Report: Kyrie Irving Could Be Out Until January

[Meticode]

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/8/27/9217231/kyrie-irving-injury-cleveland-cavaliers-january

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

NO EXCUSES
u chose the injury prone stars Branny Bran:lol

[Stu Jackson]

NO EXCUSES
u chose the injury prone stars Branny Bran:lol
there is definitely an excuse if they do not get home court so that is dumb but nobody has any sympathy for a team hopper

ever since doc rivers and ainge brought super teams back the league has been worse

[MEB2kDeez]

Cavs will be aight lol.

[AnaheimLakers24]

Still stacked

[JellyBean]

Just getting my popcorn ready for the excuses when the Cavs don't win again.

[Trollsmasher]

at least Bron can win MVP and Love can be a second option

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

there is definitely an excuse if they do not get home court so that is dumb but nobody has any sympathy for a team hopper

ever since doc rivers and ainge brought super teams back the league has been worse
Still have Delladova whos a top 5 defensive PG and top 15 overall. Outplayed Curry in 2/5 games he started in the finals, destroyed Rose in the Bulls series as well:applause: :applause:

[Hey Yo]

When the three-time All-Star underwent surgery in early June, his recovery time was set at 3-4 months. Assuming he is sidelined outside of that four-month window, the thinking is that it would have everything to do with the Cavaliers being patient and cautious rather than the injury not healing.

The Cavaliers want to bring him back slowly without risking a setback, with the goal of being at full strength entering the playoffs.




Looks like they're taking the Miami Wade route.

[Stu Jackson]

Still have Delladova whos a top 5 defensive PG and top 15 overall. Outplayed Curry in 2/5 games he started in the finals, destroyed Rose in the Bulls series as well:applause: :applause:
delladova is a scrub rose wrecked him and only had enough gas to cover curry one game

derrick rose pat beverley chris paul michael conley john wall are better on d

[TylerOO]

This is ideal. Keep Kyrie on the shelf until as long as possible. LeBron can get MVP. Love can be happy stat padding first half of the season.

#Blessed

[Stu Jackson]

This is ideal. Keep Kyrie on the shelf until as long as possible. LeBron can get MVP. Love can be happy stat padding first half of the season.

#Blessed
how is that blessed if you lose home court or other stars play big minutes it will hurt you in the playoffs

having your stars on your roster not healthy for camp is not a boon no matter how you spin it

that will also run love into the ground

nobody cares about mvp aside from a players marketing team all that matter are big game performances late in the playoffs and lebron hasnt had any in the past two years even taking on a bigger load

cavaliers fans or lebron team jumpers whichever you are arent smart you didnt think this through

[Levity]

Lebron's going to be uber tired by the time the playoffs come around. Hopefully the rest of the team can pick up the slack during the RS so the man can get some rest.

[KnittingRyu]

Damn, that is pretty brutal.

[jlip]

Yeah. This will pretty much strengthens Lebron's MVP case.

[DonDadda59]

It looks more and more like his career will play out like Penny/Grant/T-Mac/Roy. How old is he and how many serious injuries has he had already? Real shame.

[RedBlackAttack]

I'm all for it if this is what it takes to lessen his chances of re-injury. The important part of the (original) article was this...


Multiple league sources say his rehabilitation is going smoothly ...

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/08/kyrie_irving_cleveland_cavaliers.html

Why rush it? Being great in November and December will mean nothing come May and June.


It looks more and more like his career will play out like Penny/Grant/T-Mac/Roy. How old is he and how many serious injuries has he had already? Real shame.

Serious injuries?

This is probably his first, unless you count the toe thing at Duke. The good thing is, unlike every player you mentioned, this is not a cartilage or ligament issue. It is a broken bone and bones heal.

Yes, he had a lot of bumps and bruises in his first couple years when the Cavs were tanking. They'd hold him out for lengthy stretches at the drop of a hat.

The last two years, when the Cavs were actually competing for something other than player development and a high draft slot, he played 71 and 75 games respectively. This past season, he was in the Top 5 in the league in minutes played (more than LeBron).

Obviously, that isn't ideal. The good news is that -- while he's had a lot of injuries -- none of have been the career threatening variety.

