March 2018 Basketball Wiretap

Joel Embiid Undergoes Surgery, Could Return In Two Weeks

Mar 31, 2018 5:54 PM

Joel Embiid has undergone successful surgery for a fractured orbital bone in his left eye.

Embiid will play when it is safe and medically advisable and the 76ers don't have a timetable for his return.

Embiid will have a post-operative examination in 5-7 days, per the 76ers. 

Sources tell ESPN that Embiid could return in as soon as two weeks.

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Kawhi Leonard Returns To New York For Rehab

Mar 31, 2018 3:54 PM

Kawhi Leonard has returned to New York to continue his rehab for his lingering right quad injury under the supervision of outside medical personnel.

Leonard returned to New York on Monday and there's no timetable for his possible return to San Antonio.

The Spurs have six games remaining in the regular season, which limits the odds of Leonard returning.

Leonard has been using the National Basketball Players Association headquarters gymnasium facilities in recent days.

Leonard is eligible for a five-year, $217 million supermax contract extension this summer with the Spurs. Leonard could also become a free agent in 2019.

Leonard left San Antonio in the aftermath of a team meeting on March 17th.

Leonard initially sought treatment within the organization before consulting with a specialist in New York on Jan. 16. 

Leonard resumed working out in San Antonio on Feb. 27, and the intensity of his workouts has varied. 

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Dennis Schröder Out For Season With Left Ankle Sprain

Mar 31, 2018 11:42 AM

Dennis Schröder, who has missed the last two games with a left ankle sprain, underwent an MRI at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex on Friday.

The MRI revealed a medial bone bruise and Grade 2 left ankle sprain.

The expected recovery time for the injuries is 2-4 weeks and he will miss the remainder of the season.

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Blake Griffin Out At Least One Week With Bone Bruise In Right Ankle

Mar 30, 2018 5:58 PM

Blake Griffin will miss at least one week with a bone bruise in his right ankle.

Griffin underwent an MRI on Thursday.

Griffin is averaging 19.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game since being traded to Detroit on Jan. 29.

The Pistons have almost been eliminated from playoff contention.

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Isaiah Thomas Out Four Months Following Hip Surgery

Mar 30, 2018 8:39 AM

Isaiah Thomas had successful arthroscopic surgery to his right hip on Thursday.

Thomas will miss the remainder of the season. 

The expected recovery time for Thomas is four months.

Thomas elected not to undergo surgery last offseason as he attempted to rehabilitate his hip to return in January.

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Joel Embiid Out 2-4 Weeks With Orbital Fracture Surgery

Mar 29, 2018 8:20 PM

Joel Embiid could miss two to four weeks due to surgery for an orbital fracture of his left eye.

Embiid has also been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol.

Embiid collided with Markelle Fultz during Wednesday's game.

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Joel Embiid Taken To Hospital Following Collision With Markelle Fultz

Mar 29, 2018 10:30 AM

Joel Embiid suffered a facial contusion when he collided with Markelle Fultz during Wednesday's game.

Embiid also went through the concussion protocol but did not have a concussion.

Embiid was taken to a hospital for additional testing.

Embiid posted an Instagram story that showed him in a hospital room and captioned it "Not good."

Preliminary X-rays revealed no fractures.

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Kevin Love In Concussion Protocol

Mar 28, 2018 2:53 PM

Kevin Love has been placed in the concussion protocol and will not play in Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

The Cavaliers have not released a timeline for how long Love will be out.

Jordan Mickey's elbow struck Love in the mouth and caused a front tooth subluxation, which means the tooth is loose but not displaced.

Love later showed some concussion-like symptoms at halftime and was held out of the second half for precautionary reasons.

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Isaiah Thomas To Undergo Scope On Hip

Mar 28, 2018 2:10 PM

Isaiah Thomas will undergo a scope on his hip in New York on Thursday and is expected to have an extended rehabilitation.

In a statement received by ESPN, Dr. Bryan Kelly of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York said the the minimally invasive procedure is to "clean up the joint of all inflammatory debris related to his injury from last season."

The Lakers could have interest in re-signing Thomas on a one-year deal if they are unsuccessful in signing LeBron James and Paul George. Thomas is unlikely to get a significant long-term financial commitment on the free-agent market.

Thomas will spend time between his offseason home in Seattle and Los Angeles rehabilitating the hip over the next few months. The Lakers have invited Thomas to use their practice facility for his rehab.

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Maurice Harkless To Undergo Surgery On Left Knee

Mar 28, 2018 10:27 AM

Maurice Harkless will undergo an arthroscopy Wednesday in Portland to remove a loose body in his left knee.

A timeline for Harkless's return will be determined following Wednesday's procedure.

For the season, Harkless has averaged 6.5 points (49.5% FG, 41.5% 3-PT, 71.2% FT), 2.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.81 steals and 21.4 minutes in 59 games (36 starts).

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LaMarcus Aldridge Set For MRI On Bruised Left Knee

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Isaiah Thomas Visits Hip Specialist In New York

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Alexis Ajinca Out 4-6 Months With Left Patellar Tendon Surgery

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Markelle Fultz Active For First Time Since Oct. 23rd

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Steve Kerr: No Way Stephen Curry Will Play In First Round

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76ers Waiting For Markelle Fultz To Tell Them He's Ready To Return

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Kyrie Irving Out 3-6 Weeks After Surgery On Left Knee

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Stephen Curry Out Three Weeks With Grade 2 MCL Sprain

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Stephen Curry Set For MRI On MCL Sprain

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Kyrie Irving To Undergo Minor Procedure On Left Knee

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Antonio Blakeney Out For Season With Wrist Fracture

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Spurs Hold Players-Only Meeting Over Kawhi Leonard's Status

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Leaves Game With Right Ankle Sprain

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Chris Paul Not Expected To Miss Time With Sore Hamstring

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Manu Ginobili Not Expecting Kawhi Leonard To Return This Season

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Kyrie Irving To Have 2nd Opinion On Left Knee

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Stephen Curry Targeting Friday Return From Ankle Injury

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Frank Jackson Out For Season After Foot Procedure

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Kevin Love Returns From Broken Hand

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Nicolas Batum Out Several Games With Achilles Tendinitis

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