NBA Injuries - Page 69

CAMDEN, N.J. — Robert Covington has yet to take the court for the Philadelphia 76ers since the calendar turned to 2024. The veteran forward has dealt with an injury to his left knee that has kept him out of seven straight games. While he is still going to miss a few more, his potential return […]

A tough matchup lies ahead of the Dallas Mavericks. The Luka Doncic-led squad is facing a Los Angeles Lakers team that is eager to get their below .500 record to break even. This means a lot of physical basketball is being played between both squads. But, Jason Kidd and their fanbase had to hold their […]

The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a 5-2 homestand and are now preparing to battle the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. Following the Lakers game, the Mavs will play the Golden State Warriors before returning home. Luka Doncic’s availability for the road trip remains uncertain as he deals with an ankle injury, however. Head […]

As the Orlando Magic gear up to conclude their four-game road trip against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, the team is still waiting on Franz Wagner and Gary Harris to return to the lineup. The Magic, currently holding a 22-18 record, have shown resilience throughout their road trip, managing a 1-2 score while reintegrating […]

After dominating the Chicago Bulls in their first game since returning from paris, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back in action Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks on ESPN. For the Cavs, the injury report remains mostly the same, with Darius Garland (jaw), Evan Mobley (knee) and Ty Jerome (ankle) still sidelined. But Isaiah Mobley (G […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ season is slowly slipping away from them. A lot of injuries have plagued the team which has prevented them from reaching their full potential. They were once a top-seeded team this time last year but all of that came crumbling down. Ja Morant had to face a suspension and then had season-ending […]

The Denver Nuggets remain one of the top teams in the NBA currently, as their 28-13 record at the halfway point of the season is good for third place in the Western Conference. They have a big game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, but Nikola Jokic and the entire starting five might not […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are getting a key veteran back in the lineup from a lengthy injury absence, with Jae Crowder set to return against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Crowder has missed the last two months after core muscle surgery. Crowder last played on Nov. 11 […]

The Sacramento Kings will battle the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Sacramento enters the game having dropped two consecutive contests to the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks. They are hoping to bounce back as their challenging road trip continues. Kings forward Keegan Murray is dealing with an injury concern heading into Tuesday’s affair. Murray has […]

The New York Knicks lost 98-94 to the Orlando Magic on Monday. New York played without Jalen Brunson, and Josh Hart addressed Brunson’s absence following the game, via Knicks Videos. “It’s more difficult. You’re missing 25 a game,” Hart said. “Someone who can control the pace of the game. Obviously, that’s difficult to replace. When […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid returned to the lineup Monday against the Houston Rockets after a three-game absence due to a knee injury. Embiid picked up right where he left off, dominating the Rockets to the tune of 41 points and 10 rebounds. By hitting those marks, the Sixers center has now made it 16 […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered Monday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 23-17 record. It has been a successful 2023-24 campaign for Dallas considering all of the injury concerns the team has dealt with throughout the season. Luka Doncic was among the Mavs players ruled out for Monday’s affair, and head coach Jason Kidd […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to bounce back on Monday in a rematch with the New Orleans Pelicans. Dallas was defeated by New Orleans on Saturday by a final score of 118-108. The Mavs would love to close out their home stand with a victory, but a number of key players are listed on the […]

For the fourth time in the 2023-24 season, the Boston Celtics are facing the Toronto Raptors in a divisional battle. But for this MLK Day matchup on Monday night, the C’s may be without star Jaylen Brown. The two-time All-Star has only missed two games all season, yet he’s listed as questionable against the Raptors […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Houston Rockets for some afternoon hoops. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 PM EST as the Sixers and Rockets face off for the last time this season. As the game approaches, there is a massive question about the Sixers’ superstar. Is Joel Embiid playing vs. the Rockets? Is 76ers’ Joel […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a date against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night at home, and much of the focus ahead of that contest is on the statuses of Purple & Gold superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles is looking to break out of yet another slump, having lost both their […]

After spending the last week in France, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back within the friendly confines of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, where they’ll host the Chicago Bulls. For the Cavs, the injury report remains mostly the same, with Darius Garland (jaw), Evan Mobley (knee) and Ty Jerome (ankle) still sidelined. But, Isaiah Mobley (G League assignment) […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers will go head-to-head on Monday night. However, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been dealing with an injury concern. Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as an MVP candidate for Oklahoma City. He is one of the best players in the NBA and the Thunder are certainly hoping that Gilgeous-Alexander will […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish reportedly could miss a few games with left knee soreness, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Cam Reddish is averaging 6.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 33 games so far this season for the Lakers. He has started 26 out of 33 games so far this season. […]

