April 2015 Basketball Wiretap

Kevin Love Undergoes Surgery On Shoulder

Apr 29, 2015 10:44 PM

Kevin Love underwent surgery on his left shoulder on Wednesday and will miss four to six months.

The surgery was performed by Dr. David W. Altchek. Continuing treatment and rehabilitation at Cleveland Clinic Courts and Cleveland Clinic Sports Health will be conducted by the Cavaliers’ medical staff and Head Team Physician Dr. Richard D. Parker.  

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Kevin Love Has No Chance Of Returning In Playoffs

Apr 28, 2015 12:41 PM

Kevin Love tore the labrum in his left shoulder away from the bone and will need at least four to six weeks to heal.

A source says Love has virtually no chance of playing again this season even if the Cleveland Cavaliers reach The Finals.

If Love's shoulder doesn't heal in four to six weeks, he will need to undergo surgery.

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Chandler Parsons May Need Microfracture Surgery

Apr 27, 2015 7:41 PM

Chandler Parsons may need to undergo microfracture surgery on his right knee. There remains a possibility that the cartilage damage could be repaired with arthroscopic surgery.

Parsons would miss the beginning of next season if he undergoes microfracture surgery.

Parsons, who the Dallas Mavericks Mavs signed to a three-year, $46 million contract as a restricted free agent last season, missed the final six games of the regular season due to soreness and swelling in his right knee.

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Kevin Love Ruled Out For Second Round Series

Apr 28, 2015 12:10 PM

Kevin Love has been ruled out for the Cleveland Cavaliers' entire second round series with a dislocated shoulder.

Love underwent X-rays and an MRI, which showed an acute anterior inferior glenohumeral dislocation with the corresponding ligament/labrum tearing and humeral head bone bruising.

Love will undergo treatments while additional treatment options are considered.

David Griffin said on Tuesday that it is highly unlikely that Love returns for the playoffs at all. Griffin said Love suffered extensive damage to his shoulder.

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Jae Crowder Diagnosed With Left ACL Sprain

Apr 27, 2015 12:14 PM

Jae Crowder has been diagnosed with a left ACL sprain.

Crowder was injured on a play in which he was hit in the face by J.R. Smith.

Crowder appeared to have seriously injured his knee at the time.

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Mike Conley To Undergo Surgery For Facial Fractures

Apr 26, 2015 7:33 PM

Mike Conley has been ruled out for Game 4 and is already on his way back to Memphis after suffering a serious facial injury below his left eye.

Game 5 will be played in Memphis if the Portland Trail Blazers extend the series.

TNT's Lewis Johnson reports that Conley will undergo surgery to repair multiple fractures on Monday. It is unclear how much time Conley will miss.

The Grizzlies' next round opponent will be the Golden State Warriors should they get past the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Kevin Love Suffers Dislocated Left Shoulder

Apr 26, 2015 8:34 PM

Kevin Love suffered a dislocated left shoulder during the first quarter of Game 4.

Love and Kelly Olynyk became entangled when battling for a rebound.

Love immediately exited the game holding the shoulder.

While battling a back injury for most of the season, Love was beginning to look more healthy during the playoffs.

"We're going to go back to Cleveland, get the image and that will tell us what's going on. We simply don't know," said David Blatt.

"I thought it was a bush-league play," said Love. "I have no doubt in my mind that he did it on purpose"

Love also said his shoulder has already begun to feel better and is hopeful he can be ready for Game 1 of the next series.

Brian Windhorst reports that while nothing will be definite until an MRI is conducted, Love is expected to miss at least two weeks.

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Tony Parker Optimistic Achilles Will Be Okay For Game 3

Apr 23, 2015 12:46 PM

Tony Parker left the San Antonio Spurs' Game 2 win at the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter with an Achilles injury.

Parker was seen limping after the game, but he expects to play in Game 3.

"It's been a tough year, but I think I'll be all right," said Parker.

Parker said the injury was the same as that which he suffered in a game in Oklahoma City on April 7.

"Same thing, same thing," he said. "I think I put too much pressure on the right ankle because of the soreness in my left ankle."

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76ers Confirm Joel Embiid Will Play In Summer League

Apr 23, 2015 12:25 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers have confirmed that Joel Embiid will play in Summer League.

"He will. Yes, he will," CEO Scott O'Neil responded when asked.

On April 8, Brett Brown would not commit to Embiid playing in the summer leagues.

Embiid missed the entire season following right foot surgery.

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Chandler Parsons Out For Season With Knee Injury

Apr 22, 2015 4:34 PM

Chandler Parsons will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury.

Parsons could also need surgery to repair the knee.

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Rajon Rondo Out Indefinitely With Injured Back

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Nikola Mirotic Out For Game 3

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Enes Kanter Undergoes Surgery On Left Knee

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Chandler Parsons Likely Out For Series Against Rockets

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Nikola Mirotic To Be Reevaluated Tuesday With Quad Strain

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Al Horford Returns To Game 1 After Suffering Dislocated Finger

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Tyreke Evans Questionable For Game 2 With Knee Contusion

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Mirza Teletovic Cleared For Basketball Activities

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Brandon Knight Undergoes Surgery On Left Ankle

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David Lee Out For Game 1 Against Pelicans With Back Strain

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Thabo Sefolosha Undergoes Surgery On Leg, Expected To Return For Next Season Opener

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K.J. McDaniels Likely Out For Season With Fractured Wrist

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Paul George Injures Left Calf

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Derrick Rose Calls Recent Rehab 'Hell'

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Dwight Buycks Suffers Fracture In Hand

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NBA Conducting Inquiry Into Arrest, Injury Of Thabo Sefolosha

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Ricky Rubio To Undergo Surgery On Left Ankle

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Jrue Holiday Playing For First Time Since January

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Arron Afflalo Out 1-2 Weeks With Right Shoulder Strain

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Thabo Sefolosha Out For Season With Fractured Tibia From NYPD Incident

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