And so it begins. The injury report thread

I?m back! Here is your injury report for this week ‘s games

Willie Green said that Brandon Ingram (toe) and CJ McCollum (ankle) are questionable for tomorrow?s preseason opener against Chicago.

McCollum practiced fully Sunday and went through everything today as well.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 3, 2022

What begins? Batman?

Do we even need to see either of these guys in preseason? Maybe in the last game or two tops.

Preseason. Tacos.

I really do not want to see a repeat of last preseason. The starting 5 needs time on the court in at least 3 preseason games together.

Watching the Nets, I really can't see how they could start Simmons and Claxton opening night. Two complete non-shooters. Such is the problem with Ben Simmons. He also looks rusty as hell.

Yeah don’t play them at all in preseason. How is that strategy going for the Saints?

The Saints don't have a quarterback. Actually, they may have a serviceable guy if they keep playing Dalton. But they won't get anywhere until they get another stud. But that could take a while.

The pels have continuity for the first time this year in a long time. Sure, we have to get everyone comfortable playing with Zion but I dont think that will be too hard to work him in.

On the bright side.

Zion Williamson plays basketball tonight.

That is all.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 4, 2022

Pels Life!

Jaxson Hayes medical update https://t.co/jaHrnEAjvf

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) October 8, 2022

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The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that center Jaxson Hayes sustained a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left elbow (non-dominant) during last night’s preseason game against the Detroit Pistons. Hayes will undergo rehabilitation for the injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

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https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/ja...-roster-100822

Griff. not telling us much on a timetable on his return. Could be 2 weeks, could be months, could be next year.


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Originally Posted by 13 - 3

https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/ja...-roster-100822

Griff. not telling us much on a timetable on his return. Could be 2 weeks, could be months, could be next year.


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https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heal...s-of-the-elbow

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If your UCL tear can be treated without surgery, the recovery may last anywhere from several weeks to several months. It depends on the range of motion you’d like to achieve in the elbow. Your physician and physical therapist will work together to monitor your progress.

If Tommy John Surgery is recommended, the rehabilitation can take nine months to a year, and sometimes longer.

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Literally anywhere from a few weeks to a year plus, depending on severity and treatment options.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heal...s-of-the-elbow



Literally anywhere from a few weeks to a year plus, depending on severity and treatment options.

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Isn't this something that Jason Smith had?
Or was that his rotator cuff?

Internally, they are thinking more like Christmas. The reevaluation is to see what procedures will be necessary, depending on initial healing. But they think Christmas or January return is most likely

I would imagine this puts a damper in the “get his value up” agenda. But does this make negotiating his contract after the season a more likely possibility?

I doubt his value was ever going up. His value is as an expiring. Because even if he played better, that would just raise his asking price for the contract. So no matter what - play good or play bad, his trade value wasn’t changing IMO

Oh, well if that’s the case I don’t see any upside to him missing. Maybe more minutes for Dyson. Or unfortunately, Temple.

I see it as more for Willy. I think Willie likes the two big lineup, especially with those two small guards on the bench unit. I think Willy goes from 11th man to 10th. Dyson from 12th to 11th. I think Hayes was gonna get 12-18 mpg and now most of those will go to Willy, with a few more going to Trey

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Originally Posted by MichaelMcNamara

I see it as more for Willy. I think Willie likes the two big lineup, especially with those two small guards on the bench unit. I think Willy goes from 11th man to 10th. Dyson from 12th to 11th. I think Hayes was gonna get 12-18 mpg and now most of those will go to Willy, with a few more going to Trey

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I think it will mean more minutes for DD. He will het some of Herb's minutes in the backcourt when Herb slides down to man the foward position. Willy may benefit somewhat, but LN will see less minutes as Zion's back up and more minutes as JV's. Let's also not forget about Naji. He's one of Willie's favorites. But all in all, I'm confident they will manufacture ways to get DD on the court.

Just a false alarm?

Zion Williamson says he’s fine. Said when injury happened, he popped back up and played more minutes.

Said everything was precautionary and he feels he’s day to day.

Jokes that he understands Twitter is full of doctors.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 13, 2022

Willie Green: Zion Williamson "is doing fine."

Said Zion rolled his ankle and they expect him to be day to day.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 13, 2022

Yeah this ******** again. #Pels Life

Green says he had no update on Ingram (head injury) or Zion. https://t.co/IWWxoy9f8y

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 24, 2022

Welp back to Oregon?

Great shot here on the play Zion got injured.

Clarkson does get all ball but does look like Zion’s foot is clipped by Clarkson’s leg. https://t.co/9SGlL5Vtgb

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 24, 2022

Brandon Ingram did indeed suffer a concussion in the #Pelicans game Sunday against Utah.
Likely out now for Tuesday against Dallas. pic.twitter.com/rcRi1hvuy7

— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherWDSU) October 24, 2022

Thought I saw he was no longer in concussion protocol. Clearly that isn't the case.

Please post injury updates on Zion/BI/Herb for Friday's game vs. Suns here. Thanks.

Ingram out for the next three games (at least). Zion and Herb questionable for tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/_Andrew_Lopez/st...97100922224652

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Originally Posted by Freyfamilyreuni

Ingram out for the next three games (at least). Zion and Herb questionable for tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/_Andrew_Lopez/st...97100922224652

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Man, I don't get it with BI. I have seen much worse hits and players not miss any time. He must have just gotten hit at the exact spot to cause an issue.

