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NBA Injuries
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Multiple Trail Blazers Starters Will Miss Bulls Game with Injuries
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Portland won’t be fielding a full lineup on Friday. When the Portland Trail Blazers face the Chicago Bulls on Friday evening, they will do so without the services of two of their starters, and perhaps up to four, with an outside chance of all five missing the game. Injuries are running through the roster of the 32-40 team. With only ten games remaining in the season, they may be looking forward to a summer of rest and recuperation. Trail Blazers PR announced today via Twitter that forward Jerami Grant (Quad Contusion) and shooting guard...
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Franz Wagner exits after suffering ankle injury in Magic vs. Knicks
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a lower-body injury in the second half of Thursday night’s home game against the visiting New York Knicks. The injury forced Franz Wagner to leave the game, with the team later announcing that he was done for the rest of the contest. “INJURY UPDATE: @OrlandoMagic forward Franz Wagner will […] The post Franz Wagner exits after suffering ankle injury in Magic vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
8 Points, 9 Seconds
Is Tyrese Haliburton playing tonight? Latest injuries for Pacers vs Celtics
The Pacers are coming off an electric win against the Toronto Raptors, where native son Nembhard iced the game in the final seconds. we thought this looked familiar.
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Terry Rozier suffers foot injury, leaves game vs. Pelicans
Terry Rozier has limped out of the Charlotte Hornets’ Thursday night game in New Orleans with a foot injury. The guard was subbed out late in the first quarter after a little over nine minutes of game time. He’d enjoyed a productive first quarter, scoring five points to go with four boards, two assists and […] The post Terry Rozier suffers foot injury, leaves game vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pounding The Rock 
An appreciation for the Spurs through the eyes of a nine-year-old
She really doesn’t see wins and losses like her dad I have to admit, I have not suffered through the the San Antonio Spurs 2022-2023 season as much as I originally imagined. Watching the development of players has been a treat. Injuries hampered what might have been exponential growth and the timely pouring of a solid foundation. The good news is, there’s always next year. Or the next year...or the one after that. That is one thing the Spurs have proven time and again over the two-plus decades with Pop at the helm. It’s never over if you just won’t quit. During Spring...
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Blazers star Damian Lillard headlines Portland’s ugly injury report vs. Bulls
There is still a glimmer of hope for the Portland Trail Blazers with regard to their playoff aspirations this season. At the moment, they are 3.5 games outside the Play-In picture in the West, and it goes without saying that they will need to win a whole bunch of games from here on out with […] The post Blazers star Damian Lillard headlines Portland’s ugly injury report vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Lakers star Anthony Davis’ injury status for must-win game vs. Thunder, revealed
A lot will be on the line on Friday when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both teams are still fighting for their spot in the playoffs out West with the Thunder holding a half-a-game advantage over the Lakers. A win for LA could see them rise to eighth in the West, […] The post Lakers star Anthony Davis’ injury status for must-win game vs. Thunder, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Wizards stars Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma injury status vs. Spurs, revealed
The Washington Wizards are watching their playoff hopes disappear right before their eyes. This is after they suffered four straight losses and have fallen out of the Play-In picture out in the East. All hope is not lost, though, with Washington still just 2.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the 10th and final Play-In […] The post Wizards stars Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma injury status vs. Spurs, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Golden State Of Mind 
Sixers star duo Joel Embiid and James Harden listed as questionable vs. Warriors
The Warriors’ injury report remains the same. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Philadelphia 76ers are listing Joel Embiid and James Harden as questionable for tomorrow against the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, the Warriors have the same players available tomorrow as the game against the Dallas Mavericks. (Which means no Andrew Wiggins and no Gary Payton II — although the latter could be available very, very soon.) Joel Embiid and James Harden both listed as questionable against the Warriors tomorrow night. Nobody unexpected on Warriors side of injury report....
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Surprise! More injury woes pile up for the Hornets in their relentlessly unforgiving season
Given their uphill climb has nearly reached its exhaustive peak, there’s a certain mentality required for the Charlotte Hornets to push through these final two-plus weeks. “I think it comes …
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Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers past Thunder in first game without Paul George
Leonard scores 32 points and the Clippers make 18 3-pointers to pull away for a 127-105 victory two nights after losing George to a knee injury.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Leonard scores 32, Clippers beat Thunder without George
Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points on 15 shots, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-105 on Thursday night in their first game since losing Paul George to a knee injury.
Liberty Ballers 
Sixers Stock Watch: Embiid’s disappearance, Beard’s Achilles heel, murderer’s row slate, & MVP race
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Just when things were looking up.... an all too familiar fear creeps in. We were riding an all-time high. The best team Joel Embiid has ever had around him the best the Yaoundé native has ever looked personally, a surging Sixers unit was putting real pressure on the Boston Celtics for that two seed. All they had to do was beat the 33-37 Chicago Bulls in a home-and-home, and stay healthy. But alas.... an all too familiar state of injury concern now overtakes us. Let’s take stock. Standings Photo by John...
