June 2024 Basketball Wiretap

Kristaps Porzingis 'Getting Better' Ahead Of Finals

May 31, 2024 6:20 PM

Kristaps Porzingis participated in parts of Friday's practice -- the Boston Celtics' first since advancing to the NBA Finals earlier this week -- and coach Joe Mazzulla said he's pleased with the center's recovery from a right calf strain.

"He's getting better," Mazzulla said at the team's facility. "He's out there shooting. Went through a couple of drills in practice. So, progressing well and kind of confident where he's at right now."

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Dereck Lively II Cleared To Play Game 5

May 30, 2024 7:28 PM

Dereck Lively II was cleared to play in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals after suffering a neck sprain in Game 3.

Lively missed Game 4 due to the injury, but he did not suffer a concussion and sat on the Dallas Mavericks' bench.

The Mavericks enter Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

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Dereck Lively II Questionable For Game 5

May 30, 2024 2:01 AM

Dereck Lively II has been upgraded to questionable for Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

Lively missed Game 4 due to a neck sprain.

Maxi Kleber also returned to the Mavs lineup in Game 4. 

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Kristaps Porzingis 'Ramping' Up Intensity, No Update For Game 1 Of NBA Finals

May 30, 2024 1:49 AM

Joe Mazzulla said that Kristaps Porzingis was increasing his workload but did not have any definitive updates about his status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

"There’s been a couple shootarounds where he hasn’t done anything with the team but has been in a 1-on-1 setting kind of ramping it up with the intensity level of it. He’s been getting better and better," said Mazzulla on Wednesday.

Mazzulla added that he wasn't sure whether Porzingis would be healthy by Game 1.

The NBA Finals start on June 6.

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Kristaps Porzingis Has 'Some Hurdles' Remaining Before Cleared For Game 1 Of Finals

May 28, 2024 2:21 PM

Kristaps Porzingis has been out since late April with a non-contact calf strain, but there is optimism he could be cleared to play in Game 1 of The Finals.

"There's definitely hope, there's definitely optimism," said Shams Charania of Porzingis.

"There are still some hurdles, I'm told, that he has to clear before he can play in Game 1 of The Finals."

Entering the Eastern Conference Finals, there was reportedly a chance that Porzingis could return during that series if it were to extend.

Game 1 of The Finals is on Thursday, June 6th at TD Garden.

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Maxi Kleber Expected To Play In Game 4 Of West Finals

May 28, 2024 9:15 AM

Dallas Mavericks big man Maxi Kleber is expected to play in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, barring a late setback ahead of the game. Kleber is returning from a separated shoulder that occurred in Game 6 of the first round.

Kleber has been out since that first-round series clincher on May 3. At one point, it looked like Kleber's season might be over. However, the Mavericks said that Kleber's return would be dependent on his recovery and how deep the team's playoff run goes.

Dallas is on the verge of clinching a trip to the 2024 NBA Finals. The Mavericks lead the Timberwolves 3-0 heading into Tuesday's Game 4 in Dallas.

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Maxi Kleber Questionable, Dereck Lively II Doubtful For Game 4

May 28, 2024 12:53 AM

Dereck Lively II was listed as doubtful for Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a sprained neck.

Lively was cleared from having a serious injury and has not entered the league's concussion protocol.

Maxi Kleber, who has not played since the first round due to a separated right shoulder, is questionable for the game. 

The Mavs lead the series 3-0. 

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Dereck Lively II Cleared For Serious Neck Injury, Status For Game 4 Unclear

May 27, 2024 9:20 AM

Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II was cleared of having a serious neck injury, after leaving Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals early. Lively's status for Game 4 of the series on Tuesday is unclear at this point.

Lively was injured during a collision with Karl-Anthony Towns in the first half of Game 3. Towns' knee hit Lively in the back of the head, after the rookie center had fallen to the floor.

Lively has been a key member of the Mavericks rotation all season. In 15 playoff games, the Duke product has averaged 8.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 21.5 minutes per game off the Dallas bench.

The Mavericks took a 3-0 series lead over the Timberwolves on Sunday. Dallas has a chance to close out the series at home on Tuesday.

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Maxi Kleber Could Return To Mavs Lineup For NBA Finals

May 26, 2024 11:54 PM

Maxi Kleber could return to the Dallas Mavericks lineup for the NBA Finals, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Kleber has been out since suffering a separated shoulder during Game 6 of the first round.

The Mavs are currently up 3-0 against the Wolves.

The NBA Finals will start on June 6. 

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Tyrese Haliburton Questionable For Game 4 Of East Finals

May 26, 2024 6:12 PM

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is listed as questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Haliburton is dealing with a sore left hamstring. The re-injury occurred in the third quarter of Game 2. Haliburton missed Game 3 due to the injury.

It's been reported that Haliburton is unlikely to play in Game 4. The Pacers trail the Boston Celtics 3-0 in the series.

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Kristaps Porzingis Ruled Out For Game 4 Of East Finals

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No Updates On Kristaps Porzingis, Tyrese Haliburton For Game 4

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Tyrese Haliburton Expected To Miss Game 3 Due To Hamstring Injury

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Jrue Holiday Questionable For Game 3 Due To Illness

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Lonzo Ball Received Meniscus Transplant, Hopeful Of Playing Next Season

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Tyrese Haliburton Questionable For Game 3 With Sore Left Hamstring

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Tyrese Haliburton Leaves Game 2 With Left Hamstring Soreness

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Jalen Brunson, Bojan Bogdanovic Undergo Successful Surgeries

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Mike Conley Questionable For Game 1 With Right Soleus Strain

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Kristaps Porzingis Could Return From Calf Injury By Game 4

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Jalen Brunson Suffers Fractured Left Hand

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OG Anunoby, Josh Hart Both On Track To Play In Game 7

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Jamal Murray Feels 'Great', 'Hungry' For Game 7

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Josh Hart Will Attempt To Play Through Abdominal Strain In Game 7

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OG Anunoby Upgraded To Questionable For Game 7

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Josh Hart Leaves Game 6 With Abdominal Soreness

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Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Miss First Two Games Of East Finals

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OG Anunoby Out For Game 6 With Hamstring Injury

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Jarrett Allen Rib Injury Frustrated Members Within Cavs

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OG Anunoby Could Return For Eastern Conference Finals If Knicks Advance

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