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3 weeks ago – via Twitter ChrisFedor

Chris Fedor: #Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff said Matthew Dellavedova is “close” and Bickerstaff is hopeful and expecting a “Delly sighting” tomorrow against Philadelphia.

1 month ago – via Chris Fedor @ Cleveland Plain Dealer

Dellavedova is getting closer. Sources tell cleveland.com Dellavedova will practice Saturday and there’s belief the veteran, who has yet to play this season, should be able to make his debut during the team’s upcoming four-game road trip that begins Wednesday night in Chicago — ironically the place where Cleveland’s 2019-20 season ended abruptly, the last regular season game Dellavedova played. That was more than a year ago, before a severe concussion and appendectomy.

2 months ago – via Twitter ChrisFedor

Chris Fedor: Ben Simmons, a fellow Aussie, with a pre-tipoff greeting for #Cavs guard Matthew Dellavedova, who is with the team on this mini two-game road trip. It’s the first time Delly has traveled since a concussion. Wearing a blue Cavs hoodie on the bench.

2 months ago – via Twitter matthewdelly

Matthew Dellavedova dismisses retirement talk

Matthew Dellavedova: Retirement is not on my mind at all right now. Only focus is getting healthy and back with the boys to help make a playoff push. Cavs are playing good basketball and I’m definitely looking forward to being a part of what is getting built here… Injuries are frustrating but it’s a temporary setback and I’m looking forward to coming back from this better than before. Thank you and appreciate the well wishes

2 months ago – via Joe Vardon, Kelsey Russo, Joe Vardon and Kelsey Russo @ The Athletic

Matthew Dellavedovca considering retirement?

Matthew Dellavedova, 30, a fan favorite in Cleveland for the blatant disregard he showed for his own body on the court, has not played this season due to a serious concussion suffered on Dec. 12, opening night in the preseason. Nearly two months later, Dellavedova is still experiencing problematic symptoms that are preventing him from ramping up workouts in any real capacity, several sources told The Athletic.

2 months ago – via Joe Vardon, Kelsey Russo, Joe Vardon and Kelsey Russo @ The Athletic

Those sources indicated that retirement was on the table, if not likely, for Dellavedova, though a source close to him said there “isn’t anything conclusive” about his playing future, he’s under no deadline or pressure to formally quit, and doesn’t want to stop playing yet.

2 months ago – via Joe Vardon, Kelsey Russo, Joe Vardon and Kelsey Russo @ The Athletic

However, Dellavedova was back on the court that summer for Team Australia, competing in the FIBA World Cup in China. His love of country and dedication to the Australian national team is playing a role in his continued fight to return to the court, sources said.

4 months ago – via Twitter E_Woodyard

Eric Woodyard: Matthew Dellavedova (concussion), Kevin Love (right calf strain), Larry Nance Jr. (concussion), Cedi Osman (ankle sprain), Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) and Collin Sexton (right ankle sprain) are all out for Cleveland tonight vs. NY.

2 years ago – via Twitter ChrisFedor

Chris Fedor: #Cavs Matthew Dellavedova heads to the locker room. Followed by trainer Steve Spiro. Delly holding his hand.

2 years ago – via Twitter MRidenourABJ

Marla Ridenour: #Cavs coach Larry Drew said there’s a chance Matthew Dellavedova (concussion protocol) may not return this season. Went on Phi-Orl-Dallas trip & had to come home early. Yet to shoot on court

2 years ago – via Twitter RickNoland

Rick Noland: Delly, Henson out for Cavs; Tristan, Love, Nance questionable

2 years ago – via Twitter ChrisFedor

Chris Fedor: On NBA’s latest injury report, #Cavs Larry Nance Jr., Tristan Thompson & Matthew Dellavedova are listed OUT. Kevin Love, who took a nasty fall against Dallas, is listed questionable with a sore back.

