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Still unable to practice Bitadze (knee) did not practice Wednesday, J. Michael of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact The rookie has been dealing with a sore knee and has yet to practice in Orlando. As a result, his status for the Pacers' first seeding game Aug. 1 against the 76ers is unclear.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Tuesday Bitadze (undisclosed) did not practice Tuesday, J. Michael of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Bitadze is dealing with a soft-tissue injury, but it's not clear what the exact issue is. Regardless, he was held out of a second consecutive practice Tuesday. Until further notice, it seems like his participation in the Pacers' first seeding game, Aug. 1 against the 76ers, might be in jeopardy.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to soft-tissue issue Bitadze was withheld from practice Monday with what Pacers head coach Nate McMillan called a soft-tissue injury, Scott Agness of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Mark Montieth of the Pacers' official site, Bitadze hasn't practiced in the past week due to the injury, so he's unlikely to be available for the team's first exhibition in Orlando on Thursday versus the Trail Blazers. McMillan didn't seem overly concerned about Bitadze's injury, which the coach believes is a byproduct of the big man working himself back into game shape after the NBA's four-plus-month hiatus. Assuming he's good to go when the Pacers resume their regular season Aug. 1 versus the 76ers, Bitadze will handle a depth role in the frontcourt.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers sign first-round pick Bitadze

First-round draft pick Goga Bitadze, the 18th pick overall, is now a member of the Indiana Pacers.

JULY 15, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Pacers sign first-round pick Bitadze