Jaden Ivey shares injury update after early exit from NBA Summer League game

Good news for fans of Jaden Ivey and the Detroit Pistons. The former Purdue standout says his injury is not significant.

Nun major..I’m good🙏🏾

— Jaden Ivey (@IveyJaden) July 10, 2022

Ivey left Detroit’s Saturday NBA Summer League game in the middle of the first period. Ivey injured his right ankle and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Noooo! ⁦@freepsports⁩ pic.twitter.com/bhdpnVI4pu

— Jeff Seidel (@seideljeff) July 9, 2022

Ivey, the No. 5 overall 2022 NBA Draft pick, has been off to an impressive start in Summer League play. He had scored 11 points in the game’s first 5 minutes before exiting.

Highlights of Jaden Ivey in 5 mins of action before suffering a ankle injury.

You could tell he is different. pic.twitter.com/86tUaCAJHG

— IveyMuse (@isoiveyszn) July 10, 2022

In 37 minutes of playing time, he’s already scored 31 points with 8 assists.

Two #SummerLeague games for @IveyJaden.

MINS: 37
PTS: 31
ASTS: 8
REBS: 6
FGs: 8-16
3Ps: 3-6
FTs: 12-12

Yeah. He’s ready. pic.twitter.com/wmvsVyis0N

— Purdue Mens Basketball (@BoilerBall) July 10, 2022

Hopefully, Ivey is able to return to the court soon.

Andrew Olson

A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.