Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is progressing to be cleared for on-court contact within the next week, freeing a path for him to return to the lineup sometime in March, his agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN on Sunday.
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Porter underwent lumbar spine surgery …
Porter underwent lumbar spine surgery three months ago, a procedure that’s allowed him to return to the floor moving and shooting pain-free in recent weeks. Once Porter is cleared for contact, it’s expected it’ll just be the matter of a final ramp up until his return in March.
Bradley Beal discussed future with Wizards bosses on Monday
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal – who’ll undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist – and his agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports met with owner Ted Leonsis and general manager Tommy Sheppard on Monday to discuss the three-time …
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal — who’ll undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist — and his agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports met with owner Ted Leonsis and general manager Tommy Sheppard on Monday to discuss the three-time All-Star’s future and the franchise’s plans for constructing a roster, sources told ESPN.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Source: Despite Bradley Beal season-ending surgery, Wizards remain active ahead of trade deadline
+ Update on Bradley Beal season-ending surgery
Read: mayoh.substack.com/p/despite-brad… – 11:00 PM
Source: Despite Bradley Beal season-ending surgery, Wizards remain active ahead of trade deadline
+ Update on Bradley Beal season-ending surgery
Read: mayoh.substack.com/p/despite-brad… – 11:00 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal’s season-ending wrist injury could change everything for the Wizards; both their short-term plans and, ultimately, the trajectory of the franchise. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 10:48 PM
Bradley Beal’s season-ending wrist injury could change everything for the Wizards; both their short-term plans and, ultimately, the trajectory of the franchise. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 10:48 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Bradley Beal is undergoing season-ending surgery on his wrist. A closer look at what that and what #Celtics do at trade deadline could indicate about a potential offseason pursuit of the Wizards guard masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 8:56 PM
New: Bradley Beal is undergoing season-ending surgery on his wrist. A closer look at what that and what #Celtics do at trade deadline could indicate about a potential offseason pursuit of the Wizards guard masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 8:56 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Wrote about what’s next for Bradley Beal and the Wizards after his wrist surgery: es.pn/3B4Rozm (ESPN+) – 7:10 PM
Wrote about what’s next for Bradley Beal and the Wizards after his wrist surgery: es.pn/3B4Rozm (ESPN+) – 7:10 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Here’s a quick-analysis piece from @TheAthletic on Bradley Beal preparing to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist.
theathletic.com/news/wizards-s… – 6:02 PM
Here’s a quick-analysis piece from @TheAthletic on Bradley Beal preparing to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist.
theathletic.com/news/wizards-s… – 6:02 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
I covered the Wizards through some rough times & know the franchise can’t divorce itself from drama. But this Bradley Beal situation is one of the dicier ones I’ve seen. Team has little hope. He was having a down year. Now it’s over & he either walks or gets $240M this summer 😬 – 5:59 PM
I covered the Wizards through some rough times & know the franchise can’t divorce itself from drama. But this Bradley Beal situation is one of the dicier ones I’ve seen. Team has little hope. He was having a down year. Now it’s over & he either walks or gets $240M this summer 😬 – 5:59 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Given his season is over and Beal can opt out this summer, it’s possible he’s played his last game for the Wizards. His statement today, though, ends with this:
“I look forward to coming back at 100% & continuing to lead this team as we work together to build toward the future.” – 5:57 PM
Given his season is over and Beal can opt out this summer, it’s possible he’s played his last game for the Wizards. His statement today, though, ends with this:
“I look forward to coming back at 100% & continuing to lead this team as we work together to build toward the future.” – 5:57 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Wizards star Bradley Beal undergoing season-ending surgery nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/08/wiz… – 5:28 PM
Wizards star Bradley Beal undergoing season-ending surgery nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/08/wiz… – 5:28 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Brad Beal on season-ending wrist injury, “I’m disappointed to have my season end this way, but we all agreed that this was the best decision. I look forward to coming back at 100% and continuing to lead this team as we work together to build toward the future.” #DCAboveAll – 5:27 PM
Brad Beal on season-ending wrist injury, “I’m disappointed to have my season end this way, but we all agreed that this was the best decision. I look forward to coming back at 100% and continuing to lead this team as we work together to build toward the future.” #DCAboveAll – 5:27 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
“I look forward to coming back at 100% and continuing to lead this team as we work together to build toward the future.”