[TheMarkMadsen]

they still have Love, bran, Mo, TT, Andy, and so many other offensive options

the Cleveland stackedaliers will be fine

[TylerOO]

how is that blessed if you lose home court or other stars play big minutes it will hurt you in the playoffs

having your stars on your roster not healthy for camp is not a boon no matter how you spin it

that will also run love into the ground

nobody cares about mvp aside from a players marketing team all that matter are big game performances late in the playoffs and lebron hasnt had any in the past two years even taking on a bigger load

cavaliers fans or lebron team jumpers whichever you are arent smart you didnt think this through

Dont need homecourt baby. We are stacked and would still probably get that one seed without Kyrie for the year, let alone a couple months. :oldlol:

Kevin Love run into the ground? You are joking right? His minutes have very little to do with Kyrie with our depth all around.

[Keno]

what could've been one of the greatest pgs in nba history, sad it's already being ruined by injuries. luckily for the cavs they still have the greatest player in the world to carry them to another finals.

[Suguru101]

Dont need homecourt baby. We are stacked and would still probably get that one seed without Kyrie for the year, let alone a couple months. :oldlol:

Kevin Love run into the ground? You are joking right? His minutes have very little to do with Kyrie with our depth all around.

LeBron is going to be 31...

He definitely would benefit from having it easy the entire season, letting the young guys carry much of the load.

Also, developing habits and chemistry early on can make the entire season easier.

[Stu Jackson]

Dont need homecourt baby. We are stacked and would still probably get that one seed without Kyrie for the year, let alone a couple months. :oldlol:

Kevin Love run into the ground? You are joking right? His minutes have very little to do with Kyrie with our depth all around.
i dont know if you are a cavaliers fan or lebron team hopper

either way you will realize the reason he lost the past two finals is because the stars surrounding him were unavailable or injured in the finals

if you have love to pick up the scoring slack he will be tired in the finals. lebron will be too you can tell all these extra games from deep playoff runs are catching up

think logically there are anywhere from four to six teams in the west who are as good or better than your team especially with your point guard out. one of them will be battle tested and if they are healthy and your team is not lebron will lose a third straight finals

[bdreason]

Cavs still coast to HCA out East.

[gruel]

This is terrible terrible news.

:cry:

[TylerOO]

either way you will realize the reason he lost the past two finals is because the stars surrounding him were unavailable or injured in the finals

if you have love to pick up the scoring slack he will be tired in the finals. lebron will be too you can tell all these extra games from deep playoff runs are catching up


Exactly, why rush Kyrie back.

For the second part, that is the dumbest thing I've heard. Kevin Love is a big boy and did way less "picking up the scoring slack" in Cleveland last year than any year in Minnesota. He will be fine. He's probably lowkey excited that he'll get some more shots up.

[TylerOO]

And please quit acting as if Cleveland is gonna use EVERY OUNCE of their body to get that home court. LeBron has shown time and time again he doesnt need homecourt.

[KG215]

The Cavs still have LeBron and Love and a pretty deep roster. They might still have the best roster on paper in the East even without Irving. They should be fine. If they were in the West it'd be a much bigger deal because it'd be something that could cost them a top 4 seed and HCA in the 1st round. In the East it shouldn't be much of an issue.

[Dragonyeuw]

Its the east, at worst they'll be 3rd in-conference till he returns.

[Euroleague]

Still have Delladova whos a top 5 defensive PG and top 15 overall. Outplayed Curry in 2/5 games he started in the finals, destroyed Rose in the Bulls series as well:applause: :applause:

https://media0.giphy.com/media/l8f0DvQSSY1nG/200.gif

[Sakkreth]

The second worst thing about this injury after probably not having hca advantage is that LeBron will have to play more minutes now.

[Euroleague]

I'm all for it if this is what it takes to lessen his chances of re-injury. The important part of the (original) article was this...



http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/08/kyrie_irving_cleveland_cavaliers.html

Why rush it? Being great in November and December will mean nothing come May and June.



Serious injuries?

This is probably his first, unless you count the toe thing at Duke. The good thing is, unlike every player you mentioned, this is not a cartilage or ligament issue. It is a broken bone and bones heal.

Yes, he had a lot of bumps and bruises in his first couple years when the Cavs were tanking. They'd hold him out for lengthy stretches at the drop of a hat.

