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• Jimmy Butler Expected To Play In Game 4Jimmy Butler was a full participant in shootaround on Monday and is expected to play for the Golden State Warriors in Game 4. The Warriors enter the game with a 2-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets. "Jimmy Butler is doing everything possible to try to play tonight in Game 4," said Shams Charania on NBA Today. "They're optimistic he will be able to play." Butler suffered a deep glute muscle con...2025Read about Jimmy Butler -
• Bucks’ Damian Lillard Diagnosed With Torn Left Achilles Tendon
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a torn left achilles tendon. The injury happened on Sunday in Game 4 of the Bucks-Indiana Pacers series. Just in: Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon, sources tell ESPN. […] The post Bucks’ Damian Lillard Dia...2025See more articles Milwaukee Bucks
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• Luka Doncic 'Feeling Much Better' Ahead Of Game 4Luka Doncic is "feeling much better" ahead of Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "Luka Doncic is rested. He's feeling much better. And outside of a team meeting and individual treatment, I'm told Luka Doncic spent all of Saturday sleeping in his bed, which is something he could not do on Thursday and Friday when he was dealing wit...2025Visit the page Luka Doncic -
• Steve Kerr: 'Chance' Jimmy Butler Plays In Game 3 Despite ContusionJimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Houston Rockets with a pelvic and deep gluteal muscle contusion, the Golden State Warriors announced Friday. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed cautious optimism about Butler's availability just two days after the forward took a hard fall when Rockets guard Amen Thompson undercut him during a rebound attempt in the firs...2025See more articles Steve Kerr -
• Alijah Arenas Making ‘Significant Progress’ After Car Crash
Five-star prospect Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car accident early Thursday morning and had to be placed in a medically-induced coma. According to Arenas’ family (Twitter link via Shams Charania of ESPN), the 18-year-old is no longer in a coma and “has shown significant signs of progress within the last 24 hours.” While […]...2025
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• Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Avoids Fracture, Structural Damage After Fall
Golden State Warriors superstar Jimmy Butler has avoided any fracture or structural damage to the pelvic region, an MRI revealed. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. He has been formally diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion and so is still in “serious jeopardy” of missing Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. Ultimately, Butler […] The post Warriors’ Jimm...2025See more articles Golden State Warriors
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• Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Diagnosed with Glute Contusion, Game 3 Status in JeopardyGolden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler avoided a serious injury and was diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. An MRI revealed no structural damage, which Charania described as the best-case scenario for Butler. Despite the positive diagnosis, Butler’s status for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series against […] The post WarriorsR...2025Check it out Golden State Warriors -
• Alijah Arenas Hospitalized In Induced Coma After Serious Car AccidentAlijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning in the Los Angeles area. Arenas has been hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania. Arenas is the son of Gilbert Arenas. Alijah Arenas is a five-star prospect and committed to USC after becoming a McDonald's All-American at Chatsworth High School. "I'm kind of a guy that just likes to la...2025 -
• Top USC Recruit Alijah Arenas, Son Of Gilbert Arenas, In Coma After Car Accident
Alijah Arenas, a highly regarded high school basketball prospect and son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, was hospitalized early Thursday morning following a single‑vehicle crash, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas was involved in a serious car crash early Thursday morning, hospitalized and placed into an induced coma, […] The post Top U...2025See more articles Car Accident
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• Bucks’ Damian Lillard Will Return For Game 2 Against The Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks star point guard Damian Lillard will return for Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Lillard has missed 15 straight games because of a blood clot in his right calf. Due to early identification and treatment of the issue, Lillard has made what doctors described as a […] The post Bucks’ Damian Lillard Will Return For Game 2 A...2025Read about Milwaukee Bucks
