The newest on main harm updates for star NBA gamers like Joel Embiid, Chris Paul, Christian Wood.
JOEL EMBIID
Following Embiid’s profitable knee surgical procedure on February 6, there’s rising optimism that the large man will return to the 76ers lineup earlier than the tip of the common season, in response to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.
“There is an optimism in Philadelphia that Joel Embiid can return at some point during the regular season — at least close enough to the playoffs to get his rhythm heading into the playoffs,” Shelburne mentioned on NBA Today. “But [the Sixers] don’t want to put any timeframe on it until he starts ramping up, but I’m told, he went to practice, he got there early to see how everything was in the morning. His enthusiasm is there.”
Embiid has been out since early February with the harm and with out dashing it, little question the Sixers franchise would need him again on the court docket as quickly as attainable.
CHRIS PAUL
Warriors coach Steve Kerr has given a constructive replace on Paul’s standing, who broke his hand throughout a recreation towards the Pistons on January 5 and underwent surgical procedure.
Kerr confirmed that the All-Star veteran will miss Golden State’s recreation towards the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, however gained’t be out for for much longer.
“He’s doing great,” Kerr instructed reporters on Thursday. “Just played 5-on-5, took part in our whole practice. He’s getting close. He won’t play tomorrow, but he’s feeling really good. He played a lot over the All-Star break, he told me, so the next step is for the training staff to get a feel for where he is conditioning-wise and just make sure everything is set for him to be out there.”
Since Paul’s absence, the Warriors have been trending in a significant course, so his injection into lineup might assist to propel the staff even additional.
CHRISTIAN WOOD
The Lakers shall be with out Wood for a minimum of the subsequent a number of video games, after he suffered a knee harm.
“Christian Wood has been diagnosed with effusion in his left knee,” the Lakers’ standing report learn. “He will be re-evaluated by team doctors in approximately two weeks.”
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin doesn’t imagine the harm will maintain the veteran heart out for too lengthy although.
“There is optimism that Wood’s knee injury is minor and he will be able to return within the initial projected injury timeline, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN,” McMenamin said.
JULIUS RANDLE
Knicks ahead Julius Randle hasn’t performed since January 27 on account of a dislocated shoulder.
In his first public feedback for the reason that harm, Randle mentioned surgical procedure hasn’t been dominated out, however he’s hoping to keep away from it.
“I mean, we’ll see,” Randle instructed reporters, via SNY. “There’s still, like, necessary steps, and it’s a process to everything. I have to weigh out everything, ultimately, and decide from there. But right now I’m just focused on trying to avoid that, obviously, and get back on the court as soon as I can.”
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