The last two years, when the Cavs were actually competing for something other than player development and a high draft slot, he played 71 and 75 games respectively. This past season, he was in the Top 5 in the league in minutes played (more than LeBron).

Obviously, that isn't ideal. The good news is that -- while he's had a lot of injuries -- none of have been the career threatening variety.

So far, Irving has shown absolutely nothing to disprove that he's made of glass, just like all those other players he mentioned were.

[Lebronxrings]

if cavs remain a top 6 seed, lebron should win mvp...

[I<3NBA]

the Cavs could be an 8 seed and still win the East.

that's how bad the East is.

on second thought, that's not a bad idea.

throw all the unwinnable games and just rest Lebron and Love.

something like, if the game is lost early, just bring in the bench mob and rest the starters.

[Stu Jackson]

if cavs remain a top 6 seed, lebron should win mvp...
dont be a sissy fans dont care about mvps

[Naero]

if cavs remain a top 6 seed, lebron should win mvp...

Traditionalists would be graceful to vote for a clear-cut leader of even a four-seeded team for MVP, as most MVPs within the past-few decades have led a top-three-seeded team.

Considering how few stacked and well-coached teams are in the Eastern Conference compared to the Western Conference, LeBron should still lead them to a top-three seed easily unless he has an even more dramatic drop-off compared to last season, or if the basketball gods scowl upon the roster's health again.

[jzek]

DWade was always injured which made LBJ leave MIA and now Kyrie's the same. :facepalm

[Rose'sACL]

DWade was always injured which made LBJ leave MIA and now Kyrie's the same. :facepalm
it is just normal. i would blame lebron for losing even if Irving is out during the playoffs but rest of the team is healthy. i am not being sarcastic. it will be hard to win without irving but it is not impossible if everyone else is healthy.

[Magic 32]

Move the Cavs to the West. Then I will feel a bit of sympathy.

[Rose'sACL]

Move the Cavs to the West. Then I will feel a bit of sympathy.
this. this is why magic is not in top 10 all time. he is tied with lebron on all time great list because both players played in a weak conference but at least lebron didn't get drafted by the lakers who were stacked.

[Stu Jackson]

this. this is why magic is not in top 10 all time. he is tied with lebron on all time great list because both players played in a weak conference but at least lebron didn't get drafted by the lakers who were stacked.
neither lebron nor magic could should but magic had a nice hook shot

lebron has no pet move

[Rose'sACL]

neither lebron nor magic could should but magic had a nice hook shot

lebron has no pet move
you heard it here first. having a pet move is a requirement for being a great player.

[Stu Jackson]

you heard it here first. having a pet move is a requirement for being a great player.
no

but it is a requirement to being a legend

[Rose'sACL]

no

but it is a requirement to being a legend
this is why shaq is not a legend. this is why experience counts. you are so wise. i would take tmac over shaq thanks to your advice.

[Stu Jackson]

this is why shaq is not a legend. this is why experience counts. you are so wise. i would take tmac over shaq thanks to your advice.
shaq had a drop step to an automatic dunk

how is that not a pet move

[Rose'sACL]

shaq had a drop step to an automatic dunk

how is that not a pet move
lol

[raprap]

there is definitely an excuse if they do not get home court so that is dumb but nobody has any sympathy for a team hopper

ever since doc rivers and ainge brought super teams back the league has been worse
I'd rather have the super teams era than the shot jacking hero ball of the early 2000's.

[Rose'sACL]

I'd rather have the super teams era than the shot jacking hero ball of the early 2000's.
he prefers nets , sixers or 2007 cavs making the finals over miami, boston or current cavs. these are the type of "basketball fans" who never loved the actual game.

[Stu Jackson]

no i dont it was shitty basketball and i hate gunners

i prefer the late 80s and 90s

the late 70s was also ok except for the cokeheads

[Magic 32]

this. this is why magic is not in top 10 all time. he is tied with lebron on all time great list because both players played in a weak conference

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/history/legends/magic-johnson/magic-bird-300.jpg

http://cdn.dstv.com/supersport.img/newsinpictures/4664/Magic-Johnson-NBA-Final-1980G-940.jpg

And still went 5/9

Lebron needs a three-peat right now if he want to prove that the pathetic state of the East had no effect on his winning in that Conference.

