Austin Reaves Is Down: Why This Injury Hits the Lakers Harder Than It Looks

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent the first quarter of the season surviving on adaptability. They’ve won without continuity.They’ve won without health.They’ve won without comfort. Now, they’ll have to win without Austin Reaves. The Lakers announced Friday that Reaves will miss at least one week with a mild left calf strain, sidelining him for a… Continue reading

Evan Mobley’s Calf Injury, the Cavaliers’ Shooting Crisis, and What Comes Next

The Injury That Changed Cleveland’s Winter The Cleveland Cavaliers absorbed a significant blow this weekend as forward Evan Mobley was diagnosed with a Grade 1 calf strain, an injury expected to sideline the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year for two to four weeks. Mobley suffered the strain late in Friday night’s 130–126 comeback… Continue reading