Paul George has bone bruise, will be re-evaluated in one week

Shams Charania: Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has a bone bruise and no structural damage to his left knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, team says.
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“That’s what makes Tyrese Maxey the most important player on that roster for the regular season.” 😳
—@espn_macmahon on Paul George’s injury, Joel Embiid, and the Sixers 👀 pic.x.com/bYsGG0hvII3:24 PM Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
A loaded Sixers soundbites from Camden, where Nick Nurse gave an update on how Paul George is doing + outlined next steps in evaluating his knee, talked about George’s on-court value & explained the thought process behind Monday’s starting lineup change:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an…3:02 PM

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Paul George has boone bruise, will be re-evaluated in one week

Shams Charania: Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has a bone bruise and no structural damage to his left knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, team says.
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“That’s what makes Tyrese Maxey the most important player on that roster for the regular season.” 😳
—@espn_macmahon on Paul George’s injury, Joel Embiid, and the Sixers 👀 pic.x.com/bYsGG0hvII3:24 PM Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
A loaded Sixers soundbites from Camden, where Nick Nurse gave an update on how Paul George is doing + outlined next steps in evaluating his knee, talked about George’s on-court value & explained the thought process behind Monday’s starting lineup change:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an…3:02 PM

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Klay Thompson and coaches not worried about preseason shooting slump

Over two preseason games, Thompson is averaging 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists, while shooting just 16.7% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc. However, neither Thompson nor the coaching staff is concerned. “He’s still a superstar, a future Hall of Famer, and he plays the game the right way,” Kidd said. “Klay works extremely hard, and he wants to be involved in every rep, even in his 14th season. It’s a new system for him, but he’s embraced it. His shooting, leadership, and championship experience are things we need, and he’s up for the challenge this season.” After the game, Kidd reiterated: “It’s preseason. He’s working his way through with a new group from both the defensive end and the offensive end. Be patient, keep working.”
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ESPN interested in Dwyane Wade?

Andrew Marchand: ESPN is interested in Dwyane Wade for its studio shows.
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Tyrese Haliburton: I had a lot of conversations with (LeBron James), (Dwyane) Wade and (Carmelo Anthony) out there. Those guys all played in the 2004 Olympics and didn’t really get to play a ton or as much as they wanted to. They kind of got a little taste of being benched. So, I think it’s all a part of it. I’m not bigger than any one group, and I’m not too proud to check my ego at the door for a bigger goal. We won a gold medal, and I get to tell my kids that I was a part of one of the greatest teams ever assembled. -via New York Times / October 9, 2024

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Sneakers of the week: Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis, Trae Young, more

Denver Nuggets v Boston CelticsABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 04: A detailed view of the shoes of Jrue…ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 04: A detailed view of the shoes of Jrue Holiday of Boston Celtics during the NBA match between Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics at Etihad Arena on October 04, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)more

Denver Nuggets v Boston CelticsABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 04: A detailed view of the shoes of Jrue…ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 04: A detailed view of the shoes of Jrue Holiday of Boston Celtics during the NBA match between Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics at Etihad Arena on October 04, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)more

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Steelers Considering Benching Justin Fields, Turning Back To Russell Wilson

Although the Steelers handily defeated the Raiders in Week 6, Justin Fields‘ work is now under scrutiny. The quarterback has strung together two shaky passing performances, and consideration is now being given to benching the offseason trade pickup.

Mike Tomlin has refused to name Fields his full-time starter, but Russell Wilson practiced fully last week and suited up in a QB2 capacity in Las Vegas. Wilson won the Steelers’ starting job out of the preseason but has been unable to shake a calf injury. Tomlin has wanted Wilson to show he can stay healthy before reopening the conversation about the full-time QB job. Fields’ recent play looks to have pushed this conversation back to the forefront.

The Steelers are set to give Fields and Wilson first-team reps in practice this week, Tomlin said. The 18th-year Pittsburgh HC said Wilson has knocked off the rust that came from aggravating the calf issue, via Underdog Fantasy’s James Palmer and ESPN.com’s Brooke Pryor, and is under consideration to start in Week 7.

Further clouding this situation, Tomlin said (via Palmer) the Steelers are open to using both quarterbacks. While an arrangement not too dissimilar from Kordell Stewart‘s mid-1990s part-time role would be an interesting continuation to the Steelers’ 2024 QB plot, Wilson was all but assured he would win this job this offseason. The potential Hall of Famer’s new team had established him as the clear frontrunner, but once he suffered the calf injury early in training camp, the 13th-year vet saw the more athletic Fields narrow the gap. The Steelers waited until a few days after the preseason ended to name Wilson the starter.

While the Broncos did demote Wilson to close out last season, his contract was at the root of the move to Jarrett Stidham. Wilson has never been a true QB2. The decorated passer being moved into that role on a full-time basis would almost certainly not sit well, considering he won the job initially. That makes this week of practice pivotal for Wilson’s career and Fields’ future.

It still makes more sense for the Steelers to consider a second contract for Fields than Wilson, seeing as the former is more than 10 years younger. Fields’ age-25 season started decently, with the Steelers 3-0, and then included a 312/55 day in a loss to the Colts. A depleted Cowboys defense kept Fields in check, however, and he was 14-for-24 for 145 yards — albeit with two rushing touchdowns — against the Raiders. A penalty also negated a Fields INT, helping bring Wilson back into the mix for Week 7, when the Steelers will host the Jets.

Reports of Fields having done enough to keep his job have emerged this season, but a September offering pointing to Wilson being likely to return to the starting role suddenly appears more relevant. Should Fields play fewer than 51% of the Steelers’ offensive snaps, the Bears would only receive a 2025 sixth-round pick. Fields hitting that threshold, as he is currently on track to, would send a 2025 fourth to Chicago. The Bears will have a vested interest in how Wilson performs in practice this week, as Tomlin shifting course would affect the NFC North team’s draft assets.