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After initially being ruled questionable, Kyrie Irving is active vs. Nuggets

The Brooklyn Nets will at least be able to play half of their normal starting backcourt against the Denver Nuggets.

Heading into Thursday’s game in Denver against the Nuggets, the Nets were already without Caris LeVert, knowing he had ligament damage in his right thumb. Now Brooklyn will be without its starting shooting guard for four to six weeks following his surgery.

There was a chance the entire Nets backcourt would be sidelined against Denver. On Wednesday, Brooklyn announced Kyrie Irving was questionable to play against the Nuggets due to a right shoulder impingement. Thursday afternoon, Irving was upgraded to probable and has now been declared active by the Nets.

Thursday could also mark the first time Irving plays alongside Iman Shumpert since the two played in Cleveland together for the Cavaliers. (Though that seems like a big if, given Shumpert hasn’t been with a team.) Following the development of the extent of LeVert’s injury, the Nets signed Shumpert to fill the extra 16th roster spot, which the Nets are allowed as a result of Wilson Chandler’s suspension for violating the NBA’s drug policy.

Report: Caris LeVert out four to six weeks following surgery

Caris LeVert should be able to return to action by Christmas if not sooner.

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert will miss four to six weeks as he recuperates from surgery to repair ligament damage, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The surgery, conducted earlier today by Dr. Michelle Carlson, was successful, and will keep the Ohio native out of action until sometime between the second week of next month and Christmas Day if projections for the Michigan product’s recovery hold up.

The team has been proactive since becoming aware of the injury (first thought to be a sprain), signing free agent wing Iman Shumpert with a 16th roster slot opened up by forward Wilson Chandler’s 25-game suspension.

With Kyrie Irving potentially missing time Thursday in Brooklyn’s match against the Denver Nuggets and both Chandler and star forward Kevin Durant still out, Shumpert’s signing should provide much-needed depth, at least until Chandler returns from his league-mandated break.

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Caris LeVert’s thumb surgery successful

The Brooklyn Nets have yet to establish a timetable for Caris LeVert’s return.

The Brooklyn Nets will be without Caris LeVert for some time following his procedure on Thursday. Surgery was performed on his right thumb to repair damaged ligaments.

The surgery was conducted by Dr. Michelle Carlson and was deemed a success. Though, the Nets have not announced a timeline for LeVert.

The signing of free agent guard Iman Shumpert indicates LeVert could be out for an extended period of time. Brooklyn signed Shumpert on Thursday following the news of the ligament damage in LeVert’s thumb.

Shumpert is taking the added 16th spot on the roster, which the Nets have as a result of Wilson Chandler’s suspension for violating the NBA’s drug policy. The only way the Nets can keep Shumpert past December 14 — the day before Chandler returns — is by waiving or trading someone else.

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Kyrie Irving questionable against Nuggets

Kyrie Irving may miss Thursday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets.

The injury bug is evidently besetting more than a few Brooklyn Nets players before they take on the Denver Nuggets.

With Caris LeVert joining the team’s inactive list for at least the short term while a decision is made about the best course of action for the Michigan product regarding his thumb, it seems the team will be even thinner for Thursday’s matchup with Nuggets.

The Nets announced star point guard Kyrie Irving may not play in one of the team’s tougher games of the still-young season. Officially designated as questionable for the contest with a shoulder impingement, Irving would join LeVert, Kevin Durant (Achilles), and Wilson Chandler (suspension) if he’s ultimately deemed unavailable.

Following the update on Irving’s health, the Nets announced the signing of free agent guard Iman Shumpert, who will fill the 6th roster slot opened due to Chandler’s suspension (25 games) for violating the NBA’s drug policy, which should smooth the difficulty of a potential Irving absence.

Nets sign free agent guard Iman Shumpert

Down multiple players on the wing, the Nets turn to free agent Iman Shumpert to help turn things around.

Following the news of Caris LeVert having ligament damage in his right thumb, the Brooklyn Nets made a move.

