<p>Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for middle finger gestures to fans on Sunday in Boston, as well as profane language, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.</p>

<p>Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for middle finger gestures to fans on Sunday in Boston, as well as profane language, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1516477075770810371?s=21&amp;t=0EG6w_Q34EsFikPVaYIieg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.</p>

<p>Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for middle finger gestures to fans on Sunday in Boston, as well as profane language, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1516477075770810371?s=21&amp;t=0EG6w_Q34EsFikPVaYIieg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.</p>
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<p>Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for middle finger gestures to fans on Sunday in Boston, as well as profane language, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1516477075770810371?s=21&amp;t=0EG6w_Q34EsFikPVaYIieg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been fined $50,000 for middle finger gestures to fans on Sunday in Boston, as well as profane language.</p>
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1516477075770810371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Kyrie Irving was fined $50K for both flipping off and cussing out Celtics fans during Game 1 between the Nets and the Celtics.

Kyrie Irving fined for antics during Game 1 of Nets-Celtics series

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA announced</a> that Marcus Smart has been awarded the KIA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. He is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the Celtics, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Smart is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a>, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).<br /><br />More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq">https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq</a><br /><br />Full voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9WX2L25o4M">pic.twitter.com/9WX2L25o4M</a></p>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Payton, who also played for the Celtics</p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA announced</a> that Marcus Smart has been awarded the KIA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. He is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the Celtics, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Smart is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a>, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).<br /><br />More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq">https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq</a><br /><br />Full voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9WX2L25o4M">pic.twitter.com/9WX2L25o4M</a></p>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Payton, who also played for the Celtics in the 2004-05 season,&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA announced</a> that Marcus Smart has been awarded the KIA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. He is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the Celtics, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Smart is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a>, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).<br /><br />More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq">https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq</a><br /><br />Full voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9WX2L25o4M">pic.twitter.com/9WX2L25o4M</a></p>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Payton, who also played for the Celtics in the 2004-05 season, visited Smart and the Celtics to personally&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA announced</a> that Marcus Smart has been awarded the KIA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. He is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the Celtics, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Smart is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a>, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).<br /><br />More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq">https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq</a><br /><br />Full voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9WX2L25o4M">pic.twitter.com/9WX2L25o4M</a></p>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Payton, who also played for the Celtics in the 2004-05 season, visited Smart and the Celtics to personally announce him as the winner, causing much celebration on their practic court.</p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA announced</a> that Marcus Smart has been awarded the KIA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. He is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the Celtics, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Smart is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a>, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).<br /><br />More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq">https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq</a><br /><br />Full voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9WX2L25o4M">pic.twitter.com/9WX2L25o4M</a></p>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Payton, who also played for the Celtics in the 2004-05 season, visited Smart and the Celtics to personally announce him as the winner, causing much celebration on their practice court.</p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA announced</a> that Marcus Smart has been awarded the KIA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. He is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the Celtics, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Smart is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a>, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).<br /><br />More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq">https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq</a><br /><br />Full voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9WX2L25o4M">pic.twitter.com/9WX2L25o4M</a></p>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Payton, who also played for the Celtics in the 2004-05 season, <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1516192746209431552" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visited Smart and the Celtics</a> to personally announce him as the winner, causing much celebration on their practice court.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA announced</a> that Marcus Smart has been awarded the KIA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. He is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the Celtics, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Smart is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a>, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).<br /><br />More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq">https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq</a><br /><br />Full voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9WX2L25o4M">pic.twitter.com/9WX2L25o4M</a></p>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Payton, who also played for the Celtics in the 2004-05 season, <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1516192746209431552" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visited Smart and the Celtics</a> to personally announce him as the winner, causing much celebration on their practice court.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A special moment today celebrating the heart and soul of our team, <a href="https://twitter.com/smart_MS3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@smart_MS3</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/OPcgYbMmxt">pic.twitter.com/OPcgYbMmxt</a></p>
&mdash; Boston Celtics (@celtics) <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1516192746209431552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA announced</a> that Marcus Smart has been awarded the KIA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. He is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the Celtics, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Smart is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a>, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).<br /><br />More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq">https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq</a><br /><br />Full voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9WX2L25o4M">pic.twitter.com/9WX2L25o4M</a></p>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Payton, who also played for the Celtics during the 2004-05 season, <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1516192746209431552" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visited Smart and the Celtics</a> to personally announce him as the winner, causing much celebration on their practice court.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A special moment today celebrating the heart and soul of our team, <a href="https://twitter.com/smart_MS3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@smart_MS3</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/OPcgYbMmxt">pic.twitter.com/OPcgYbMmxt</a></p>
&mdash; Boston Celtics (@celtics) <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1516192746209431552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA announced</a> that Marcus Smart has been awarded the KIA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. He is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the Celtics, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Smart is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a>, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).<br /><br />More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq">https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq</a><br /><br />Full voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9WX2L25o4M">pic.twitter.com/9WX2L25o4M</a></p>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Payton, who also played for the Celtics during the 2004-05 season, <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1516192746209431552" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visited Smart and the Celtics</a> to personally to announce him as the winner, causing much celebration on their practice court.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A special moment today celebrating the heart and soul of our team, <a href="https://twitter.com/smart_MS3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@smart_MS3</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/OPcgYbMmxt">pic.twitter.com/OPcgYbMmxt</a></p>
&mdash; Boston Celtics (@celtics) <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1516192746209431552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA announced</a> that Marcus Smart has been awarded the KIA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season. He is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the Celtics, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Smart is the first guard to be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season. Smart is also the second player to win the award with the <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@celtics</a>, joining Kevin Garnett (2007-08).<br /><br />More ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq">https://t.co/Y4VQicGkiq</a><br /><br />Full voting results ⬇️ <a href="https://t.co/9WX2L25o4M">pic.twitter.com/9WX2L25o4M</a></p>
&mdash; NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1516192397759508485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Payton, who also played for the Celtics during the 2004-05 season, <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1516192746209431552" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visited Smart and the Celtics</a> to personally to announce him as the winner, igniting much celebration on their practice court.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A special moment today celebrating the heart and soul of our team, <a href="https://twitter.com/smart_MS3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@smart_MS3</a> ☘️ <a href="https://t.co/OPcgYbMmxt">pic.twitter.com/OPcgYbMmxt</a></p>
&mdash; Boston Celtics (@celtics) <a href="https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1516192746209431552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Marcus Smart has been named the 2021-2022 KIA Defensive Player of the Year.

