Stotts was asked about putting Whiteside into the starting lineup for Game 2, but remarked that he really liked how Wenyen looked. Almost as if it was foregone conclusion that Collins wasn't playing.
Hayward is missing 4 weeks + for a grade 3 ankle sprain. Depending on how bad it is, Zach could definitely be out for awhile.
Thank you lord. Gabriel + whiteside and nurk is formula. Zach has been an abomination. Total trash. Imagine if he was healthy for game 2, stotts loves loyalty which means less minutes for whiteside and Gabriel. The Gods are on our side.
Some basic research on this injury indicates its a bone fracture in the ankle. 6-8 weeks for most people. Some will require surgery. I don't know for sure how bad Zach's is since they said he'll be evaluated in a week, but it seems like there's a good chance he's just out for the rest of the season. What terrible luck....
Casey Holdahl's response to whether Ariza could be brought in for a hardship because of Nassir's condition So I'm guessing this applies to Zach as well.