NBA Injuries

"To be honest, I don't think I ever got to my peak." Lonzo Ball doesn’t think he ever “got to [his] peak” in the NBA because of his knee injuries but is grateful to have played in the league 🙏💯 (via @ballinthefampod)

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Breaking: Jaxson Dart is expected to have knee surgery that will lead to a full recovery, but end his 2026 season, sources told @RapSheet and @MikeGarafolo. Dart suffered damage to his MCL, PCL and meniscus with the meniscus being the main issue, sources tell @AdamSchefter.

🚨 Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo season ending knee surgery, per @RapSheet

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Due to a medical emergency, Uncle Skoob will not be able to compete this Saturday in Detroit. He is doing well and will be back soon. Event info: https://t.co/xWuQiYRdoV

Atlanta Hawks

@ATLHawks

An @emoryhealthcare injury update: During a workout on Sept. 15, Henri Veesaar sustained a right knee injury. Following an MRI and evaluation at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, he was diagnosed with a torn right ACL. Veesaar will undergo surgery with Dr. Kyle Hammond at the

Suns Signing Ex-Blazer Center

The Phoenix Suns are signing center Duop Reath to a deal, sources tell ESPN. With Mark Williams (shoulder) sidelined for several months, the Suns add the former Portland Trail Blazers big man for frontcourt depth on the roster.

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GSW to Manage Curry's Knee

Warriors star has been working with the trainers to devise a plan this season

Jordan Miller to Miss Time

Clippers guard Jordan Miller underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn left rotator cuff sustained during an offseason workout and will be reevaluated in six months, sources tell ESPN.

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Sharpe Has Torn Meniscus

Blazers guard expected to miss 6 months (Shams)

76ers star staying true to his pitch to LeBron ahead of season

Embiid Looking Slimmer 👀

Lakers star gives update on his status in email to fans 📸

Luka: I'm 100% Healthy Again 💪

League points out 'methodological limitations' in recent report linking increased minutes to injuries 📲

NBA Denounces Achilles Study

Jamir Watkins Tore ACL

Wizards PR

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@WizPRStats

JAMIR WATKINS INJURY UPDATE

Shams reports that Mavs star's rehab has 'gone amazing' and could've played last season 🎥

Kyrie Fully Recovered from ACL Tear

LeBron's agent says it's the first summer 76ers big man has 'actually been healthy'

Rich Paul on Embiid Rehab

Pacers star playing five-on-five, participating in team workouts a year removed from Achilles surgery 🎥

Hali: I'm 'Pretty Much' Back🙌

Trey Alexander injured late in 4th quarter of Summer League game

Jazz Guard Leaves on Stretcher

Team expects star guard (achilles) to be available for season-opener (Haynes)

Pacers Optimistic For Hali

Jalen expected to return to basketball activities this summer (Shams)

Brunson Having Wrist Surgery

Robinson gives context to 'knuckle' issue before NBA Finals 📸

Mitch Addresses Hand Injury

Pacers star says his body feels 'great' amid injury and shingles rehab

Hali Gives Health Update 🙏

Warriors star 'approximately six weeks' from running again (The Athletic)

Jimmy Butler Injury Update

Projected top-2 pick's injury history has not raised issues (ESPN)

Peterson's Medical Not Concern

Alex Sarr Had Foot Surgery

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Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr underwent surgery to repair a fractured right foot on Monday, sources tell ESPN. Sarr sustained the injury on a contact play during an offseason workout late last week. He is expected to be healthy for the start of the season.

Nikola Topic Had Surgery

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The Thunder say Nikola Topić will be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure.

