Hornets injury report: LaMelo Ball out at least one week with a left ankle sprain

The Hornets lost to the Nets 103-84 on Wednesday night, reducing their record to 12-32 this season. The team is 5-5 in its last 10 games and is 14th among 15 teams in the Eastern Conference.  Against the Lakers on Monday night, all-star PG LaMelo Ball suffered an ankle injury. He had an MRI on […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Jan 2025
Cavs Rumors: Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons Could Be Buyout Targets

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be players in the buyout market, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Speaking with ESPN Cleveland Radio, Windhorst was asked about the possibility of the Cavs getting involved in the buyout market. He started by outlining the type of player the Cavs are in the market for: a perimeter guard with size […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jan 2025
76ers’ Joel Embiid has missed 47% of his career due to injury

In 2024-25, the Philadelphia 76ers are 18-27. The team is 3-7 in their last 10 games but has won three in a row. Through 45 games, the Sixers are 11th in the Eastern Conference.  Former league MVP Joel Embiid has played in just 13 games for the Sixers this season. He’s missed a total of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Jan 2025
Lakers’ Anthony Davis Out At Least 1 Week With Abdominal Strain

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jan 2025
Hawks’ Jalen Johnson Out For Season With Left Shoulder Injury

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jan 2025
Paul George Misses Sixers Win Over Lakers With Finger Injury

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. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jan 2025
Lakers trade rumors: Los Angeles is monitoring Myles Turner ahead of the deadline

The 2024-25 NBA trade deadline is just over a week away. Trade rumors around the league are beginning to ramp up. On Wednesday, the Lakers were in the news with interest in adding a center.  NBA insider Anthony Irwin reported that Los Angeles has contacted the Pacers about Myles Turner. Los Angeles said they were […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Jan 2025
Kings have received ‘dozens’ of calls since De’Aaron Fox was made available for trade

As first reported by Shams Charania, the Kings are making PG De’Aaron Fox available for trade. This is not the first time that Fox has been involved in trade discussions. The 27-year-old has played eight seasons in Sacramento.  In the hours after the Kings made Fox available for trade talks, the team reportedly received “dozens” […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Jan 2025
Bucks trade rumors: Milwaukee is ‘determined’ to upgrade their roster ahead of the deadline

The Milwaukee Bucks were on the road Tuesday night to face the Trail Blazers. Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 39 points, the Bucks lost 125-112 to Portland. Milwaukee is now 26-19 this season and 7-3 in their last 10.  NBA insider Marc Stein reported that the Bucks are “determined” to make a trade before the February 6 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Jan 2025