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Shams Charania injury and suspension
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• Mavericks Hope Kyrie Irving Can Return By January, Eye Three-Year ContractThe Mavericks are optimistic that Kyrie Irving could be playing again by January, Shams Charania of ESPN said on tonight’s NBA Countdown (Twitter video link). Irving suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on March 3 and underwent surgery about three weeks later. The team didn’t provide a recovery timetable following the procedure, but […]...2025Check it out Kyrie Irving -
• Kyrie Irving Could Return In January; Mavs Interested In New Three-Year DealWhile the intended plans for Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks were thwarted by injuries after they traded Luka Doncic, there is optimism within the franchise that Kyrie Irving will be able to return from his ACL tear prior to the 2026 All-Star break. Irving's contract status is also a question as he could become a free agent this offseason. The Mavericks have interest in having Irving decli...2025Check it out Kyrie Irving -
• Zion Williamson, Joe Dumars To Have 'Very Candid Conversations'Joe Dumars is expected to have some "very candid conversations" with Zion Williamson this offseason as he assumes control of the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 28.6 minutes across just 30 games with the Pelicans in 24-25. "They're going to have to have a sitdown eventually," said Shams Charania on NBA Today. Williamson received a one-game su...2025Continue with Zion Williamson -
• Jimmy Butler Receiving Extensive Treatment For Deep Thigh Contusion Ahead Of Play-InJimmy Butler is receiving around the clock treatment with a deep thigh contusion. Butler suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Butler, however, is expected to be available for Tuesday's Play-In game against the Memphis Grizzlies. "I trust him to play," said Shams Charania. Stephen Curry is also expected to play with his right thumb injury. If the Warriors beat the Grizz...2025See more articles Jimmy Butler -
• Grizzlies’ Rookie Jaylen Wells Suffers Broken Wrist On Scary Fall
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells has suffered a broken wrist after a scary fall against the Charlotte Hornets. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Wells is awake, alert, and moving his extremities after being taken off the court on a stretcher. The injury occurred late in the first half in a game the Grizzlies went on […] The post Grizzlies’ Rookie Jaylen Wells Suffers Broke...2025Check it out Memphis Grizzlies
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• Jaylen Wells 'Awake, Alert' With Broken Wrist After Scary CollisionMemphis Grizzlies rookie guard Jaylen Wells was removed from the court on a stretcher Tuesday night after a frightening collision with Charlotte's K.J. Simpson left him with an apparent head injury. The incident occurred when Wells, completing a fastbreak dunk on an outlet pass from Ja Morant, was undercut by Simpson, causing Wells to lose balance and slam his head on the court. Medical staff atte...2025See more Jaylen Wells -
• Jaylen Wells 'Awake, Alert, Moving Extremities' After Scary CollisionMemphis Grizzlies rookie guard Jaylen Wells was removed from the court on a stretcher Tuesday night after a frightening collision with Charlotte's K.J. Simpson left him with an apparent head injury. The incident occurred when Wells, completing a fastbreak dunk on an outlet pass from Ja Morant, was undercut by Simpson, causing Wells to lose balance and slam his head on the court. Medical staff atte...2025See also Jaylen Wells
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• Dwight Howard Elected To Hall Of Fame On First BallotDwight Howard has been elected as a first-ballot member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds across 18 NBA seasons with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards ...2025Check it out Dwight Howard -
• NBA insider Shams Charania revealed there is ‘tension’ between the 76ers and MVP Joel Embiid
With a 126-113 loss on Thursday, the 76ers are 23-54 this season. The team has lost 10 consecutive games. Injuries threw Phialdelphia’s 2024-25 season out the window. Former MVP Joel Embiid has played in 19 total games for the 76ers. In late February, the 31-year-old was ruled out for the remainder of the season. On […] The post NBA insider Shams Charania revealed there is ‘tens...2025Check it out Joel Embiid
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• Joel Embiid, Sixers’ Front Office Clashed Over Knee Issues
There was some “tension” between Joel Embiid and the Sixers‘ front office before he made the decision to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee, ESPN’s Shams Charania said Thursday in an appearance on First Take (hat tip to Real GM). Embiid has experienced repeated knee issues since suffering a lateral meniscus injury last […]...2025Visit the page Joel Embiid