– Bradley Beal – 5:22 PM
“I look forward to coming back at 100% and continuing to lead this team as we work together to build toward the future.”
– Bradley Beal – 5:22 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
(1/2) In a statement released by the team, Bradley Beal said: “Despite the last 10 days of getting intensive treatment and rehab on my wrist, it became clear that I would not be able to compete to my standards or to the level that our team and our fans deserve. … – 5:20 PM
(1/2) In a statement released by the team, Bradley Beal said: “Despite the last 10 days of getting intensive treatment and rehab on my wrist, it became clear that I would not be able to compete to my standards or to the level that our team and our fans deserve. … – 5:20 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal will have surgery on his left wrist and miss the remainder of the season. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 5:19 PM
Bradley Beal will have surgery on his left wrist and miss the remainder of the season. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 5:19 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Wizards confirm Bradley Beal will undergo season-ending surgery. “Despite the last 10 days of getting intensive treatment and rehab on my wrist, it became clear that I would not be able to compete to my standards or to the level that our team and our fans deserve,” Beal said. pic.twitter.com/vtNA9shPnJ – 5:19 PM
The Wizards confirm Bradley Beal will undergo season-ending surgery. “Despite the last 10 days of getting intensive treatment and rehab on my wrist, it became clear that I would not be able to compete to my standards or to the level that our team and our fans deserve,” Beal said. pic.twitter.com/vtNA9shPnJ – 5:19 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Here is the play when Bradley Beal suffered his season-ending left wrist injury. He tried to take a charge against the Grizzlies and came down on his left hand. pic.twitter.com/tFMmetfWAx – 5:14 PM
Here is the play when Bradley Beal suffered his season-ending left wrist injury. He tried to take a charge against the Grizzlies and came down on his left hand. pic.twitter.com/tFMmetfWAx – 5:14 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
With Bradley Beal done for the year, and the Wizards having lost 8 of 9, you have to think this alters their plans at the deadline and their expectations for the rest of the season. Either fight for a playoff spot w/o him, or perhaps more realistically hope for luck in lottery. – 5:05 PM
With Bradley Beal done for the year, and the Wizards having lost 8 of 9, you have to think this alters their plans at the deadline and their expectations for the rest of the season. Either fight for a playoff spot w/o him, or perhaps more realistically hope for luck in lottery. – 5:05 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Live-look at Nuggets fans that have held TIGHT to the Bradley Beal to Denver news for AWHILE now. pic.twitter.com/NkGicAsrmZ – 5:01 PM
Live-look at Nuggets fans that have held TIGHT to the Bradley Beal to Denver news for AWHILE now. pic.twitter.com/NkGicAsrmZ – 5:01 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Wizards’ Bradley Beal to undergo season ending surgery sportando.basketball/en/wizards-bra… – 5:00 PM
Wizards’ Bradley Beal to undergo season ending surgery sportando.basketball/en/wizards-bra… – 5:00 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Can confirm Bradley Beal will undergo season ending wrist surgery. First reported by @Adrian Wojnarowski – 4:58 PM
Can confirm Bradley Beal will undergo season ending wrist surgery. First reported by @Adrian Wojnarowski – 4:58 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
The Wizards and wrist injuries 😭
Salt in the wound is Bradley Beal trying to take a charge when down 20+ – 4:58 PM
The Wizards and wrist injuries 😭
Salt in the wound is Bradley Beal trying to take a charge when down 20+ – 4:58 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Assuming the Beal injury eliminates the Wizards from playoff contention, the final two spots in the play-in tournament may come down to Hornets, Wizards and Knicks.
Knicks currently trail 9th-place Charlotte by 3.5 games and the 10-seed Hawks by 1.5 games pic.twitter.com/b7tdw6C5dQ – 4:58 PM
Assuming the Beal injury eliminates the Wizards from playoff contention, the final two spots in the play-in tournament may come down to Hornets, Wizards and Knicks.
