Franz Wagner turned his left ankle in Germany's World Cup opening victory over Japan. German team doctor, Oliver Putz, said the team ruled out any serious injuries after examining Wagner.

"Nothing is broken, torn, or anything like this; things that would end the FIBA World Cup for him," Putz said. "Franz feels better this morning than yesterday. We did another MRI this morning. But, the problem is that we don't have the imaging yet, so we can't say exactly what's hurt yet."

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis said he believe his foot started to hurt during practices leading up to the 2023 FIBA World Cup. But Porzingis believes it's an injury that developed over time.

“I have an idea where the injury occurred. But an injury develops during a career and then jumps onto the field. During the training process, it started to hurt," Porzingis said. "There has never been anything like it. I felt that there were no options to achieve the shape I wanted. There was no logic in trying to break my feet."

Despite the injury, Porzingis traveled with his Latvian teammates to Indonesia to support them during the World Cup. The veteran big man said he had the Celtics blessings to do so.

“I said being around is important, even though I’m not playing. They supported my decision," Porzingis said. "Also, there’s a long season ahead. It’s important for me to spend time with my teammates, with my family, and Boston respected my decision."

Montrezl Harrell had successful surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee, reported Tim Bontemps of ESPN.

The Sixers, who re-signed Harrell this offseason, have no plans to waive the forward. 

Lonzo Ball confirmed that he'll miss the entire 2023-24 season as he recovers from a third knee surgery since he played his last game.

"When I first got hurt, we didn't really know what it was. I was seeing all type of different doctors and stuff. I was just kind of going up and down. That was really hard for me because I just didn't know what the next day was going to be like.

"At least now, I got the surgery. We got a plan moving forward. We've been on plan. I'm on track," said Ball on Trae Young's From the Point by Trae Young podcast.

Ball last appeared in the NBA on January 14, 2022.

Ball added that he felt he was finally on "the perfect team" with the Bulls before his injury. 

"It's going to be a big what-if. I feel bad, just for the [Bulls'] GMs because I feel like they made the perfect team around me. I felt like that was the most I've ever been involved in an organization. And I finally got the perfect team that I felt like could fit my game and play my way and really just do what I wanted to do."

Kristaps Porzingis is expected to be healthy by the start of training camp, according to the Boston Celtics.

Porzingis, who was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, will rehab for the next four-to-six weeks.

Pozingis will miss the upcoming World Cup due to the injury. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece announced that he will miss the 2023 FIBA World Cup to continue to rehab from left knee surgery. Antetokounmpo had been included on Greece's initial roster, but it was recently determined that he's not ready to return to play yet.

Antetokounmpo underwent cleanup surgery on his left knee earlier this summer. After a follow-up meeting with his doctors in the United States, it was determined Antetokounmpo would not play in this summer's competition.

"After months of work and multiple meetings with medical staff it is clear that I am not ready to compete in the level that I need to be to participate in the World Cup," Antetokounmpo said on his Twitter account. "This was not a choice but my only option in ensuring I get back to the level of basketball I have worked so hard to achieve so far in my career. I am extremely disappointed in this outcome but this was a decision made with the medical staff."

Greece in Group C with the United States, Jordan and New Zealand. Team USA plays Greece in their second game of the group stage on August 28.

On Wednesday, news came out of Europe that Kristaps Porzingis might potentially miss the 2023 FIBA World Cup due to a foot injury. The Latvian Basketball association denied that this is the case in a tweet on Thursday.

"There has been information that questions the participation of Kristaps Porzingis in the FIBA ​​World Cup. LBS denies this information. Both the players' individual preparation plans and the team's overall training process are ongoing. The line-up for the match against the Dominican Republic will be announced on August 12," was tweeted by the Latvian Basketball association.

The previous reports of an injury had said that Latvia and the Boston Celtics would work together on an injury management and participation plan for Porzingis. Boston acquired the veteran big man in a three-team trade this summer, and subsequently signed Porzingis to a two-year, $60 million extension.

Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in left knee on Friday, sources told Mike Singer of The Denver Post.

Cancar was injured during a World Cup preparation game for Slovenia.

There is currently no timetable for surgery. 

The Philadelphia 76ers have no plans to waive Montrezl Harrell despite an injury that will likely force him to miss the entire 23-24 season. The Sixers re-signed Harrell on a one-year, $2.89 million deal.

Harrell was expected to play sparingly behind Joel Embiid, Paul Reed and Mo Bamba. 

The Sixers can keep Harrell to use as trade filler.

Montrezl Harrell suffered a torn ACL and medial meniscus during an offseason workout.

Harrell re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this past offseason.