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NBA injuries and suspensions
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• LeBron James injury will snap mind-blowing trendIt's absolutely wild that the trend lasted this long....2025See more LeBron James -
• Satou Sabally Out For Game 4 Of WNBA Finals With ConcussionPhoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally is set to miss Game 4 of the WNBA Finals with a concussion. Sabally suffered the injury during the Mercury's loss in Game 3. Sabally, who lead the Mercury in scoring at 19 points per game, had 24 points and five rebounds at the time of the injury. The Mercury are down 3-0 ahead of Friday's Game 4....2025Visit the page Satou Sabally -
• Joe Ingles Out One Week With Groin InjuryJoe Ingles suffered a left groin strain, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced on Thursday. Ingles is set to be re-evaluated in one week. Ingles averaged 0.8 points and 0.6 rebounds in 19 games for the Wolves last season. The Wolves open their regular season October 22 against the Blazers....2025See also Joe Ingles -
• LeBron James Missing Opening Night & Beyond With Injury
LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025–26 NBA season after being ruled out for up to four weeks with sciatica, the Los Angeles Lakers have confirmed. The 40-year-old veteran signed a new contract with the Lakers in June and is set to become the first player in history to compete across 23 separate […] The post LeBron James Missing Opening Night & Beyond With Injury appeared first ...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• Jayson Tatum Already Dunking Just Months After Achilles SurgeryBoston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is making strides few expected this early. Just five months after undergoing Achilles surgery, the 27-year-old is already back on the court, and back above the rim. Tatum shared a short clip on X showing himself dunking during a workout session, a major milestone in his recovery from the torn […] The post Jayson Tatum Already Dunking Just Months After Achille...2025Continue with Jayson Tatum -
• Pacers’ T.J. McConnell Will Miss At Least One Month With Hamstring Injury
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell will miss at least the next month after sustaining a left hamstring injury. Head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed the news Thursday. McConnell has been an integral role player for the Pacers over his last six seasons with the team. He is expected to have a bigger role this season […] The post Pacers’ T.J. McConnell Will Miss At Least One Month Wit...2025See more Indiana Pacers
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• Central Notes: White, Jackson, Allen, Hunter
Coby White has added motivation to return swiftly from a calf injury that’s plagued him this season, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times writes. White is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and will be looking to build on two straight extremely successful seasons this coming year. Cowley writes that early indications […]...2025Continue with Coby White
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• Timberwolves Notes: Ingles, Hyland, Shannon, Gershon, Barton
Timberwolves forward Joe Ingles suffered a left groin strain and will be re-evaluated in one week, the franchise announced in a release. The Wolves don’t open the regular season until Oct. 22, so it’s entirely possible Ingles doesn’t miss any regular season time due to the injury. He appeared in 19 games, making one start […]...2025See more articles Joe Ingles
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• LeBron James out 3-4 weeks with sciatica in Lakers worryThe Lakers have already taken an injury hit before they take the court for the regular season....2025Check it out LeBron James -
• LeBron James injury ripple effects: Luka Dončić's MVP case gets stronger, Bronny in Lakers' rotation?LeBron James is expected to miss at least 3-4 weeks with sciatica...2025See also LeBron James
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• LeBron James to miss the start of the 2025-26 season with new injuryLeBron James will begin his 23rd NBA season on the sideline....2025Click for news about LeBron James -
• LeBron James sidelined 3–4 weeks with sciatica, out for start of Lakers seasonThe Lakers announced Wednesday that LeBron James will miss the start of the season with sciatica on his right side, sidelining him for three to four weeks. James, 40, had been dealing with back tightness during camp before additional tests confirmed the issue. He’ll undergo treatment and rest, with no official timetable beyond the three-to-four-week […] The post LeBron James sidelined ...2025Read about LeBron James -
• Jayson Tatum injury update: Celtics star already able to dunk just months after tearing Achilles
Jayson Tatum has seemingly made some solid progress after Achilles surgery....2025Check it out Jayson Tatum
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• Thunder Predicted By NBA GMs To Repeat; Nikola Jokic Considered Favorite To Win MVPThe Oklahoma City Thunder received 80 percent of the vote in NBA.com's annual general manager survey when asked which team will win the 2026 NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets were tied for second at seven percent apiece. The Boston Celtics were similarly predicted to repeat as champions with 83 percent of the vote, but they fell down 3-1 to the New York Knicks before Jayson Ta...2025Read about Oklahoma City Thunder -
• Pacers say McConnell to miss at least a month
Pacers backup point guard T.J. McConnell will miss at least a month due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Indiana's first preseason game, coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday....2025Read about Rick Carlisle
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• Pacers Sign Cam Payne, Waive Delon WrightThe Indiana Pacers have signed guard Cam Payne to a training camp contract. In a subsequent move, the team waived guard Delon Wright. Wright suffered a significant head injury during Tuesday's preseason game. Last season, Payne averaged 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 15.1 minutes with the New York Knicks....2025See also Delon Wright -
