injury Saturday while on assignment with the Cavaliers' D-League team, the Canton Charge.

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Zaza Pachulia Nearing Return From Stress Fracture

Jan 28, 2014 8:47 PM

Zaza Pachilia has returned to the Milwaukee Bucks' practice and is nearing a return from a stress fracture in his right foot.

Pachulia has missed 26 straight games due to the injury. He signed a three-year contract with the Bucks in the offseason.

"That was the plan (to return to practice Tuesday)," Pachulia said. "I don't know how ready I was but I did my best to prepare mentally, first of all. Physically, I've been doing a lot of things with the coaches and with Hack (strength coach Robert Hackett).

"I didn't know how it was going to go but it went well. I'm going to get stronger and I can't wait to come back."

Pachulia was not exactly certain when he will return.

Charles F. Gardner/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Nikola Pekovic Out Indefinitely With Bursitis In Right Ankle

Jan 28, 2014 6:01 PM

Nikola Pekovic underwent an MRI that revealed bursitis in his right ankle. Pekovic will be withheld from basketball activities for 7-10 days and will be reevaluated at that time.

Pekovic will be sidelined indefinitely.

Pekovic left Monday's game at Chicago at the 6:00 mark of the first quarter and did not return.

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Wade Focused On Big Picture With Decision To Come Off Bench

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Anderson Varejao Battling Bothersome Left Knee

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Derrick Rose Plans To Make Return In Summer With Team USA

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Cousins, Gay Day-To-Day Following MRIs

Jason Jones/Sacramento Bee

Andrea Bargnani Out Indefinitely With Torn Ligament In Elbow

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Kings List DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay As Day-To-Day

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Pero Antic Out 2-4 Weeks With Stress Fracture In Ankle

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Wade To Miss 4th Straight Game, Heat 6-6 In His Absence

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Kawhi Leonard Sidelined Indefinitely With Fracture In Hand

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Brandon Davies To Miss Two Weeks After Surgery For Fractured Finger

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Landry Fields Out Three Weeks With Wrist Surgery

Doug Smith/Toronto Star

Danilo Gallinari To Miss Entire Season With Second Knee Surgery

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Kobe Bryant Plans To Remain Involved In Basketball After Retirement

Mike Bresnahan/Los Angeles Times

Wizards Assign Glen Rice Jr. To D-League

Michael Lee/Washington Post

Kemba Walker Out Up To Two Weeks With Second Degree Ankle Sprain

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Deron Williams Plans To Return From Ankle Injuries On Monday

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Clippers Dealing With More Injury Trouble

Broderick Turner/Los Angeles Times

Jason Smith Suffers Cartilage Damage In Knee, Out Indefinitely

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Tony Parker Confident Shin Injury Will Gradually Improve

Jeff McDonald/San Antonio Express-News

Kobe Will Return This Season Regardless Of Lakers' Record

Dave McMenamin/ESPN