Nene Hilario News

Nene was limping after Brazil's Olympic opener Sunday due to his plantar fasciitis flaring up, the Washington Post reports.

Analysis: Though it is not unusual for NBA stars to play Olympic basketball while carrying injuries, Nene's fasciitis resurfacing my be worth noting as the condition plagued him in the final months of this past season. While Nene played well in the game, scoring 10 points and grabbing seven rebounds, his continued participation in the Games undoubtedly reduces the amount of time he has to fully recover this offseason.