Injuries & Player Updates

Zion Williamson returns from hamstring strain in Pelicans’ loss to Nuggets

Zion Williamson
November 2025

Zion Williamson made his comeback for New Orleans with 14 points, six rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes during a 125-118 loss to Denver, offering a vital on-court boost to a Pelicans team that has slumped badly without him. Interim coach James Borrego kept Zion on a managed load in his first game since early November, praising his impact on the team’s spirit and the gravity he created for scorers like rookie Derik Queen, but New Orleans’ 2-13 record underlines how fragile their season remains around his availability.

Sixers lose Kelly Oubre Jr. to knee ligament sprain for at least two weeks

Kelly Oubre Jr
November 2025

Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected to miss a minimum of two weeks after an MRI revealed a sprain to the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee, forcing him to pause an impressive start to the season as a key starter. Oubre hyperextended his knee against Detroit, and further tests confirmed ligament damage that now joins Joel Embiid and Paul George’s knee issues on a concerning Sixers injury list, stripping out a 16.8-point, 5.1-rebound contributor who was logging heavy minutes on the wing.

Ironman McDaniels finally sidelined as Timberwolves lose in-form two-way ace

Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves)
November 2025

Minnesota forward Jaden McDaniels missed the Wizards game with a sprained left wrist, ending a run of 188 consecutive appearances in which he had quietly become the Timberwolves’ best perimeter defender and one of the league’s most efficient scoring forwards. McDaniels is averaging career highs of 17.5 points, 52.1 percent from three, 55.3 percent from the field and 84.2 percent at the line this season, and his absence threatens to disrupt Minnesota’s early momentum as they juggle winning now with keeping key contributors healthy.

Warriors sit Curry in Miami as ankle soreness and brutal schedule bite

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
November 2025

Golden State have ruled Stephen Curry out of their road finale in Miami due to right ankle soreness after he twice tweaked it on this trip, ending the Warriors star’s six-game swing a night early despite him finishing both previous contests. Coach Steve Kerr highlighted a brutal schedule that has given Golden State no practice time and 17 games in 30 days, with Al Horford and Jonathan Kuminga also sidelined, as he renewed calls for fewer regular season games to protect players and performance levels.

Giannis ruled out around two weeks as Bucks juggle injuries and uneven form

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
November 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to miss roughly two weeks with a left groin strain after exiting Monday’s loss to Cleveland, a setback that removes a two time MVP who ranks among the league leaders in scoring, rebounding and assists from a Milwaukee Bucks side already fighting inconsistency. Doc Rivers says scans showed no severe damage but confirmed Giannis will sit while he heals, joining Taurean Prince and Kevin Porter Jr on the injury list. The Bucks, 8-7 after dropping six of their last ten, start a three game homestand against the Philadelphia 76ers needing new offensive answers.

Spurs lose Castle to hip strain as Wembanyama and guards also sidelined

Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)
November 2025

Stephon Castle is expected to miss two to three weeks after an MRI showed a left hip flexor strain, adding another significant absence to a San Antonio Spurs team that will already be without Victor Wembanyama and fellow guard Jordan McLaughlin for at least the next few weeks. Castle left at half time against Sacramento and now joins Wembanyama, who has a left calf strain, and McLaughlin, who strained his right hamstring in practice, leaving a 9-4 Spurs team that opened 5-0 to navigate a tricky stretch without the previous two Rookie of the Year winners in uniform.

Giannis suffers groin strain as Bucks fear extended absence

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
November 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a left groin strain after earlier playing through discomfort, cutting short a 13 minute outing in which he had produced 14 points, five rebounds and four assists for an inconsistent Bucks team. Doc Rivers said imaging on Tuesday will determine severity after noticing Antetokounmpo grabbing at his groin multiple times, admitting it “didn’t look great” as Milwaukee, already managing his knee tendinopathy, faces two days of regrouping before hosting the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.

Wembanyama hit by new calf strain as fast-starting Spurs lose their star again

Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
November 2025

Victor Wembanyama will miss time with a left calf strain after a dominant early season in which he averaged huge numbers and drove the Spurs to their best start in a decade, raising fresh concern after last year’s deep vein thrombosis limited him to 46 games. He left the loss to Golden State after a 26-point, 12-rebound performance and then sat out the win over Sacramento while undergoing scans. Expected to miss two to three weeks, he now focuses on recovery while San Antonio try to keep momentum without their shot-blocking, scoring and rebounding focal point.

Ja Morant sidelined with calf strain as shorthanded Grizzlies’ struggles continue

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
November 2025

Ja Morant will miss at least two weeks with a Grade 1 right calf strain, extending a stop-start season in which his scoring and efficiency have dipped and the Memphis Grizzlies have stumbled to a 4-10 record despite his return from a team suspension. Hurt originally against New York on November 11, Morant played through discomfort before leaving early against Cleveland. With key guards already out and a road-heavy stretch ahead, Memphis must lean on depth signings and recent returnees while their All-Star focuses on rehab and tries to rediscover his usual explosive form.

Knicks lose Anunoby for road trip as hamstring strain deepens injury worries

OG Anunoby (New York Knicks)
November 2025

OG Anunoby will miss at least two weeks with a left hamstring strain and will not travel on the Knicks’ upcoming road swing, removing a key two way starter who averages 15.8 points per game from a rotation already missing All Star guard Jalen Brunson through ankle trouble. Hurt early in a high scoring win over Miami, Anunoby will be re evaluated after a fortnight while the Knicks scramble to cover his scoring and perimeter defence. The setback places extra load on remaining wings and raises concern about rhythm as the schedule toughens away from Madison Square Garden.

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