Celtics’ Irving Out 3-6 Weeks After Knee Procedure

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss three to six weeks after undergoing surgery Saturday to remove a tension wire in his left knee, the team announced. That timetable might allow Irving to return as early as Boston’s first-round playoff series, but it seemingly rules out a return during the regular […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Kyrie Irving Undergoes Surgery on Left Knee, Expected Back in Three to Six Weeks

Celtics guard Kyrie Irving today underwent a minimally-invasive procedure to remove a tension wire in his left knee. The wire was originally placed as part of the surgical repair of a fractured patella sustained during the 2015 NBA Finals. While removal of the wire should relieve irritation it was causing in Irving’s patellar tendon, the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Celtics to Petition NBA for Hardship Exemption

With Kyrie Irving joining Marcus Smart, Daniel Theis and, of course, Gordon Hayward on the shelf for a while due to injury, source says the Celtics will petition with the NBA for a Hardship Exemption. If granted, Boston will be able to add an additional player to the roster. With Kyrie Irving joining Marcus Smart, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics’ Irving to Undergo Procedure on Left Knee

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving will undergo a procedure on his left knee on Saturday, according to the team. The procedure is described as minimally invasive, to relieve irritation. Further information will be provided following the procedure. Source: Boston Celtics

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jaylen Brown Set To Return For Celtics

The Celtics finally got some good news on Thursday. Jaylen Brown’s return is imminent.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Is Kyrie Irving’s Second Opinion a Cause for Concern?

Shane Rhodes breaks down the tough situation the Celtics are in with Kyrie Irving.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Kyrie Irving Getting Second Opinion on Left Knee

My understanding is that Kyrie Irving is getting a 2nd opinion on his left knee, perhaps as soon as tomorrow. Bottom line: he needs the screws out. Knee is flaring up. He will either play thru it going forward or … he will get thee screws out and won’t play at all. Stay tuned. My […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Cleveland Cavaliers Need Tyronn Lue

The Cleveland Cavaliers have faced injury adversity and a roster shakeup, and now face uncertainty regarding coach Tyronn Lue’s health.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics’ Smart (Thumb) Confident He’ll be Back for Playoffs

Celtics guard Marcus Smart said he’s confident he’ll be back on the court for the postseason after undergoing thumb surgery last week. Smart suffered a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right shooting hand while diving to the floor in a game against the Indiana Pacers earlier this month. A hand specialist […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021