NBA Injuries - Page 85

The Boston Celtics will battle the Utah Jazz in a road affair on Tuesday night. Boston will be without a number of key players, however, including Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, the team announced. Brown is out with a sacroiliac strain, while Porzingis won’t play due to a right hamstring strain. Meanwhile, Al Horford (left […]

Khris Middleton is an essential part of the Milwaukee Bucks’ core. Unfortunately, he has been unable to play over the course of the last month due to a left ankle sprain he suffered in a 114-106 loss against the Phoenix Suns on February 6. Without Middleton in the lineup, the Bucks have surprisingly been able […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have seemed to hit a rough patch at the worst time possible. With only 17 games remaining on their schedule, the Timberwolves have gone from the 1-seed in the Western Conference to occupying the 3-seed in about a week. Already without Karl-Anthony Towns due to a meniscus injury he had surgery on, […]

Just when the Houston Rockets seemingly fell back into form, center and rising star Alperen Sengun fell to the floor towards the final minutes of the team’s matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. From the footage, Sengun looked to be holding his right knee and could not walk. He had to be wheelchaired off […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been diagnosed with a severely sprained right ankle and a bone bruise on his knee following a massive injury scare against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Sengun fell hard to the ground and immediately clutched at his right knee while attempting to block Kings […]

OG Anunoby is nearing a return from injury. NBA insider Shams Charania provided the latest Anunoby update during a Monday appearance on FanDuel’s Run It Back. “OG Anunoby is close, this is right around the time that he’s been expected to be back on the floor,” Charania said. “So look over the next week or […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers will be without Donovan Mitchell (knee), Max Strus (knee), Evan Mobley (ankle), Dean Wade (personal), Tristan Thompson (suspension), and Ty Jerome (ankle) against the Phoenix Suns, per the latest Cavs injury updates, there is reason for optimism despite the up and down play lately heading into the NBA playoffs. Thompson will […]

The Boston Celtics visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night and had a lengthy injury report heading into the game. Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were both initially listed as questionable, as the former was listed with right ankle impingement while the latter has a rare sacroiliac strain. Both played on Saturday night […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey has suffered a season-ending torn left ACL upon review of further imagine done on Monday morning, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 BREAKING: Hawks forward Saddiq Bey is OUT for the season after suffering a torn left ACL. pic.twitter.com/9QzAYT5E5G — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 11, 2024 Bey left Sunday night’s 116-103 […]

The Phoenix Suns are in action on Monday night in a cross-conference matchup with Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers as they look to bounce back from a loss to the Boston Celtics over the weekend. Health has been a major issue for this squad in 2023-24, with both Devin Booker and Bradley Beal missing […]

Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun is already one of the best big men in the NBA, but he may not be able to see action on the floor for some time after suffering a scary injury during Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. It’s never good to see a player get hurt in a […]

The Houston Rockets may have carved out a 112-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, but a cloud of uncertainty looms over the team due to what transpired in the fourth quarter. With less than a minute remaining in the game, Alperen Sengun had to be wheelchaired off the court after hurting his ankle […]

Coach Ime Udoka and the rest of the Houston Rockets were left in shock. They may beaten and dragged the Sacramento Kings back to earth but it came at a cost. Alperen Sengun was well into his duel with Domantas Sabonis. He was holding his own until he fell to the surface of the court, […]

Alperen Sengun fell awkwardly late in the Houston Rockets’ 112-104 road win over the Sacramento Kings, and he had to be wheelchaired off after the fall. Alperen Sengun had to be wheeled to the locker room. Hope he is alright 🙏pic.twitter.com/vipf5ezBde https://t.co/WGVQoexb4I — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 11, 2024 It is a scary scene for the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five games, with three coming on the road. The team will wrap up a three-game road Eastern Conference road trip with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Willie Green got another, off-court win before tipping off against a sub-.500 team missing All-Star Trae […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are getting some upsetting news ahead of the team’s Sunday night showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. Timberwolves’ center Rudy Gobert will not be suiting up against LeBron James and the Purple & Gold, per reports. Rudy Gobert injury status vs. Lakers Gobert was listed as questionable for the team ahead of […]

When the San Antonio Spurs face the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Gregg Popovich expects Victor Wembanyama to be back in the lineup. “That’s what we’re thinking right now,” the Hall of Fame coach said following Saturday’s 126-113 Spurs victory without Wemby and second-leading scorer Devin Vassell. Victor Wembanyama’s pending injury return The Spurs’ rookie […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping for some good news on Sunday, as star guard Anthony Edwards is battling an injury. The team hopes that Edwards will be able to play in a Western Conference showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony Edwards injury status vs. Lakers Edwards is listed as questionable to play in the […]

The Brooklyn Nets may have received the dagger to their play-in hopes. After losing to the nine-win Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Brooklyn fell 110-99 to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Entering the game, Charlotte owned the league’s fourth-worst record (15-48) and longest losing streak (six games). The demoralizing defeat comes shortly after the Nets announced […]