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• Joel Embiid, Sixers Had Tension With Handling Of Knee InjuryOn a recent episode of First Take, ESPN's Shams Charania detailed where Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are at with the former MVP's knee injury. Embiid met with several doctors and got several opinions on how to move forward. The veteran center and the team decided on arthroscopic surgery as the best path to get Embiid back on the floor for next season. However, things haven't gone smoothl...2025Read about Joel Embiid -
• Ja Morant Makes Finger-Gun Gesture Again Hours After NBA WarningJa Morant risked further disciplinary action from the NBA after repeating a gun-mimicking celebration during Thursday's 110-108 victory over the Miami Heat, just hours after receiving a league warning for a similar gesture. Morant made the gesture with his hands, right arm fully extended and left hand in a gun pose, after hitting a 25-foot three-pointer with 7:51 remaining in the first quarter. Th...2025See more Miami Heat -
• Report: Joel Embiid, 76ers front office had ‘tension’ this season
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers front office had “tension” this season. The Sixers thought Embiid needed to play more, while Embiid felt like he needed another surgery on his left knee. Tension between Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers front office has become something to “keep […] The post Report: Joel Embi...2025Check it out Joel Embiid
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• Sixers Guard Tyrese Maxey Expected To Miss Rest Of Season
Sixers star guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to be shut down for the rest of the season, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Maxey has not played since March 3 due to finger tendon injury. He has attempted to rehab the finger, but still is dealing with discomfort and needs treatment. The team’s other stars, Joel Embiid […]...2025See more Tyrese Maxey
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• Joel Embiid To Undergo Arthroscopic Surgery On KneeSixers center Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, a team official tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The 76ers ruled out Embiid for the rest of the season on February 28 after he continued to be affected by ongoing left knee issues. He and the team have been […]...2025Check it out Joel Embiid -
• NBA looking into Ja Morant using finger gun motions during Grizzlies-Warriors game
According to Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the NBA is looking into Ja Morant using finger gun motions during the Memphis Grizzlies–Golden State Warriors game. Here’s the video the NBA is looking at: pic.twitter.com/W9qsdv2D4f — dubs408 (@dubsvidstouse) April 2, 2025 Morant played in only nine games last season due to a suspension and […] The post NBA looking into...2025Continue with Tim MacMahon
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• Latest On Kevin Durant
The Suns haven’t put out any sort of formal press release updating the status of Kevin Durant‘s left ankle injury, but head coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed on Tuesday that the timeline reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday is accurate. Charania indicated that Durant has been diagnosed with a sprained ankle and will miss at […]...2025See more Kevin Durant
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• Warriors injury report: Gary Payton II (thumb) is out indefinitely with the playoffs approaching
Golden State was in Miami Tuesday night and lost 112-86 to the Heat. It’s the first time the Warriors have lost two straight games since acquiring Jimmy Butler. Steph Curry has missed a few games with a pelvic contusion. However, he is expected to make a return Friday vs. the Pelicans. ESPN’s Shams Charania had […] The post Warriors injury report: Gary Payton II (thumb) is out i...2025See also Gary Payton
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• Warriors’ Gary Payton II Has Thumb Injury, Out Indefinitely
Warriors guard Gary Payton II has a torn ligament in his left thumb and will be out indefinitely, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Anthony Slater of The Athletic was the first to report that Payton had a thumb injury (Twitter link). The Warriors will have to make do without a key part of their rotation as […]...2025See also Out Indefinitely
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• Kyrie Irving Undergoes Successful Surgery To Repair Torn ACLKyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL, the Dallas Mavericks announced on Wednesday. Irving only had a tear in his ACL with no other damage to any ligaments, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Irving suffered the injury on March 3 against the Kings. The Mavs are 3-8 since Irving's injury....2025Continue with Kyrie Irving