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Celtics’ Danilo Gallinari breaks silence on knee injury recovery as playoffs near
The Boston Celtics have dealt with multiple injuries this season, but none were as severe as Danilo Gallinari’s torn ACL. Yet, there’s reportedly a slight chance the 34-year-old forward suits up for the C’s in the playoffs. Just prior to the start of the 2022-23 NBA season, Gallinari tore his ACL while playing for Italy […] The post Celtics’ Danilo Gallinari breaks silence on knee injury recovery as playoffs near appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Gary Payton II Could Return from Injury for Warriors on Sunday
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Despite the controversy surrounding his trade, the guard may be ready to go. Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II could be ready to return to NBA action as soon as the Warriors’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN updated Payton’s condition in a tweet this afternooon, indicating the possible return date. The 6’3 guard has appeared only 15 times this season, none of them for the Warriors. Recovery from abdominal surgery kept him out for the majority of the year. He returned in...
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Warriors’ Gary Payton II on verge of return with latest injury update
The wait is almost over for Gary Payton II. The Golden State Warriors announced on Thursday that the veteran guard has made “good progress” on his right adductor injury and could play in Sunday’s crucial matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves depending on how Payton fares in practice on Saturday. Gary Payton II injury update: pic.twitter.com/VvJpxSiPq7 […] The post Warriors’ Gary Payton II on verge of return with latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Kyrie Irving gets positive injury update as Mavs hope to return to full strength
After missing the Dallas Mavericks previous game, All-NBA guard Kyrie Irving could play against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday according to head coach Jason Kidd (h/t Eddie Sefko of mavs.com). Irving was nursing a foot injury on Wednesday, as the Mavs fell 125-127 to the Golden State Warriors despite impressive performances by superstar Luka Doncic […] The post Kyrie Irving gets positive injury update as Mavs hope to return to full strength appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Talkative Karl-Anthony Towns went silent about his injury. Here's why that happened
Almost every NBA star has moments of awkwardness or drama. So Karl-Anthony Towns wasn't outside the norm when it came to the silence about his calf injury. But that silence allowed people to insert their own speculation.
Lake Show Life
Lakers’ playoff odds following positive LeBron James injury update
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reportedly could return for the final few games of the regular season from the foot tendon injury he suffered on Feb. 26 against the Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James hopes to make his return in the final few games of the regular season, league sources tell […] Lakers’ playoff odds following positive LeBron James injury update - Lake Show Life - Lake Show Life - Los Angeles Lakers News and Fan Community
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Will Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton return from injury vs. Celtics after six-game absence?
The Indiana Pacers are currently 1.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the 10th and final Play-In Spot in the East. They face a tough test on Friday against the mighty Boston Celtics, and it goes without saying that they will need to be at their very best if they hope to stand a chance […] The post Will Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton return from injury vs. Celtics after six-game absence? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Lauri Markkanen headlines Jazz’s brutal injury list vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
The Utah Jazz are fighting for dear life out in the West as they currently lie half a game behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the 10th and final Play-In spot in the conference. They have a big game coming up on Friday against the mighty Milwaukee Bucks, and unfortunately for Jazz fans, their team […] The post Lauri Markkanen headlines Jazz’s brutal injury list vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Lakers fans should panic at LeBron James’ injury update denial
The Los Angeles Lakers have been forced to live life without LeBron James over the last few weeks and for the most part, things have been going okay. The ship has not sunk without its captain on the court to pilot things and Los Angeles is in a position to make the NBA Playoffs in […] Lakers fans should panic at LeBron James’ injury update denial - Lake Show Life - Lake Show Life - Los Angeles Lakers News and Fan Community
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LeBron starts on-court activity, hopes to return for final 3 games | THE HERD
Chris Broussard joins Colin Cowherd on The Herd to discuss the latest news in the NBA. Broussard shares his expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers once LeBron James returns from injury.
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‘How do you bring back LeBron?’: Jay Williams goes on wild Austin Reaves, Lakers rant
The Los Angeles Lakers are playing some of their best basketball of the season right now despite LeBron James remaining sidelined with a foot injury. Austin Reaves is capturing the hearts of NBA fans with his strong recent play, and Jay Williams speculates how a LeBron James return might affect that. Jay Williams went on […] The post ‘How do you bring back LeBron?’: Jay Williams goes on wild Austin Reaves, Lakers rant appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit
What Jalen Williams’ rapid rise means for the Oklahoma City Thunder
When it was announced that Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren, the number two overall pick in last year’s draft, would miss the entirety of his rookie season on account of a right foot injury, most thought his absence would condemn the Thunder to another season in the league’s cellar. Instead, rookie guard Jalen Williams has emerged […] What Jalen Williams’ rapid rise means for the Oklahoma City Thunder - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
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Lakers star LeBron James fires back at reports he’ll return before regular season ends
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James clarified reports about his timeline to return to the court as he recovers from a right foot tendon injury that has sidelined him since Feb. 26. On Thursday morning, a handful of NBA reporters simultaneously reported that LeBron is aiming to play in the final few games of the […] The post Lakers star LeBron James fires back at reports he’ll return before regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Joel Embiid (calf) and James Harden (Achilles) listed questionable for Friday vs. Golden State
Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Questionabe? Hey! We’ll take that. The Philadelphia 76ers have provided a key update on their top two stars, Joel Embiid and James Harden, ahead of a grueling road trip that begins in Golden State. According to the Sixers injury report, Joel Embiid is questionable with right calf tightness and James Harden is questionable with Achilles soreness. Joel Embiid (right calf tightness), James Harden (Achilles soreness), and Jalen McDaniels (hip soreness) are all questionable for Friday’s game against the Warriors. PJ Tucker isn’t...
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