NBA Injuries - Page 28

The New York Knicks wing Josh Hart has undergone surgery to address a finger injury sustained during the playoffs. The team announced on Wednesday that Hart had a procedure on his right ring finger and is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer, ensuring he will be ready for the 2025–26 season. Hart dislocated […]

Former MVP Joel Embiid has experienced a number of twists and turns throughout his career. Injuries, media narratives, and organizational drama have made his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers a sight to behold. While many fans and critics solely blame Embiid for the way his own reputation has evolved, he wishes that the franchise would […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is still in recovery from injury, and he isn’t mincing words this summer. As the team enters a pivotal offseason, the 2023 MVP is making one thing clear: Joel Embiid will return from injury on his own terms. In a candid interview conducted in late June, Embiid shared that he’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to take on the Washington Wizards on Tuesday in a Summer League contest. All eyes have been on Philly throughout the offseason, as there are a ton of expectations for rookie guard VJ Edgecombe. After missing several games due to injury, the organization shared an exciting update about Edgecombe. Philadelphia […]

The Indiana Pacers are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with more questions than answers. Saturday’s Summer League game vs. the Thunder felt lighthearted, but the stakes were high for the Pacers’ front office. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is out for the season with a torn Achilles. Myles Turner is off to the Bucks amid NBA […]

VJ Edgecombe recently suffered a thumb injury that has kept him out of several Summer League games for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the rookie guard and the franchise received an inspiring update ahead of the team’s next contest against the Washington Wizards. Reports indicate that Edgecombe, who is 19 years old, was a full participant […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans were just treated to startling news. Paul George, who played in just 41 games last season, suffered a left knee injury during a recent workout, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. Fortunately, he underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on Monday. He will begin rehab and then have his condition re-evaluated before […]

Brandon Ingram has yet to play a game for the Toronto Raptors, but has already established what he expects to accomplish once he makes his debut with the team. “Being the focal point of the offense, I think I can just show my playmaking skills…,” Ingram told ClutchPoint’s Josh Lewenberg. I get to show them […]

When the Toronto Raptors acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans and signed the All-Star forward to a three-year, $120 million contract extension, Ingram was dealing with a nagging ankle injury. Unfortunately, it got so severe that Ingram had to receive PRP injections to aid in the recovery, shutting him down for the year […]

New Orleans Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III is currently undergoing a lengthy rehab after suffering a torn labrum back in March 2025. Murphy missed the rest of the Pelicans’ season and underwent surgery on March 26. Now, looking to make a comeback at the start of the upcoming season, Murphy’s rehab appears to be on track. […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks are 1-0 in Summer League, but the team is dealing with an injury at the moment. Forward Melvin Ajinca missed Thursday’s 87-85 win against the Los Angeles Lakers with a groin injury. On Saturday, it was revealed that Ajinca will also miss the Mavs’ game against the San Antonio […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the 2025-26 season with renewed uncertainty, as Joel Embiid still hasn’t resumed on-court basketball activities. Despite a wave of offseason optimism and repeated assurances from the front office, the latest update has fans growing increasingly uneasy. According to a report by The Athletic’s Tony Jones, Embiid has yet to resume […]

Kyrie Irving has undergone one of the biggest transformations the basketball world has ever seen, and he has done so in a relatively short period of time. He arrived on the Dallas Mavericks as a complete wild card, carrying the reputation as a locker-room cancer and self-destructive personality. The terrific point guard helped the franchise […]

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht had a breakout Summer League debut. He finished with 25 points, and the Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 89-88.  However, he walked out early on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks due to a cramp in his calf, per NBA reporter Jovan Buha. The Lakers ultimately lost […]

Throughout this offseason, San Antonio Spurs fans have been buzzing after the 2025 NBA Draft. Just weeks ago, the Spurs took Rutgers star guard Dylan Harper with the No. 2 pick, a prospect drawing comparisons to Cade Cunningham and James Harden. Pairing Harper next to superstar big man Victor Wembanyama could be the future makings […]

After turning in a 28-10 double-double for the ages during his Utah Summer League debut, VJ Edgecombe has been unfortunately absent from action for the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving fans with a bummer summer waiting for his electrifying return. Unfortunately, those fans will have to wait at least one more game for that to happen, as […]

This summer could have looked much different for the Boston Celtics. But, new ownership, a ghastly injury to All-Star Jayson Tatum, and an early playoff exit have forced the front office to place financial responsibility ahead of potential basketball supremacy. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was honest when asked what the “best thing […]

Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis recently underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina he suffered during the 2024-25 NBA season, according to Shams Charania. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp in September. Throughout the year, Davis was hit in the face […]

Without question, the news that Indiana Pacers’ guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the 2025-2026 season was a significant blow. This comes after Haliburton tore his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Recently, he underwent surgery to repair his Achilles. While he may be out for an […]

