NBA Injuries - Page 75

Losing a star player is never easy. Granted, stars are defined differently team to team. But still, major contributors don’t grow on trees. It’s especially chaotic when that player is your defensive anchor. Enter the New York Knicks and Mitchell Robinson. Robinson was having a career-defining season, averaging 6.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks […]

Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero suffered what appeared to be a lower-body injury during Monday night’s home game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Banchero was trying to challenge a shot at the basket when he suddenly fell down to the floor, grimacing in pain. The young superstar, Paolo Banchero, goes down after stepping on Darius […]

Despite picking up some great wins this season, the New York Knicks find themselves with a 12-9 record and searching for some answers after their defeat in the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Led by Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, the Knicks are once again a tough-minded defensive team that has started to shows […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are the hottest team in the NBA right now. Currently in the midst of a six-game win streak, the Timberwolves will put their NBA-best 17-4 record on the line against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. However, Minnesota may have to do so without their rising superstar, as Anthony Edwards is […]

Currently on a three-game winning streak and still traveling on a lengthy Eastern Conference road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers could be without a few key faces when they head to the Magic Kingdom to take on the Orlando Magic on Monday. The Cavs will be without Emoni Bates (NBA G League Assignment), Ty Jerome (ankle), […]

The New York Knicks are set to be without starting center Mitchell Robinson for the foreseeable future. On Monday, the team announced that Robinson will undergo left ankle surgery this week and miss the next 8-to-10 weeks. 🚨 BREAKING: Mitchell Robinson will have left ankle surgery this week and will be re-evaluated in 8-10 weeks, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Washington Wizards for the second time in their last three games. After defeating them in their home on Wednesday, the Sixers will aim to beat them again in the Wells Fargo Center. However, there is a huge injury update everyone is waiting for ahead of the 7:00 P.M. EST […]

The new Phoenix Suns Big 3 has the most scarce time on the floor together. But, that might change for the Frank Vogel-led squad. Bradley Beal is eyeing a return and it could be a much-needed one, as they face Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors next. Beal is now expected to return by […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Washington Wizards on Monday night but the question remains of whether Joel Embiid will play. The Sixers’ big man tweaked his left knee during Friday night’s win over the Atlanta Hawks but played the rest of the game to secure another close win. After the game, Embiid said […]

Kyrie Irving reportedly suffered “just a bruise” following his collision with Dallas Mavericks big man Dwight Powell, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports. Despite avoiding a serious injury, Irving is reportedly dealing with a significant amount of pain and his status for Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies is currently uncertain. The Mavericks later announced that […]

If there’s one thing that Tom Thibodeau is known for, it’s his stubborn insistence in playing his stars heavy minutes. This has been a common trend for the long-time head coach. It’s been a big criticism of the New York Knicks head coach, and it’s led to some unnecessarily dicey moments for his teams. One […]

Kristaps Porzingis returned from his calf injury Friday, a game that saw the Boston Celtics defeat the New York Knicks by a final score of 133-123. Porzingis contributed 21 points, three rebounds, and two steals in the victory. Porzingis gave an update on his injury after the game, via Jared Weiss of The Athletic. “Calf […]

The Dallas Mavericks are having the season that fans expected from them last season. At 13-8, they have one of the best records in the Western Conference. However, during their win against the Portland Trail Blazers, a scary incident occurred involving star point guard Kyrie Irving that could threaten their season. During the game, Irving […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had another fantastic game that saved the Philadelphia 76ers from an embarrassing loss. But the Sixers’ 125-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks did include an injury scare to Embiid’s knee. As he drove on Clint Capela late in the game, Embiid stumbled and landed awkwardly on his left leg. From that […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was forced to leave Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to his lingering hip issue. Early in the first half, Edwards exited the game and headed to the locker room holding his hip, as it appears he tweaked it again. Moments later, the Timberwolves labeled him as questionable to […]

The Brooklyn Nets could be without two key role players for a difficult upcoming road trip. Brooklyn will host the Washington Wizards Friday before departing for a five-game West Coast swing with stops in Sacramento, Phoenix, Denver, Golden State and Utah. Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn confirmed Friday that guard Lonnie Walker IV, who has […]

The Indiana Pacers are hungry for a title, regardless of when it is awarded. Despite beating the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks in consecutive games, they enter the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship against the Los Angeles Lakers as clear underdogs. That label will only be reinforced following the latest injury update. Pacers head coach Rick […]

Chris Paul has been added to the Golden State Warriors injury report. Paul is dealing with a general illness, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The Warriors head into the game with a 10-11 record. It has been a disappointing campaign up to this point for Golden State. That said, they feature enough talent on […]

The Atlanta Hawks have lost four of their last five games and are 9-11 on the season. Star point guard Trae Young is looking to get his team back on track with a win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday evening, but there is some concern surrounding his availability. Young popped up on the Hawks’ […]

