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• Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Suffers Ankle Injury In Game 1 Loss
Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards sustained a right ankle injury while driving through the lane in Tuesday night’s 114-88 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Anthony Edwards Tweaked His Right Ankle In First Quarter With less than a minute to play in the opening quarter, […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Su...2025Continue with Minnesota Timberwolves
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• 2025 NBA Playoffs: Thunder Vs. Timberwolves TV Schedule & How To Watch
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. It was a bit of a slog for the Thunder, having to throw the kitchen sink at the Denver Nuggets to take them down in seven games. Minnesota benefited from Stephen Curry going down with a hamstring injury but […] The post 2025 NBA Playoffs: Thunder Vs. Timberwolves TV Schedule & Ho...2025Click for news about NBA Playoffs
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• Aaron Gordon Has Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Likely Needs Several Weeks To RecoverDenver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. That's an injury that takes several weeks to recover from. Despite Gordon searching for ways to play in Sunday's Game 7 at the Oklahoma City Thunder, it's unlikely he'll be able to do so. Gordon was injured late in the Nuggets Game 6 victory that forced Game 7. The Denver forward has been playing through a calf injury ...2025Visit the page Aaron Gordon -
• Aaron Gordon Could Miss Game 7 With Left Hamstring StrainAaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and his status for Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals is in doubt. Gordon suffered the injury in the final minutes of the Denver Nuggets' Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The two teams will have an extra day of rest before Game 7 on Sunday. Gordon is averaging 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds in the playoffs an...2025Click for news about Aaron Gordon
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• Timberwolves Turn a Vow Into a Statement, But Say the Job’s Not FinishedAfter falling short in the Western Conference Finals last spring, Anthony Edwards offered a short, bold promise: “We’ll be back next year.” It didn’t look like a sure thing for much of the 2024-25 season. The Timberwolves slogged through injuries, stretches of inconsistency, and a loaded Western Conference that left them fighting for their playoff […] The post Timberwolves Turn a Vow Into a ...2025Check it out Anthony Edwards -
• Stephen Curry Officially Ruled Out By Warriors For Game 5Stephen Curry has been officially ruled out by the Golden State Warriors for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves as he continues to deal with a strained right hamstring. The Warriors, who won Game 1 of the series, will have to win Game 5 to give Curry a chance to return for Game 6. Curry will be reevaluated Wednesday. He sustained the hamstring injury in ...2025See also Stephen Curry -
• Steph Curry does not have a target return date after Game 1 hamstring injury: 'You can't accelerate it'
Stephen Curry is being cautious after straining his hamstring in Game 1 of Golden State's Western Conference semifinal series against Minnesota....2025Read about Steph Curry
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• Stephen Curry Calls Hamstring Injury 'Gut Punch', Will Be Careful Before ReturningStephen Curry described his Grade 1 left hamstring strain as a "gut punch." Curry is out through at least Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals and will be reevaluated after that. "This is new, and from all that I'm learning about how quickly you can get back, there has to be a healing process," Curry said at Golden State Warriors shootaround Thursday before Game 2. "You can't accelerate it...2025See more Stephen Curry
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• Steph Curry does not have a target return date after hamstring injury: 'You can't accelerate it'
Stephen Curry is being cautious after straining his hamstring in Game 1 of Golden State's Western Conference semifinal series against Minnesota....2025Continue with Steph Curry
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• Warriors’ Stephen Curry Doesn’t Know When He’ll Return From Injury
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry doesn’t know when he’ll return from his hamstring injury. Curry suffered a Grade 1 hamstring injury in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Steph Curry said he doesn’t have a target return date: “No. and from all that I’m learning about how quickly you […] The post Warriors’ Step...2025Continue with Golden State Warriors