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Originally Posted by PELICANSFAN

Man, I don't get it with BI. I have seen much worse hits and players not miss any time. He must have just gotten hit at the exact spot to cause an issue.

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If you the looked on his face while he was on the sideline it looked like he was on planet X, eyes glossy and etc...

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Originally Posted by Freyfamilyreuni

Ingram out for the next three games (at least). Zion and Herb questionable for tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/_Andrew_Lopez/st...97100922224652

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let BI rest up thats fine, it just means its TM3 time

Prepared to hear annoying comments that the Pels still "have their best player" for this trip. And that's clearly a NO at this point.

I can't even call it a 1A and 1B type thing. BI is THE guy and the engine of this team.

It's also time to admit BI is Anthony Davis level fragile. His absence was the main reason for the 3 - 16 start last year. Here we go again.

Fortunately the team is built to handle this crap this year.

More Trey is a good thing. DD will also continue to get minutes.

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Originally Posted by sterlr

If you the looked on his face while he was on the sideline it looked like he was on planet X, eyes glossy and etc...

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I saw him which made me think he had been poked in the eye. That is what it looked like when it happened live. After watching replays, it still did not seem that hard of a hit. I guess he was hit just in the right place.

Part of the reason the Pels at least considered BI for KD (and they did talk about it, despite what they say) is because there was some frustration with how many games BI has missed with things some coaches and FO staff thought were a little more minor. Not saying this falls in to that, and maybe this is more major than it looks. But at some point, we might have to discuss how many games BI misses. Again, we dont have the info here, and maybe every NBA player would miss as many games as BI will with this, but for a fan base that makes fun of AD every chance we get, BI aint that different to be honest

B.I. Still out but this lady at the game the other night good to go

She has now entered concussion protocol pic.twitter.com/f7StznJS9d

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 26, 2022

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Originally Posted by MichaelMcNamara

Part of the reason the Pels at least considered BI for KD (and they did talk about it, despite what they say) is because there was some frustration with how many games BI has missed with things some coaches and FO staff thought were a little more minor. Not saying this falls in to that, and maybe this is more major than it looks. But at some point, we might have to discuss how many games BI misses. Again, we dont have the info here, and maybe every NBA player would miss as many games as BI will with this, but for a fan base that makes fun of AD every chance we get, BI aint that different to be honest

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He’s going to miss 4+ games for an open hand to the nose. Downright ridiculous that anyone would even entertain letting him sit out if that’s the actual reason.

Average all star last year missed atleast 15 games this is the new nba

For a concussion related injury at the beginning of the season, absolutely no reason to rush anything for the sake of a couple games right now. Ingram played 116 games the past 2 years and AD played 76 so lets not make that comparison

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Originally Posted by MichaelMcNamara

Part of the reason the Pels at least considered BI for KD (and they did talk about it, despite what they say) is because there was some frustration with how many games BI has missed with things some coaches and FO staff thought were a little more minor. Not saying this falls in to that, and maybe this is more major than it looks. But at some point, we might have to discuss how many games BI misses. Again, we dont have the info here, and maybe every NBA player would miss as many games as BI will with this, but for a fan base that makes fun of AD every chance we get, BI aint that different to be honest

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Oh word how many games has KD missed the past 3 years compared to BI

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Oh word how many games has KD missed the past 3 years compared to BI

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I imagine the front office is aware of that, man.

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Originally Posted by MichaelMcNamara

Internally, they are thinking more like Christmas. The reevaluation is to see what procedures will be necessary, depending on initial healing. But they think Christmas or January return is most likely

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I’m just confused how this is a concussion. Naji’s hands must be made of STONE because it didn’t look that bad

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I’m just confused how this is a concussion. Naji’s hands must be made of STONE because it didn’t look that bad

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Is there any video footage?

I have been told if there is a concussion it can take up to 4 weeks for the brain to repair, so this is why they/BI are/is being cautious.
Here in the AFL (Australian football) they need wait 12 days before they can play again after passing protocols.

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Originally Posted by Sovereign

I imagine the front office is aware of that, man.

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I imagine so as well. Thats why its hard to believe they would want to move BI because of concerns with his availability, in favor of a player who is dramatically less available than BI.

I can’t buy into the hype until they prove to me they can stay healthy. We are 4 games into the season, and look at everyone.

BI is injured a ******** load

Mac is right

The tough thing to parse is his ability to tolerate pain (again, not in this case) vs this very cautious medical staff

Like, if it was always totally his call, how many games would he miss? Personally, I don’t know. All I know is that a couple people inside have been frustrated in the past with how long things linger for him

Brain injuries (yes, concussions are brain injuries) are a whole different animal than sprained ankles and knees. Yes, some guys are "injury prone" like that guy we used to have. But it is silly to point to BI's concussion recovery time and say something like: see, he's always injured!

As for the rest of the team, let's just see if Zion, CJ, Jose and Dyson play before we get all riled up about this team's 2022/23 injury luck.

It's like a piano falling on BI and saying he's injury prone. Pure stupidity to compare getting a concussion here, and other, more typical basketball injuries.

Guess who is on the report

Zion (Right Ankle/Foot Sprain) is questionable for Tuesday's game vs. Memphis #Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC https://t.co/RjnsFO79KT

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 14, 2022