March 2016 Basketball Wiretap

Ben Simmons Fractures Fifth Metatarsal In Right Foot

Sep 30, 2016 7:13 PM

Ben Simmons rolled his right ankle during the final scrimmage of the Philadelphia 76ers' 2016 Training Camp at Stockton University earlier on Friday.

After receiving an X-ray and MRI of the foot and ankle, the images were reviewed by Sixers Head Physician Dr. Christopher Dodson and Sixers Chief Medical Officer and Co-Chief of Sports Medicine Orthopedics at New York's Mount Sinai Medical Center Dr. Jonathan Glashow. 

It was determined that Simmons suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone of his right foot. 

Simmons had recently gained a significant amount of weight via muscle.

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Cameron Payne Suffers Fracture In Right Foot

Sep 29, 2016 12:38 PM

Cameron Payne has suffered an acute fracture in the fifth metatarsal his right foot.

Payne suffered the injury on a drive to the basket against Josh Huestis in the first half of the Thunder's Blue and White Scrimmage on Tuesday.

The acute fracture is unrelated to the stress fracture Payne suffered during the season in that it's an impact injury. 

Following surgery on his right foot July 25 to repair a Jones fracture, Payne had been a full participant in preseason practice with no restrictions.

The Thunder acquired veteran guard Ronnie Price this offseason and is also confident with Victor Oladipo playing at point guard.

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Khris Middleton Undergoes Successful Hamstring Surgery

Sep 29, 2016 12:34 PM

Khris Middleton underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair his ruptured left hamstring. The surgery was performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York by Dr. David Altchek. Middleton is expected to be sidelined for approximately six months. A timeline for his return to basketball activity will be established at a later date. Middleton suffered the injury during preseason workouts on Sept. 20.

Middleton’s rehabilitation will be conducted in Milwaukee under the direction of the Bucks medical and performance team with guidance from team orthopaedic physician Dr. William Raasch and the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin medical staff.

Middleton, 25, averaged a career-high 18.2 points, 4.2 assists and 1.7 steals last season along with 3.8 rebounds in 79 games. Originally selected by Detroit (39th overall) in the 2012 NBA Draft, Middleton has career averages of 13.2 points, 2.7 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 267 career games (201 starts).

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Josh McRoberts Still Recovering From Broken Foot Suffered In Playoffs

Sep 28, 2016 9:18 PM

Josh McRoberts revealed he suffered a broken left foot with in last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals and played through it in Game 7.

McRoberts remains sidelined during training camp.

McRoberts has had a pair of injury-plagued seasons with the Heat.

"I completely get it, man. I completely get it," he said after completing light shooting on the makeshift courts at the Atlantis resort. "I'm the big white guy that gets hurt all the time. I wouldn't like me either, you know what I mean? So I completely understand where it comes from. So I get it. I want to be out there."

McRoberts had 10 points in the game on a broken foot in 15 minutes.

"It's not like I got hurt walking the dog," McRoberts said. "I got hurt trying to play for the Heat, trying to help the team win.

"And that's just part of it. I've had bad luck and I'm doing everything I can. I've done everything I can to be healthy. And trust me, if anybody's frustrated, it's me more so. So I definitely understand. I'm a fan of other sports, too. Your guy gets hurt, and you're like, 'Man, we need that guy. We need him to play.' So I understand it. I get it."

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Nikola Pekovic Ruled Out For Entire 16-17 Season With Ankle Injury

Sep 26, 2016 11:55 AM

The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that Nikola Pekovic will miss the entire 2016-17 season due to recurring right ankle pain.

A determination about future seasons will be made at a later date.

Pekovic, 30, has played parts of six seasons with the Wolves after the team drafted him with the 31st overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. In 271 career games, the 6-11 center owns averages of 12.6 points and 6.7 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per game.

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Pat Riley: Chris Bosh's Career With Heat 'Probably Over'

Sep 26, 2016 11:28 AM

Pat Riley believes Chris Bosh's latest health setback has apparently convinced the Miami Heat that a return from multiple bouts of blood clots is no longer feasible.

Riley told reporters Monday that Bosh's "Heat career is probably over" and that the team is not actively working toward his return.

"There is not a next step for us," Riley said. "It's pretty definitive for us in our position."

Riley was asked if Bosh's career in the NBA is over.

"That's up to him," replied Riley.

The Heat declined to explain why Bosh failed the physical and cited a clause in the collective bargaining agreement that prohibits the team from releasing certain medical information.

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Chris Bosh Responds To Failed Physical, Vows To Keep Trying To Play

Sep 24, 2016 3:48 PM

Chris Bosh released a statement about his failed physical and his plans to continue his comeback attempt. 