Kristaps Porzingis has missed the last four games for the Boston Celtics due to a left calf strain. The All-Star big man was unavailable for the Celtics’ NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals game against the Indiana Pacers, the only game Boston lost in his recent absence. Recently said to be nearing a return from his injury, […]

The Dallas Mavericks ruled out Grant Williams (right knee soreness), Josh Green (right elbow sprain), and Maxi Kleber (right toe dislocation) for Friday’s road game against the Portland Trail Blazers, per the NBA injury report. Kyrie Irving, who was on the injury report Wednesday before ultimately returning for the game, was not listed on Friday’s […]

The Orlando Magic have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2023-24 season. Currently 14-7 on the year, the Magic reside near the top of the NBA Power Rankings and they are quickly proving to be a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference. However, they will be slightly short-handed on Friday night against the […]

The Denver Nuggets currently have the third-best record in the Western Conference, as they’re entering their Wednesday night clash against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 14-7 record. The Nuggets have done this despite not having the services of Jamal Murray for the majority of the season, and now, there remains a looming cloud over […]

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered an apparent lower-body injury during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jalen Suggs just suffered a leg injury and it didn’t look great Really hope he’s okay pic.twitter.com/9gcyKyGKKr — AB (@aburnshoops) December 7, 2023 Suggs had also seemingly hurt his ankle in the first […]

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the NBA’s top offenses this season despite the extended absence of starting point guard Ben Simmons. The three-time All-Star has missed Brooklyn’s last 12 games due to a nerve impingement in his back, a development many thought would halt the team’s elite fastbreak attack. Yet, the Nets’ offense ranks […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The Mavs are looking to overcome their current slide, having dropped five of their past seven games heading into Wednesday’s affair. Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Grant Williams were all listed as questionable on Tuesday. Irving missed Saturday’s game due to an injury […]

The Washington Wizards are set to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Jordan Poole’s status is up in the air for the game though, as he is currently dealing with a left ankle sprain. Poole and the Wizards have endured a forgettable season up to this point. Washington enters play Wednesday with a 3-16 […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After missing the Philadelphia 76ers’ previous game, Nicolas Batum should be back in the lineup. The Sixers did not list the veteran forward on the injury report ahead of their upcoming matchup with the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Batum has dealt with a sprain to his right index finger that […]

The Boston Celtics were knocked out of the In-Season Tournament by the Indiana Pacers on Monday, but in the wake of their loss, they received some good news. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis took to Instagram to report that he should be healthy enough to play against the New York Knicks on Friday night. The Latvian […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Washington Wizards after four days off. The well-rested Sixers should have little issue defeating the lowly Wizards, especially with one of their key players returning after a scary injury. Ahead of the game, there is a big question on everyone’s mind: Is Kelly Oubre Jr. playing tonight? Is Sixers’ […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors played some of their best basketball of the season down three key rotation players. After holding off the Los Angeles Clippers for an impressive wire-to-wire win at Chase Center then surrendering a 24-point lead in a last-second loss at Crypto.com Arena, though, the Dubs are on verge of […]

The Dallas Mavericks revealed their injury report Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz. The Mavs are looking to jump back into the win column, so monitoring their injury situation will be extremely important. Kyrie Irving (right foot soreness), Tim Hardaway Jr. (back spasms) and Grant Williams (right knee soreness) are all listed […]

The Houston Rockets assigned Amen Thompson to the G League, via Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Thompson, who has battled an ankle injury, will likely play a couple games in the G League before returning to the NBA. Thompson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has played in just four games for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will battle the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in the NBA In-Season Tournament. LA is looking to defeat Phoenix in the quarterfinals of the tournament. However, injuries may play a role in the game. Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, and Jarred Vanderbilt are all listed as probable for Tuesday’s affair, per the […]

With the knockout portion of the NBA In-Season Tournament underway, the Cleveland Cavaliers get a brief reprieve during the 82-game grind. Despite going 3-1 in the Group Stage format of the inaugural competition, the Cavs didn’t qualify as the lone Eastern Conference Wild Card. Instead, they get a chance to rest, recover, and prepare for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been notoriously cautious with Zion Williamson, but at least one “hurdle” has been cleared on his road to being fully healthy and available. The 2019 first overall pick can now play both games in back-to-back sets. Pelicans coach Willie Green said after Saturday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls, “It was […]

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics will square off in the first NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals game on Monday night with a trip to Las Vegas on the line. Going a perfect 4-0 in group play, the Pacers have proven to be a young team that can step up in big games. Well, they are […]

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has not played since November 24 and has missed the team’s last three games due to a calf injury. The team has not been concerned about Porzingis’ long-term status and it appears as if the former All-Star will be back in the coming games. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving practiced Monday, head coach Jason Kidd told reporters. “Yeah, Kyrie was fine. Went through everything today,” Kidd said. Irving missed Saturday’s game due to foot soreness. The Mavs were defeated 126-120 by the Oklahoma City Thunder despite going on a 30-0 run during the game. Irving’s presence was missed, and […]