NBA Injuries - Page 104

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is currently dealing with an ankle injury. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Henderson is expected to miss two more weeks with a bone bruise in his ankle, via ClutchPoints. “Henderson has dealt with discomfort after spraining the ankle on November 1, the last time the number three overall […]

The Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA In-Season Tournament on Friday. However, the Lakers got some good news on the injury front with superstar Anthony Davis being upgraded to probable for the contest, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Lakers star Anthony Davis (hip/groin) has been upgraded to probable […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III suffered a right knee injury recently that was thought to require surgery. Now, it has become clear that Williams will need major right knee surgery to address kneecap and ligament damage that will end his season early, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Robert Williams III required to undergo […]

When Ben Simmons has been healthy for the Brooklyn Nets, he’s actually been quite productive this year. In six total games, Simmons has proved his worth as a facilitator nd playmaker, averaging 6.5 points, 10.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game. From bringing defensive intensity to being a triple-double-like threat every night, the former All-Star […]

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers will square off on Friday night in the NBA In-Season Tournament. Phoenix may be forced to play without star Devin Booker though. Booker’s status is in question due to a calf injury. Booker has been dealing with injury concerns to open the 2023-24 season. The Suns hold just […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a chance to be a sleeper team in the Eastern Conference, but they have been without one of their key offensive contributors over the last few weeks. Cam Johnson, who the Nets acquired in the Kevin Durant-Phoenix Suns trade last season, has not played since the first game of the season […]

The Denver Nuggets entered 2023-24 with the same ferocity and hunger to win every night. The defending champions are off to the best record in the league at 8-1 despite star guard Jamal Murray suffering a hamstring injury, which will sideline him for the next few weeks. Nikola Jokic is arguably the leading candidate for […]

Ime Udoka has been managing his young core of Houston Rockets players fairly well. A huge addition in terms of veteran leadership on the work was Fred VanVleet. He made guys like Tari Eason, and Jabari Smith Jr. take a big leap in the first few games of the season. But, one high-caliber player has […]

Reinforcements are on the way for the injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets ahead of Friday’s in-season tournament matchup with the Boston Celtics. After missing Brooklyn’s last seven games, Cam Johnson is listed as probable for the nationally-televised meeting at TD Garden. Johnson was sidelined by a calf strain alongside Nic Claxton following the Nets’ season-opener. The 6-foot-8 […]

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has been noticeably better in the team’s last two games. For fans, it’s a relief that he seems to be getting on track after a rough start to the 2023-24 season. But Randle wasn’t struggling simply to find his touch. In fact, ankle pain had Randle operating at about […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are fresh off a hard-fought win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, but they are now turning their attention to the second night of a back-to-back, with their second contest coming against the Indiana Pacers. Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are on the injury report ahead of this game, but […]

In a two-game slate on Thursday night, the Orlando Magic will be taking on the Atlanta Hawks in a battle of two Eastern Conference teams looking to burst onto the upper-echelon of playoff-contending teams. The Magic will already be entering the night shorthanded, with Wendell Carter Jr. continuing to recover from his fractured third metacarpal. […]

Another season, another slow start for the Los Angeles Lakers. After getting blown out 128-94 by the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, the Lakers’ record through their first eight games sits at just 3-5, and their start to this campaign has been quite reminiscent of last season’s when they won just two of their first […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon was forced to leave Wednesday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings due to a leg injury. Brogdon started for the Blazers and was poised to have a big night, but his appearance was cut short after he sustained a hamstring injury five minutes into the contest. The Blazers eventually ruled […]

The Brooklyn Nets have played eight of their nine games to open the year down at least two starters, with Nic Claxton and Cam Johnson sustaining injuries during their season-opener. Claxton and Johnson’s absences are a significant blow to Brooklyn’s size, defensive versatility, and floor-spacing, three focal points of their new-look identity. However, both players […]

The Miami Heat had a strong start to make their season record break even. Erik Spoelstra and Co. exited the first half with a seven-point lead against the Memphis Grizzlies. But, as luck would have it, the injury bug would hit the Jimmy Butler-led squad. They would lose Tyler Herro to what looks like an […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum was forced to leave Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics after a rather gruesome finger injury. Batum sustained the injury in the second quarter of the game after contesting a Kristaps Porzingis dunk. As ClutchPoints Sixers beat reporter Sam DiGiovanni noted, Batum asked to come out of the game following […]

Draymond Green isn’t the only All-NBA caliber defender the Golden State Warriors will be missing for Wednesday’s highly anticipated clash with Nikola Jokic and the defending-champion Denver Nuggets. Gary Payton II has officially been ruled out against Denver on the Warriors’ final injury report, sidelined due to illness. Payton was initially listed as questionable to […]

Ben Simmons will miss his second of the Brooklyn Nets’ last three games after being ruled out with hip soreness Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Simmons received a rest night on Saturday against the Boston Celtics with Brooklyn on the back end of a back-to-back. However, head coach Jacque Vaughn said Wednesday’s absence resulted […]

