NBA Player News

Sunday, May 19

• 05/19/13 - 3:58PM ETDavid Lee : Surgery on Tap

  Lee plans to have surgery to repair a torn right hip flexor in the coming weeks, the Associated Press reports. He is expected to be ready for training camp.

  Aside from the injury, Lee had a splendid season, averaging 18.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game in 79 games. He's developed into a nice low-post scorer with a mid-range game and an ability to draw fouls. He's often knocked for playing sub-standard defense, but there's no doubting his impact offensively.

• 05/19/13 - 12:23PM ETDwyane Wade : Practicing Fully

  Wade was a full participant during Sunday's practice, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

  Sunday's practice was of the light variety, but nonetheless, Wade said he is good to go. He played 37 minutes in Wednesday's Game 5, so the knee appears to be holding up. Continue to start him as you normally would.

Saturday, May 18

• 05/18/13 - 3:34PM ETGeorge Hill : (Concussion) Cleared to Play

  Hill (concussion) has been cleared to play for Game 6 against the Knicks, Pacers.com reports.

  Hill missed his previous game with a concussion and D.J. Augustin started in his place. With the news of league clearance per concussion policies, expect Augustin to return to the bench in favor of Hill.

Wednesday, May 15

• 05/15/13 - 2:48PM ETDwyane Wade : (Knee) Playing Wednesday

  Wade (knee) said that he will play in Wednesday's Game 5 against Chicago, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

  Wade, who was officially listed as a game-time decision following his participation in morning shootaround, will take part in pregame warmups, implying that he's all systems go. Barring a setback, expect him to take the court, though in what capacity is to be determined.

• 05/15/13 - 8:27AM ETDwyane Wade : (Knee) Game-Time Call

  Wade (knee) participated in morning shootaround and will be a game-time call for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Bulls, the Chicago Tribune reports.

  Wade is currently suffering through multiple bone bruises in his right knee, which the team's medical and training staffs will exam before potentially clearing him to play Wednesday. However, considering the mostly one-sided nature of the Heat's last three wins over the Bulls, holding Wade out would likely be the prudent approach, as a setback could severely hinder him the remainder of the postseason.