Good luck with that.

[KembaWalker]

If LeBron hit that shot to win the game it wouldn't have went to OT and Kyrie wouldn't have got injured


PEACE.

[J Shuttlesworth]

Gonna suck to not be able to see Kyrie, but I also look forward to seeing how LeBron/Love work as #1 and #2

Unfortunately, LeBron is probably going to have to play more mins :mad:

[poido123]

When the three-time All-Star underwent surgery in early June, his recovery time was set at 3-4 months. Assuming he is sidelined outside of that four-month window, the thinking is that it would have everything to do with the Cavaliers being patient and cautious rather than the injury not healing.

The Cavaliers want to bring him back slowly without risking a setback, with the goal of being at full strength entering the playoffs.




Looks like they're taking the Miami Wade route.


One of the many luxuries/ benefits of having a super team.


No excuses.

[Rocketswin2013]

Irving is more injury prone than current Wade. Terrible.

[Naero]

Gonna suck to not be able to see Kyrie, but I also look forward to seeing how LeBron/Love work as #1 and #2

Unfortunately, LeBron is probably going to have to play more mins :mad:

We may be heading into LeBron's injury-prone stage of his career due to all the corrosion--five-consecutive deep playoff runs, involvement in Team USA, an obscene amount of playtime and usage rating in the finals, and 12 seasons of rarely missed games in the rear-view mirror.

Never seen an athlete that has been graced with his durability and poise to stave off injuries, to be fair. :coleman:

[Rose'sACL]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/history/legends/magic-johnson/magic-bird-300.jpg

http://cdn.dstv.com/supersport.img/newsinpictures/4664/Magic-Johnson-NBA-Final-1980G-940.jpg

And still went 5/9

Lebron needs a three-peat right now if he want to prove that the pathetic state of the East had no effect on his winning in that Conference.

Good luck with that.
so when i said that magic also played in a weak conference, you though of posting eastern conference teams.
lebron has lost 1 finals where his team was as good or better than the opposing team.
magic played against celtics and pistons but he also had great teams around him.

[El Gato Negro]

Terrible source windy is bad but that guy makes him look like the Jordan of reporting. Don't even remotely buy this and it goes against everything kyrie himself has said. I'm more inclined to believe KI than the Ohio hating media.

[Duderonomy]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/history/legends/magic-johnson/magic-bird-300.jpg

http://cdn.dstv.com/supersport.img/newsinpictures/4664/Magic-Johnson-NBA-Final-1980G-940.jpg

And still went 5/9

Lebron needs a three-peat right now if he want to prove that the pathetic state of the East had no effect on his winning in that Conference.

Good luck with that.
Forget using logic on these trolls. Lebron stands have more excuses than a knocked up nun.

Love that pic of the old silverdome.

[Derka]

Good strategy as far as Kyrie's health is concerned but other guards are going to have to figure out a way to run the thing. You can't have Lebron racking up massive regular season mileage going into another potential Finals playoff run. I know its Lebron and he's a freak, but he's still another year older.

[Wally450]

So is Mo Williams gonna start or Dellavedova?

[BlackWhiteGreen]

ever since doc rivers and ainge brought super teams back the league has been worse

Sure, Doc must be held accountable for his GM making 2 trades :roll: :roll:

****ing ISHiots

[BigTicket]

Not that big a deal, Cavs will be fine with Mo and Delly at PG. Won't cost more than a couple of wins, and the Cavs will still win the East.

[Mass Debator]

Better chance for Lebron to grab his last MVP.

[imdaman99]

That's unfortunate, Kyrie and Shump would probably be the only reasons I would ever watch a Cavs game.

[Meticode]

Hopefully everything is going fine with recovery. I read the reports and that's all fine and dandy, but I never trust them until he's on the court and looking good. He banged that knee up a lot in the playoffs. The tendinitis, then the fractured just sucked the life out of him. I remember when he fractured it and no one knew it was a fracture at that time and he was walking back into the locker-room through the tunnel and he was livid. He wants to play so badly at a high level and it's nice to see him want to win that badly. It's just his body needs to hold up.

[kamil]

Looks like collusion didn't work out so well for LeBron*.

What a schmuck.