Although Mike James returned from the suspension, he is expected to miss the upcoming EuroLeague game versus Valencia Basket.

Credit: IMAGO/PanoramiC - Scanpix
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Mike James is expected to miss his third straight EuroLeague game, sources tell BasketNews.

Monaco will host Valencia on Friday before traveling to Limoges on Sunday.

Per BasketNews sources, James' participation in the EuroLeague game is regarded as very unlikely.

James sprained his right index finger during an 84-70 win against Panathinaikos Athens on March 8th.

On March 14th, AS Monaco temporarily suspended Mike James for violating internal club rules and kept him out of team activities.

Mike James returned from suspension and had his first team practice on Thursday night, but he's not expected to suit up for the Valencia Basket game.

However, the upcoming French league games may see his reappearance on the court.

Monaco has performed admirably in James' absence during the suspension, winning both EuroLeague games against Baskonia (102-93) and Virtus (81-68).

James averages 16.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 17.2 PIR per game. 

Monaco is fighting for home-court advantage in the playoffs, holding 4th place with a 2-game lead over Fenerbahce and five games left.

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