"I had the intention of releasing Episode 2 with Uninterrupted, Bosh Rebuilt today under the assumption I would be cleared to go for camp," he continued. "Unfortunately, that is not the case. But that does not stop me from trying to share my creative side with you guys and hoping that you want to come along in the journey with me. Just because the journey has ups and downs doesn't means I will stop sharing with you guys. I will just continue to share despite what's going on.

"Little setbacks happen, but that doesn't change my intentions and what I want to accomplish. So, I hope you continue to watch. I hope you continue to just take in my journey and just come along with me with the ups and downs. So, it's a down moment right now. But everything is going to be alright."

On Saturday afternoon, Bosh released Episode 2 of Rebuilt.

"Sometimes you just have to be broken down to rebuild yourself and come back better than ever," Bosh began saying in the clip. "We began to do our own research. We began to find articles. We began to find papers. We began to find other doctors who were not only forward thinking, but were specialists who could help and have dealt with athletes before. So, we decided to get smarter and just really hit the ground and just dig out as many clues as possible and we were able to find a few gems.

"The doctors I work with [say] its more so a matter of procedure. They have the formula. They take the blood. They study it. On blood thinners, off blood thinners. They get all the data possible to put their formula into it and customize it for me. It's not like I'm the first guy ever to do this. This is no experimental drug. This is a drug that people are very familiar with and numerous amounts of athletes have done this before me, which they some have been playing for years. So, it's not a matter of if I'm going to play again -- it's when.

"I'm in the gym everyday. I'm taking care of my body every day. That gives me the confidence to know that I can go out there and do my job. I'm one of the best players in the league. Whether I've been in the hospital or been in different situations it doesn't matter. I can still play the game."

Bosh recorded these clips weeks ago before he knew he had failed the physical and there was recurrence of clotting in his lung.

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Chris Bosh Fails Physical, Not Cleared For Training Camp

Sep 23, 2016 12:42 PM

Chris Bosh has failed his physical and has not been cleared for training camp with the Miami Heat.

Bosh is trying to return from blood clots.

Bosh has believed he'd found a medication regimen that would allow him to return to playing by using blood-thinning drugs that would be out of his system before playing or practicing. Bosh has consulted numerous physicians for opinions on treatment.

Adrian Wojnarowski reports the Heat increasingly believe Bosh's career with the franchise is over. Bosh hasn't wanted to speak with Pat Riley for months.

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John Wall Uncertain For Start Of Training Camp

Sep 23, 2016 11:33 AM

Scott Brooks is unsure if John Wall will be available for the Washington Wizards' first training camp practice on Tuesday.

“Don’t know that but he’s doing some one-on-one, he’s doing some three-on-three. Not really worried about that,” Brooks said. “Like all of our athletes, I want them to be ready but he’s definitely moving towards that direction.”

Wall underwent two knee operations this offseason.

Brooks hesitated to provide a date when Wall will be cleared for five-on-five contact.

“I don’t like to put a timetable [on it] because if he doesn’t meet it [then] we’re saying, ‘Oh, he’s still hurt,’ ” Brooks said. “He’s improving. His body looks great [but] his conditioning is going to be behind.

“Once you step into an NBA practice, the level goes way up,” Brooks continued. “Especially in a training camp situation where you have guys trying to make it, guys trying to fight for minutes, trying to fight for starting jobs, but we have to make sure [about Wall] because that’s when things can go sideways. I saw him this morning for an hour, he looked great, but I don’t know -– we’ll find out soon.”

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Paul Millsap Undergoes Procedure For Swelling In Knee

Sep 22, 2016 6:20 PM

Paul Millsap recently underwent a preventative procedure to reduce mild swelling in his right knee.

“After reviewing the options with Paul to treat his knee and provide him the best long-term care, we agreed, largely due to the time of year, that this was the best method and time to ensure his complete readiness for the start of the regular season,” President of Basketball Operations/Head Coach Mike Budenholzer said.

In an effort to maximize the benefit of the procedure, Millsap will progress through phases of rest and recovery before returning to full basketball activities over the next three weeks.

He will miss the first two preseason games and his status will be updated as appropriate.

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Khris Middleton To Undergo Surgery For Torn Hamstring

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P.J. Tucker Undergoes Back Surgery, Out 6-8 Weeks

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Chris Bosh Declares Himself 'Ready' For Training Camp

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Dwight Howard Released From Hospital Following Treatment For Dehydration

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Chris Bosh Likely To Be Cleared To Play By Heat

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Josh Richardson Suffers Partially Torn MCL

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Anthony Davis Medically Cleared To Scrimmage

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