Storyline: Paul George Injury
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Andrew Greif: Doc Rivers pregame on PG: “I think he did 2-on-2 (Tues.). I think he did something today as well but as I said before I know he’s close but I don’t know if that means tomorrow, or five days. We’re just letting him go through the process. That’s something you don’t want to rush.”
Andrew Greif: Clippers forwards Paul George (hamstring) and Kawhi Leonard (left knee injury management) will *not* play tonight in Atlanta, per the team. Pat Beverley, who left last night’s win in Dallas with a sore right groin, is “doubtful” to play.
Jovan Buha: Paul George is getting shots up at shootaround. Doc Rivers said it’s unlikely we see him tonight. pic.twitter.com/zxmm0clhCH
Andrew Greif: Paul George will miss his third consecutive game with a strained left hamstring, according to the Clippers injury report. The Clippers play Cleveland tomorrow.
Andrew Greif: Paul George will not travel to Denver for Sunday’s game, and will be re-evaluated after the weekend.
Jovan Buha: Paul George and Patrick Beverley are both playing, per Doc Rivers.
Ohm Youngmisuk: Doc Rivers said there wasn’t anything specific that happened with Paul George’s injury. Rivers also said he thinks the injury has more to do with the “back” and he will be evaluated. George’s injury was listed as left hamstring tightness.
Paul George cleared to play
Jovan Buha: Paul George is making his season debut tonight, according to Doc Rivers.
Jonathan Feigen: Paul George out tonight. Doc Rivers said “maybe tomorrow.”
Tim MacMahon: Doc Rivers says he expects Paul George to make his Clippers debut tomorrow in New Orleans. Will Kawhi Leonard play on the second night of a back-to-back? “I don’t know yet,” Rivers said. “That was a good question. Nice try.”
Andrew Greif: Clippers injury report ahead of Wednesday’s game in Houston: Paul George is questionable and Landry Shamet (ankle) is out. Kawhi Leonard is not on the team’s injury list.
Paul George back Thursday?
Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George plans to make his season debut on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Barring an unexpected setback, the six-time All-Star will take the court for the first since his first-round exit in April when he was a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Paul George will make his franchise debut during upcoming roadtrip to Houston (Wednesday) and New Orleans (Thursday), league sources tell ESPN. George and Clippers still deciding on first game. He had been rehabilitating offseason shoulder surgeries.
Mark Medina: Doc Rivers said he’s not sure if Paul George will play in Houston on Wednesday. No new update on his progress
JD Shaw: Clippers star Paul George is being listed as OUT for tomorrow’s game. Los Angeles will travel to Houston and play the Rockets on Wednesday.
Moments later, however, Rivers expressed his reservations about George’s return coinciding with Kawhi Leonard facing Toronto for the first time since leaving that franchise last summer as a free agent. “I doubt that he plays [Monday],” Rivers said of George. “But it’s a possibility.”
George said his conditioning is “the least of concern” for him right now. The All-Star is looking to regain his rhythm after undergoing surgery in May to repair a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder and then a month later repairing a partial tear of his left labrum. “I still got some stuff,” George said when asked if he feels ready to return. “From a health standpoint, I feel great. But I think just rhythm, especially where these guys are at right now in their season, they’re flowing right now. So I just want to come in with an easy transition.”
Eric Smith: Paul George practiced today for the Clippers, fully. Live drills etc. Doc Rivers asked…”what’s the plan?” ……he says “I don’t know yet”
Brett Dawson: Doc Rivers says Monday is possible for Paul George’s return.
Josh Lewenberg: Paul George returned to practice for the Clippers today. Doc said it’s possible he could play in their next game: Monday vs the Raptors. Will he be load managed when he comes back? Doc: “I’m scared of that word.”
In terms of a specific return date for George, sources tell The Athletic the Clippers are focused on the back-to-back set of road games at Houston (Nov. 13) and New Orleans (Nov. 14). If he plays against the Rockets, he’s not expected to play in the Pelicans game.
Malika Andrews: Doc Rivers said Paul George is inching closer to returning to the court for the Clippers, but he has yet to play 5-on-5 live. Rivers couldn’t offer a specific return date, saying only it will be “very, very soon. Possibly our next real practice.”
Brett Dawson: Paul George hasn’t done any live portions of practice but Doc Rivers says he tried to sneak into a live session in the Clippers last practice, “unsuccessfully.” He’s getting close.
In terms of a specific return date for Paul George, sources tell The Athletic the Clippers are focused on the back-to-back set of road games at Houston (Nov. 13) and New Orleans (Nov. 14). If he plays against the Rockets, he’s not expected to play in the Pelicans game.
