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Enes Kanter's recovery from April shoulder surgery is ahead of schedule, his agent said Wednesday, but the Utah Jazz center may not be cleared to play until August. That means Kanter will not participate in the Orlando Summer League July 7 through 12, although Kanter's agent, Max Ergul, said it was unlikely the Turkish big man would have played that week even if healthy. Salt Lake Tribune

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By mid-afternoon Wednesday, Enes Kanter was alert in his hospital room, watching a movie. Kanter underwent surgery to repair a dislocated left shoulder earlier in the day in Chicago. His agent called the procedure "very simple" and said it "went perfect." But, as the Utah Jazz announced a day earlier, their amiable backup center will miss the remainder of the season and is unlikely to return to the team before the end of year. Salt Lake Tribune

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Kanter’s agent, Max Ergul, said the second-year Jazz center would remain in Chicago for the foreseeable future to rehab the shoulder, which he injured while diving for a loose ball against Phoenix on March 27. Ergul said he did not know when Kanter would return to Salt Lake City. "He has no reason right now," Ergul said. "His medical staff is here [in Chicago], his rehab staff is here. He will start with that Friday." Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz, Injuries, Enes Kanter 

Following several medical consultations, it has been decided that Enes Kanter will undergo a surgical repair on his injured left shoulder. The procedure will be performed on Wednesday, April 10 in Chicago by Dr. Guido Marra. As a result, Kanter will miss the remainder of the season. A return-to-activity timeline will be determined following the completion of the surgery. NBA.com

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Jody Genessy: Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey said news on Enes Kanter's shoulder was good. No long-term issues anticipated after tomorrow's outpatient procedure. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Utah Jazz, Injuries, Enes Kanter 

Jody Genessy: Jazz C Enes Kanter will undergo minor surgery to repair damage in his left shoulder, per a source. He's expected to be back in month or so. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Utah Jazz, Injuries, Enes Kanter 

Bill Oram: Multiple sources tell @sltrib that C Enes Kanter (dislocated shoulder) out for the year, regardless of postseason bit.ly/ZB8FvZ Twitter @tribjazz

Utah Jazz, Injuries, Enes Kanter 

Jody Genessy: Jazz center Enes Kanter is done for the season, according to a source. He is in NYC getting opinions on what to do with his left shoulder. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Utah Jazz, Injuries, Enes Kanter 

Jazz center Enes Kanter was in New York on Monday, consulting with doctors about his dislocated right shoulder. Kanter was injured on March 27 against Phoenix. He has missed the last six games and, although the Jazz have not announced a official timetable for his recovery, it seems unlikely he will return this season. Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz, Injuries, Enes Kanter 

Jody Genessy: Kanter stayed in the workout room riding a stationary bike while the team left to watch game film before practice began. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Utah Jazz, Enes Kanter 

Kanter was examined by the Utah Jazz medical staff and underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test on his left shoulder on Thursday. The MRI test confirmed a dislocation of his left shoulder. Kanter did not travel with the team for Friday night’s game at Portland and will remain out indefinitely. He will continue to be re-evaluated and updates on his status will be provided as new information becomes available. NBA.com

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Steve Luhm: Jazz say Kanter is out "indefinitely" with dislocated shoulder. Only 10 games left in the regular season. Twitter @sluhm

Utah Jazz, Injuries, Enes Kanter 

Enes Kanter's shoulder injury was nasty. The big man went down in the second quarter when he and Hamed Haddadi both dove after a loose ball. The play resulted in a jump ball and Kanter's most serious injury since he joined the team last season. You wouldn't know that his season could be in jeopardy from the way he behaved after the game. He'll have an MRI on Thursday, but at night, he wore his left arm in a sling and was draped in a sweater. His jeans hung low on his hips, his abs were exposed. He smiled and joked. "Right now," he said, "I'm all right." Salt Lake Tribune

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When one reporter said that girls love taking care of injured guys, Kanter said they had "already texted me." The guy is as much of a character as I've ever covered. He walks an enjoyable balance between the absurd (Kyrylo Fesenko, anyone? Anyone) but backs it up with a stunning work ethic. Salt Lake Tribune

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And you thought Enes Kanter’s game was only blossoming on the court. The free-spirited Turkish ballplayer showed up for Monday’s Jazz-Pistons contest wearing a fedora, sparkling gold jacket, jeans and snake shoes. “He makes it look good,” teammate Al Jefferson told reporters. “It’s not like it don’t look good on him.” In a Rodman-Gaga-I’m-rich-enough-to-dress-strange sort of way. Deseret News

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And you thought Enes Kanter’s game was only blossoming on the court. The free-spirited Turkish ballplayer showed up for Monday’s Jazz-Pistons contest wearing a fedora, sparkling gold jacket, jeans and snake shoes. “He makes it look good,” teammate Al Jefferson told reporters. “It’s not like it don’t look good on him.” In a Rodman-Gaga-I’m-rich-enough-to-dress-strange sort of way. Deseret News

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Two years ago at a pre-draft workout in Chicago, with no one to play against the eventual third pick in the lottery, the 6-foot-6 Corbin stepped in to play defense on the Kanter. On the second possession, after he had determined Corbin was physically fit enough to absorb all of his power, Kanter made a move to the basket and knocked over Corbin. "After the practice they told me, ‘You know he’s the head coach right?’" Kanter said, "and I was like, ‘Oh, [no].’ I didn’t know." Salt Lake Tribune

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Corbin, whose ego took even a bigger blow than his body — "I still owe him for that," he said last week, "... I’m going to pick my chance to get him" — was enamored. "That’s the thing I respect about who he is," Corbin said, "is that he play his game all the time. ... He has an identity of who he is, he’s a big, banging physical guy, and that’s always who he’s trying to play like." Salt Lake Tribune

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Enes Kanter: Pimp Daddy wants to say Happy Valentine's day to all my sweeties. I just LOVE you all <3 pic.twitter.com/r26fYdve Twitter

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Bill Oram: Jazz C @Enes_Kanter knows about @hoopshype's Tweeter of the Year contest, but has bigger dreams. "“I want my reality show,” he said. Twitter @tribjazz

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