Knicks star was shaken up after Harrison Barnes fell into knee

Brunson Limped to Locker Room

Knicks center declines to talk about what caused pinky fracture after Game 1 win

Mitch Avoids Injury Question

Knicks center (hand) available to suit up in NBA Finals

Mitchell Robinson Available for Game 1

Mark Daigneault says star forward could play in Finals if Thunder advance

J-Dub Didn't Suffer Setback

Knicks center underwent surgery in hopes of playing Game 1 of Finals (NY Post)

Robinson Has Boxer's Fracture

Mavs star provides ACL injury update on Twitch stream

Kyrie Close to Being 100%

Thunder star (hamstring) won't be available for final game vs. Spurs

J-Dub Ruled Out For Game 7

Mike Brown says Robinson did not break pinky in game or practice but would not 'get into specifics'

Mitch Not Injured Playing

Thunder star (hamstring) available for potential WCF closeout game

J-Dub Active For Game 6

Kenny Atkinson talked to Donovan Mitchell, who relayed that he’s dealing with ‘normal bumps and bruises…wear and tear.’ No formal injury. Just normal soreness/discomfort for any player who has played as often as Mitchell has during postseason.

Hali Posts Rehab Update 💛

'Week 48' 🎥

Donovan Mitchell Isn't Injured

Ian Begley

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@IanBegley

Ajay Mitchell Out For Game 4

Dan Lindblad

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@DanLindbladTV

No Ajay Mitchell for the Thunder tomorrow

Spurs HC Mitch Johnson shares injury statuses ahead of Game 4

Fox, Harper Expected to Play

Lu Dort Collides With Fox 🤕

Spurs star hobbles to bench immediately after re-injuring ankle

Spurs guard (adductor injury) to go through pregame warmups (Shams)

Harper Game-Time Decision

Fox, Harper Questionable Game 3

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San Antonio’s Dylan Harper and De’Aaron Fox are listed as questionable for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

Fox Missing Game 2 vs. OKC

De'Aaron Fox (ankle) OUT again for Game 2 tonight vs. Thunder 🚨

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@BleacherReport

OG Available for Game 1

Ian Begley

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@IanBegley

OG Anunoby will play tonight in Game 1 of ECF, Knicks say. He is starting as well.

🚨 Fox to Miss WCF Game 1

Marc J. Spears

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@MarcJSpears

Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (right ankle) will miss Game 1 versus the Thunder, sources tell @andscape. Hope is the NBA All-Star returns for Game 2 on Wednesday.

Spurs star was emotional after last year's life-threatening deep vein thrombosis diagnosis 📲

Wemby's Reaction to 2025 Season-Ending Injury 😞

OG Probable for Game 1

Steve Popper

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@StevePopper

The injury report for tomorrow's EC finals opener -- OG Anunoby now listed as probable.

Thunder star (hamstring) not listed on injury report ahead of Game 1 vs. Spurs

🚨 J-Dub Playing In WCF

Knicks star says he's trying to improve injury 'day by day' before ECF

OG Gives Hamstring Update

Duncan Robinson Out for Game 5

Keith Langlois

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@Keith_Langlois

Game 5 Duncan Robinson out, Daniss Jenkins starts

Knicks have 'optimism' Anunoby will return for start of Eastern Conference Finals (Shams)

OG Expected to Play ECF Game 1

Bulls guard expected to be ready for start of training camp

Josh Giddey Had Ankle Surgery

Fox, Harper Available Game 5

Paul Garcia

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@PaulGarciaNBA

Dylan Harper and De’Aaron Fox are both AVAILABLE for Game 5 per Spurs.

Team officials believe LeBron's sciatica injury affected his 'demeanor' for the season (ESPN)

Inside Lakers Injury Woes 🤕

League concludes investigation into team's shutdown, health of Giannis (Shams)

Bucks Avoid NBA Punishment

Fox Questionable for Game 5

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The Spurs say De’Aaron Fox is questionable for Tuesday’s Game 5 against Minnesota due to left ankle soreness.

Embiid discusses toll knee injuries caused over last two seasons

Joel: I Thought I Was Done 😓

Dončić says he 'wasn't close' to returning for Lakers' series vs. Thunder

Luka Updates Injury Status

OG Still Out for Game 4

Vincent Goodwill

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@VinceGoodwill

OG Anunoby is out for today’s game against Philadelphia. Mike Brown said he’s still day to day

Vando Available For Game 3

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The Lakers say Jarred Vanderbilt (right finger dislocation) has been upgraded to available for tonight’s Game 3 against Oklahoma City.

