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Rumor Central: Will Alex Abrines be cleared for start of training camp?

Alex Abrines suffered a hyperextended right knee with Spain during the FIBA EuroBasket tournament. Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Abrines suffered a hyperextended right knee while on duty with Spain during the recently concluded FIBA EuroBasket tournament. While his knee feels fine, the Thunder's medical staff is limiting his activities.

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"I didn't feel pain at all after the first day," Abrines told The Oklahoman. "But the MRI said I had a bone bruise, so that's what keeps me [off] of the court."

Abrines, selected with the No. 32 pick in the 2013 NBA draft, averaged 6.0 points and 1.3 rebounds during his rookie season in 2016-17.

When training camp opens, the Thunder will likely update Abrines' status.

"For me, I could do everything, because I don't feel any pain," Abrines said. "It just depends on the doctors right now."

-- Nick Silva