Update: TJ Warren out After Foot Fracture thru 2021-22 season

Post #21 » by **pacers33granger** » Tue Sep 7, 2021 9:56 pm

Pacers Forever wrote:
pacers33granger wrote:I wonder if this makes keeping Lamb, at least for a bit longer, now a viable option? I know he's not a SF at all, but if we're left with just Holiday and Martin, we're going to be in for some issues.

Just threw a monkey wrench into TJ being the defensive 4.

Yeah this definitely means that Oshae has a clearer path to some minutes now.

Post #22 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Tue Sep 7, 2021 10:05 pm

Pacers Forever wrote:It’s crazy that I recall a tweet saying he was playing basketball and enjoying it ??

Of course the Pacers wanted him back to start the season so they could see the starting lineup together for once but not happening. Sucks for TJ because it’s a contract year and sucks for Pacers because it’s gonna be hard to warrant paying up next year for a player coming off injury. Kinda like Oladipo situation except Oladipo did them the favor of declining the offer.

You did see it. And it’s not inaccurate. We just thought it might have been Warren playing 5 on 5 like normal, when really, it sounds like Ike it was probably 1 on 1 in terms of his rehab.

Looking back, in the pictures of the team training together, I think Warren was watching, which was assumed to be that he was just waiting his run. :dontknow:

Post #23 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Tue Sep 7, 2021 10:07 pm

pacers33granger wrote:
Pacers Forever wrote:
pacers33granger wrote:I wonder if this makes keeping Lamb, at least for a bit longer, now a viable option? I know he's not a SF at all, but if we're left with just Holiday and Martin, we're going to be in for some issues.

Just threw a monkey wrench into TJ being the defensive 4.

Yeah this definitely means that Oshae has a clearer path to some minutes now.

Yeah, I think Lamb probably sticks around a bit longer now, and there’s much less rush to move him. Even Kelan looks to be on steadier ground too. And there’s clearly more of an opening for Oshae/Craig to take a role. Even Duarte will likely get more minutes out of this, as Justin may have to play more at the 3.

The report says TJ’s recovery is slower than anticipated. Camp is in 3 weeks. Season starts in 6 weeks. We’ll see how long he misses.

Tom White · Post #24 » by **Tom White** » Tue Sep 7, 2021 10:19 pm

Pacers Forever wrote:Just threw a monkey wrench into TJ being the defensive 4.

I've never been convinced of him being a "4" to begin with.

Post #25 » by **pacers33granger** » Tue Sep 7, 2021 10:47 pm

Read on Twitter

It's encouraging that there's seemingly no rush or it's that he reinjured the foot again.

Wizop · Post #26 » by **Wizop** » Wed Sep 8, 2021 12:00 am

pacers33granger wrote:

Read on Twitter

It's encouraging that there's seemingly no rush or it's that he reinjured the foot again.

no sense of new injury just longer rehab. I assume Justin starts and Duarte gets a shot at 3 rather than 2. opens door for Sumner and Martin at 2.

Sent from my phone.

Wizop · Post #27 » by **Wizop** » Wed Sep 8, 2021 4:58 pm

Scoot McGroot wrote:

Read on Twitter
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in case anyone is confused, the title of the thread is from the 2020-21 season. his rehab is going slowly but there is no indication he is lost for the whole 2021-22 season.

Post #28 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Wed Sep 8, 2021 5:45 pm

Wizop wrote:
Scoot McGroot wrote:

Read on Twitter
?s=21

in case anyone is confused, the title of the thread is from the 2020-21 season. his rehab is going slowly but there is no indication he is lost for the whole 2021-22 season.

Changed the title for you.

Tom White · Post #29 » by **Tom White** » Wed Sep 8, 2021 6:09 pm

Wizop wrote:there is no indication he is lost for the whole 2021-22 season.

Other than he plays for the Pacers, and you know the team's history with injuries, so........

Topofthekey · Post #30 » by **Topofthekey** » Thu Sep 9, 2021 7:23 am

I don't actually mind this too much

Better to let the foot heal properly than to rush him back - it's not like we are a TJ Warren away from going to the finals, not right now at least

Also Warren's absence may benefit players like Duarte and Sumner, in terms of playing time available to them

Obviously this isn't the type of news we would like to hear, but it's not the worst either

8305 · Post #31 » by **8305** » Thu Sep 9, 2021 6:32 pm

Stepping out there with this prediction.

Duarte moves into the starting line and never gives it up.

Wizop · Post #32 » by **Wizop** » Thu Sep 9, 2021 7:05 pm

8305 wrote:Stepping out there with this prediction.

Duarte moves into the starting line and never gives it up.

I say that is unlikely to happen before the first game, but I wouldn't bet against it happening by the all star break if Warren is still out.

Pacers Forever · Post #33 » by **Pacers Forever** » Thu Sep 9, 2021 11:00 pm

Reading your thoughts and knowing how stories are put into the media TJ might be ready sooner than they want you to believe. His healing might seem slower than expected, however in 6 weeks we might see a much improved outlook. Fingers crossed.

Post #34 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:30 pm

Read on Twitter

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Post #35 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:31 pm

Read on Twitter

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Post #36 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:45 pm

Read on Twitter

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Wizop · Post #37 » by **Wizop** » Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:47 pm

Star ranked the 15 Pacers and made Warren #1.

Sent from my phone.

Pacers Forever · Post #38 » by **Pacers Forever** » Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:57 pm

Wizop wrote:Star ranked the 15 Pacers and made Warren #1.

Sent from my phone.

If healthy he wouldn’t be #1 in my opinion.

8305 · Post #39 » by **8305** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:54 am

He is the X factor to the season. As long as he can’t go team is a little more tied to a lineup that pairs Turner and Sabonis. I have seen no evidence that this will work any better than in the past. When the the Sabonis/Turner pairing is off the floor it’s either Jackson (19 year old rookie) or Brissett (unimpressive in summer league and pre season).

How long till he can play and how long till he is in plying shape? We could be half way through the season before we see any sembelence of the guy we remember.

Topofthekey · Post #40 » by **Topofthekey** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 12:59 pm

8305 wrote:He is the X factor to the season. As long as he can’t go team is a little more tied to a lineup that pairs Turner and Sabonis. I have seen no evidence that this will work any better than in the past. When the the Sabonis/Turner pairing is off the floor it’s either Jackson (19 year old rookie) or Brissett (unimpressive in summer league and pre season).

How long till he can play and how long till he is in plying shape? We could be half way through the season before we see any sembelence of the guy we remember.

Can you elaborate a little bit more on why you think the Myles and Domas pairing doesn't work?

I haven't watched the team extensively this season, but from what I can gather from watching clips here and there, they don't stand out as a problen to me