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Kyrie Irving will return to the lineup for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, one week after suffering a concussion.
Kyrie Irving will miss Wednesday night's matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers, and may be out even longer after being diagnosed with a concussion. Irving began experiencing concussion-like symptoms on Wednesday and a team doctor made the diagnosis before the Cavs' matchup with the Clippers.
The concussion appears to have happened on Tuesday, when Irving took a knee to the head late in the game. That and news of an indefinitely timetable comes from @PDCavsInsider.
Irving was kneed in the head during the fourth quarter of last night's game. He suffered a headache, club says, and symptoms worsened
— Reed, Boyer (@PDcavsinsider) February 9, 2012
Irving was diagnosed with a concussion by team doctor A.J. Cianflocco. Club says no timetable for his return
— Reed, Boyer (@PDcavsinsider) February 9, 2012
Irving has made an immediate impact in his rookie season, averaging 18 points, 5.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds while playing 29.8 minutes per game. With a diagnosed concussion, Irving faces uncertainty, with doctors waiting for symptoms to subside before clearing him for action and contact again. As we've seen before in many other sports, concussions are unpredictable and best handled with caution for the sake of the athlete's future.
For more on the Cavs, head over to Fear the Sword.
Kyrie Irving Injury Update: Cavs Guard Will Rejoin Lineup Wednesday Against Pacers
Kyrie Irving is expected to return to the lineup for the Cleveland Cavaliers after sitting out the team's last three games with a concussion. The rookie point guard began experiencing concussion symptoms last week Wednesday, and at the time it was unclear how much time he would be forced to miss. He should be okay to play this Wednesday againt the Indiana Pacers, however.
Irving passed the mandatory tests laid out in the NBA's return-to-play protocol, part of the league's new stance against concussions. He is expected to start against Indiana, and play somewhere in the 30 to 33-minute range.
Irving began suffering mild symptoms after apparently taking a knee to the head against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Cavs went 1-2 in the rookie's absence. Irving is averaging 18 points, 5.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 29.8 minutes per game this season.
For more on Irving the Cavs, head over to the SB Nation blog Fear the Sword.
Feb 15 1:48p by Louis Bien - 1 comment