Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets
March 2025
Thomas is unlikely to return this season after suffering a strained left hamstring in Brooklyn’s loss to Chicago.
The Nets’ leading scorer had just recorded his first career double-double before the injury. With the regular season ending on April 13, the team ruled out his return for proper recovery. He averaged 24.0 points in 25 games but missed 37 games earlier due to a similar injury.
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks
March 2025
Davis will join the Mavericks’ G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, to participate in five-on-five workouts as he recovers from a left adductor strain.
The 10-time All-Star has played just one game for the Mavericks since being acquired in the Luka Dončić trade. He last played on Feb. 8, scoring 16 points, 7 assists, and 3 blocks before exiting with the injury.
Trey Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans
March 2025
Murphy will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn labrum and partially torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
How: He initially dislocated his shoulder in the first quarter of Monday’s 46-point loss to the Pistons. Further examination confirmed the severity of the injury. Murphy had been averaging a career-high 21.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 45.4% overall and 36.1% from three in 52 games.
Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings
March 19, 2025
Sabonis suffered a moderate right ankle sprain in Monday’s win against the Grizzlies and will be reevaluated in 10 days.
The injury occurred in the third quarter. This setback comes just after Sabonis returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for six games. Jonas Valančiūnas is expected to step into the starting lineup during his absence. The Kings, currently ninth in the Western Conference, have struggled without Sabonis, holding a 3-6 record in games he’s missed this season.
Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls
March 2025
Giddey, who has been having a career-best season, is expected to miss the upcoming game after suffering an ankle injury.
The Bulls will rely more on Coby White, Kevin Huerter, and Nikola Vučević in Giddey’s absence, as he has been a key playmaker averaging 20.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.8 assists over his last 15 games.
Bilal Coulibaly, Washington Wizards
March 2025
Coulibaly is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury, potentially sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
The 20-year-old guard suffered the injury against the Raptors, and with Washington’s season finale in 4.5 weeks, he may not return this season. He has averaged 12.3 points and 3.4 assists in his second year.
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Injury confirmed March 22, 2025; reevaluation set for Monday
Curry will miss the start of Golden State’s six-game road trip due to a pelvic contusion.
An MRI confirmed no structural damage after Curry took a hard fall in Thursday’s win over the Raptors. He will receive treatment over the coming days and be reevaluated Monday.
Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
April 2025
Joel Embiid had successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be reevaluated in six weeks, capping a difficult, injury-riddled season for the 76ers star.
Limited to just 19 games due to multiple injuries and a suspension, Embiid’s latest setback comes as the Sixers finish a disappointing season. The injury-hit trio of Embiid, George, and Maxey played only 15 games together.
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
May 2025
Stephen Curry said he’s “a little ways away” from basketball activities as he recovers from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain suffered in Game 1 of the Warriors’ semifinal series. He’s ruled out through Game 4 and will be re-evaluated afterward.
Curry described the setback as emotional, admitting he’s never had a hamstring issue and can’t predict his return. He stressed the importance of not rushing recovery due to the tricky nature of soft tissue injuries. The Warriors lead the series and hope to buy him time.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (Los Angeles Clippers)
Friday, EuroBasket group stage vs. Portugal
Serbia’s second-most important star behind Nikola Jokic suffered a worrying injury late in the first half against Portugal, leaving for the locker room and not returning. His absence raises major concerns for Serbia’s title hopes.
Bogdanovic had scored seven early points before limping off after a collision, shaking Serbia’s otherwise stacked roster. With Jokic, Jovic, Topic, and Vukcevic headlining, Serbia still boasts depth, but Bogdanovic’s two-way play and leadership make his health crucial moving into the knockout rounds.