2 years ago – via Twitter ChrisFedor

Chris Fedor: #Cavs will again be without Tristan, Nance and Delly tonight against Orlando.

2 years ago – via Twitter MRidenourABJ

Marla Ridenour: #Cavs’ Larry Nance jr. (rib contusion), Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) and Tristan Thompson (left foot soreness) listed as out for Monday’s home game vs. Raptors on NBA’s 5:30 p.m. injury report.

2 years ago – via Twitter MRidenourABJ

Marla Ridenour: #Cavs coach Larry Drew said Larry Nance Jr. (chest contusion) unable to practice today, along with @Tristan Thompson (left foot soreness) and Matthew Dellavedova (concussion). Nance tried to go, but in too much pain.

2 years ago – via Twitter joevardon

Joe Vardon: Cleveland legend Matthew Dellavedova (knee) will not play tonight against Charlotte. Jordan Clarkson plays, though

2 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Per Bucks game notes, Delly is sick and D.J. Wilson is (still) dealing with a right hamstring strain. Looks like the 13 healthy Bucks will be active tonight.

3 years ago – via USA Today Sports

The Milwaukee Bucks are getting All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Matthew Dellavedova back from right ankle injuries for the regular-season finale at Philadelphia on Wednesday night. Antetokounmpo has missed the last two games. Dellavedova’s injury was more series, sidelining him since Feb. 4.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Joe Prunty also said that clinching a playoff berth doesn’t affect how the Bucks will handle bringing back Brogdon and Delly. They’ll be back when they’re healthy, hopefully sooner than later. Would be positive for them to get some games in before the postseason.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Bucks list Thon Maker as probable for tonight’s game. Malcolm Brogdon and Matthew Dellavedova are still out. @BenSteeleMJS asked for an update on Brogdon/Dellavedova yesterday at practice and there’s still no concrete timeline.

3 years ago – via Twitter matthewdelly

Matthew Dellavedova: Still working #RehabLife

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Still working #RehabLife pic.twitter.com/Pxi6jRSpN9

— Matthew Dellavedova (@matthewdelly) March 17, 2018

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Bucks coach Joe Prunty confirmed Matthew Dellavedova had a bit of a setback with his ankle. Doesn’t have an updated timeframe for when Delly might be back, but it’s not likely he will make the Memphis-Orlando trip.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Bucks coach Joe Prunty says Tyler Zeller did some things today at practice while Matthew Dellavedova did not. No timeline on Delly. Malcolm Brogdon is getting some light work in on the court, including some soccer juggling, which isn’t part of it, just something he likes to do.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova out here doing some shooting. A little bit of movement heading into each shot, but still nothing too intense. Looking confident, comfortable on his sprained ankle, though.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Bucks announce Matthew Dellavedova’s right ankle sprain is expected to keep him out “up to four weeks.”

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Asked around Bucks shootaround & there’s no official timetable for Matthew Dellavedova. I know about the ESPN report of 3-4 weeks & asked about it, but here’s what Joe Prunty had to say, “We know it’s going to be a while. I don’t have an official timeframe exactly as to how long he’ll be out.”

3 years ago – via ESPN

Milwaukee guard Matthew Dellavedova is expected to be sidelined 3-4 weeks with a Grade 3 right ankle sprain, league sources tell ESPN. The backup point sustained the injury Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets, the first game of a four-game road trip. He was sent home to undergo further testing.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Matthew Dellavedova has been sent back to Milwaukee to undergo further examination on his sprained right ankle. He won’t be with the team tomorrow vs the Knicks. His status for the rest of the road trip and going forward will depend on the results on the tests in Milwaukee.

3 years ago – via ESPN

Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova also suffered a sprained right ankle in the fourth quarter. Bucks interim head coach Joe Prunty said both would be re-evaluated on Monday. The Bucks’ next game is at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks on Tuesday night.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Bucks win, 109-94. It was a comfortable game score-wise throughout the afternoon, but included one of the scarier 4th quarters the Bucks have played this season with Delly & Giannis injuring their ankles to varying degrees. Henson had 19 points, 18 rebounds; Bledsoe had 28 pts.