Raptors expect Ingram to be back at training camp in fall

BI Had Heel Surgery

Lakers forward (finger) unavailable tonight; Luke Kennard (neck) to play vs. Thunder

Vando Out Game 2

76ers star (ankle, hip) making return after missing last game vs. Knicks

🚨Embiid to Play in Game 3

Knicks forward (hamstring) to be sidelined vs. 76ers

OG Anunoby Out for Game 3

Pacers star 'just started playing five-on-five again' following shingles diagnosis 🎥

Hali's Recovery Trending Up 📈

Ant Coming Off Bench Again

Minnesota Timberwolves

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Mitch Rob Out Game 2

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No Joel Embiid for the Sixers tonight and now no Mitchell Robinson (illness) for the Knicks in Game 2.

Hornets forward underwent procedure to address shoulder instability today

Brandon Miller Has Surgery

Lakers star says hamstring injury is different than any he's ever had 🎥

Luka: Rehab 'Frustrating'

OKC's Reaction to Vando's Injury 😣

Couldn't bear to watch

Ant Getting Warmed Up 👀

Yahoo Sports

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@YahooSports

Anthony Edwards warming up for Game 1 vs. the Spurs just 9 days after his left knee injury.

Wolves HC confirms star will be on minutes restriction after recovering from knee injury

Ant Playing Game 1 vs. Spurs

Ingram Out For Game 7

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@michaelgrange

Ingram is out for G7 vs. Cavs.

Michael Grange

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Brandon Ingram, listed as questionable for Game 7, in a walking boot at shootaround this AM in Cleveland.

Lakers star is week-to-week while facing 'slow path' to recovery from hamstring injury (Shams)

Luka to Remain Out Round 2

Wolves star (knee) has communicated wanting to join the series at some point (The Athletic)

Ant Wants To Play vs. Spurs

Celtics star missing final game vs. 76ers with left leg injury

🚨 Tatum Out for Game 7

Joel Says He Was Faking Injury

NBA on ESPN

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@ESPNNBA

"I feel great. I feel amazing." —Joel Embiid on his health going into the second round 👀

Lakers star 'not close' to playoff return (ESPN)

Luka Unlikely to Start Series

Cassidy Hubbarth provided new details on 'slow build towards a return'

Injury Update on Luka

Ingram Ruled Out For Game 6

Raptors Republic

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@raptorsrepublic

“Brandon Ingram is OUT. His heel is pretty sore.” - Darko

Spurs star hoping Edwards can make return from injury in Round 2

Wemby Wants To Face Ant

Dosunmu Won't Play In Game 6

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Major loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves lineup tonight: Guard Ayo Dosunmu is out in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets due to a calf injury, sources tell ESPN.

Wolves Repping Donte's Jersey

Minnesota Timberwolves

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Dosunmu Questionable for Gm. 6

Timberwolves PR

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@Twolves_PR

UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s Game 6 vs. Denver Nuggets: QUESTIONABLE Dosunmu- Right Calf Soreness Hyland- Left Knee Soreness OUT DiVincenzo- Right Achilles Tendon Repair Edwards- Left Knee Bone Bruise

Timberwolves PR

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Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tomorrow’s Game 6 vs. Denver Nuggets: QUESTIONABLE Hyland- Left Knee Soreness OUT DiVincenzo- Right Achilles Tendon Repair Edwards- Left Knee Bone Bruise

Durant will sit out for fourth straight game in series with ankle injury (Shams)

KD to Miss Game 6 vs. Lakers

Playoff Injury Updates for NBA Stars

Jake Fischer addresses Luka, Reaves and more

Lakers star (oblique) making series debut with LA up 3-1 vs. Rockets

Reaves Back for Game 5

Magic forward (calf strain) likely to be sidelined for potential closeout game vs. Pistons

Franz Expected to Miss Gm. 5

Lakers guard says he's 'trending in the right direction' after missing first 4 playoff games 🎥

Reaves Talks Injury Rehab 🗣️

Aaron Gordon Out Game 5

Anthony Slater

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@anthonyVslater

Aaron Gordon has officially been ruled out tonight for Game 5 with his calf injury.

