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
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Dyson Daniels, NBA Steals Leader, Signs Four-Year Shoe Deal with Adidas
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels—the NBA’s steals leader and a Defensive Player of the Year candidate—is cashing in on his breakout season. According to sources, Daniels is signing a four-year endorsement deal with Adidas, making him one of the brand’s newest marquee athletes. Defensive Dominance & Career Year Daniels, 21, has been a menace on… Continue reading
Knicks Sign PJ Tucker to Two-Year Deal After 10-Day Stints
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
Gary Payton II Suffers Partial Ligament Tear in Left Thumb, Will Be Reevaluated in a Week
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
LaMelo Ball to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery on Ankle and Wrist
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
Kyrie Irving Undergoes Successful Surgery for Torn ACL
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
Nuggets Stars Nikola Jokić & Jamal Murray Sit Out Loss to Lakers
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
Brandon Clarke Out Indefinitely with PCL Sprain
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
Josh Hart Breaks Knicks’ Triple-Double Record, But His Assist Off the Court Steals the Show
Josh Hart made New York Knicks history on Tuesday night, recording his ninth triple-double of the season to break a 56-year-old franchise record. But in classic Hart fashion, his biggest play of the night didn’t come on the court—it came when he handed the game ball to rookie Kevin McCullar Jr., who had just scored… Continue reading
Jayson Tatum Suffers Ankle Injury in Win Over Kings, Expected to Be Fine
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
Damian Lillard Diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis, Sidelined Indefinitely
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
Stephen Curry Sits Out Again, Expected to Return Friday
The Golden State Warriors are taking a cautious approach with Stephen Curry’s recovery, keeping him sidelined for a second straight game in Tuesday’s 112-86 loss to the Miami Heat. Curry, dealing with a pelvic contusion, was listed as questionable leading up to the game. He went through a workout on Monday and looked solid, but… Continue reading