3 years ago – via Twitter NickFriedell

Nick Friedell: Matthew Dellavedova heads back to the locker room in some pain. Looks like he might have twisted an ankle.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Jason Kidd says Dellavedova, Snell and Terry will play tonight vs the Cavs. Delly will start. Minutes will be restricted for all 3 players with Delly being the most restricted.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Jason Kidd says Matthew Dellavedova and Tony Snell remain out. Bledsoe, Payton II, Middleton, Giannis and Henson to start. Mentioned that this lineup keeps bench guys in their usual roles.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Matthew Dellavedova is OUT per Jason Kidd. Practiced yesterday but wasn’t cleared for game action today.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Matthew Dellavedova (left knee tendinitis) updated to questionable for tonight’s game against the Mavs. Will check with Jason Kidd pregame to see if Delly will be back for his first game since Nov. 13 (has missed Bucks’ past 9 games).

3 years ago – via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Dellavedova has been improving steadily and on Monday said the light at the end of the tunnel is getting a bit brighter. “If he says the light is bright hopefully that’s a good sign,” Kidd said. “He had a good workout today and we’ll see how he feels tomorrow.”

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Jason Kidd said at shootaround today that while there had been hope Matthew Dellavedova (left knee tendinitis) would be able to return during MKE’s four-game road trip, it doesn’t look like that will be the case. Still, Delly’s making progress.

3 years ago – via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Matthew Dellavedova (left knee tendinitis) remains out. He is with the team in Salt Lake City and was participating in prescribed drills as he works his way back. It’s possible Dellavedova could make his return during the road trip, but a solid timetable has not been announced.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Giannis says his right knee issue is the same thing he had this summer. Just trying to give it rest and be cautious. The plan is to be back for Saturday’s game. Bucks down Giannis, Delly, Teletovic and Henson for tonight vs Phoenix.

3 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova is out tonight with left knee tendinitis. Jason Kidd said there’s no shortage of guards on the bench who can fill his minutes tonight.

3 years ago – via Twitter eric_nehm

Eric Nehm: Looking through tonight’s game notes for Bucks-Pistons and Bucks point guard Matthew Dellavedova is listed as OUT with left knee tendinitis. We’ll ask Kidd about it in a few hours.

4 years ago – via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Matthew Dellavedova (left knee soreness) and Thon Maker (right ankle sprain) practiced fully Tuesday at the University of Wisconsin’s Nicholas Johnson Pavilion. Both players missed the past two preseason games, with Maker also sitting out the preseason opener.

4 years ago – via Twitter Matt_Velazquez

Matt Velazquez: Jason Kidd said Thon Maker (right ankle) and Matthew Dellavedova (knee soreness) were noncontact participants in practice today in Madison.

4 years ago – via Twitter cf_gardner

Charles F. Gardner: Coach Kidd said Malcolm Brogdon will start against Wizards and Dellavedova will come off bench.

4 years ago – via Twitter cf_gardner

Charles F. Gardner: Matthew Dellavedova will miss his fifth straight game with a strained right hamstring, Bucks coach Jason Kidd said.

4 years ago – via Twitter cf_gardner

Charles F. Gardner: No update yet on Delly’s status for next week. He is out with strained right hamstring.

5 years ago – via Twitter TheHoChen

Howard Chen: Matthew Dellavadova on his ankle: “It feels good.” Says he wasn’t limited at all.

5 years ago – via Twitter ChrisBHaynes

Chris Haynes: #Cavs G Matthew Dellavedova (ankle) is a go for Game 3 of ECF against Raptors tonight. cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf…

5 years ago – via Twitter WindhorstESPN

Brian Windhorst: Matthew Dellavedova (left ankle sprain) looks like he will be a gametime decision for tonight.