Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been experiencing knee soreness this week, per Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (Twitter link). “He’s run a ton for us and is carrying a heavy burden for us,” said coach J.B. Bickerstaff, who added that he’s working with the medical staff to alleviate the condition. … [Read more...] about Cade Cunningham Dealing With Knee Soreness
Central Notes: Mitchell, Pistons, Pacers, Bulls
Donovan Mitchell‘s points per game (23.7), assists per game (4.6), shot attempts per game (18.3), and usage rate (30.1%) are all down from where they were last year, but the Cavaliers certainly haven’t missed that production from the star guard, winning 29 of their first 33 games this season. As Brian Windhorst of ESPN details, Mitchell’s willingness to take a step back and … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Pistons, Pacers, Bulls
Injury Notes: Pelicans, Lakers, Celtics, Ivey, M. Robinson
After missing the past 23 games with a left hamstring strain, Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado says he plans to return to action on Friday vs. Washington, as Will Guillory of The Athletic relays (via Twitter). “I’ll be playing tomorrow for sure,” Alvarado said. “No doubt. … I finally get to be Jose again. It’s going to be a lot of crazy man out there.” Both of the Pelicans’ injured … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Pelicans, Lakers, Celtics, Ivey, M. Robinson
Pistons Fear Jaden Ivey Sustained Major Leg Injury
Pistons guard Jaden Ivey was carried off the court on a stretcher after suffering a left leg injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s win over Orlando, as Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press details. There are no details yet on the severity of the injury, but it appears to be significant, Sankofa writes, based on Ivey’s reaction and the emotion shown by players … [Read more...] about Pistons Fear Jaden Ivey Sustained Major Leg Injury
Pistons’ Jaden Ivey Undergoes Surgery To Repair Broken Fibula
2:05pm: Ivey underwent successful surgery this morning to repair his broken fibula, the Pistons announced in a press release (Twitter link via Keith Langlois of the team’s website). He’ll be reevaluated in four weeks, with additional updates on Ivey’s status to come in the future. 10:38am: Pistons starting guard Jaden Ivey suffered a broken fibula in his left leg during … [Read more...] about Pistons’ Jaden Ivey Undergoes Surgery To Repair Broken Fibula