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Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis will miss at least a week of action after suffering an abdominal muscle strain. The injury occurred in the first half of Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Davis had been on a hot streak of late, including piling up 21 points and 11 rebounds in the first […]
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a left shoulder injury, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Johnson suffered the injury against the Toronto Raptors last week, and has now been reportedly diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He will undergo surgery. This […]
Paul George picked up a finger injury against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday and was forced to miss Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Philadelphia 76ers forward jammed his left pinkie finger against the Bulls. An MRI and ultrasound revealed tendon damage, though head coach Nick Nurse indicated the injury is not major. […]
Victor Wembanyama is the top name revealed from the Rising Stars rosters by the NBA on Tuesday. Among those joining the San Antonio Spurs superstar for the sophomores are Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson and Derrick Lively II, though Lively will miss out because of a stress fracture in his right ankle. The most notable rookies […]
The Sacramento Kings are opening up talks with the intent of trading De’Aaron Fox before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Per reports, Fox has a specific destination in mind, so other suitors — of whom there are expected to be many — will likely be dissuaded from trading […]
Anthony Davis dominated the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets in historic fashion before finishing with 42 points and 23 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers center was red hot from the opening tip-off, racking up 21 points and 11 rebounds in just the first quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo (2023) is the only other player to record […]
LaMelo Ball left the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night with an apparent ankle injury. The Charlotte Hornets confirmed he would not be returning to the game. Ball suffered the injury just three minutes into the second quarter. As he backpedaled after hitting a three-pointer, Ball accidentally landed on Lakers forward Jarred […]
Miami has suspended Jimmy Butler for an indefinite period after walking out of practice on Monday. The Heat confirmed that the suspension will last at least five games, which would rule him out of action past the trade deadline on Feb. 6. Butler has missed nine of Miami’s past 12 games through two separate suspensions. […]
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo will have his toe injury re-evaluated in three weeks, the team confirmed Friday. The 27-year-old had an examination of the toe done, revealing a stable turf toe injury with a partial tear of the plantar ligament. This injury is deemed to not require surgery and an update will be provided […]
The Milwaukee Bucks found a way to beat the Miami Heat despite some of the worst travel issues of the season. Stranded in New Orleans since Monday because of a severe winter storm that prompted a postponement of their game against the Pelicans, the Bucks were forced to play a waiting game, which included not […]