Marcus Smart named 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year

<p>The NBA has announced the finalists for their six major awards: Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player,&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NBA has announced the three finalists for their six major awards: Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year</p>

<p>The NBA has announced the three finalists for each of their six major awards: Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year.</p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1515816119201943555" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA has announced</a> the three finalists for each of their six major awards: Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year.</p>

<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1515816119201943555" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA has announced</a> the three finalists for each of their six major awards: Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1515816119201943555" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The NBA has announced</a> the three finalists for each of their six major awards: Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">2021-22 NBA Awards finalists: <a href="https://t.co/CmpAs7tquF">pic.twitter.com/CmpAs7tquF</a></p>
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The NBA announced the three finalists for each of the league's six major awards.

NBA announces finalists for six major awards

<p>Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in Game 2 against Utah on Monday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Luka Doncic is unlikely for Game 2 vs. Utah on Monday, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn_macmahon</a> and me. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain. <a href="https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY">https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY</a></p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>As much as this bites for Dallas, clearly the Mavericks believe they can get Luka back sometime during this series.</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in Game 2 against Utah on Monday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Luka Doncic is unlikely for Game 2 vs. Utah on Monday, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn_macmahon</a> and me. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain. <a href="https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY">https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY</a></p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>As much as this bites for Dallas, clearly the Mavericks believe they can get Luka back sometime during this series since the</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in Game 2 against Utah on Monday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Luka Doncic is unlikely for Game 2 vs. Utah on Monday, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn_macmahon</a> and me. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain. <a href="https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY">https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY</a></p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>As much as this bites for Dallas, clearly the Mavericks believe they can get Luka back sometime during this series since he is still designated as day-to-day. Obviously beating the Jazz will be harder without him</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in Game 2 against Utah on Monday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Luka Doncic is unlikely for Game 2 vs. Utah on Monday, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn_macmahon</a> and me. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain. <a href="https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY">https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY</a></p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>As much as this bites for Dallas, clearly the Mavericks believe they can get Luka back sometime during this series since he is still designated as day-to-day. Obviously beating the Jazz will be harder without him, but&nbsp;</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in Game 2 against Utah on Monday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Luka Doncic is unlikely for Game 2 vs. Utah on Monday, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn_macmahon</a> and me. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain. <a href="https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY">https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY</a></p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>As much as this bites for Dallas, clearly the Mavericks believe they can get Luka back sometime during this series since he is still designated as day-to-day. Obviously beating the Jazz will be harder without him, but D</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in Game 2 against Utah on Monday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Luka Doncic is unlikely for Game 2 vs. Utah on Monday, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn_macmahon</a> and me. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain. <a href="https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY">https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY</a></p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>As much as this bites for Dallas, clearly the Mavericks believe they can get Luka back sometime during this series since he is still designated as day-to-day. Obviously beating the Jazz will be harder without him, but Dallas</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in Game 2 against Utah on Monday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Luka Doncic is unlikely for Game 2 vs. Utah on Monday, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn_macmahon</a> and me. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain. <a href="https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY">https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY</a></p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>As much as this bites for Dallas, clearly the Mavericks believe they can get Luka back sometime during this series since he is still designated as day-to-day. Obviously beating the Jazz will be harder without him, but Dallas showed yesterday that they're not going down without a fight.