76ers star revealed details on appendicitis procedure following his playoff return

Joel Had Surgery Complications

Spurs star praised his medical staff for allowing him to return relatively fast

Wemby Discusses Return From Concussion

Minor procedure shouldn't impact offseason work (Sun Sentinel)

Herro to Undergo Foot Surgery

76ers star available tonight as Celtics have 2-1 series lead (Shams)

🚨 Embiid Returning In Game 4

Rockets star expected to miss Game 4 with bone bruise in his sprained ankle (Shams)

🚨 KD Likely Out Weeks

Spurs star to face Blazers today after clearing concussion protocol

🚨 Wemby Will Play Game 4

Timberwolves guard in New York to undergo procedure for torn Achilles

Donte Getting Surgery Today

Wolves star has bone bruise, hyperextension in left knee (Shams)

Ant to Miss Multiple Weeks

Aaron Gordon Back Tonight

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Critical lineup news: Denver's Aaron Gordon will return tonight in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves (8:30 pm ET on ABC), sources tell ESPN. Gordon is playing through a calf injury that sidelined him for Game 3.

Tap for latest updates on Durant's recovery timeline 📲

KD Gets 'Around the Clock' Treatment

Reaves Out for Game 3

Dan Woike

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@DanWoikeSports

Austin Reaves will not play Game 3 tonight in Houston as he continues progressing with from his Grade 2 oblique strain. The injury is generally a 4-6 week injury. Today is 3 weeks and a day after he suffered it.

Chris Finch reveals that 'all signs are pointing' to star getting better ahead of Game 4

Wolves HC Gives Update on Ant's Knee

Rockets star (ankle) unavailable with Houston down 0-2 in series (Shams)

KD Missed Game 3 vs. Lakers

Durant a GTD for Game 3

Mike Trudell

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@LakersReporter

Ime Udoka said Kevin Durant is a game-time decision with his ankle. It happened during Game 2. He played through it and finished the game, but the swelling increased afterwards. If he doesn’t play, Reed Sheppard would start.

IQ Out Rest of 1st Round

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The Raptors say Immanuel Quickley will not be available for the remainder of the team’s first round playoff series. Toronto says Quickley reinjured his right hamstring as he was going through the rehabilitation process.

Lillard could make postseason appearance if Blazers make deep run (The Oregonian)

Dame Could Return for Playoffs

Thunder forward will be re-evaluated on weekly basis

Williams Has Hamstring Strain

J-Dub Exits With Hamstring Injury

Thunder star dealing with 3rd different hamstring injury of the season

KD Cleared for Game 2

Kevin Durant (knee) is AVAILABLE for Game 2 against the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania KD vs. Bron in the playoffs for the first time since 2018 🍿

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@BleacherReport

KD Cleared for Game 2

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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has been cleared to return for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Game 1 due to a knee tendon bruise, sources tell ESPN.

Spurs star to have further testing on Wednesday (Shams)

Wemby Has Concussion

Video sparking some questions amid Lillard's injury rehab 🎥

Blazers' Cryptic Dame Post 🧐

Wemby Takes Hard Fall

Wemby headed back to the locker room after taking a hard fall on his chin vs POR Hope he's ok 🙏

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@BleacherReport

Lakers star may come back late in Rockets series; Luka still 'out indefinitely' (Shams)

Reaves Could Return in Round 1

Quickley Out Game 2

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The Raptors say Immanuel Quickley (hamstring strain) is out for Game 2 in Cleveland.