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• Dillon Brooks Defends Amen Thompson, Labels Draymond Green 'Dirty Player'Dillon Brooks defended teammate Amen Thompson against accusations of dirty play following a controversial incident that Jimmy Butler III injured in Game 2 of the Houston Rockets' playoff series against the Golden State Warriors. Brooks instead pointed the finger at Draymond Green. "No, I think the dirty player is Draymond [Green], giving him a little push as regular basketball players do," Brooks ...2025Click for news about Dillon Brooks -
• Russell Westbrook gets added to Nuggets’ injury list after early exit vs. Clippers
The Nuggets just woke up from a nightmare this Friday morning, after last night’s 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference playoff series. Another worry was added to the list, as Russell Westbrook fell to injury in Thursday’s second quarter, with a left foot inflammation. The veteran guard is not […] The post Russell Westbrook gets added to Nuggets’ ...2025See also Russell Westbrook
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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 -
• Kawhi Leonard: I'm Just Happy That I'm Able To MoveKawhi Leonard delivered a dominant 39-point performance to lead the LA Clippers to a crucial 105-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, marking a return to health after years of injury struggles. Leonard shot 15-for-19 from the field and either scored or assisted on 51 of the Clippers' 105 points (49%). Leonard's return to playoff form...2025Check it out Kawhi Leonard -
• Nuggets injury report: Aaron Gordon (calf) is probable for Game 2 on Monday vs. the Clippers
On Saturday, the Denver Nuggets hosted the LA Clippers for game one of the first round. It’s the #4 vs. #5 seed matchup in the Western Conference. It was a back-and-forth game between Denver and LA on Saturday. In OT, Denver won the game 112-110 and took a 1-0 series lead. In that game, Gordon […] The post Nuggets injury report: Aaron Gordon (calf) is probable for Game 2 on Monday vs....2025Read about Aaron Gordon
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• Ja plays through injury as Grizz lock up 8-seed
Ja Morant, playing with a sprained right ankle, scored 22 points, and the Grizzlies rolled past the Mavericks 120-106 to secure the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs....2025
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• Anthony Edwards Eligible To Play Sunday After NBA Rescinds Technical FoulThe NBA has rescinded the technical foul that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards received on Friday night. That means Edwards will be eligible to play in the Wolves final game on Sunday. That has importance, as Minnesota is still fighting for playoff position in the Western Conference. Edwards had received his 18th technical foul in the Wolves win on Friday. That would have seen him serv...2025Continue with Anthony Edwards -
• NBA Rescinds Technical Foul For Anthony Edwards Making Him Eligible To Play SundayThe NBA has rescinded the technical foul that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards received on Friday night. That means Edwards will be eligible to play in the Wolves final game on Sunday. That has importance, as Minnesota is still fighting for playoff position in the Western Conference. Edwards had received his 18th technical foul in the Wolves win on Friday. That would have seen him serv...2025See also Minnesota Timberwolves
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• NBA veteran Chris Paul claims he wants to ‘keep playing’ as he evaluates his future
At 32-44, the Spurs are 13th of 15 teams in the Western Conference. Their 2024-25 season was thrown off course when Victor Wembanyama was ruled out on February 20. On top of that, the Spurs ruled De’Aaron Fox out on March 13 due to injury. Two massive losses for San Antonio. The 2024-25 season is […] The post NBA veteran Chris Paul claims he wants to ‘keep playing’ as he e...2025See more articles Chris Paul
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• Rest assured, the Thunder have a strong case to chase 70 winsWith OKC having clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, should it attempt to reach 70 wins or rest key players to prevent injuries before the playoffs?...2025
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• Dunc'd On: Six in 71 (Western Conference 3.31.25); Taylor Jenkins FiredNate always has a unique take on a coach being fired. What do he and Danny make of the Grizzlies moving on from Taylor Jenkins and this surprising timing? Then, on to the usual look at the West: MEM vs LAL: The Lakers' intentional play exposes some key weaknesses for Memphis as the Tuomas Iisalo era gets underway. 14:00 PHX: KD goes down with an ankle injury. Is this the last we'll see of him in ...2025Click for news about Taylor Jenkins -
