With injuries mounting and playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the Dallas Mavericks are making moves — literally. The Mavs will convert two-way guard Brandon Williams to a standard two-year NBA contract later this week, his agents Derek Lafayette and Fess Irvin of Skyward Sports told ESPN. Williams has been one of the most efficient… 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
The New York Knicks are locking in veteran forward PJ Tucker for the rest of the season and beyond, signing him to a two-year deal, sources confirm. The contract includes a team option for the 2025-26 season, ensuring flexibility for New York moving forward. Tucker, 39, initially joined the Knicks on two 10-day contracts and… Continue reading
The Golden State Warriors announced that Gary Payton II has suffered a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb, an injury that will sideline him indefinitely. The defensive-minded guard sustained the injury during the Warriors’ 112-86 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The team confirmed the diagnosis on Thursday and ruled Payton… Continue reading
The Charlotte Hornets announced that LaMelo Ball will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle and a minor procedure on his right wrist. As a result, the fifth-year guard will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season. The team expects Ball to make a full recovery and return to full basketball activities within four to… Continue reading
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that star guard Kyrie Irving has undergone successful surgery to repair a torn left ACL. The procedure was performed by Dr. Riley J. Williams MD, Chief of Sports Medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The Mavericks have not yet provided a timeline for Irving’s recovery,… Continue reading
The Denver Nuggets were without their two biggest stars Wednesday night, as both Nikola Jokić (bruised right elbow) and Jamal Murray (sprained right ankle) sat out their 120-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. This marked the second straight game both players missed, despite their attempts to play after participating in pregame workouts. Jokić &… Continue reading
The Memphis Grizzlies will likely be without forward Brandon Clarke for the rest of the 2024-25 regular season after he suffered a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee. 🏀 Injury Update: Clarke went down in the first quarter of Wednesday’s loss to Portland, falling awkwardly on a play that led to the injury. The… Continue reading
Boston Celtics fans held their breath Monday night when Jayson Tatum suffered an ankle injury during the team’s 113-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The six-time All-Star went down late in the third quarter after a hard foul by Kings center Domantas Sabonis, but early signs indicate that the injury is not serious. Tatum, who… Continue reading
The Milwaukee Bucks announced Tuesday night that star guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf. The seven-time All-NBA selection is now on blood-thinning medication, and his return timeline remains uncertain. Lillard, 34, has already missed the past three games, and this diagnosis casts doubt over whether he’ll… Continue reading