NBA Injuries

11:31 AM EST, Tue December 05, 2023

Lakers’ LeBron James dealing with calf injury ahead of In-Season Tournament vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers look to improve their NBA In-Season Tournament standing in the next matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Unsurprisingly, LeBron James leads the Lakers on the offensive front. However, the NBA superstar is dealing with a calf injury that could hold him out of Tuesday night’s game. The Lakers battle injury woes for […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James dealing with calf injury ahead of In-Season Tournament vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Kevin Durant shoots down notion of added ‘juice’ in LeBron James matchup

With a matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers in the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament on the docket in a few hours’ time, there is much anticipation for yet another matchup between Kevin Durant and LeBron James. In fact, barring an unforeseen turn of events on the injury front, their […] The post Suns’ Kevin Durant shoots down notion of added ‘juice’ in LeBron James matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jerami Grant Enters Concussion Protocol

Photo by Ron Schwane/ The Blazers clarify the injury to their starting power forward. The Portland Trail Blazers have announced that starting forward Jerami Grant has entered concussion protocol. He was injured Saturday night in Portland’s game versus the Utah Jazz. The Blazers announced the news via X/Twitter. OFFICIAL: The Portland Trail Blazers have announced that forward Jerami Grant has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol. Grant left Saturday night’s game at Utah during the fourth quarter and did not return. Players in concussion protocol must go...

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Darvin Ham: Lakers Got ‘Glimpse’ Of Their Athleticism Against Rockets

Injuries have prevented the Los Angeles Lakers from seeing what they have with a revamped roster that fans were excited...

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Anfernee Simons’ Return from Injury Considered ‘Day-to-Day’

Photo by Alika Jenner/ Portland’s high-scoring guard is nearing his return to the floor. Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons appears to be on the verge of returning from a right thumb injury that has kept him out of the lineup since the season opener on Oct. 25. According to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report, Simons is considered “day-to-day” now on the injury report. Similar to Highkin’s update, Trail Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl reported Simons participated through most of the team’s practice today and fellow Portland guard Malcolm Brogdon...

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Suns Weekly (11/30-12/4): Can the IST this week tell us more about the Suns than the first 20 games did?

Photo by Rich Graessle/ Your weekly roundup of Phoenix Suns news, rumors, notes and videos from the prior week plus a preview of the week to come. WELCOME to your news roundup of the week that was and the week yet to come for your Phoenix Suns. The Suns enter the second quarter of their season with a winning record and that’s great considering the plethora of injuries to the Big Three. Most of the season so far, the Suns have been relegated to one mega star going to work with a bucket of leggos. More on that to come. Last Week, the Suns lost to the Raptors and...

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Is Pacers’ Obi Toppin playing vs. Celtics? Latest NBA In-Season Tournament injury update

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics will square off in the first NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals game on Monday night with a trip to Las Vegas on the line. Going a perfect 4-0 in group play, the Pacers have proven to be a young team that can step up in big games. Well, they are […] The post Is Pacers’ Obi Toppin playing vs. Celtics? Latest NBA In-Season Tournament injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Can Brooklyn Nets match their defensive performance vs. Orlando Magic?

Photo by Elsa/ The Nets have won four of their last five despite injuries and a tough schedule. Defense, which many fans and staffers thought would be a strength, is finally getting there. Ten days ago, the Brooklyn Nets traveled to Atlanta to play the Hawks and their high-power offense. It turned into a frustrating loss. Mikal Bridges had 45, one of four players to score more than 20 points that night, but the final score, 147-145 in overtime and a 73-point first quarter, represented yet another defensive failing for the Nets. Since then, the Nets have played better...

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Mavs’ Kyrie Irving practices Monday, gets encouraging injury update

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving practiced Monday, head coach Jason Kidd told reporters. “Yeah, Kyrie was fine. Went through everything today,” Kidd said. Irving missed Saturday’s game due to foot soreness. The Mavs were defeated 126-120 by the Oklahoma City Thunder despite going on a 30-0 run during the game. Irving’s presence was missed, and […] The post Mavs’ Kyrie Irving practices Monday, gets encouraging injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Time for the Knicks to call up a familiar name?