Ime Udoka gives update on KD's right knee contusion ahead of Tuesday's matchup

Durant GTD for Game 2

Celtics star hypes home crowd after Game 1 win 🎥

JT Talks Return to Playoffs 💪

Rockets star (right knee) to miss tonight's game against Lakers

KD Out Of Game 1 vs. Lakers

76ers star still in 'recovery phase' after surgery for appendicitis (Shams)

Embiid Out for Series Start

Green was 'puking all over the place' before Warriors played Clippers Wednesday (Shams)

Draymond Sick Before Win

Lakers backcourt duo not expected to return during 1st round of playoffs (ESPN)

Update on Luka, Reaves

Ball explains controversial play that led to Heat star's injury. Tap to watch 🎥

LaMelo Apologizes to Bam

Heat HC not happy with play that led to Bam's game-ending injury. Tap for full comments 🎥

Spo RIPS LaMelo 😡

Fans calling out Hornets star for seemingly grabbing Adebayo's leg leading to game-ending injury 🎥

LaMelo Appears to Trip Bam 👀

Jerami Grant Playing Tonight

Trail Blazers PR

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@TrailBlazersPR

INJURY UPDATE: Jerami Grant is AVAILABLE for tonight’s game @ PHX.

Trail Blazers PR

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INJURY REPORT 4/14 @ PHX: OUT Damian Lillard (L Achilles Tendon) QUESTIONABLE Jerami Grant (R Calf Strain)

Lakers Injury Updates 🏥

NBA insider Jake Fischer gives the latest on Luka and Austin Reaves ahead of Rockets series

76ers star sidelined Wednesday vs. Magic as he recovers from appendectomy

Embiid to Miss Play-In

Lakers HC says Dončić and Reaves are out 'indefinitely'

Redick Gives Injury Updates

Jimmy's Injury Report Post 😂

Source: him 📸

Lakers likely without Dončić, Reaves for start of Round 1 (Shams)

Luka to Be Reevaluated Tuesday

Pacers star reveals 'miserable' shingles treatment after social media reaction 🎥

Hali Explains Weight Gain

Cooper Flagg's Season Ends 🤕

Mavs star ruled out vs. Bulls with ankle injury after playing 10 minutes. ROY race over?

Nuggets star will be active tonight for required 65th game in regular season finale

🚨 Jokić Eligible For Awards

Mikal Subs Out ASAP 🤣

23 seconds of action in Game 82. The Iron Man streak continues

An ankle injury prevents No. 1 pick from closing out Game 82 vs. Bulls

Flagg's Incredible Rookie Campaign Ends

Bucks star won't have the opportunity to suit up with his brothers this season

Giannis Ruled Out Of Last Bucks Game

James admits 'it's not fine, but I'm good' after playing through issue

LeBron Reveals Hand Injury

Celtics star reflects on being back at MSG where he suffered career-threatening injury 🎥

Tatum Opens Up on Achilles Tear 🙏

Lakers star in 'relatively good spirits' amid hamstring rehab

JJ Redick Gives Update on Luka

Joel's return timeline TBD after successful appendectomy

Embiid Released from Hospital

Steve Kerr confirms that Curry (knee) will be available vs. Kings

Steph Will Play Friday

NBA punishes Orlando for inaccurately reporting Anthony Black's availability status vs. Pistons

Magic Fined $25K

Celtics star sitting out vs. Knicks due to Achilles tendinitis

Jaylen Brown Out Tonight

Pistons star thankful for the entire medical staff for helping him recover

Cade Discusses Collapsed Lung Return

Pacers star checks off major milestone for first time since June

Hali Posts Achilles Update 🙏

Cunningham in startling 5 vs. Bucks after missing time with collapsed lung

Cade Returns Tonight

Jon Horst says Antetokounmpo is 'not cleared to play yet in a game'

Bucks GM Talks Giannis Injury

NBA Insider Gives Lakers Injury Update 🏥

How LeBron, Luka and Austin Reaves' injuries impacts the postseason AND offseason