Nets’ Ben Simmons Out for Season with Lower Back Injury

The Brooklyn Nets are ruling guard Ben Simmons out for the rest of the 2023-24 season because of an ongoing left lower back nerve impingement injury, the team announced Thursday morning. “Ben Simmons will remain out for the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement […]

James Foglio  •  07 Mar 2024
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. 3rd NBA player this season with 30-10-5 stat line or better

Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. became the third NBA player this season to record at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and six blocks in a single game — joining Joel Embiid (2x) and Victor Wembanyama — in Wednesday night’s 115-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The 2023 All-Star notched 30 points, 11 rebounds, one […]

James Foglio  •  07 Mar 2024
Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) out indefinitely after undergoing surgery

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left pinky finger, according to sources. The Raptors announced the surgery was performed Tuesday by Dr. Michelle Carlson in New York City. Poeltl, 28, injured the finger during the first half of Sunday’s 111-106 win against […]

James Foglio  •  06 Mar 2024
Cavaliers hope PRP injection will help Donovan Mitchell’s left knee

Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that veteran guard Donovan Mitchell received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to treat a left knee bone bruise. His bone bruise is classified as a “wear and tear” injury rather than one from a specific play. The injection was the best move after the five-time All-Star struggled to […]

James Foglio  •  06 Mar 2024
Nuggets, Celtics to play 2 preseason games in Abu Dhabi in October

The reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets will take on the Boston Celtics in a pair of preseason games this October in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the NBA announced on Wednesday. The Nuggets with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, and the Celtics, led by five-time All-Star Jayson Tatum, will face off on […]

James Foglio  •  06 Mar 2024
Lakers can offer LeBron James a no-trade clause in his next contract

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has until June 29 to decide to either exercise his $51.41 million player option for the 2024-25 season or become a free agent, and one way the Lakers can retain James is by including a no-trade clause in his next contract. Even then, players can waive a no-trade clause. […]

James Foglio  •  06 Mar 2024
Grizzlies’ Ziaire Williams (Hip), Derrick Rose (Back) Out Indefinitely

Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his hip flexor and lower back muscles, and guard Derrick Rose is dealing with right osteitis pubis, the team announced Tuesday. Both players will miss multiple weeks. Williams, 22, sustained his injury during overtime of Saturday’s 107-100 loss to the Portland Trail […]

James Foglio  •  05 Mar 2024
Jazz star Jordan Clarkson 1st NBA player with 38+ points, 10+ rebounds, & 7+ assists off the bench

Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson became the first NBA player to record at least 38 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists off the bench in a single game, in Monday night’s 127-115 win over the Washington Wizards. The 10-year veteran notched a season-high 38 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and one steal in 36 minutes […]

James Foglio  •  05 Mar 2024
Is Ben Simmons (back) playing tonight against Grizzlies?

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (left lower back nerve impingement) has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Meghan Triplett of YES Network. Simmons was initially listed as questionable due to leg soreness, which sidelined him three games. Though, he is now no longer available. The three-time […]

James Foglio  •  04 Mar 2024