The Utah Jazz were seeking their first win of the 2024-25 NBA season on Tuesday, but their chances took a significant hit when they lost their star player, Lauri Markkanen, to back spasms during a 113-96 home defeat to the Sacramento Kings. Markkanen finished the game with seven points on 3-of-5 shooting. This setback follows…
As expected, the NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for making public statements inconsistent with Joel Embiid’s health status, violating league rules, including the player participation policy. Embiid has missed the first four games of the season due to “left knee injury management.” Earlier this year, he underwent surgery for a meniscus tear but returned…
Jerrod Mustaf, a former first-round draft pick of the New York Knicks, has passed away. The Baltimore Sun confirmed that Mustaf died on Monday, October 28, which would have been his 55th birthday. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Gary Williams, who coached Mustaf for a season at the University of Maryland,…
The OKC Thunder may have secured two first-round talents in the 2024 NBA Draft, but so far this season, neither has seen significant playing time in regular-season games. It was expected that lottery pick Nikola Topic would be sidelined for the entire year as he recovers from July surgery to repair a partially torn ACL….
Taylor Hendricks, a forward for the Utah Jazz, is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a fractured right fibula and a dislocated ankle sustained during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. The team confirmed the injuries after their 110-102 loss on Monday, with Coach Will Hardy mentioning that Hendricks will return…
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Utah Jazz on Monday night, aiming to improve to 2-1 at the start of the season. However, they received an unfortunate injury update ahead of the game: forward Maxi Kleber will be sidelined due to a right hamstring strain. Additionally, guard Dante Exum remains out…
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is listed as questionable with soreness in his right elbow for tomorrow’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Beal missed the previous game, a 114-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks, after injuring his elbow in Friday’s loss to the Lakers. Ryan Dunn started in Beal’s absence, scoring 13 points on…
The Los Angeles Lakers are actively seeking a center and might look to acquire Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets at some point during the season. The Lakers have had their eyes on Richards for a while, as reported by Jovan Buha of The Athletic. He noted on his YouTube show that while the Lakers…
Rumors are swirling about potential destinations for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler as his relationship with the team faces uncertainty. While both Butler and the Heat seem inclined to extend their partnership next summer, struggles during the regular season could prompt a different course of action. Trading the 35-year-old before the deadline might be a…
Trade rumors in professional basketball often unfold like live dramas. Just when fans think they understand their team’s trajectory, unexpected developments arise. This is the case for the Philadelphia 76ers, who are reportedly interested in reuniting with former forward P.J. Tucker. NBA Insider Chris Haynes has revealed that the Los Angeles Clippers have allowed Tucker’s…