Victor Wembanyama’s debut at Madison Square Garden isn’t the only major San Antonio Spurs story surrounding Wednesday’s matchup with the New York Knicks. After missing the last two-and-a-half games with an adductor injury, Spurs guard Devin Vassell will warmup in hopes of playing against the Knicks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and STADIUM. […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is set to miss the whole month of November due to hamstring injury. Murray missed the Nuggets’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday as a result of the health issue, and head coach Michael Malone did note that it could take some time before he returns. Now, there […]

Bradley Beal has yet to suit up for the Phoenix Suns during the 2023-24 regular season due to back injuries that have been plaguing him dating back to the preseason. Beal has missed the first seven games of the Suns’ season, so fans of the team will be raring to know what the answer is […]

Although he has missed a lot of time through the years, Ben Simmons has been healthy for the Brooklyn Nets to begin the 2023-24 season. So far, the former three-time All-Star has played well and Simmons’ impact has been felt as a tripe-double-like threat due to his rebounding and passing abilities. On Wednesday night, the […]

The Nrleans Pelicans have gotten off to a 4-3 start to the 2023-2024 NBA season but are entering Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves coming off back-to-back losses. Now, their chances took a hit with Zion Williamson set to miss the game due to personal reasons, per Will Guillory of The Athletic. ‘Zion Williamson (personal […]

The Phoenix Suns have had an injury-riddled start to the 2023-24 campaign, and one guy who already cannot stay on the court is Devin Booker. Booker has dealt with toe, ankle, and calf injuries to start the year, and has only played in two games as a result. With a contest against the Chicago Bulls […]

The Memphis Grizzlies just couldn’t catch a break. After winning their first game of the season following a 0-6 start, hopes are high that they could use the momentum to string more Ws. However, with the depleted roster they have, it’s going to take a lot to even pull off a win against the Miami […]

HOUSTON — Good news for the Houston Rockets: More defensive firepower is on its way. Forward Tari Eason is slated to make his season debut this Wednesday as the Rockets take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center. Udoka mentioned Eason’s possible return to the court during Tuesday’s practice. “It looks like [Eason] is […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson appears to be trending in the right direction after missing the team’s last six games with a calf strain. The Nets listed Johnson as doubtful for Wednesday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, marking the first time he wasn’t ruled out on the team’s initial injury report since sustaining the […]

Fresh off their first championship in team history, the Denver Nuggets have started the 2023-24 season with a 7-1 record thanks to Nikola Jokic. Making a strong case to be the early favorite for the MVP award, Jokic has put the Nuggets on his back once again, especially with Denver not having Jamal Murray due […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are hunting for a championship after acquiring James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers. However, they lost a chunk of their depth by adding Harden and will now be without backup center Mason Plumlee after he suffered a knee injury on Monday night against the New York Knicks. According to ESPN’s Adrian […]

Bradley Beal was one of the biggest names on the move this past summer, as the Washington Wizards traded the face of their franchise to the Phoenix Suns. Alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, Beal is the third star in what looks to be the NBA’s most formidable trio. However, Beal has yet to play […]

Dallas Mavericks fans held their collective breath following a scary moment Monday night during the Mavs’ road game against the Orlando Magic, particularly when guard Luka Doncic briefly exited the contest with what appeared to be a head injury. It was initially thought that Luka Doncic suffered a concussion, but the Slovenian superstar later allayed […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton may have let some need-to-know information slip when he told reporters on Saturday that he’s dealing with a high ankle sprain. Claxton had missed Brooklyn’s previous five games, with head coach Jacque Vaughn calling him day-to-day during that time. However, high ankle sprains typically take multiple weeks, if not months, […]

Anthony Davis has a reputation for going down in the middle of the season because of an injury. This year looks like it is no different. The Los Angeles Lakers star was in apparent pain when they faced off against last year’s runners-up, the Miami Heat. Darvin Ham and LeBron James’ squad looked very concerned […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic was forced to exit Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic due to a head injury. Doncic was hurt after he hit his head on the knee of a Magic defender after falling backward midway through the third quarter of the contest. He was taken out of the game due to […]

Basing off on Michael Malone’s latest update, Denver Nuggets fans might have to wait for some time to see Jamal Murray back in action. Murray has been ruled out of the Nuggets’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday due to a right hamstring strain. Denver hasn’t provided a definite recovery timeline for their […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Friday showdown with the Golden State Warriors due to a knee injury. Fortunately for the team, though, his absence doesn’t extend beyond that. While there were initial concerns about Gilgeous-Alexander’s status for Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, he has since been given the greenlight to play. Shai […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were able to do well for themselves after trading Damian Lillard, as they ended up with Malcolm Brogdon, Deandre Ayton, and Robert Williams III, among other assets. However, the Blazers have been hit hard by injuries early on this season and they will again have to navigate a major injury to […]

The Golden State Warriors have started the 2023-24 NBA season with a 5-2 record and have been looking like championship contenders once more. Stephen Curry is currently playing like a real MVP candidate early on and Golden State has been receiving a handful of production from their bench thanks to future Hall of Fame point […]