NBA Injuries - Page 33

The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with no shortage of injury uncertainty heading into Saturday’s NBA Cup game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although the Bucks have some injury questions of their own, the Hawks currently have five players listed as questionable and three players listed as probable, per the NBA injury report. Trae Young is among […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will play the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Cup Semifinals on Saturday in Las Vegas. Milwaukee is looking to advance to the Finals, but will two of their best players be available for the game? Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are both listed on the NBA injury report. Antetokounmpo is dealing with […]

Victor Wembanyama is in the midst of another first. Unlike just about every other one the San Antonio Spurs center has experienced though, this is one he’d rather do without. “It’s something different than I’ve experienced before in my career,” Wembanyama said following the Silver and Black’s most recent game. The NBA’s first ever Western […]

UPDATE: Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with a sinus fracture and will be evaluated this weekend, according to Underdog NBA. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been limited this season due to injury, although he had made a recent return to the court. But the 76ers might have more reason for concern following their Friday […]

Naji Marshall has played a big role for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2024-25 NBA season. Marshall, however, has been dealing with an illness. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Marshall did not practice on Friday, and Marshall shared an update on X, formerly Twitter later in the day. “It’s a crazy bug out here […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 118-104 by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. PJ Washington did not play due to an illness, and the Mavs struggled without him. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters that Washington returned to practice on Friday, an encouraging sign for his potential availability on Sunday against the […]

The Charlotte Hornets (7-17) are set to conclude their two-game road trip against the Chicago Bulls (10-15) on Friday night, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. Forward Miles Bridges, listed as questionable with a right knee bone bruise, remains a key focus in the team’s latest injury report. Bridges has been sidelined since November […]

The Chicago Bulls (10-15) host the Charlotte Hornets (7-17) Friday night in what should be at least a two-possession win on paper. However, Chicago’s injuries open the door for an upset loss. While Zach Lavine (back) is probable, Nikola Vucevic (illness), Josh Giddey (back), and Patrick Williams (foot) are all questionable, via the NBA injury […]

The Portland Trail Blazers (8-16) could be with their rookie center Donovan Clingan against the San Antonio Spurs (12-12) after suffering an MCL injury. Luckily for the Blazers, Clingan took a big step in his return from injury. He was recently cleared for on-court workouts and is considered day-to-day. Although Portland is a young team, […]

The Phoenix Suns (12-11) will conclude their four-game road trip on Friday night with a matchup against the Utah Jazz (5-18). Kevin Durant, who was previously listed as probable, is now confirmed to play, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Durant returns after missing three consecutive games due to a left ankle sprain. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (13-11) are gearing up for their third matchup of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11) on Friday night. However, Austin Reaves’ availability remains uncertain, as the team has listed him as questionable with a left pelvic contusion. Reaves initially suffered the injury during the Lakers’ NBA Cup loss to the […]

The Denver Nuggets will be taking on the Los Angeles Clippers, but Jamal Murray is still listed on the injury report. The Nuggets have been weathering the storm without him for about a week as he’s been dealing with right hamstring inflammation. Both teams have had some tough battles with each other this season, and […]

Riding high after an extended siesta, the still injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers hope to maintain momentum when Cleveland takes on the Washington Wizards at home. Last time out, the Cavs lost to the Miami Heat 122-113. The Wizards, meanwhile, are 3-17 in their previous 20 games, sitting at rock bottom in the Eastern Conference. This will […]

The Toronto Raptors’ roster has been hit with a few injury issues in recent weeks. Scottie Barnes just went down with an ankle injury and will miss time. Immanuel Quickley and Bruce Brown are both out. And Jakob Poeltl and Kelly Olynyk had been on the injury report, although both players have returned. The Raptors […]

Coming into the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they were going to be short-handed in the frontcourt. Both Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt would be sidelined due to injury, and both have yet to make their season debut. About two months into the regular season, the Lakers are also without Jaxson Hayes, who […]

Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers had a record of 5-7 when Max Strus didn’t play. When Strus was available, the Cavs went 48-34 in the regular season and playoffs. Although Strus’s on-court returns don’t hold the same status as Cleveland superstars like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, he impacted winning when he was available last […]

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons will play on Thursday night. However, is Jayson Tatum playing in the game? Tatum is among the Celtics listed on Boston’s NBA injury report. He is dealing with right patella tendinopathy. The Celtics are hopeful to have Tatum available, but they will closely monitor his status ahead of tip-off. […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is currently dealing with an ankle injury. So when will Durant return? Kay Adams recently asked Durant if he will play on Friday night against the Utah Jazz during the Suns star’s appearance on Up & Adams. “I don’t know,” Durant responded. “That’s one of those things… As we get […]

