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 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
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
The Atlanta Hawks will be without veteran center Clint Capela for the rest of the regular season after an MRI revealed a ligament injury in his left hand. Following an MRI on March 17, Capela was diagnosed with a ligament injury in the fourth metacarpal of his left hand. He will begin rehabilitation immediately and… Continue reading
San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox will miss the remainder of the season due to a finger injury, the team announced. Fox is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair a tendon in his left hand, officially bringing his 2024-25 campaign to an early end. Fox initially suffered the injury back in October during… Continue reading
The NBA has fined Miami Heat center-forward Bam Adebayo $50,000 for making inappropriate contact with and directing profane language toward a game official. The incident occurred after the Heat’s narrow 106-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 7 at the Kaseya Center. Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, announced the… Continue reading