Jovan Buha: Here’s Doc Rivers’ full quote on Paul George: “He’s been going hard. He’s doing more live work. Just not in a 5-on-5 yet. Hopefully, next week we start doing that. I’ll give you that much. Then we go from there.”
Paul George was on the bench with his team the entire game and was just as enthusiastic and animated as he would be if he weren’t rehabbing from two shoulder procedures. The All-Star forward is expected to make his season debut in approximately three weeks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Mark Medina: Doc Rivers said Paul George will go through non contact drills through all of training camp. Not clear when he’ll start doing full contact work. He’s doing some spot shooting drills right now
Jovan Buha: Doc Rivers said Kawhi Leonard continues to add to his workload each day. He essentially confirmed Leonard won’t play in Hawaii. Paul George will maintain the same workload for the next week or so.
Andrew Greif: Paul George: “I’ve dealt with injuries, dealt with rehab…there’s no rush.” Said he’s staying engaged with everything team is doing in practices even if his own participation has been limited to “skeleton” drills.
LA Clippers forward Paul George says he will not play in the pre-season and is targeting a November return from surgeries he had on both shoulders this offseason. In an interview with SportsCenter on Sunday, before the team’s annual media day, George said he still has “a little ways to go” in his rehabilitation, but “I’m where I want to be right now at this point in the season almost starting. I like where the progression is going.”
“I will be out of the preseason,” George told ESPN. “As of now, I’ll be out of October fully, but who knows? We’ll see. In the November range is our target date.”
Ramona Shelburne: Note: The Clippers knew Paul George could and probably would miss first few weeks of the season when they traded for him. November has been the target, albeit a moving one.
Paul George out until November?
Ramona Shelburne: The return date for Paul George is a bit of a moving target. But he told me today he’s out all of training camp and hoping to be back “November-ish” catch the full interview in @SportsCenter later today.
Mark Medina: Paul George on his health: “I’m pretty good. I’ll be in camp starting this week.” He does not think he’ll do contact, but he’ll do 5-on-0 drills.
Jovan Buha: Paul George told @NBATV he’s 85-90 percent, if he had to put a percentage on it. “But I’m close,” George said. “I’m happy with where I’m at.”
Frank said that George has “made great progress” since having off-season surgery on his left shoulder, but declined to provide a timetable on his possible return.
George has been in the training facility practicing and weightlifting for nearly three weeks, as we’ve seen on Instagram. His on-court work has primarily consisted of shooting and finishing-at-the-rim exercises, one-on-one drills to keep his isolation skills sharp and free throws. He has yet to return to full-contact action. But that hasn’t prevented from being in the gym every day, including making late-night trips with Leonard and Lou Williams. “He’s made great progress,” Frank said. “He works his tail off. He’s been terrific. We have a great performance, health and wellness staff. … We put it in their hands. He works extremely hard. He’s extremely excited and motivated. I’m sure you guys have seen some of the stuff that’s been posted. He gets after it.”
When asked if George was ahead of schedule in his recovery, Frank declined to go into specifics. “We don’t talk about timetables,” Frank said. “We leave it up to our medical people to determine that.”
Jovan Buha: Clippers pres. of basketball ops. Lawrence Frank to the media today on Paul George’s status ahead of training camp: “He’s made great progress. He works his tail off. He’s been terrific. … We have a great performance, health and wellness staff. We put it in their hands. He works extremely hard. He’s extremely excited and motivated. I’m sure you guys have seen some of the stuff that’s been posted. He gets after it.”
Jovan Buha: On if PG is ahead of schedule at this point in his recovery: Frank: “We don’t talk about timetables. We leave it up to our medical staff to determine that.”
My speculative answer: I think George will return around the start of the season on Oct. 22, give or take a couple weeks. The early side is probably early-to-mid October; the late side mid-to-late November. Most people I’ve spoken to around the league are leaning towards the latter, with George likely missing the start of the season. The recovery process from surgery is rarely linear — there can be unforeseen setbacks or progress in the process. There’s enough time — almost two months until he’ll be re-evaluated — for things to change for George. We’ll have a better idea around the start of training camp in late September.
Mirjam Swanson: PG on his return from his shoulder injury: “No set date. I’m progressing really, really well.”
Paul George has undergone two shoulder surgeries since the end of the season. Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Friday morning the Thunder will have a better feel for George’s status closer to training camp in late September. George is expected to miss most of preseason as he recovers from surgery to his right rotator cuff and left labrum. “He’s doing well,” Presti said. “He’s going to make a full recovery.”
Paul George had successful elective surgery on his right shoulder to repair a partial thickness supraspinatus tendon tear. George will also address a small labrum tear in his left shoulder with a procedure in the coming weeks. An update on the six-time All-Star’s return-to-play status will be provided prior to the start of the 2019-20 NBA season.