In another major injury blow to the struggling Memphis Grizzlies, rising star wing Desmond Bane has been ruled out for at least the next month and half due to a recent ankle injury he sustained. According to the statement released by the Grizzlies, Bane sustained a Grade 3 left ankle sprain during their January 12 […]

Luka Doncic has missed the Dallas Mavericks’ last two matchups due to an ankle injury, and that same problem could force him to sit out his third straight game on Monday. While Doncic has not yet been ruled out, there’s a bigger chance for him to remain sidelined in Monday’s game against the New Orleans […]

The Isaiah Hartenstein signing was an admittedly underwhelming moment in New York Knicks history. But that could change if he continues playing like he has over the past 13 games. Prior to joining the starting lineup, Hartenstein was an incredibly efficient back-up center. But to most, Mitchell Robinson was clearly the starter. And that was […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is questionable for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a left knee contusion, according to the latest NBA injury report. Anthony Edwards played 27 minutes, putting up nine points, six assists and three rebounds in the Timberwolves’ latest game, a blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers on […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have had it rough this season, to say the least. It’s been nothing but injury, after injury and it just keeps going. With Ja Morant already out for the season, it sounds like Jaren Jackson Jr. won’t be available for the Saturday night game against the New York Knicks. As it turns […]

The New York Knicks (22-16) have firmly established themselves as a fixture in the Eastern Conference playoff picture as they seek their second consecutive winning season. The goal, however, is to definitively prove they can hang with top-tier competition when it matters most. Although more help will probably be needed to meet that end, such […]

After an ugly win against the worst team in the NBA, the 3-36 Detroit Pistons, the Houston Rockets make their way to Massachusetts as the Boston Celtics host them at the TD Garden Saturday night. Unlike Detroit, the Celtics are the best team in the Eastern Conference with a 29-9 record. Coming into this matchup, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers look to get back on track Saturday night against one of the hottest teams in the NBA. While the purple and gold won’t be full-strength, missing LeBron James and potentially other key contributors, at least Anthony Davis seems likely to suit up at Crypto.com Arena. Davis is officially listed as probable […]

Immediately building on the momentum they established in Friday’s feel-good win over the Chicago Bulls will be especially difficult for the Golden State Warriors. Why? Not just because they’re playing one of the league’s best teams on the second night of a back-to-back, but because Stephen Curry will be watching the action from the bench. […]

Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Saturday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports. The Pelicans played on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets, so Williamson is being held out Saturday for rest. Dallas will also be without one of their superstars, as Luka Doncic is out Saturday due to an […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Dallas has performed well in recent action, winning four of their past five games. However, the Mavs are dealing with injury trouble heading into Saturday’s affair. Luka Doncic has already been ruled out for the game. The Mavericks will also be […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing skid with a resounding home win over the Sacramento Kings. Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Robert Covington all watched as Tobias Harris played a stellar game in a big home victory. Hopefully, each of them will be back in action for the next game. 76ers […]

Moses Moody and the Golden State Warriors just can’t catch a break this season. Steve Kerr told reporters before Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls that Moody will be sidelined for the entirety of his team’s four-game road trip due to a calf strain. “Huge loss,” Kerr said of Moody’s absence. “He’s been playing really […]

Chronic injury issues have made it tough for the Dallas Mavericks to retain a consistent form, and yet, they are still 23-16 and only four games out of first place in the Western Conference. They will be tested with more adversity Saturday night, though, with Luka Doncic sitting out for the second consecutive game with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, winning six of their last seven games to move within 3.5 games of first-place in the Western Conference. Injuries have played a factor in the Pelicans underachieving through the years, but they have finally had their full repertoire of talent […]

The 2023-24 season has been a nightmare campaign for the Memphis Grizzlies to this point, and it likely won’t be getting better anytime soon thanks to a rash of injuries they are dealing with. While Ja Morant’s season-ending shoulder injury will draw the most attention, Marcus Smart is also set to miss time again after […]

With the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam continues to be a name connected to many different teams. In the final year of his contract and set to hit free agency in the summer, Siakam holds a lot of leverage in trade talks despite not owning a no-trade clause. […]

Early on in the season, LaMelo Ball appeared to be on the right track in terms of possibly being named an All-Star for the second time in his career. Then, the young star went down with an ankle injury at the end of November, an injury that has forced him to miss Charlotte’s last 20 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will get their first look of the season against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. As they take the court at the Wells Fargo Center, they will look to snap a brief losing streak. Heading into the game, the status of one particular player is on everyone’s mind. Is Joel Embiid playing […]

The health bug is biting the Los Angeles Lakers once again. Cam Reddish didn’t start the second half of his team’s game against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, the Lakers eventually ruling him out for good with left knee soreness, per Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints. The extent of Reddish’s injury is unclear, as is whether […]