April 2023 Basketball Wiretap

Pelicans Restructure Player Care And Performance Team

May 31, 2023 1:04 AM

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to restructure its player care and performance team this offseason, sources told Christian Clark of Nola.com.

Aaron Nelson, previously of the Suns, has been in charge of the department for four years.

Under his watch, the team has finished seventh, 27th, 20th, and seventh in games lost due to injury.

Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram combined to miss 90 games last season, which reportedly included frustration about Ingram's lost time.

 

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Tags: Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, NBA Injury

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Robert Williams Threw Up During Game 7

May 30, 2023 2:35 PM

Robert Williams threw up during Game 7 as he's been battling a stomach virus.

Williams played in only 14 minutes in the game though he scored eight points on 4-for-5 shooting with six rebounds.

Williams appeared in 35 games during the 22-23 season as he returned from offseason knee surgery.

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Tags: Robert Williams, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Injury

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Tyler Herro Targeting Game 3 Return

May 30, 2023 12:30 AM

Tyler Herro is likely to make his return for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, sources told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.

Herro broke his right hand in Game 1 of the first round against the Bucks. 

Chris Haynes/Bleacher Report

Tags: Tyler Herro, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Injury, NBA Playoffs

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Gabe Vincent Questionable For Game 6 Against Celtics

May 27, 2023 2:52 AM

Gabe Vincent was listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 6 against the Boston Celtics due to a sprained ankle.

Vincent, who suffered the injury in Game 4, did not play in Game 5. 

Ira Winderman/South Florida Sun Sentinel

Tags: Gabe Vincent, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Injury, NBA Playoffs

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LeBron James Would Need Two-Month Recovery If He Undergoes Surgery On Foot

May 26, 2023 6:10 PM

LeBron James could undergo surgery this offseason to repair a torn tendon in his left foot.

James would face a two-month rehabilitation period if he undergoes surgery, which would still allow him to be ready for the start of training camp.

James missed a month during the regular season because of the torn tendon in his right foot.

On March 26th, James returned from the injury and was able to help lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the Western Conference Finals.

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Tags: LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Injury

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LeBron James Could Undergo Foot Surgery This Offseason

May 25, 2023 10:43 PM

LeBron James is re-evaluating whether to undergo surgery to repair a tendon in his foot, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

James suffered the injury in late February

James would be out for two months should he elect to have the surgery.

Charania added that James considering retirement after the Lakers got knocked out of the playoffs caught many of his inner circle by surprise. 

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Tags: LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Injury

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Gabe Vincent Ruled Out For Game 5 With Ankle Injury

May 25, 2023 10:36 AM

Gabe Vincent has been ruled out by the Miami Heat for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Boston Celtics.

Vincent suffered an ankle injury during the second half of Game 4.

The Heat enter Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead.

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Tags: Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Injury

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Malcolm Brogdon Playing Through Partial Tear In Right Elbow

May 25, 2023 12:57 AM

Malcolm Brogdon has been playing through a partial tear of the tendon in his right elbow that leads to the forearm, sources told Jared Weiss of The Athletic.

Brogdon suffered the injury in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Brogdon had been playing with a sore elbow against the Sixers, though he exacerbated the injury when he boxed out Kevin Love in Game 1.

Brogdon, who intends to continue playing with the injury, will evaluate whether he needs surgery after the season.

 

Jared Weiss/The Athletic

Tags: Malcolm Brogdon, Boston Celtics, NBA, NBA Injury, NBA Playoffs

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Gabe Vincent Questionable For Game 5 Due To Ankle Sprain

May 25, 2023 12:47 AM

Gabe Vincent was listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 5 due to a left ankle sprain.

Vincent suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Heat's Game 4 loss on Tuesday.

The Heat lead the Celtics 3-1.

 

Ira Winderman/South Florida Sun Sentinel

Tags: Gabe Vincent, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Injury, NBA Playoffs

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Tyler Herro Cleared For Non-Contact Work, Unlikely To Return This Season

May 23, 2023 4:48 PM

Tyler Herro suffered a broken right hand in Game 1 of the first round and has now been cleared to resume non-contact basketball work.

When Herro suffered the injury and underwent surgery, the Miami Heat announced he would miss a minimum of six weeks.

The Heat haven't ruled out the possibility of Herro returning if the Heat advance to The Finals, but that is not considered likely by those close to the situation.

Herro closed the regular season as the Heat’s third-leading scorer with 20.1 points per game on 43.9 percent shooting from the field and 37.8 percent shooting on threes. 

Anthony Chiang/Miami Herald

Tags: Tyler Herro, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Injury, NBA Playoffs

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Mo Bamba To Be Available For Game 4

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LeBron James Expects To Be Ready For Game 3

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Desmond Bane Undergoes Surgery To Repair Broken Toe

RealGM Staff Report

Jamal Murray Questionable For Game 1 Due To Non-COVID Illness

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Immanuel Quickley Doubtful For Game 6

SNY

Andrew Wiggins Questionable For Game 6 Due To Rib Cartilage Fracture

Kendra Andrews/ESPN

Deandre Ayton Out For Game 6 With Rib Contusion

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Jamal Murray Questionable For Game 6 With Non-COVID Illness

RealGM Staff Report

Anthony Davis Expected To Play In Game 6

Chris Haynes/Bleacher Report

Anthony Davis Appears To Have Avoided Concussion After Leaving Game 5 With Head Injury

Chris Haynes/TNT

Chris Paul Ruled Out For Game 6

RealGM Staff Report

Immanuel Quickley Doubtful For Game 5 With Sprained Ankle

SNY

Chris Paul On Potentially Playing Game 6: 'We'll See'

Tim MacMahon/ESPN

Chris Paul Likely Out For Game 5, Could Return For Game 6

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Immanuel Quickley Doubtful For Game 4 Due To Ankle Sprain

SNY

Andre Iguodala To Increase Activity, Expected To Practice Next Week

RealGM Staff Report

Jimmy Butler Cleared For Game 3 Versus Knicks

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle Not Listed On Injury Report For Game 3

SNY

Jimmy Butler Works Out With Team On Friday, Questionable For Saturday's Game 3

NBA.com

Dariq Whitehead To Undergo Second Foot Surgery, Expected To Be Ready By Regular Season

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