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Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
Jason Kidd is hopeful that Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving can return from his torn ACL as early as December. The initial hope was it would be in January or closer to the All-Star Break. Irving suffered the injury March 3 and underwent surgery March 26. Even a timeline of around Christmas would be […] The post Jason Kidd Hopes Mavericks Have Kyrie Irving Back In December ...
Basketball Insiders (Vivek Jacob) —
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper sustained a left calf injury during the team’s loss to the Phoenix Suns Sunday. He was seen leaving the arena in crutches and with his left foot in a walking boot. Harper suffered the injury while trying to contest a Nick Richards dunk in the second quarter. There were […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper Suffers Calf Injury, Leaves In...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards has been cleared for contact basketball activities after suffering a right hamstring strain in a victory over the Indiana Pacers on Oct. 26, the team announced Monday. Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards To Remain Sidelined Edwards’ game availability will remain as out as he continues to progress through his return-to-play rehabilitation...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Utah Jazz star center Walker Kessler will miss the final four games of the team’s five-game road trip, as he heads back to Utah to undergo testing on his left shoulder, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reported Sunday. Walker Kessler Averaged Career-High Numbers Last Season Kessler, 24, missed the majority of the preseason […] The post Jazz’s Walker Kessler Undergoes...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be reevaluated in four weeks, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk on Saturday. Trae Young Suffered MCL Sprain Against Nets Young underwent an MRI on Friday at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, and medical imaging confirmed a right […] The post Hawks’ Trae Young Out At...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
The Memphis Grizzlies were on the road Sunday to face the Toronto Raptors. Despite their best effort, the Grizzlies lost 117-104 and are 3-4 on the season. For that game, Memphis was without all-star PG Ja Morant. He was suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team. After a loss on Friday to the […] The post Rival teams will monitor Memphis’ Ja Morant after...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
On Sunday, November 2, the New York Knicks played their second straight game vs. the Chicago Bulls. The Knicks lost 135-125 this past Friday. Against the Bulls on Sunday, New York took care of business with a 128-116 win. With that win, the Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak and are 3-3. Due to injuries, […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart is dealing with ‘a little bit...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
Despite some off-court issues involving Chauncey Billups, the Trail Blazers have not let the outside noise affect them. Interim head coach Tiago Splitter has Portland playing at a high level to start the 2025-26 season. Through their first six games, the Trail Blazers are 4-2 and have won three straight. Portland is home on Monday, […] The post Portland’s Matisse Thybulle had...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Luka Doncic returned Friday from two separate injuries to add yet another 40-point outing to his season total, in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 117-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Luka Doncic Records Third Straight 40-Point Game Doncic, who missed the previous three games with a sprained finger on his left hand and a lower left […] The post Luka Doncic Joins Wilt Chamberlain For...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will undergo a “minor orthopedic procedure” to address a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss around four weeks, the team announced Friday. Kevin Porter Jr. Was Already Out With A Left Ankle Sprain Porter, who was working his way back from a left ankle […] The post Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. Out 4 Weeks With Torn Meniscus ...
Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) —
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin will undergo surgery to repair a partial stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, the team announced Friday. Obi Toppin Sidelined With Hamstring, Foot Injuries Toppin was already expected to miss at least a month because of a right hamstring strain. His recovery timeline for the right […] The post Pacers’ Obi Toppin To Undergo...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Thunder Star Faces Minor Setback Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams will miss at least another 10 to 14 days after undergoing a follow-up procedure on his right wrist, the team announced Friday. The operation removed a screw that was causing irritation during the final stages of his recovery. Dr. Steven Shin performed the procedure […] The post Jalen Williams Undergoes Wrist...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
Rookie Status: Promising, But Not Yet Ready Noa Essengue entered the NBA with high expectations after being selected 12th overall in the 2025 draft. The 18-year-old French forward possesses exceptional physical tools—standing 6-foot-10 with a long wingspan. He impressed overseas with his athleticism and potential. Yet the Bulls coaching staff insists he still has significant […] The...
Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) —
New communication system launches in two phases starting Saturday For the first time in league history, NBA referees will wear headsets during regular-season games. The change begins Saturday as part of a two-phase rollout aimed at improving communication and efficiency during officiating. Phase One: Limited Use During Reviews The NBA announced Friday that referees will […] The post ...
Basketball Insiders (Zach Wolpin) —
On Wednesday evening, the Dallas Mavericks pulled off a narrow 107-105 win vs. the Indiana Pacers. The team is 3-2 through their first five games in 2025-26. During the third quarter of that game, Mavs’ Anthony Davis exited early with a lower leg injury. After being evaluated, it was determined that Davis is dealing with […] The post Mavs’ Anthony Davis (Achilles) is out...