Teams across the NBA are participating in the Summer League, giving the incoming rookies and prospects a chance to get accustomed to the professional level and train for the upcoming season. Unfortunately, it sounds like Philadelphia 76ers’ top pick VJ Edgecombe went down with a concerning injury ahead of the team’s game against the Oklahoma […]

Tyrese Haliburton suffered a brutal Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It was a bitter ending for the star point guard and the Indiana Pacers as the franchise lost the championship while Haliburton had to come back from a serious injury. On Monday, reports confirmed he’ll be out for the entire 2025-26 […]

Jayson Tatum is finding small victories on the long road back. On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics star posted an Instagram story that showed him walking carefully in a therapy pool. Each step rippled through the water, a sign that progress can start with the simplest motions. Jayson Tatum posted a video of himself walking in […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has never been one to hold back on his opinions or assessments. The Duke product certainly upheld this standard when speaking about his injury status on a recent YouTube livestream, warning about an early return next season after he recently agreed to a new contract extension. “Don’t hold your breath […]

The Boston Celtics and Damian Lillard could be on a collision course. After being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks in a surprise salary-cap maneuver to make room for Myles Turner, Lillard is now an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. The Celtics, fresh off a massive roster reshuffling, are reportedly among […]

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent successful surgery to repair a turf toe injury in his right foot. After Jackson Jr. agreed to a five-year, $240 million deal with the Grizzlies, they want to make sure he’s at full strength ahead of the upcoming season. Jaren is expected to make a full recovery, but […]

Damian Lillard is suddenly a free agent for the first time after the Milwaukee Bucks decided to waive and stretch his contract in order to make room for signing Myles Turner. A number of suitors have already reached out to Lillard’s camp about a deal even though he’s rehabbing from a torn Achilles, with The […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have lost some key pieces so far in the 2025 offseason. Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman traded away Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic and lost Luke Kennard to the Atlanta Hawks. They were able to sign Ja Morant’s co-star, Jaren Jackson Jr., to a five-year, $240 million contract, but the forward […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a dominant season by winning the 2025 NBA championship. Mark Daigneault’s team was led by 2025 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-NBA forward Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. While the team played through bumps and bruises, Williams finally got surgery for a right wrist injury suffered during the Thunder’s postseason run. […]

Former Boston Celtics superstar Paul Pierce recently supported fellow Hall of Famer and former-teammate Kevin Garnett’s view on the troubling rise of Achilles injuries in NBA players. In an appearance on the Podcast P Show with Paul George, Pierce discussed Garnett’s belief that changes in NBA training methods may be contributing to the spike in […]

Just over six weeks after having surgery for a torn Achilles tendon, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is already back in the gym, tackling the early stages of a lengthy rehab journey. On Sunday, the forward posted a video of himself doing weighted crunches while still sporting a walking boot—proof that he’s staying active, even […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams needs right wrist surgery after winning the NBA title, general manager Sam Presti announced at his end-of-season availability right before free agency. “Jalen Williams, Dub, is going to have surgery on that wrist” Presti said. “I want to just acknowledge for a second how impressed I am with him. […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, ending his season and putting the nail in the coffin in the Celtics’ repeat dreams.  It has also resulted in a huge shakeup for his team. With Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday already […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most talked-about teams in the league right now as the club owns the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Amid speculation that the front office may or may not select Ace Bailey, rumors reveal a possible draft candidate due to Joel Embiid’s injury concerns. Buzz […]

It was arguably the most heartbreaking sight of the NBA Finals. The moment when Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7  left fans shaken. One of those fans was fellow NBA player Paul George. The 76ers guard emphatically stated on his podcast, Podcast P with Paul George, he knew how bad […]

There are moments in sports that stop everything. Not because of a game-winning shot or a buzzer-beater but because reality hits harder than any play ever could. That was the case in Game 7 of the NBA Finals when Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton collapsed early in the first quarter. The energy inside the arena […]

The guard of the New York Knicks, Josh Hart, wasn’t on the court for the 2025 NBA Finals, but he still made headlines just moments into Game 7 — and not for the reasons he had hoped. When Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton went down with a serious injury early in the first quarter, Hart […]

As the fear had been that Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had an Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the extent of the injury would be confirmed by Shams Charania of ESPN. With the sports world reacting to Haliburton’s injury, Charania would report that the point guard has “sustained a torn right […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship since their introduction to the league in the 2008-09 season by defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals at home Sunday night. But Oklahoma City raising the Larry O’Brien Trophy was hardly the only big news to come out of the […]

Fresh off earning his first NBA championship, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren left no doubt he earned it the hard way. Standing before fans and teammates after the Thunder’s Game 7 victory, the towering 7-foot-1 dropped one of the most memorable acceptance speeches of the season. “I’ve been through so much personally this year. […]