MARCH 6: Speaking to reporters on Monday night, Cavs coach Tyronn Lue provided a more specific recovery timeline for Thompson, suggesting the big man will be out for two weeks (Twitter link via Marla Ridenour of The Akron Beacon Journal).
MARCH 4: Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson could be out for an extended period after suffering a right ankle sprain, the team announced in a press release. Thompson will miss multiple games while undergoing a period of treatment and rehabilitation for the injury, the release adds.
Thompson was injured during the first quarter of Cleveland’s loss to the Nuggets on Saturday night when he stepped on the heel of a Denver player. He continued to play a total of 28 minutes and finished with 12 points and seven rebounds but the ankle swelled up overnight.
Thompson is averaging a career-low 6.3 PPG and 6.5 RPG in 42 games this season but had perked up since the Cavaliers remade their roster prior to the trade deadline. Thompson was averaging 7.8 PPG nd 8.2 RPG over the last 10 games.
Thompson’s season has been marred by injuries. He missed 21 games from early November through mid-December with a calf strain.
Thompson’s injuries robs the Cavaliers of their top two big men for the balance of the month. Kevin Love is not expected to return from his broken left hand until late this month. Larry Nance Jr. and Ante Zizic will see their playing time increase until one or both return.
Ready to see more of Nance and Zizic
Time to sign Andrew Bogut
Two roster spots left
Big deal 20 games to go. The Cavs won’t do anything.
Kendrick
Love will be back in 7 more games. Thompson less than that!
Oh dear lord thank you! Nance and Zizic (Big Z) to the rescue.
i feel like his baby is coming by that kardashian
They are having a baby girl. It’s on the internet.
No one said it yet? He’s been missing all year.