Photo by Evan Yu/NBAE via Jacob’s Ladder If the last name sounds familiar to you, it should. Jacob Toppin, Obi Toppin’s younger brother has been hooping for the Westchester Knicks of the G-League through nine games with the team so far. After going undrafted in June, Toppin earned a two-way contract through his hard work, albeit not participating during their Summer League play due to a minor injury. Since then he has done nothing but continue to excel. His numbers are there: 15.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game are nothing to overlook. During the...

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The Weekly Run It Back: Mixed-bag week for illness-plagued Sixers

Photo by Maddie Meyer/ The Philadelphia 76ers started the past week off strong at home before dropping two games on the road. Welcome to Run It Back! In this weekly series, we will summarize the week overall and recap each Sixers’ game from the previous week (Sunday to Saturday). This week was a mixed bag for the Sixers. They started off strong with a commanding 44-point victory hosting the Los Angeles Lakers, but ran into trouble on the back end of the week as the lineup took some hits due to illness and injury. Philadelphia then lost two on the road in a row,...

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Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis hoping to return for NBA In-Season Tournament semis if Boston advances

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has not played since November 24 and has missed the team’s last three games due to a calf injury. The team has not been concerned about Porzingis’ long-term status and it appears as if the former All-Star will be back in the coming games. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, […] The post Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis hoping to return for NBA In-Season Tournament semis if Boston advances appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis OUT for IST Game vs. Pacers

Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with an injury that will keep him out for the Boston Celtics’ quarterfinal match against the Indiana Pacers. The Boston Celtics will be without one of their key players today in their In-Season Tournament knockout round game against the Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: There’s optimism Boston Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis (calf strain) will return to lineup this week. Porzingis is out for In Season Tourney quarters vs. Indiana Monday, but there’s increasing...

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Suns’ Devin Booker gets 100% real on ankle injury after monster game vs. Grizzlies

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is being brutally honest about an ankle sprain he suffered before a game against the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday. Booker said it wasn’t as bad as a different ankle injury that kept him sidelined for a time earlier this season. Booker said the ankle injury he suffered in an opening game […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker gets 100% real on ankle injury after monster game vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Finding the missing piece: Defensive guards the Celtics could target on the trade market

David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports A few notes on potential depth pieces, and a salary cap cheat code to facilitate an Alex Caruso trade. The Celtics have a near-perfect rotation almost a quarter into the season. They’re 15-4, they’re atop the Eastern Conference standings, and they’re healthy. They could, however, use one or two depth pieces to round out the roster and guard against injuries to starters. And while they have limited tradable assets, the best way to add to this roster remains a trade. Who’s selling? The whole league is waiting on teams like the...

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Rockets At Lakers Gamethread 12/2/23

Green Starburst Time! | Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Can the Rockets Win One On The Road? Houston Rockets vs Los Angeleeez Lakers Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 @ 9:30pm CST Location: Not The Great Western Forum, Something Else TV: Space City Home Network Radio: SportsTalk790 Online: Rockets App Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Fred VanVleet/Aaron Holiday, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Lakers: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reeves, Taurean Prince, Lebron James, Day-To-Davis Injuries Rockets: Fred VanVleet (DTD), JaeSean Tate (DTD),...

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Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses How He Felt In Season Debut

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealt with the injury bug to start the season although they are finally starting to get healthy...

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Lakers Injury Update: Gabe Vincent Progressing Well

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Gabe Vincent, who has been dealing with left knee effusion, was re-evaluated...

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RUMOR: Warriors’ Chris Paul getting close to injury return

The Golden State Warriors have dealt with a string of injuries lately, but they could be getting healthier sooner rather than later. At least that’s what the latest rumors suggest regarding Chris Paul’s injury. Although the veteran point guard is ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul was seen participating in […] The post RUMOR: Warriors’ Chris Paul getting close to injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Chris Paul shouts out Derrick Rose for overcoming several serious injuries during NBA career

The Memphis Grizzlies bumped guard Derrick Rose into the starting lineup earlier this week and the decision paid off. The Grizzlies have won two straight over the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks after starting the year 3-13. The Grizzlies have faced several challenges this year with the Ja Morant suspension and injuries. Rose was one […] The post Warriors’ Chris Paul shouts out Derrick Rose for overcoming several serious injuries during NBA career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets’ Ben Simmons out for multiple weeks with back injury

