NBA Injuries - Page 65

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers dealt with a litany of injuries at the beginning of the All-Star break. Joel Embiid’s meniscus injury continues to be the most impactful one but a handful of other starters missed time, too. Fortunately, they should be ready to play again soon. Nick Nurse said that everyone besides Joel […]

Chicago Bulls veteran forward Torrey Craig is set to miss at least two weeks due to a right knee sprain, the team announced on Tuesday night. Craig suffered this injury during the All-Star break, and the Bulls’ medical staff will re-evaluate him in two-to-four weeks, meaning he could possibly remain on the sidelines through the […]

Dante Exum and Luka Doncic did not practice on Tuesday. Exum is dealing with a right knee issue, while Doncic received an extra day off after the NBA All-Star break. Doncic is expected to return and practice on Wednesday. Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II, who has been dealing with a nasal fracture, was seen […]

The NBA All-Star Game is currently underway and right now, fans are enjoying the league’s best put on a dazzling display of highlight plays. One big name in the mix of things is LeBron James, who is now seeing action in his 20th selection. James may be the West All-Stars Captain, but looking at his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have one game remaining on their schedule ahead of the All-Star break. While 24 teams around the league have already embarked on their midseason vacation, the Bucks are one of the lucky six teams playing on Thursday night, as they will take on the Memphis Grizzlies. However, Milwaukee may be shorthanded in […]

In his fourth season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards has helped elevate his franchise to new heights. A day before the All-Star break begins, the Timberwolves find themselves owning a 38-16 record, the best in the Western Conference. Before Edwards heads on a plane with Karl-Anthony Towns and flies to Indianapolis for the upcoming […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have announced an update on Dyson Daniels. The 20-year-old Australian underwent a successful meniscectomy on his left knee. The procedure was performed by Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University. Daniels is expected to make a full recovery from surgery and will be re-evaluated in four weeks to determine […]

It was an insane night for the Los Angeles Clippers. Mason Plumlee and Brandon Podziemski got under each other’s skin. Ty Lue had to be ejected after getting into the ear of a coach and James Harden had to calm him down. Although, there was one missing person during this battle against the Golden State […]

Everything was going great for Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors. They buried the Los Angeles Clippers in a sizeable deficit in the first quarter and never put their feet up the gas pedal since. Stephen Curry has been absolutely torching the opposing defense but something unfortunate would happen to Draymond Green that halted their momentum. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting a boost, as rookie big man Dereck Lively II is set to return to action after missing several games due to an upper-body injury. He is expected to suit up Wednesday night versus the San Antonio Spurs at home, per Grant Afseth of DallasBasketball.com. “Dereck Lively II (nasal fracture) is […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Since the start of January, the Cavs have gone 17-2 and are now in sole possession of second place in the Eastern Conference. The returns of Darius Garland and Evan Mobley have also sparked this group during their recent stretch. In their […]

Tyrese Haliburton has been enjoying a terrific season with the Indiana Pacers. Not only is the 23-year-old set to make his second straight All-Star appearance for the Pacers, but he will do so as a starter in Indianapolis this upcoming weekend. The only Pacer representing the host city in this year’s All-Star Game, Haliburton will […]

Bradley Beal’s first season with the Phoenix Suns has been filled with injuries, and he picked up yet another in the Suns’ 130-125 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Beal injured his left hamstring yet again early in this one, and Shams Charania provided a somewhat murky update on his status in the […]

With only days to go until the annual NBA All-Star break, the Cleveland Cavaliers still have to handle business against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. While the Bulls and Cavs are on different sides of Eastern Conference standings, this will be their third meeting this year, with Cleveland winning the first two tilts and riding […]

For much of the season, Dallas Mavericks fans have been echoing the words “just wait until we get healthy.” That day may never fully arrive, but everything is starting to come together for this team. The good news keeps coming following a productive NBA trade deadline and active five-game winning streak, with this latest injury […]

The only Brooklyn Net left on the injury report is nearing his return. After missing the team’s last eight games due to left adductor tightness, Cam Johnson is expected to play Wednesday vs. the Boston Celtics. The extended absence is one of several lower extremity injuries the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter has battled this season. After signing […]

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis isn’t headed to the 2024 All-Star Game in Indianapolis, yet there’s no denying that he’s made a profound, winning impact on the C’s this season. The 28-year-old is averaging 20.4 points, seven rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game in his first year in Beantown. The only real knock against his […]

The New York Knicks are dealing with a number of injuries, but none are more significant than Julius Randle’s dislocated shoulder, and head coach Tom Thibodeau gave an update on the tam’s approach to his recovery process ahead of the All-Star break. “He was in my office the day before we left [for Houston]; we […]

