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• Joel Embiid hopes to return next Wednesday vs. Pistons
Joel Embiid hopes that he’ll be able to return to the Sixers lineup next Wednesday against Detroit, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. Embiid has been sidelined since Feb. 26 due to a left shoulder injury. Embiid, who suffered the injury in a collision with Cavaliers center Ante Zizic, was diagnosed with a sprain after an MRI showed no significant structural damage. That diagnosis was vi...2020
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• Sixers get encouraging news on Joel Embiid's shoulder injury
The Sixers defeated the Knicks on Thursday without center Joel Embiid, then got promising news on his injured left shoulder. Tests show no significant structural damage, as he’s been diagnosed with a sprain, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. Embiid’s progress will be symptom-based and he’ll be re-evaluated in approximately one week, Charania adds. Embiid suffered the injury against Cleveland ...2020
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• Joel Embiid reportedly out at least a week with shoulder sprain
Joel Embiid underwent an MRI on Thursday for his shoulder sprain, and the early word on his injury is somewhat positive. Embiid has no significant structural damage. He’ll be monitored for his symptoms and reevaluated in a week, according to Shams Charania. Embiid got hurt in Wednesday night’s loss to Cleveland when he collided with Ante Zizic. He did not return after leaving the game. Embiid is a...2020
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• Report: Sixers big man Joel Embiid suffers shoulder sprain
Sixers center Joel Embiid was pulled from Wednesday’s game in Cleveland after spraining his left shoulder, according to a story from the Associated Press. The 76ers didn’t offer any specifics on the injury. Embiid was hurt in a collision with Cavs center Ante Zizic late in the first quarter. Embiid remained in the game to shoot two free throws, but was taken out at the next stoppage. After walkin...2020
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• Joel Embiid leaves 76ers game with shoulder injury
Joel Embiid left Wednesday night’s Philadelphia 76ers game at Cleveland after injuring his shoulder. Embiid was moving toward the low block on a Philly possession late in the first quarter. He collided with Ante Zizic and immediately grabbed his left shoulder in pain. Embiid went into the locker room but later returned to the bench. He did not re-enter the game and instead was ruled out. Embiid ha...2020
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• For the Cavaliers, life after LeBron is all about character
The Cavaliers lost one of the best players on the planet last summer, a crushing blow to the organization after four straight years of making the NBA Finals. LeBron James made a quick decision to leave Cleveland and join the Lakers on the first night of free agency, but the Lakers under-performed this season as a result of injury, awkward fit and lack of consistency. They were eliminated from play...2019
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• Cavaliers assign Isaiah Thomas to G League
As expected, the Cavaliers have assigned Isaiah Thomas to their G League affiliate as part of his rehab process, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The club confirmed the move in a press release, noting that Ante Zizic has been assigned to the Canton Charge as well. Thomas is expected to scrimmage with the Charge before rejoining the Cavs, as we heard earlier this week.While Thomas’ spec...2017
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• Report: Celtics send Cavs 2nd-round pick to complete Irving-Thomas trade
After several days of a holdup, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers finally reached an agreement on the terms of the Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade.According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics have agreed to send a 2020 second-round pick (via Miami) to Cleveland to complete the deal.News came out last Tuesday that the teams agreed to a blockbuster deal that was sending Kyrie Irving...2017
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• Report: Cavs seeking additional compensation after Isaiah Thomas physical
The results of Isaiah Thomas’ physical have apparently led the Cavaliers to seek further compensation before finalizing their trade with the Celtics.
A hip injury cut Thomas’ season short after the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals. Surgery wasn’t required and the Cavaliers were initially confident Thomas would not have to miss much (if any) time during the upcoming season. However,...2017
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• NBA Rumors: Cavs Plan to Seek More Compensation From Celtics In Kyrie Irving Trade
Isaiah Thomas’ hip injury has created a bit of controversy after he was traded, along with Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic... »...2017