Knicks currently trail 9th-place Charlotte by 3.5 games and the 10-seed Hawks by 1.5 games pic.twitter.com/b7tdw6C5dQ – 4:58 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Bradley Beal plans to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, per @Adrian Wojnarowski. pic.twitter.com/qnjSktqFm9 – 4:55 PM
Bradley Beal plans to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, per @Adrian Wojnarowski. pic.twitter.com/qnjSktqFm9 – 4:55 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Wizards guard Bradley Beal will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist. – 4:53 PM
Wizards guard Bradley Beal will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist. – 4:53 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: Wizards star Bradley Beal will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist. – 4:52 PM
Sources: Wizards star Bradley Beal will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist. – 4:52 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal plans to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, sources tell ESPN. – 4:51 PM
Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal plans to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, sources tell ESPN. – 4:51 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Evaluations continue on Bradley Beal’s left wrist, league sources say. The Wizards are hopeful they can rule out surgery; sources say various treatment options on the sprained ligament are being considered. He misses his fifth game in a row tonight.
More: https://t.co/Q3CeeJMPhL pic.twitter.com/05GC9xVdBZ – 2:08 PM
Evaluations continue on Bradley Beal’s left wrist, league sources say. The Wizards are hopeful they can rule out surgery; sources say various treatment options on the sprained ligament are being considered. He misses his fifth game in a row tonight.
More: https://t.co/Q3CeeJMPhL pic.twitter.com/05GC9xVdBZ – 2:08 PM
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Two sources told Action Network that Bradley Beal’s interest in being relocated has cooled even further. There was some thought that if the Wizards’ season went sideways he might ask out, but the Wizards have stabilized after a hot start and big downturn. There’s a belief that Beal is focused on maximizing his next contract which is easiest in Washington. -via Action Network / January 19, 2022
Bradley Beal is one of the most high-profile players projected to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Will Beal sign another lucrative extension with the Washington Wizards or take his talents elsewhere to chase a championship? Appearing on Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes podcast, Posted Up with Haynes, Beal mentioned that every option is currently on the table for the next step of his career. -via basketballnews.com / December 8, 2021
Bradley Beal discussed future with Wizards bosses on Monday
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal — who’ll undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist — and his agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports met with owner Ted Leonsis and general manager Tommy Sheppard on Monday to discuss the three-time All-Star’s future and the franchise’s plans for constructing a roster, sources told ESPN.
The conversation — which included …
Joe Harris might need second operation on ankle
Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris might need a second procedure on his left ankle, a decision that will be based on his progress over the next one to two weeks, his agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told ESPN on Thursday. Source: Adrian …
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on the possibility of Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris needing a second procedure on his left ankle: es.pn/3ultH4x – 8:42 PM
ESPN story on the possibility of Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris needing a second procedure on his left ankle: es.pn/3ultH4x – 8:42 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets could be facing another Joe Harris ankle surgery blow nypost.com/2022/02/03/net… via @nypostsports – 8:12 PM
#Nets could be facing another Joe Harris ankle surgery blow nypost.com/2022/02/03/net… via @nypostsports – 8:12 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets’ Joe Harris may undergo a 2nd procedure on his left ankle that would “fix the ankle once and for good,” Priority Sports’ Mark Bartelstein, Harris’ agent, says. Bartelstein says it’s unclear at this point if 2nd procedure is necessary. Decision will be made in next week or 2. – 7:38 PM
Nets’ Joe Harris may undergo a 2nd procedure on his left ankle that would “fix the ankle once and for good,” Priority Sports’ Mark Bartelstein, Harris’ agent, says. Bartelstein says it’s unclear at this point if 2nd procedure is necessary. Decision will be made in next week or 2. – 7:38 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
According to Joe Harris’ agent Mark Bartelstein, the sharpshooting wing could need a second procedure “that would fix the ankle once and for good. But we’re not sure if we need that or not.” That determination will be made over the next week or two. #Nets #NBA – 7:23 PM
According to Joe Harris’ agent Mark Bartelstein, the sharpshooting wing could need a second procedure “that would fix the ankle once and for good. But we’re not sure if we need that or not.” That determination will be made over the next week or two. #Nets #NBA – 7:23 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
The Nets have played 0 games with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Joe Harris — their 4 highest-paid players.