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons will be sidelined for at least another two weeks by a back injury, the team announced Saturday. “As part of his planned rehab, Ben Simmons received an epidural injection to aid in the overall recovery in his lower back and continues to improve,” the Nets said in a statement. […] The post Nets’ Ben Simmons out for multiple weeks with back injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Live Thread: Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets, 7:00 PM ET

Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Brooklyn looks for a bounceback win against Orlando You can call Brooklyn’s loss against Charlotte embarrassing, disappointing, etc. and you wouldn’t necessarily be wrong. They played a depleted (and struggling) Hornets squad and couldn’t close it out at home. That said, it’s a new day and it’s only December. As we often say, on to the next... against a tough team. WHO: Orlando Magic (14-5) at Brooklyn Nets (9-9) WHEN: 7:00 PM ET WHERE: YES Network (TV); WFAN-FM (Radio) *** From our game preview... Injuries (as of this...

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Is Tyrese Haliburton playing vs Heat? Latest injury update

Tyrese Haliburton continues establishing himself as one of the best offensive players in basketball. Coming off a breakout 2022-23 campaign in which he made his first All-Star appearance and received All-NBA consideration, the Indiana Pacers floor general has generated legitimate MVP buzz over the first few weeks of the regular season, leading an offense that […] The post Is Tyrese Haliburton playing vs Heat? Latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets brutally honest on Rookie of the Month award

With the first full month of his rookie season behind him, Victor Wembanyama reflected on the first five weeks (the San Antonio Spurs season tipped off the year on October 25) of his NBA career. Victor Wembanyama’s injury to end the month Wemby’s first injury of his career in the NBA coincided with the end […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets brutally honest on Rookie of the Month award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kings young player who deserves more minutes

The Sacramento Kings started off slow in their 2023-24 campaign because of De’Aaron Fox who missed several games due to an injury. Their offense was sputtering, but it has been solved and improved ever since Fox’s return. The stars have been contributing, but it is the ancillary pieces like Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter who […] The post Kings young player who deserves more minutes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What is the Trail Blazers’ Biggest Concern?

Photo by Ron Schwane/ A local columnist offers one possibility. What do you say? The Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of concerns in the midst of a 6-12 start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Athletic published a piece [subscription required] asking local experts about the biggest worry for their particular team. Columnist Jason Quick offered up the following: 3-point shooting: There are many categories of concern to choose from — most of which can be traced to the Blazers’ long injury list — but the one that will instantly help them become more competitive if...

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Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz Preview

Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Portland travels to Salt Lake City to take on the injury-riddled Jazz. The Portland Trail Blazers come into their game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday playing for their third win in a row for the first time since November 1. A win would guarantee them a winning road trip, something that seemed impossible two weeks ago. The Blazers aren’t playing 48 minutes of stellar basketball every night, but they’ve defended and shot the three ball well for the most part. When you can do that you can win some games. The Jazz were supposed to be...

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Could Jerami Grant Become an NBA All Star This Season?

Photo by Dylan Buell/ Grant’s recent play could set him up for the February showcase, but how realistic are his chances? The Portland Trail Blazers are leaning heavily on a small group of veterans through the early part of the 2023-24 NBA season. Malcolm Brogdon, Deandre Ayton and Jerami Grant have shouldered the load, which was made heavier on opening night following the injury to Anfernee Simons’ right thumb. Brogdon and Ayton have been everything expected. Shaedon Sharpe has ascended despite suffering bouts of inconsistency. But Grant has taken the lion’s...

Anthony Davis Injury Update- The One We've Been Waiting For

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Draymond Green will be an All-NBA performer this season - Jalen Rose | Jalen & Jacoby

Jalen Rose and David Jacoby react to Steve Kerr's comments about the Golden State Warriors in the 2019-20 NBA season, with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and D'Angelo Russell leading the way with Klay Thompson recovering from an ACL injury and Kevin Durant

Kobe explains why Kawhi chose the Clippers over the Lakers, gives KD injury advice | NBA Interview

Kobe Bryant analyzes Team USA's early exit in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, why Kawhi Leonard chose to sign with the LA Clippers instead of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019 NBA free agency and gives Kevin Durant advice on his rehabilitating Achilles t