The Houston Rockets recently acquired Steven Adams, providing the team with a veteran presence in the frontcourt. While the big man is still recovering from knee surgery, it seems that his rehabilitation progress is going well. Speaking to the media, Rockets general manager Rafael Stone confirmed that Adams would be back on the court once […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited Monday’s game in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards with an apparent injury. Doncic, who is dealing with a broken nose, was hit in the face on an opponent’s drive to the basket. Fortunately, Doncic was able to return in the fourth quarter. UPDATE: Doncic reportedly suffered a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will take the court this Monday night when they play the Memphis Grizzlies on the road, but they may not have one of their major weapons for the game, as Zion Williamson’s name is still on the injury report. The former Duke Blue Devils star is listed as questionable for the […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Dallas has won four games in a row and their new acquisitions, PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford, are already fitting in with the team. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have led the charge, but both players are still dealing with injury concerns. Doncic […]

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving more reinforcements Tuesday vs. the Boston Celtics, with Day’Ron Sharpe set to return following a month-long absence due to a hyperextended knee. Sharpe was one of the Nets’ most pleasant surprises early this year before he was sidelined. After struggling to crack the Nets’ rotation during his first two seasons, […]

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier suffered a sprained right knee against the Boston Celtics on Sunday and is going to be listed week-to-week after his MRI results showed no major injury, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. This is certainly good news for Rozier and the Heat, as things did not look good at first. […]

Guard Dyson Daniels is out “indefinitely” with a knee injury, which is terrible news for the New Orleans Pelicans as they head for the All-Star break. “New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels has suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee and is sidelined indefinitely, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium,” NBA insider Shams Charania reported on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in their final road game before the All-Star break. Unfortunately for the already-understaffed Sixers, they could be down another starter. Tobias Harris may not be playing, as he was added to the NBA injury report in the hours leading up to the game. Harris is listed […]

The Miami Heat (28-25) seem doomed to always be shorthanded this season. They are being saddled with more injury adversity after Sunday afternoon’s 110-106 loss to the Boston Celtics (41-12). “Heat guard Josh Richardson has suffered a dislocated right shoulder and is expected to be re-evaluated in a few weeks, sources tell The Athletic and […]

The day is not looking good for Coach Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat. They are battling the top-seeded Boston Celtics without Jimmy Butler but have managed to hold their own so far because of Bam Adebayo. With Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis putting up big numbers, they will need some scorers to step up […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had it rough this season as the roster just can’t stay healthy. There’s been some hope that Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart could come back from injury soon. But that optimism is flying out the window after the latest comments from general manager, Zach Kleiman. Kleiman claims the Grizzlies are going […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is honoring a throwback LeBron James look. Doncic is sporting a black face mask to protect a nose injury. The guard was seen wearing the mask on the court Saturday. Luka Doncic with the new mask pic.twitter.com/uPmZRKdjtp — Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) February 10, 2024 Doncic is listed as probable for […]

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 120-84 on Friday. Damian Lillard led the charge for Milwaukee with 26 points and eight assists. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers provided an injury update on Khris Middleton after the win, via Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “He’s just going to be out for a minute, I can […]

Cam Reddish has been sidelined for the Los Angeles Lakers for over two weeks now due to a concerning ankle injury. Fortunately, it looks like the young wing could make his return sooner rather than later. Reddish has missed the Lakers’ last eight games entering Friday’s contest against the New Orleans Pelicans due to the […]

There are many factors driving the Golden State Warriors’ midseason renaissance. The return of Draymond Green from an indefinite suspension is probably the biggest one. Jonathan Kuminga’s meteoric rise definitely might be next. Andrew Wiggins’ rejuvenation can’t be discounted. Steve Kerr’s decision to commit to a small-ball starting lineup featuring all three of them up […]

The Boston Celtics own the league’s best record at 39-12 overall. With just four games remaining until the All-Star break, Jayson Tatum and the C’s are set to host the Washington Wizards in TD Garden on Friday night. However, Tatum’s status for this game appears to be in question. As of Friday afternoon, Tatum was […]

A few days before the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Jarred Vanderbilt is dealing with a sprained right foot and would be re-evaluated in three to four weeks. Initially thought to be done for the season with a significant foot injury, this update provided a sense of optimism in Los Angeles […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may have been very active at the 2024 trade deadline but getting through the remainder of their games before the All-Star break will be a challenge. Already dealing with several injuries, there’s a chance Tyrese Maxey could miss their next game against the Atlanta Hawks. Maxey is listed as questionable due to […]

Just when morale reaches a high in Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks (33-19) get smacked with multiple injury updates that are sure to sour fans’ good mood. Following the news that OG Anunoby underwent elbow surgery and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the team lost another key player during Thursday’s 122-108 home […]

A huge name entering the NBA Trade Deadline was Zach LaVine. The Chicago Bulls were speculated to be huge sellers but nothing happened. They did not trade Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, or anyone from their squad. Instead, they are sticking with their core for the season and keeping their leverage. With the lack of moves […]

The depleted Brooklyn Nets could have much-needed reinforcements on the way. After missing the team’s last three games due to left hamstring tightness, Lonnie Walker might return for Saturday’s matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, according to head coach Jacque Vaughn. Walker has been the Nets‘ most productive bench scorer this season, averaging 12.3 points […]