• T.J. McConnell Out At Least One Month With Hamstring StrainPacers point guard T.J. McConnell will be sidelined for at least one month after suffering a left hamstring strain, head coach Rick Carlisle announced today (Twitter link via the team). McConnell was forced to leave Tuesday’s preseason opener in the second quarter due to the injury. Obviously, it’s a disappointing development for the Pacers, who […]...2025Continue with Rick Carlisle -
• T.J. McConnell Out At Least One Month With Left Hamstring InjuryT.J McConnell will be out at least one month due to a left hamstring injury. McConnell has been expected to become an even more critical part of the Indiana Pacers' rotation with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season with his torn Achilles. In 79 games last season, McConnell averaged 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 17.9 minutes. The Pacers have a team option on McConnell ahead of the 2...2025Check it out Indiana Pacers -
• The Indiana Pacers have signed Cameron Payne to a training camp contract
In Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles. Not only was it a devastating injury for Haliburton, but it happened so late in the year. Due to the recovery timeline for an Achilles tear, Haliburton is set to miss the entire 2025-26 season. With that, Andrew Nembhard will […] The post The Indiana Pacers have signed Cameron Payne to a training camp contract ...2025Continue with Indiana Pacers
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• No gap year here: How the Celtics and Pacers approach a season without their leaders
Despite injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum, the Pacers and Celtics are still approaching the 2025-26 season as win now....2025Click for news about Tyrese Haliburton
NBA injuries and suspensions
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• Hornets Sign Eric DixonThe Charlotte Hornets signed Eric Dixon, the team announced on Wednesday. Dixon originally agreed to a two-way contract with the Lakers this offseason, though he was eventually signed on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal following injury concerns. Dixon, who averaged 23.3 points for Villanova last season, is likely to play with the Greensboro Swarm this season....2025Check it out Charlotte Hornets -
• How Milwaukee’s offseason set up Giannis’ possible exit & Grizzlies injury nightmare now includes Ja MorantTom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss if the Milwaukee Bucks should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo....2025Click for news about Tom Haberstroh
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• NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Grizzlies, Cedric Coward, Knicks76ers Joel Embiid is trending in the right direction with the 76ers’ regular season fast approaching. The former MVP has steadily increased his workload following arthroscopic knee surgery in the spring, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports reports. He has been ramping up in practice and recently participated in some 5-on-5 drills. The Sixers are still […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embii...2025See more Joel Embiid -
• Sixers Notes: Embiid, George, Watford, Starters, Grimes
Joel Embiid, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in the spring, continues to trend in the right direction with the regular season around the corner. The Sixers center has increased his participation in practice and done some 5-on-5 work, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). Embiid still has to check […]...2025Click for news about Joel Embiid
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• NBA Notes: Spurs, Devin Vassell, Lakers, Cavs, De’Andre HunterSpurs Devin Vassell is entering the new season healthy for the first time in a while, and that has both him and the Spurs feeling optimistic. After battling knee and foot injuries during the 2023 and 2024 offseasons, Vassell made it through this summer without any setbacks and is focused on a bounce-back year in […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Devin Vassell, Lakers, Cavs, De’Andre Hunte...2025Read about Andre Hunter -
• Houston’s Amen Thompson is expected to start at point guard in 2025-26
Entering his third professional season, Amen Thompson is set to take on a new role. Houston’s veteran PG Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL before the 2025-26 season started. He underwent successful surgery in late September and will miss the entire year for the Rockets. VanVleet’s 5.6 assists per game led the team in 2024-25. […] The post Houston’s Amen Thompson is expecte...2025Visit the page Amen Thompson
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• LeBron James injury update: Lakers superstar 'likely' to miss all of preseason, per reportWill James be ready when the Lakers open the regular season against the Warriors?...2025See more LeBron James -
• Rockets Expected To File For $14.1M DPE After Fred VanVleet’s Injury
The Houston Rockets have an open roster spot and will likely file for a $14.1 million disabled player exception (DPE) after star point guard Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL at an unofficial team minicamp in the Bahamas. If the NBA determines VanVleet is out until mid-June, the league would grant the exception, which would […] The post Rockets Expected To File For $14.1M DPE After Fred VanV...2025See also Fred VanVleet
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• Jayson Tatum joins Duke basketball staff in newly-created Chief Basketball Officer role
Jayson Tatum will help his alma mater as he recovers from his Achilles injury....2025Click for news about Jayson Tatum
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• What brutal injury means for Thunder guard Nikola TopicGuard Nikola Topic of the Oklahoma City Thunder missed last season while recovering from a torn ACL. This week's injury won't keep him out as long, but it might be far more painful....2025Click for news about Nikola Topic