It’s hard to get a grip on who this team really is, and they have no business losing to the Kings with Kyrie and Harden on the floor. – 9:28 AM
The Nets have played 0 games with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Joe Harris — their 4 highest-paid players.
It’s hard to get a grip on who this team really is, and they have no business losing to the Kings with Kyrie and Harden on the floor. – 9:28 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Joe Harris is with the Nets on this road-trip. Rejoined them in Phoenix. Isn’t getting any on court work. Is in street clothes. – 8:56 PM
Joe Harris is with the Nets on this road-trip. Rejoined them in Phoenix. Isn’t getting any on court work. Is in street clothes. – 8:56 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Nets have ruled out LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle), Kevin Durant (MCL), Joe Harris (ankle) and Paul Millsap (personal) for tonight’s game against the Kings. Looks like James Harden and Kyrie Irving will both be in the lineup. – 5:04 PM
The Nets have ruled out LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle), Kevin Durant (MCL), Joe Harris (ankle) and Paul Millsap (personal) for tonight’s game against the Kings. Looks like James Harden and Kyrie Irving will both be in the lineup. – 5:04 PM
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The Nets have acknowledged “setbacks” in Harris’ rehab from a Nov. 29 surgery, pushing back an original four-to-eight-week timetable for return. There’s still hope another procedure won’t be necessary and that Harris could return to the Nets’ lineup on his current course of rehabilitation, but a second procedure hasn’t been ruled out, Bartelstein said. -via ESPN / February 3, 2022
Chris Milholen: Zach Lowe on his The Lowe Post podcast on Joe Harris: “The Joe Harris situation has become really worrisome. I don’t think it’s a given that he’s coming back this year, and definitely don’t think it’s a given he’s coming back at 100 percent.” -via Twitter / February 3, 2022
Kristian Winfield: I asked Steve Nash if he is concerned Joe Harris’ ankle could be a situation that extends later into the season: “I’m hopeful that this’ll be resolved soon, but that’s outside of my education.” -via Twitter @Krisplashed / January 29, 2022
Joe Harris might need second operation on ankle
The Nets have acknowledged “setbacks” …
Optimism exists that Michael Porter, Jamal Murray could return this season
Adrian Wojnarowski: There’s a lot of optimism about how he’s rehabbing and talking to Tim Connelly their president and Mark Bartelstein, Porter’s agent, they love the way he has come along. And there’s optimism we are going to see him again this …
Adrian Wojnarowski: There’s a lot of optimism about how he’s rehabbing and talking to Tim Connelly their president and Mark Bartelstein, Porter’s agent, they love the way he has come along. And there’s optimism we are going to see him again this season. And of course, Jamal Murray, another player with an ACL injury. They’ve not ruled out the possibility that he could be back later in the year. So you look at a Denver team that could possibly add back I think Michael Porter Jr. and we’ll see with Jamal Murray, and that’s a very formidable team in the playoffs.
