Josh Giddey Cleared to Play Friday Despite Lingering Wrist Issue
Underdog NBA reported: 'Josh Giddey (wrist) listed available to play Friday.'
is officially off the injury report and available to play Friday night against the , meaning his wrist is apparently healthy enough to throw a behind-the-back pass into the third row.
Underdog NBA confirmed the guard is good to go despite a lingering wrist issue that had him questionable all week. For anyone staring at Friday night player props, this is the exact kind of status update that swings a slate.
Giddey just got back on the floor this week after missing a chunk of time with a hamstring strain. If he was hurting against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, he did a great job hiding it.
The guard dropped 21 points, six boards, and five assists in just 26 minutes of action to help Chicago pull off a surprise win. That is elite per-minute production for a guy who was supposed to be easing his way back into the rotation.
Head coach Billy Donovan currently has Giddey coming off the bench with a strict 24-to-26-minute restriction. That is basically the NBA equivalent of a parent telling you to be home before the streetlights come on. You can have fun, but do not push it.
A limited Giddey is still infinitely better than no Giddey for a Chicago offense that desperately needs someone to actually initiate a half-court set.
We will see how the wrist holds up against the Clippers tonight. If he starts shaking his hand after a hard pass in the first quarter, you will know exactly why the medical staff was sweating this one.