</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in Game 2 against Utah on Monday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Luka Doncic is unlikely for Game 2 vs. Utah on Monday, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn_macmahon</a> and me. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain. <a href="https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY">https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY</a></p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>As much as this bites for Dallas, clearly the Mavericks believe they can get Luka back sometime during this series since he is still designated as day-to-day. Obviously beating the Jazz will be harder without him, but Dallas showed yesterday that they're not going down without a fight. If they can get Luka back in time,</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in Game 2 against Utah on Monday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Luka Doncic is unlikely for Game 2 vs. Utah on Monday, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn_macmahon</a> and me. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain. <a href="https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY">https://t.co/G32VoqCnMY</a></p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>As much as this bites for Dallas, clearly the Mavericks believe they can get Luka back sometime during this series since he is still designated as day-to-day. Obviously beating the Jazz will be harder without him, but Dallas showed yesterday that they're not going down without a fight. If they get Luka back in time, the series' outcome could flip on a dime.</p>

Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Luka Doncic is not likely to return for Dallas in Game 2 vs. the Jazz.

Woj: Luka Doncic unlikely to play in Game 2 vs. the Jazz

<p>Raptors' Head Coach Nick Nurse announced to the media that&nbsp;</p>

<p>Raptors' Head Coach Nick Nurse announced to the media that Scottie Barnes' MRI on his injured ankle came back negative, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.</p>

<p>Raptors' Head Coach Nick Nurse announced to the media that Scottie Barnes' MRI on his injured ankle came back negative, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515497614409564160" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.</p>
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<p>Raptors' Head Coach Nick Nurse announced to the media that Scottie Barnes' MRI on his injured ankle came back negative, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515497614409564160" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">X-rays negative on Scottie Barnes&rsquo; left ankle &mdash; MRI tomorrow, source tells ESPN.</p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515497614409564160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Raptors' Head Coach Nick Nurse announced to the media that Scottie Barnes' MRI on his injured ankle came back negative, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515497614409564160" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">X-rays negative on Scottie Barnes&rsquo; left ankle &mdash; MRI tomorrow, source tells ESPN.</p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515497614409564160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">X-rays negative on Scottie Barnes&rsquo; left ankle &mdash; MRI tomorrow, source tells ESPN.</p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515497614409564160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Nick Nurse told the media that Scottie Barnes' MRI came back negative after spraining ankle during Game 1.

Nick Nurse: Scottie Barnes' MRI on ankle came back negative

<p>Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, sources tell me and</p>

<p>Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.</p>

<p>Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.</p>

<p>Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. He has been upgraded to questionable.</p>
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<p>Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. He has been upgraded to questionable.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, sources tell me and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisKirschner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisKirschner</a>. He has been upgraded to questionable.</p>
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. He has been upgraded to questionable.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, sources tell me and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisKirschner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisKirschner</a>. He has been upgraded to questionable.</p>
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>This is good timing for the Hawks as Clint Capela will be out for the foreseeable future. Atlanta is going to need all the help they can get</p>

<p>Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. He has been upgraded to questionable.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, sources tell me and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisKirschner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisKirschner</a>. He has been upgraded to questionable.</p>
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>This is good timing for the Hawks as Clint Capela will be out for the foreseeable future. Atlanta is going to need all the help they can get when they go up against Miami, so having one of their best players back should certainly help. Although, no one really knows&nbsp;</p>

<p>Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. He has been upgraded to questionable.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins &ndash; out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries &ndash; will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, sources tell me and <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisKirschner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisKirschner</a>. He has been upgraded to questionable.</p>
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>This is good timing for the Hawks as Clint Capela will be out for the foreseeable future. Atlanta is going to need all the help they can get when they go up against Miami, so having one of their best players back should certainly help. Although, no one really knows if Collins will be at full strength if and when he returns.</p>

Shams Charania reports that John Collins (foot) will try to play in Game 1 against Miami.