The team announced the signing of Iman Shumpert on Wednesday. The move was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Already down Kevin Durant (ruptured Achilles) and Wilson Chandler (25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s drug policy, the Nets were in need of another body with LeVert going down. Following the first three games, Brooklyn was allowed an extra roster spot through the middle of December because of Chandler’s suspension.

Shumpert was last with the Houston Rockets, joining them in the middle of the 2018-19 season. While in Houston, he only averaged 4.6 points, 2.7 boards and 1.1 assists per game while playing through nagging lower-body injuries.

According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, Shumpert will have a cap hit of $13,108 per day. If the Nets want to keep Shumpert past December 14 — the deadline for the 16th roster spot — they will need to waive or trade someone else.

Report: Caris LeVert has ligament damage in right thumb

Caris LeVert may miss some time for the Brooklyn Nets because of his right thumb.

The Brooklyn Nets may be without Caris LeVert longer than initially anticipated. The shooting guard was ruled out against the Utah Jazz due to a right thumb sprain.

But now, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting LeVert’s injury is more than a sprain. LeVert has ligament damage in his right thumb and is in the process of visiting specialists.

With Wilson Chandler still having 15 games left on his suspension for violating the NBA’s drug policy in the offseason and LeVert’s status being up in the air over the next few weeks, the Nets were in need of another body. Both Chandler and LeVert’s situation, combined with Brooklyn’s defensive struggles through the first 10 games of the season, all could have played a role in the Nets agreeing to a deal with Iman Shumpert, which was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Prior to his injury, LeVert was averaging 16.8 points per game on 42.1% shooting (36.1% from three).

Nets to be without Caris LeVert for matchup with Jazz on Tuesday

The Brooklyn Nets will be without starting guard Caris LeVert for their matchup with the Utah Jazz.

As the Brooklyn Nets look to move on from an extremely disappointing loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, they will have to head into Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz without a key piece.

Starting shooting guard Caris LeVert suffered a right thumb sprain in Sunday’s loss that will keep him out of Tuesday’s matchup with the Jazz. LeVert is averaging 16.8 points, five rebounds and four assists at this early going of the season. His versatility will be missed against Utah, especially on the defensive end in terms of defending star guard Donovan Mitchell.

LeVert will get an MRI on his injured thumb and the team will know more about his future availability once they get the results.

In terms of options to replace LeVert in the lineup, coach Kenny Atkinson can turn to Garrett Temple if he’s looking for a defensive option or perhaps he could roll with Spencer Dinwiddie to get more offensive firepower in the lineup alongside Kyrie Irving.

Whatever option Atkinson uses, it will have to help Brooklyn get back on track. The loss to the Suns on Sunday was unacceptable for a team with the expectations that they have. [lawrence-related id=3097,3110,3103]

Don’t expect Kenny Atkinson to change Nets starting lineup yet

The Brooklyn Nets are off to a rocky start, but Kenny Atkinson isn’t going to make a personnel change just yet.

Brooklyn’s starting five had a rough go against the Phoenix Suns — to put it mildly.

Kyrie Irving was the only one in double figures. Even then, he wasn’t at his best, finishing 1-for-6 from three while failing to earn a trip to the free-throw line.

Jarrett Allen hardly played because he was in foul trouble so early.

Joe Harris missed all four of his 3-point attempts.

Taurean Prince went 3-for-5 from the floor (2-for-3 from three), but made mistakes elsewhere throughout the game and played a measly 17 minutes as a result — only five more minutes than Allen.

Caris LeVert was the only Nets starter who didn’t have a -20 plus-minus or worse (-15), but he still didn’t play his best game.

While the loss to Phoenix was next-level for the Nets, they’ve consistently struggled defensively in the first quarter to start the year. Even after acknowledging the issue, Kenny Atkinson isn’t ready to change Brooklyn’s starting lineup.

I’m not ready to go there after one bad game.