The Miami Heat (12-10) have listed Jimmy Butler as probable for their Thursday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors (7-18) as they conclude a four-game homestand. Butler is dealing with right knee soreness, according to the team’s latest injury report. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, with a decision on Butler’s availability expected closer […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to miss his second straight game of the season on Friday night when the team hits the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN. LeBron James (foot, personal reasons) is unlikely to play in Lakers-Timberwolves on Friday, per […]

LOS ANGELES – Coming into last Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Lakers were down two starters in LeBron James and Austin Reaves due to injury. It’s been a recurring theme for them this season, but they were able to put away the Blazers with a 107-98 win. One player in particular who […]

Joel Embiid played his best game of the season by far this past weekend, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-100 win over the Chicago Bulls. What’s just as promising as how well he looked was how his body has responded to his latest return to the court. Following the 76ers’ practice on Wednesday afternoon, […]

After a dominant 10-2 start to the 2024-25 season, the Golden State Warriors have been looking to find their footing as of late. A recent 114-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves has moved the Warriors to 14-9 on the season ahead of a very important NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup with a familiar foe — The […]

Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets are preparing for perhaps their most important game of the season on Wednesday night when the Golden State Warriors come to town. Not only does this game hold a lot of meaning since these two teams are bitter rivals, but also because the Rockets have lost 15 straight games […]

It took some time for the New York Knicks to find their footing this season, but this group has rapidly established itself as a true title contender in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks can continue to prove this to the rest of the league on Wednesday night when they play the Atlanta Hawks with a […]

The Toronto Raptors have been a feisty team so far this season, but they’ll once again be without one of their top stars for the foreseeable future, according to ESPN’s Sham Charania. “Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes is expected to miss several weeks with a right ankle injury suffered on Monday, sources tell ESPN. Barnes […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to go head-to-head with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Tuesday night’s game represents a pivotal NBA Cup quarterfinals clash as the Mavs look to defeat the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Injuries, though, will be worth closely monitoring ahead of the game. Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain) and Maxi Kleber […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the driving force behind the Milwaukee Bucks turning around their season. Once 2-8, the Bucks have moved to 12-11 overall, using the NBA Cup as a springboard to finding success. After going 4-0 in group play, the Bucks are now set to host the Orlando Magic in Tuesday night’s quarterfinals matchup. […]

As many former NBA players debate about why the league is not as successful as it has been in years past, Gilbert Arenas believes that injuries are playing a significant part. The former three-time All-Star believes that players — such as Paolo Banchero and Zion Williamson, who are both currently dealing with significant injuries — […]

The Toronto Raptors fell short to the New York Knicks, 113-108, on Monday, despite RJ Barrett’s 30-point outburst. As the salary filler in the blockbuster trade that landed Knicks OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa, Barrett nearly led Toronto to the victory in his revenge game, though another new Knick Karl-Anthony Towns hit a three that […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will play the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup on Tuesday night. Dereck Lively II was previously dealing with a knee issue, but the Mavs center is not listed on the injury report. So how is Lively feeling heading into Tuesday’s game? “Great, […]

The New York Knicks cooled off last Saturday after suffering an upset 120-111 loss at Madison Square Garden at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. However, star big man Karl-Anthony Towns did not suit up in that contest for New York because of a sore right knee. New York will be looking to rebound from […]

A 114-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night has put the Golden State Warriors back on track heading into their important NBA quarterfinals battle on the road against the Houston Rockets. Unfortunately, this win came at the cost of Moses Moody, who left the game early and was unavailable in the second half […]

Joel Embiid played great in the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Chicago Bulls. It was hopefully the beginning of a long stretch of play. Embiid is far from out of the woods with his troublesome left knee but he looked more spry in the Sixers’ 108-100 win, their fourth victory in five games and his […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is out “indefinitely” due to an ankle injury he sustained in New Orleans’ 119-109 loss Saturday to the Oklahoma City Thunder. “New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has suffered a significant low left ankle sprain and is sidelined indefinitely, sources tell ESPN. Another significant injury blow to the Pelicans […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon at the United Center. The Sixers have been keeping an eye out for one huge injury update that could make their team whole again — and it might arrive for this 1:00 P.M. EST game. Is Joel Embiid playing today vs. the Bulls? After […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are returning home on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers after a road trip that saw them finish 1-4. During their most recent loss against the Atlanta Hawks, they lost on a Trae Young game winner. As the Lakers return home against the Blazers, they’re going to be monitoring LeBron James […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a a big, 107-90 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, and they lost both Andrew Wiggins and Moses Moody during the game due to injury. The Warriors have a rematch against the Wolves on Sunday, and ahead of that game both Wiggins and Moody got status updates. […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday night’s game at home against the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder due to a lower-body injury. “Brandon Ingram (left ankle) will not return to tonight’s game,” the Pelicans announced via their official X (formerly Twitter) account. Ingram appeared to suffer […]