Following the New York Knicks Game 5 victory over the Indiana Pacers, center Tyson Chandler told reporters that his back and his knee were bothering him. However, he said yesterday that he’s fine and ready to play in today’s Game 6, according to Ian Baggarly of ESPN New York.

Asked about Raymond Felton (ankle) and Tyson Chandler (back), "Everybody's fine. We here getting treatment and getting ready to go." #Knicks
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) May 17, 2013

Chicago Bulls forward/center Joakim Noah was hampered throughout the end of the season due to his plantar fascia injury. Now that the season is over, coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters – including Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times – that Noah’s ailment could require surgery.

“That hasn’t been determined,’’ Thibodeau said of Noah undergoing surgery. “Obviously, we’d like to avoid the surgery. He has responded a lot better. He has found something that has worked. We want him to get completely healthy That will be the focus, getting him back to 100 percent. He needs some rest, as most of the guys do. Same thing with Luol. We have to get him completely healthy again. Those are two players that we’ll be on top of right away.’’

Over recent years, nobody in the NBA had personified toughness as has Dwyane Wade.

Despite fighting to the end in a series of narrow losses to Memphis, the Oklahoma City Thunder's decision to trade James Harden finally came back to haunt them.

The Indiana Pacers flew to the Big Apple last night to attempt to close out the New York Knicks, but after they arrived they found they’d have to do so without one of their key players. Less than two hours before tipoff, the Pacers announced point guard George Hill would miss the contest due to a concussion, reporters Zach Schonbrun of The New York Times.

Golden State Warriors guard Harrison Barnes suffered a scary fall during last night’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Barnes hit the floor hard during the second quarter of the contest, requiring him to exit the game and receive stitched, according to Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated.

Golden State Warrior's center Andrew Bogut only played for 20 minutes during the team's recent Game 5 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. While the big man appeared to be laboring when he was on the court, he's since told reporters -- including Carl Steward of The Mercury News -- that his surgically-repaired left ankle is "fine."

During his 20 minutes of action Tuesday, Bogut grabbed six rebounds and scored only two points. He also didn't block a shot.

Come back in time with me to day one of the NBA postseason. The Golden State Warriors have just lost to the to the Denver Nuggets and David Lee has torn his hip flexor. I write Golden State off. Then, Game 2 happens.

Prior to last night’s Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry told Tim Kawakami of The Mercury News that he was “ready to go” for the contest. Curry was able to suit up, but he was largely ineffective in the Warriors’ loss.

The Chicago Bulls struggled in general during Game 4’s loss to the Miami Heat, but this was especially the case for guard Nate Robinson. The Heat zoned in on Robinson, but another reason for his ineffectiveness could be a left-shoulder injury that he sustained during the contest, according to Aggrey Sam of CSN Chicago.

Iman Shumpert injured his knee during Game 3 of the New York Knicks series against the Indiana Pacers. He was evaluated yesterday prior to Game 4, and an orthopedic surgeon confirmed that Shumpert wasn’t dealing with structural damage in his knee, the team has announced.

An MRI of Iman Shumpert's left knee today revealed no structural damage. He is expected to play tonight at Indiana.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) May 14, 2013

After aggravating his knee injury during the Miami Heat’s Game 4 win over the Chicago Bulls, guard Dwyane Wade received extensive treatment for the ailment yesterday. Wade is considered day-to-day by the team and is questionable with tonight’s Game 5 approaching.

The Boston Celtics are faced with several questions this offseason, specifically pertaining to veteran All-Stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. Garnett has indicated that his future is likely tied to Boston's handling of Pierce, and those around the long-time Celtic don't expect him to be back, according to CSN New England.

For the second day in a row the New York Knicks were without guard J.R. Smith and forward Kenyon Martin, as both players continued to battle illness. Considering the lingering illnesses both players are facing, coach Mike Woodson told reporters – including Ian Begley of ESPN – that Smith and Martin will be game-time decisions for tonight’s Game 4 matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

New York Knicks small forward Iman Shumpert missed practice yesterday due to soreness in his left knee, according to Ian Begley of ESPN New York.