Paul George to miss start of training camp
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Paul George underwent rotator cuff surgery to repair a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder Tuesday and will miss at least the start of preseason training camp, league sources told ESPN.
Before the injury in late February, George had been considered an MVP front-runner and a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. He is expected to make a full recovery, although it won’t be until the preseason when the Thunder next address a time frame for his return.
Erik Horne: Donovan on Paul George’s shoulder(s): “I’m sure he’s going to have to deal with that, but he was cleared to play. He’s not a guy that ever complained. When he was in discomfort or had problems, he voiced those to me.”
Royce Young: Paul George on his shoulder said he’ll “address it this summer and come back next season healthy.” Wouldn’t say if surgery was in the plans or not.
Royce Young: Paul George said today that his shoulder is pain-free. “It didn’t have any effect during the game.” Re-iterated yesterday’s performance was more rhythm related.
Erik Horne: Billy Donovan said Russell Westbrook (right ankle) and Paul George (right shoulder) both participated in all activities during the Thunder’s light practice Monday.
Brett Dawson: Paul George says four days ago he couldn’t lift his shoulder. Says today was the first day he shot the ball. Says he’ll get up shots tomorrow and hope for the same looks in Game 2.
Erik Horne: Billy Donovan on Paul George’s shoulder: “I think he’ll be fine, but when you don’t play for a while, it’s going to be a matter of him trying to find his rhythm.”
Brett Dawson: Paul George getting up shots. Has been going through his regular routine. pic.twitter.com/bgufGIkAO2
Erik Gundersen: Paul George is a gametime decision for Game 1.
Erik Horne: Billy Donovan says Paul George will be a game-time decision. “He’ll go out for his normal workout then we’ll have more detail once he gets out from there.”
Dwight Jaynes: Thunder have listed Paul George as “questionable” for Sunday. I bet he plays.
Royce Young: Billy Donovan says Paul George is “day to day” with his shoulder. He says OKC didn’t do much contact today in practice. Wouldn’t speculate either way if George will be available for Game 1.
Royce Young: Paul George said the pain in his right shoulder was too much to try and play through against Milwaukee, but says “as much as I can get it 100 as possible or close to it, you can expect me out there Sunday.”
Malika Andrews: Billy Donovan said a decision on whether or not Paul George (shoulder) will play tonight against the Bucks will be made after warm ups. He said there is no expectation this injury would keep George out in the playoffs.
Royce Young: Paul George is available and will start.
Royce Young: Paul George is a game-time decision still, Billy Donovan says (sore left shoulder). George will go through a pregame workout and make a decision from there.
Brett Dawson: Paul George took a hit to his shoulder getting over a screen in the Indiana game. Billy Donovan didn’t know the specific play and isn’t sure if it was the hard hit PG took on a Domantas Sabonis screen.
Brett Dawson: No Paul George update from Thunder shootaround. Billy Donovan will give an update pregame.
Brett Dawson: Thunder list Paul George as questionable with left shoulder soreness for tomorrow’s game against Denver.
Erik Horne: Thunder coach Billy Donovan said Paul George (right shoulder soreness) is progressing, but no determination has been made about tonight in Minnesota. George will be re-evaluated later today. Before San Antonio, George was ruled out at shootaround, so re-evaluation = progress.
Brett Dawson: Thunder listing Paul George (right shoulder soreness) as out for tomorrow’s game in San Antonio.
Erik Horne: Paul George (right quad contusion) upgraded to probable for Sunday against the Mavericks, Alex Abrines (stomach illness) as out, per Thunder.
Erik Horne: Billy Donovan says Dennis Schroder will start in place of Paul George tonight against the Suns.
Duane Rankin: “Nothing changes when it comes to our approach.” #Suns coach Igor Kokoskov on #Thunder being without Paul George tonight with quad muscle injury. #Suns
Erik Horne: Thunder’s injury report lists Paul George as questionable for Friday against the Suns with a right quad contusion, Alex Abrines (stomach illness) as out. Subject to change.
Erik Horne: Billy Donovan said he’s known about Paul George’s nerve issue in his foot for a while. “I think there’s times where he wishes he could push off a little better, move a little better.”
Erik Horne: I’ve been told by the Thunder the nerve issue is not connected to any previous issue PG has had. George has played through it since preseason, which indicates it’s not serious enough to where he/OKC feels he needs to sit.
January 28, 2020 | 2:30 am UTC Update
LeBron James: I’m Not Ready but here I go. Man I sitting here trying to write something for this post but every time I try I begin crying again just thinking about you, niece Gigi and the friendship/bond/brotherhood we had! I literally just heard your voice Sunday morning before I left Philly to head back to LA. Didn’t think for one bit in a million years that would be the last conversation we’d have. WTF!!
