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The Chicago Bulls visit the Boston Celtics on Monday, January 5, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden. Chicago holds a 17-18 record and is on a one-game losing streak after falling 99-112 to Charlotte on January 3. Boston comes in at 22-12 and rides a three-game winning streak, most recently defeating […] The post Bulls vs Celtics injury report for Monday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, January 6, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET. Cleveland holds a 20-17 record, while Indiana sits at 6-30. Cleveland enters the matchup on a one-game losing streak after a 110-114 loss to Detroit on January 4. The Cavaliers also beat Denver 113-108 on […] The post Cavaliers vs Pacers injury report: Absences for January 6 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Charlotte Hornets face the Utah Jazz on Saturday, January 10, at Delta Center with a 9:30 PM ET tipoff. Both teams enter the contest with significant absences that could shape rotations and scoring opportunities. Charlotte is without Mason Plumlee, Antonio Reeves, and KJ Simpson, while Ryan Kalkbrenner, Tidjane Salaun, and Grant Williams are listed […] The post Hornets battle injuries as they visit Jazz on Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The San Antonio Spurs visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night in a cross-conference matchup at TD Garden, with both teams dealing with notable absences ahead of the 8:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Boston enters the game without Jayson Tatum, who remains out following a right Achilles repair. The Celtics also ruled out Josh Minott due […] The post Spurs vs Celtics injury report for Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Washington Wizards travel to Phoenix to face the Suns on Sunday, January 11, at Footprint Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, with Phoenix holding a 23-15 record while Washington sits at 10-27. The Wizards enter the game on a two-game losing streak after consecutive defeats against Philadelphia and New Orleans. Phoenix has […] The post Wizards vs Suns injury report: absences could shape Sunday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland with multiple injury concerns shaping both lineups. Utah is expected to be without Walker Kessler (left shoulder) and Georges Niang (left foot stress reaction), while Ace Bailey is listed as questionable with a left hip flexor strain. Jusuf Nurkic is […] The post Jazz and Cavaliers face absences ahead of Monday showdown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
RJ Barrett says his on-court connection with Immanuel Quickley is rooted in resilience forged during their New York Knicks tenure. That foundation has carried over to the Toronto Raptors, where the duo is central to the team’s late-game execution. Their familiarity was evident last week against the Charlotte Hornets, when Quickley hit a clutch three-pointer […] The post RJ Barrett explains chemistry with Immanuel Quickley as Raptors build late-game identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center with both teams adjusting to injuries. Oklahoma City enters the matchup with a 34-7 record and a four-game winning streak but will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery), and Nikola Topic […] The post Thunder visit Rockets on Thursday: Full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Darryn Peterson remains in contention for the top pick in the NBA Draft, but persistent leg injuries and cramping issues that limited him to 24 games this season have triggered heightened scrutiny from front offices across the league. Gathering medical clarity on Peterson has become one of the most critical steps in the predraft process. "It's definitely a thing," an Eastern Conference scout said. "If you're a team that's in the mix for the No. 1 or 2 pick, you're going to have to get a ton o...
North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson entered the season as the No. 4 prospect in ESPN's top 100 rankings and took a major developmental leap before injuries derailed his momentum. Despite breaking his left hand in February and his right thumb in practice while working toward a postseason return, Wilson has quietly built a strong case for a top-three selection. "I think he could easily go three," an Eastern Conference scout said. "I could see him being preferred to Boozer there." The physical,...
JuJu Watkins is making steady progress in her return from a torn right ACL, shooting on the practice court at the Phoenix Mercury facility during USA Basketball national team training camp without a knee brace. The Southern California star, who lost her entire 2025-26 season to the injury, expects to be ready for the start of next college season. "Recovery's coming along very well," Watkins said. "Just staying with it, and I'll be back soon. Getting closer to the finish line, so I'm grateful ...
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As if Luka Doncic’s hamstring injury was not enough, Austin Reaves was bothered by a back injury in the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Thursday. The Lakers started flat and never recovered, as their four-game winning streak was snapped by the Thunder, 139-96. It did not help […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick discusses apparent Austin Reaves injury after drubbing by Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton recently shared the moment he understood he would not take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Pacers star discussed the experience on the Mind the Game podcast while continuing his recovery from a torn Achilles. Haliburton is sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in Game […] The post Tyrese Haliburton on realizing his Paris Olympics role was limited appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
If Lakers star Luka Doncic can’t play the remainder of the regular season — which seems likely due to his hamstring injury — he would be the first scoring leader to not make an All-NBA team since 1976, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. He needs to play in one more game to […]
The situation between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks got even messier on Friday.
The Sacramento Kings could be without Malik Monk on Friday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans, with the veteran guard listed as questionable due to right shoulder soreness. Sacramento (20–57) released its latest injury report Friday morning ahead of the 7:00 p.m. PT tipoff on NBA TV. Monk’s status remains uncertain after he […] The post Is Malik Monk playing tonight? Kings vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks added star center Karl-Anthony Towns to their injury report ahead of Friday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls, listing him as questionable with a right elbow impingement. New York (49–28) is set to host Chicago (29–47) at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV as it continues its push toward securing the […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns added to injury report for Bulls game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not happy with how the Milwaukee Bucks are managing his health near the end of the 2025-26 NBA season. Antetokounmpo is going through his 13th season with the Bucks. This year has been tough as he suffered multiple injuries, which will prevent him winning any end-of-season awards. Antetokounmpo seems to have recovered […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo drops NSFW take on sitting out games while healthy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
If the 43-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder wasn’t bad enough, the Los Angeles Lakers are also on edge as superstar guard Luka Doncic went down in the second half with a left hamstring injury and did not return. While Doncic suffered his injury in the third quarter, head coach JJ Redick is facing […]
The Indiana Pacers visit the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, having won three of their last five games. They are out of playoff contention with an 18-58 record but have shown signs of life in recent weeks. The Hornets, meanwhile, come into this game hoping to defend their No. 8 position in the Eastern Conference. […] The post Hornets will take interest in Pascal Siakam’s injury status for Pacers game after smashing Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers reveal Luka Doncic's official status this season following devastating hamstring injury.
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s healthy and wants to play even as the Milwaukee Bucks continue to say the two-time MVP is too injured to take the floor. Antetokounmpo missed a 10th straight game on Friday night against the Boston Celtics due to what the team has described as a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo hasn’t played since landing awkwardly during a March 15 victory over the Indiana Pacers. “I’m healthy,” Antetokounmpo told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The A...
With Luka Doncic's injury raising concerns, LeBron James emphasized the importance of fielding a healthy roster heading into the playoffs.
