The Boston Celtics might be without their franchise star in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic. Jayson Tatum has officially been listed as doubtful with a bone bruise in his right wrist following a hard fall late in Game 1. With 8:28 left in the fourth quarter of Boston’s 103-86… Continue reading
In what can only be described as a historic and groundbreaking recovery, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis (DVT) diagnosis just over three weeks after it was initially detected. According to sources, Lillard is no longer on blood-thinning medication and is expected to gradually ramp up for his… Continue reading
In a testament to his toughness and commitment to the game, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has been playing through a muscle tear in his shooting hand for the past month, according to reporting from Shams Charania on NBA Today. Despite the painful setback, Giddey suited up again tonight for the Bulls in their crucial… Continue reading
The Memphis Grizzlies were dealt a major scare Tuesday night during their NBA Play-In matchup against the Golden State Warriors, as star guard Ja Morant rolled his right ankle midway through the third quarter. After going up for a shot, Morant came down awkwardly and immediately collapsed in pain, leaving fans and teammates holding their… Continue reading
The New Orleans Pelicans are officially moving in a new direction. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the franchise has fired executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin after six seasons at the helm. Griffin, who joined the team in 2019, finishes with a record of 209-263, overseeing a stretch of ups and downs for… Continue reading
Just one year after being hired to lead a star-studded roster, Mike Budenholzer is out as head coach of the Phoenix Suns. According to reports from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the team fired Budenholzer following a massively underwhelming 36-46 campaign that saw Phoenix finish 11th in the Western Conference, missing the Play-In Tournament entirely. A Steep… Continue reading
In a tough break for the Sacramento Kings’ playoff hopes, guard Malik Monk will miss the remainder of the regular season and the Play-In Tournament due to a left calf strain, per sources. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks, but that timeline effectively rules him out for the most crucial stretch of Sacramento’s season…. Continue reading
Ja Morant is once again in the league’s crosshairs — this time, not for off-court issues, but for a gesture made during an NBA game. The NBA has fined Morant $75,000 for repeatedly flashing finger gun gestures during a recent Grizzlies matchup, calling it “inappropriate and unsportsmanlike conduct.” This is the latest in a long… Continue reading
In what was one of the most terrifying moments of the NBA season, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells was stretchered off the court tonight in Charlotte after suffering a brutal fall. The good news? He’s awake, alert, and moving all extremities, according to his agent Aman Dhesi, who also confirmed that Wells sustained a broken… Continue reading
The Philadelphia 76ers’ injury nightmare continues, as star guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season due to a finger tendon injury, per sources. Maxey, who has been sidelined since March 3, attempted to rehab the injury but is still experiencing significant discomfort, leading the Sixers to shut… Continue reading
Philadelphia 76ers superstar center and reigning MVP Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, per team officials. This comes after he was ruled out for the season in late February, as the team and medical staff deliberated on the best long-term solution for his lingering knee issues. Now, with surgery… Continue reading
The Phoenix Suns’ playoff hopes just took a major hit. All-Star forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss at least one week due to a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. Durant suffered the injury in the Suns’ recent matchup and will now be sidelined for at least the team’s upcoming three-game road trip. Phoenix,… Continue reading