LeBron James: I’m heartbroken and devastated my brother!! 😢😢😢😢💔. Man I love you big bro. My heart goes to Vanessa and the kids. I promise you I’ll continue your legacy man! You mean so much to us all here especially #LakerNation💜💛 and it’s my responsibility to put this shit on my back and keep it going!! Please give me the strength from the heavens above and watch over me! I got US here! There’s so much more I want to say but just can’t right now because I can’t get through it! Until we meet again my brother!! #Mamba4Life❤️🙏🏾 #Gigi4Life❤️🙏🏾
James Edwards III: FINAL: #Cavs 115, #Pistons 100. Detroit drops to 17-31 on the season.
January 28, 2020 | 1:39 am UTC Update
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul will miss his first game of the season Monday as he mourns the loss of friend Kobe Bryant. The team is officially citing personal reasons for his absence. Following the Thunder’s game Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Paul returned home to Los Angeles for his daughter’s dance recital and was there when news broke Sunday of Bryant’s death.
“I’ve had several conversations with him,” Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. “I’d like to keep our conversations private. That’s kind of between Chris and I, but he’s doing fine. It’s a personal day for him.”
Paul and Bryant grew close while playing on two Olympic teams together, as well as connecting as fathers playing in the NBA. At Bryant’s final All-Star Game in 2016, Paul, along with friends Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade, hosted a celebratory dinner for Bryant. They presented Bryant retirement gifts such as a subscription to Netflix, underwear and reading glasses, with Paul giving him a cane.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets optimistic James Harden will be ready to play in Portland on Wednesday, source said.
UConn Women’s Hoops: Mambacita is forever a Husky 💙
January 28, 2020 | 12:57 am UTC Update
The Washington Post placed a political reporter on administrative leave over tweets she sent as news of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death were still unfolding. The paper said the tweets “displayed poor judgment that undermined the work of her colleagues.” Post reporter Felicia Sonmez shared a 2016 story about 2003 rape allegations from The Daily Beast headlined, “Kobe Bryant’s Disturbing Rape Case: The DNA Evidence, the Accuser’s Story, and the Half-Confession,” as details of the helicopter crash were still trickling out.
The Washington Post’s editorial union on Monday slammed the company for suspending a reporter who tweeted about a years-old rape allegation against Kobe Bryant. “We write to share our alarm and dismay that our newsroom leaders have chosen to place Felicia Sonmez on leave over a social media post, and to urge The Post to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of our colleague,” the union’s members wrote in a statement.
“We urge The Post to immediately provide Felicia with a security detail and take whatever other steps are necessary to ensure her safety, as it has done in the past when other reporters were subject to threats,” the guild wrote in its Monday statement. “The company should issue a statement condemning abuse of its reporters, allow Felicia to return to work, rescind whatever sanctions have been imposed and provide her with any resources she may request as she navigates this traumatic experience.”
The union added, “This is not the first time that The Post has sought to control how Felicia speaks on matters of sexual violence. Felicia herself is a survivor of assault who bravely came forward with her story two years ago. When articles attacking her were published in other outlets, The Post did not release a statement in support of one of its respected political reporters. Instead, management issued a warning letter against Felicia for violating The Post’s vague and inconsistently enforced social media guidelines.”
January 28, 2020 | 12:42 am UTC Update
Rod Beard: #Pistons Markieff Morris pays homage to Kobe Bryant with “Mamba Forever” and “RIP 8/24” on his kicks. pic.twitter.com/RXF6iYx3vA
Jonathan Feigen: James Harden is out for the Rockets tonight vs. Jazz.
Anthony Chiang: Celtics-Heat has been changed to an 8 p.m. start tomorrow.
January 28, 2020 | 12:36 am UTC Update
Brad Townsend: Cauley-Stein will dress and be available.
Joe Mussatto: Luka Doncic will play tonight. He was listed as probable.
Anthony Chiang: So, Jimmy Butler will play tonight. Heat starting Herro, Robinson, Butler, Adebayo, Leonard. Also, the Heat has Goran Dragic back tonight.
January 28, 2020 | 12:27 am UTC Update
Ryan Ward: #Lakers make a statement on postponed game: In consultation with the NBA League office, the game scheduled between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers for Tuesday, January 28 will be postponed and scheduled for a future date.
Ira Winderman: Waiters on Kobe, “He made guys like myself chase a dream.”
Jeff McDonald: Jim Boylen says the Spurs and Bulls have agreed to open tonight’s game with an 8-second violation and a 24-second violation. This is Chicago’s first game since Kobe Bryant’s death.
Rod Beard: #Pistons Derrick Rose (knee soreness) will not play tonight vs. #Cavs. Tony Snell (illness) and Jordan Bone are inactive. #DFS