• Southwest Notes: Gafford, Lively, Morant, Borrego, Green, Bane, Aldama
With the Mavericks holding the ninth spot in the Western Conference, they’re getting healthy just in time for a possible postseason berth. Center Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain) has been upgraded to probable for Monday’s matchup against the Nets, Grant Afseth tweets. Dereck Lively (right ankle stress fracture) is considered questionable to play. As we noted […]...2025Visit the page Daniel Gafford
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• Grizzlies Part Ways With Taylor JenkinsThe Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. Jenkins had a 464-250 (.539) record over nearly six seasons with the Grizzlies. Jenkins was hired by the Grizzlies in 2019 following his extended tenure as an assistant coach under Mike Budenholzer with the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks. "I'm genuinely appreciative of Taylor's contributions to this team and this city over t...2025Visit the page Taylor Jenkins
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• Mavs receive glimmer of hope via Anthony Davis return: ‘Never thought about shutting it down’It has been a challenging stretch for the Dallas Mavericks, who have struggled with injuries, faced limitations due to their hard cap, and seen their playoff hopes dim in the competitive Western Conference. However, Monday’s game in Brooklyn brought a glimmer of optimism for the Mavs as Anthony Davis made his highly anticipated return from […] The post Mavs receive glimmer of hope via Anthon...2025See also Anthony Davis -
• Anthony Davis: ‘Never A Thought’ About Shutting Down For SeasonIt has been a rough few weeks for the Mavericks, who have found themselves beset by injuries, unable to make roster additions due to their hard cap, and rapidly losing ground in the postseason race in the Western Conference. But Monday’s contest in Brooklyn provided at least one reason for optimism in Dallas, as Anthony […]...2025See more Anthony Davis -
• Nuggets injury report: Nikola Jokic (ankle) will miss his third consecutive game on Friday
The Nuggets are on the road Friday night to face the Trail Blazers. It’s the fourth and final matchup in 2024-25 between Denver and Portland. On Wednesday, the Nuggets lost 120-108 to the Lakers. The team is 44-26 this season, third in the Western Conference. For their game on Friday vs. Portland, the Nuggets will […] The post Nuggets injury report: Nikola Jokic (ankle) will miss his ...2025Continue with Nikola Jokic
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• Thunder injury report: Three starters are out on Wednesday vs. the 76ers
At 56-12, the Oklahoma City Thunder are first in the Western Conference. They have a 12.5-game lead over second place. It’s been a dominant season for the Thunder in 2024-25. On Wednesday night, Oklahoma City will be home to face the 76ers. Team insiders have reported that three starters will be out against Philadelphia. That […] The post Thunder injury report: Three starters are out ...2025See more articles Oklahoma City Thunder
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• Domantas Sabonis Out At Least 10 Days With Right Ankle SprainDomantas Sabonis will miss at least 10 days with a right ankle sprain. The Sacramento Kings are 3-6 without Sabonis, who recently missed time due to a hamstring injury. The Kings are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference and multiple games ahead of the Phoenix Suns to avoid dropping out of the play-in. Sabonis is averaging 19.2 points, 13.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists this season for the...2025See also Domantas Sabonis -
• NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Timberwolves, JazzRockets Fred VanVleet‘s return from two ankle injuries has come at an ideal time for the Rockets, who went 10-9 without him, though they faced relatively weaker opponents, as noted by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton. While the Rockets are unlikely to challenge for the second seed in the Western Conference, they are in a strong position […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Timberwo...2025Continue with Fred VanVleet -
• Lakers injury update: LeBron James (groin strain) is expected to miss at least another week
At 41-25, the Los Angeles Lakers are fifth in the Western Conference. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games and are coming off a 107-96 win vs. Phoenix. Over their last four games, the Lakers have been without 21-time all-star, LeBron James. He is dealing with a groin strain. On Sunday, ESPN’s Shams Charania […] The post Lakers injury update: LeBron James (groin strain) is expected to m...2025See also LeBron James