So much for Sunday’s matinee between the Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks serving as a potential NBA Finals preview. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are both out for their team’s showdown with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and company at Crypto.com Arena, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. Leonard is dealing with left groin soreness […]

The Denver Nuggets are getting some pretty good news ahead of a Western Conference matchup with the Utah Jazz on Saturday. All-Star center Nikola Jokic was initially listed as probable for the game but has since been given the greenlight to play. Jokic is dealing with contusion in his right arm. Fortunately, it doesn’t seem […]

NBA fans have been on stop-start mode with the Phoenix Suns throughout the year. The team will stack five or six wins in a row and then be catapulted into the championship conversation. Though, a home loss to the Houston Rockets abruptly knocks everyone right off the bandwagon and conjures up skepticism once again. One […]

The Boston Celtics got some murky news ahead of a key showdown with the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. All-Star Jaylen Brown was initially listed questionable for the game with a sacroiliac strain, per the team’s injury report. That is obviously not ideal for a group who just lost two consecutive games against strong competition. This […]

Stephen Curry won’t be with the Golden State Warriors for at least the next two games amid the concerning ankle injury he’s dealing with. The Warriors superstar suffered a right ankle injury during their Thursday showdown against the Chicago Bulls, putting his availability for the final few weeks of the regular season into question. Fortunately, […]

The Dallas Mavericks will look to win their second consecutive game as they prepare to battle the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. The Mavs went just 1-2 during their recent homestand, but Dallas could officially recapture their momentum with a victory on Saturday after most recently defeating the Miami Heat. Luka Doncic, however, is still […]

Zach LaVine was one of the most discussed players before the NBA trade deadline. However, he had been playing with a foot injury and ultimately underwent surgery. LaVine was not traded following the surgery, and is now preparing to return to the Bulls during the 2024-25 season. LaVine provided an important update on his status […]

The Indiana Pacers have plenty to be excited about with their young talent as they attempt to make a playoff appearance this season. However, those postseason hopes may have to be put on standby after Bennedict Mathurin fell to injury. It’s not good news for Indiana, as the second-year prospect is officially undergoing season-ending surgery, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will face the Chicago Bulls at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. However, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Paul George were all initially listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. Fortunately, all three stars will be available to play, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints reports. Leonard is dealing with a groin injury, […]

Despite their team missing so many key players lately, Cleveland Cavaliers fans got some good news before the Cavs hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. According to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, sharpshooter Max Strus, who missed Cleveland’s last two games with lingering knee pain, has avoided serious injury. “It’s more of a wear and tear […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in a tough spot. While they reside at the top of the Western Conference standings with 19 games remaining on their schedule, they are going to be without All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns moving forward due to a torn meniscus that needs surgery to repair. Without Towns on Thursday night, […]

Jalen Brunson has had an amazing season with the New York Knicks to this point. Not only is he their leading scorer, but Brunson has put the Knicks in a position to actually contend against the best of the best come playoff time. Unfortunately, like so many others on New York’s roster, Brunson is currently […]

With limited time remaining this season, the Los Angeles Lakers are in trouble. Not only is this team 34-30 entering Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, but there is a lot of concern surrounding LeBron James due to ongoing ankle problems. James left the Lakers;’ previous game against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry underwent an MRI for his injured right ankle on Friday that returned clean, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As a result, there is a sense of optimism surrounding Curry’s availability heading into the final few weeks of the regular season. Steph Curry (right ankle sprain) will miss at least […]

LeBron James had everyone in Cyrpto.com Arena hold their breath on Wednesday night. To make matters worse, following a 130-120 loss at home against the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers were left wondering about the status of James as he gingerly walked back to the locker room with 3:55 remaining in the game. It […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at the Wells Fargo Center as they look to snap a losing streak. With Joel Embiid still sidelined, the Sixers have little room for error. The latest injury update to their other All-Star isn’t great news as they look to defeat New Orleans. Is Tyrese […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry left the Golden State Warriors’ battle with the Chicago Bulls late in the fourth quarter after twisting his right ankle. The dreaded Steph Curry rolled ankle pic.twitter.com/J0XOe1DRxl — Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) March 8, 2024 The injury occurred just under the four-minute mark of the fourth quarter, as the Warriors led […]

With nearly 20 games to go until the start of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers are battered, bruised and trying their best to hold onto a top-four record in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the Cavs will be without several key players against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home, making the challenge even more difficult. […]

The Western Conference has been a bloodbath this NBA season. Even with there being teams in the midst of a rebuild, the West has been super competitive, leading to various changes in the standings every single night there are games being played. However, one team that has not had to worry about their positioning has […]

The New York Knicks went 4-8 in February as they slid down the Eastern Conference standings. Part of the reason why is injuries, most of them long-term or at least more than a few weeks. Some of the Knicks’ numbers are astonishing to see, including the 14 different players they’ve started this season. Part of […]