Shams: John Collins (foot) to try to play in Game 1 vs. Miami

<p>MRI on Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela's right knee revealed no structural damage and he's expected to be evaluated again in a week, sources tell ESPN. He will clearly miss significant time in this Hawks-Heat playoff series, if he's even able to return before it's over.</p>

<p>MRI on Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela's right knee revealed no structural damage and he's expected to be evaluated again in a week, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. He will clearly miss significant time in this Hawks-Heat playoff series, if he's even able to return before it's over.</p>

<p>MRI on Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela's right knee revealed no structural damage and he's expected to be evaluated again in a week, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515419336705421313?s=21&amp;t=Hfhgej8p-Y6Rb6qVsyBolw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He will clearly miss significant time in this Hawks-Heat playoff series, if he's even able to return before it's over.</p>

<p>MRI on Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela's right knee revealed no structural damage and he's expected to be evaluated again in a week, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515419336705421313?s=21&amp;t=Hfhgej8p-Y6Rb6qVsyBolw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He will clearly miss significant time in this Hawks-Heat playoff series, if he's even able to return before it's over.</p>
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<p>MRI on Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela's right knee revealed no structural damage and he's expected to be evaluated again in a week, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515419336705421313?s=21&amp;t=Hfhgej8p-Y6Rb6qVsyBolw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>. He will clearly miss significant time in this Hawks-Heat playoff series, if he's even able to return before it's over.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">MRI on Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela's right knee revealed no structural damage and he's expected to be evaluated again in a week, sources tell ESPN. He will clearly miss significant time in this Hawks-Heat playoff series, if he's even able to return before it's over.</p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515419336705421313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Clint Capela suffered no significant damage to his knee last night but his return is unknown.

Woj: MRI found no structural damage in Clint Capela's knee

<p>In his press conference just before Game 1 against the Jazz, Jason Kidd confirmed that Luka Doncic's calf strain will keep him out at least for Game 1 and will be day-to-day going forward.</p>
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<p>In his press conference just before Game 1 against the Jazz, Jason Kidd confirmed that Luka Doncic's calf strain will keep him out at least for Game 1 and will be day-to-day going forward.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kidd makes it official. Doncic is out. Day-to-day going forward. <a href="https://t.co/2wcNOTHoU3">pic.twitter.com/2wcNOTHoU3</a></p>
&mdash; Brad Townsend (@townbrad) <a href="https://twitter.com/townbrad/status/1515349297428144129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/townbrad/status/1515349297428144129?s=21&amp;t=MKikSKw8NhUBkUkT2Mxozg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In his press conference</a> just before Game 1 against the Jazz, Jason Kidd confirmed that Luka Doncic's calf strain will keep him out at least for Game 1 and will be day-to-day going forward.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kidd makes it official. Doncic is out. Day-to-day going forward. <a href="https://t.co/2wcNOTHoU3">pic.twitter.com/2wcNOTHoU3</a></p>
&mdash; Brad Townsend (@townbrad) <a href="https://twitter.com/townbrad/status/1515349297428144129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Jason Kidd confirmed that Luka Doncic would be out for Game 1 against the Jazz and will be day-to-day going forward.

Kidd: Luka Doncic is day-to-day with calf injury

<p>There&rsquo;s initial optimism that Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela hasn&rsquo;t suffered significant right knee damage, but an MRI on Saturday will determine extent of possible injury, sources tell ESPN.</p>

<p>There&rsquo;s initial optimism that Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela hasn&rsquo;t suffered significant right knee damage, but an MRI on Saturday will determine extent of possible injury, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.</p>

<p>There&rsquo;s initial optimism that Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela hasn&rsquo;t suffered significant right knee damage, but an MRI on Saturday will determine extent of possible injury, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515162383446016003" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.</p>
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<p>There&rsquo;s initial optimism that Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela hasn&rsquo;t suffered significant right knee damage, but an MRI on Saturday will determine extent of possible injury, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515162383446016003" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a>.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">There&rsquo;s initial optimism that Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela hasn&rsquo;t suffered significant right knee damage, but an MRI on Saturday will determine extent of possible injury, sources tell ESPN.</p>
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515162383446016003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Hawks are initially optimistic that Clint Capela's knee did not suffer significant damage.