Source: YouTube
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Michael Singer @msinger
Monte Morris, asked about the potential returns of MPJ and Jamal at some point. He didn’t rule out it, said those guys are going hard in rehab. Said if they can return, they’re ready to “rock and roll.” – 1:33 AM
Monte Morris, asked about the potential returns of MPJ and Jamal at some point. He didn’t rule out it, said those guys are going hard in rehab. Said if they can return, they’re ready to “rock and roll.” – 1:33 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Murray and MPJ laughing and shooting the shit on the bench is great to see. Be even better when they’ve got jerseys on and are doin that in games. – 11:51 PM
Murray and MPJ laughing and shooting the shit on the bench is great to see. Be even better when they’ve got jerseys on and are doin that in games. – 11:51 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Porter Jr. getting shots up pregame. He’s ramped up his workout from even a couple games ago. pic.twitter.com/hjJxEfMLkz – 9:44 PM
Michael Porter Jr. getting shots up pregame. He’s ramped up his workout from even a couple games ago. pic.twitter.com/hjJxEfMLkz – 9:44 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray getting some 1-on-1 in pregame. This is the closest to live basketball I’ve seen from Murray – really, really good progress. pic.twitter.com/CqfNBY7ZcE – 9:43 PM
Jamal Murray getting some 1-on-1 in pregame. This is the closest to live basketball I’ve seen from Murray – really, really good progress. pic.twitter.com/CqfNBY7ZcE – 9:43 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray pregame going 1-on-1. He’s nine-months post-ACL surgery. pic.twitter.com/lWDU47Mi4W – 9:42 PM
Jamal Murray pregame going 1-on-1. He’s nine-months post-ACL surgery. pic.twitter.com/lWDU47Mi4W – 9:42 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr, PJ Dozier, JaMychal Green, Vlatko Cancar, and Bol Bol are out for the Nuggets tomorrow night. pic.twitter.com/MAXwRMmjV4 – 6:51 PM
Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr, PJ Dozier, JaMychal Green, Vlatko Cancar, and Bol Bol are out for the Nuggets tomorrow night. pic.twitter.com/MAXwRMmjV4 – 6:51 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
It’s funny how we were thinking about the MPJ injury and surgery then versus how we view it now. Not sure the Nuggets knew everything immediately and wanted to be purposefully vague.
But the biggest indication of a return: they never applied for a disabled player exception. – 4:07 PM
It’s funny how we were thinking about the MPJ injury and surgery then versus how we view it now. Not sure the Nuggets knew everything immediately and wanted to be purposefully vague.
But the biggest indication of a return: they never applied for a disabled player exception. – 4:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. have now missed a combined 75 out of 84 possible games, which is 89% of the season to date. – 2:37 PM
Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. have now missed a combined 75 out of 84 possible games, which is 89% of the season to date. – 2:37 PM
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Ryan Blackburn: On NBA Today, Woj once again stated that it’s the Nuggets hope to get back both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. before the end of this year. -via Twitter @NBABlackburn / January 11, 2022
Michael Malone: I’ll be honest, I really don’t go there a whole lot (mentally). I’m more of a day-to-day guy and trying to figure out a way to help this team stay afloat and become more consistent. I speak with Jamal all the time. We have a great relationship. And I’ve told him many times — and I think it’s important for him to hear it from me — (that) there’s absolutely zero pressure for him to come back this year. At the same time, I tell him, ‘Listen, if it’s in the cards for you to come back and play this year, great. If it’s not in the cards for you to come back and play this year, great.’ He’s gonna come back when he is ready. And as I mentioned last night, that doesn’t mean just from a physical standpoint — ‘Hey, the doctors have cleared Jamal Murray (down the line).’ But that’s (only) one part of it. The other huge part of it is the mental, the confidence, right? He is embracing and accepting that, so there’s zero pressure from me, from (Nuggets president of basketball operations) Tim Connelly, from anyone on our team, our training staff. Jamal Murray, honestly, will come back when he is ready. -via The Athletic / December 31, 2021
Michael Singer: Michael Malone says on @AltitudeSR that Jamal Murray is still “a ways away.” Said he doesn’t want any fans thinking Murray will be back in January or February. Organization has gone to lengths not to put pressure on him. There remains no timeline on Murray’s return. -via Twitter @msinger / December 21, 2021
Optimism exists that Michael Porter, Jamal Murray could return this season
Adrian Wojnarowski: There’s a lot of optimism about how he’s rehabbing and talking to Tim Connelly their president and Mark Bartelstein, Porter’s agent, they love the way he has come along. And there’s optimism we are going to see him again this season. And of course, Jamal Murray, another player with an ACL injury. They’ve not ruled out the possibility that he could be back later in the year. So you look at a Denver team that could possibly add back I think Michael Porter Jr. and we’ll see with Jamal Murray, and that’s a very formidable team in the playoffs.