Rockets center Clint Capela -- who has missed 15 games because of ligament damage in his right thumb -- practiced Tuesday, and he is expected to play Thursday against the Lakers.
J.R. Smith left the Cavs' game Tuesday night with a right thumb injury, and the Cavs, according to sources, fear he might have broken it.
The New England Patriots aborted plans play Tom Brady on Thursday after he sliced his thumb trying to pry something from his cleats. A source told ESPN that Brady "will be okay in time."
Miami's Luol Deng is questionable for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, while Hassan Whiteside likely will miss a third straight game for the Heat.
Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons will require surgery after suffering a torn ligament in his left thumb, the team announced Monday.
Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta will be out until June at the earliest after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb.