Woj: Hawks initially optimistic Capela didn't suffer serious injury

<p>The Hawks announced on their official Twitter that Clint Capela (right knee hyperextension): Will not return</p>

<p>The Hawks announced on their official Twitter that Clint Capela (right knee hyperextensionwill not return because of a</p>

<p>The Hawks announced on their official Twitter that Clint Capela will not return because of a right knee hyperextension he suffered at the end of the first half.</p>

<p>The Hawks announced on their official Twitter page that Clint Capela will not return because of a right knee hyperextension he suffered at the end of the first half.</p>

<p>The Hawks announced on their <a href="https://twitter.com/atlhawks/status/1515132240728055808?s=21&amp;t=iq4h2hS-iBica4th3IS9eg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">official Twitter page</a> that Clint Capela will not return because of a right knee hyperextension he suffered at the end of the first half.</p>
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<p>The Hawks announced on their <a href="https://twitter.com/atlhawks/status/1515132240728055808?s=21&amp;t=iq4h2hS-iBica4th3IS9eg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">official Twitter page</a> that Clint Capela will not return because of a right knee hyperextension he suffered at the end of the first half.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An <a href="https://twitter.com/emoryhealthcare?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@emoryhealthcare</a> injury update:<br /><br />Clint Capela (right knee hyperextension): Will not return <a href="https://t.co/nWIi2K37yj">pic.twitter.com/nWIi2K37yj</a></p>
&mdash; Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATLHawks/status/1515132240728055808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The Hawks have announced that Clint Capela will not return to the play-in because of a right knee hyperextension.

Hawks announce Clint Capela will miss rest of play-in (knee hyperextension)

<p>Landry Shamet left today&rsquo;s practice with a left foot injury, according to Kellan Olson of&nbsp;</p>

<p>Landry Shamet left today&rsquo;s practice with a left foot injury, according to Kellan Olson of 98.7 Arizona Sports.</p>

<p>The Suns say that Landry Shamet left today&rsquo;s practice with a left foot injury, according to Kellan Olson of 98.7 Arizona Sports.</p>

<p>The Suns say that Landry Shamet left today&rsquo;s practice with a left foot injury, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/kellanolson/status/1515048101760823301?s=21&amp;t=DkXKVnJbHFJIlV6l-NDxsQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kellan Olson of 98.7 Arizona Sports</a>.</p>
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<p>The Suns say that Landry Shamet left today&rsquo;s practice with a left foot injury, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/kellanolson/status/1515048101760823301?s=21&amp;t=DkXKVnJbHFJIlV6l-NDxsQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kellan Olson of 98.7 Arizona Sports</a>.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Landry Shamet left today&rsquo;s practice with a left foot injury, per Suns</p>
&mdash; Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) <a href="https://twitter.com/KellanOlson/status/1515048101760823301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The Suns say that Landry Shamet left practice with a left foot injury.

Landry Shamet left Suns' practice with left foot injury

<p>Billy Donovan said lead assistant Chris Fleming and assistant Damian Cotter tested positive for COVID-19, according to K.C. Johnson of&nbsp;</p>

<p>Billy Donovan said lead assistant Chris Fleming and assistant Damian Cotter tested positive for COVID-19, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago.</p>

<p>Billy Donovan said lead assistant Chris Fleming and assistant Damian Cotter tested positive for COVID-19, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/kcjhoop/status/1515029428899913731?s=21&amp;t=njhXv7hA6asKjUTTLm_Ztw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago</a>.</p>

<p>Billy Donovan said lead assistant Chris Fleming and assistant Damian Cotter tested positive for COVID-19, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/kcjhoop/status/1515029428899913731?s=21&amp;t=njhXv7hA6asKjUTTLm_Ztw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago</a>.</p>
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<p>Billy Donovan said lead assistant Chris Fleming and assistant Damian Cotter tested positive for COVID-19, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/kcjhoop/status/1515029428899913731?s=21&amp;t=njhXv7hA6asKjUTTLm_Ztw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago</a>.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Billy Donovan said lead assistant Chris Fleming and assistant Damian Cotter tested positive for COVID-19.</p>
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Billy Donovan told the press that Bulls' assistants Chris Fleming and Damian Cotter tested positive for COVID-19.

Donovan: Two Bulls assistant coaches test positive for COVID-19

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