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Kyshawn George will miss the rest of the year with a Grade 2 ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, the Washington Wizards announced on Thursday. George suffered the injury on March 2. George, who will be re-evaluated in two weeks, is expected to make a full recovery by the start of next season. The 22-year-old averaged 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on the year.

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Joel Embiid said he is “getting back to myself” after the Philadelphia 76ers’ 123-108 win over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Thursday. “Tonight is a perfect example different than Memphis. I just made plays for each other…taking what the defense gives me,” Embiid explained, highlighting his focus on teamwork over individual stats. […] The post Joel Embiid reflects on performance as 76ers top Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Luka Doncic does not satisfy a condition for the exception.

Luka Doncic scored 34 points, including 17 from the free throw line, and added eight assists and six rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James contributed 31 points and nine rebounds, leading a dominant fourth-quarter push highlighted by a 12-2 run. Jake […] The post Doncic, James combine for 65 points as Lakers rally past short-handed Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was ejected after just one technical foul and forward Naji Marshall was tossed moments later from the bench after getting his second tech on Friday night in a game against Orlando.

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd directly disputed minority owner Mark Cuban's assertion that he played a role in the February 2025 trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, stating Friday he was kept out of the process entirely until moments before the deal became public. "Cuban has mentioned that I knew about the trade," Kidd said. "Unfortunately, as I have said, I was not part of the process. I was informed at the 11th hour. And that's the truth." Kidd provided specific detai...

The San Antonio Spurs have become one of the fiercest contenders in the NBA, as they have coalesced quite nicely under head coach Mitch Johnson in just the third year of Victor Wembanyama’s career. The Spurs are even on fire, having won their past 11 games, and heading into the playoffs, the Spurs are looking […] The post Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA ASG has a new format (again), featuring a World team made up of at least eight international players

The streaking Los Angeles Lakers intended to make a statement in Thursday night’s showdown with the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, but they were annihilated in the Paycom Center. The Purple and Gold did not just lose a marquee matchup, however. They also might have lost their top guy roughly two weeks before the playoffs begin. […] The post LeBron James’ instant reaction to Luka Doncic’s crushing injury after Lakers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.