Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
April 2025 (Game 4, First-Round Playoffs)
Ja Morant will miss Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left hip injury suffered during Memphis’ Game 3 loss.
Morant crashed to the court after a foul, missed two free throws, and exited in pain. Already down 0-3, the Grizzlies now face elimination without their superstar guard.
Russell Westbrook & Michael Porter Jr (Denver Nuggets)
April 2025 (Game 3, Western Conference Playoffs)
Russell Westbrook left Game 3 with left foot inflammation, while Michael Porter Jr. played through a Grade 2 shoulder sprain but struggled as Denver lost to the Clippers 117–83.
Westbrook hurt his foot during warmups and couldn’t continue. Porter Jr., severely limited, shot 2-of-9. Denver hit only 28% from three, falling behind 2-1 in the series.
Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons)
April 2025 (Game 3, First-Round Playoffs)
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been ruled out for a second straight game against the New York Knicks due to a right knee injury.
Stewart logged just 19 minutes in Game 1 before missing Game 2. Detroit won Game 2 without him, ending their NBA-record 15-game playoff losing streak.
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
April 2025 (Game 3, Eastern Conference First Round)
Jayson Tatum remains doubtful for Game 3 against the Orlando Magic due to a severe bone bruise in his right wrist sustained in Game 1.
Tatum missed Game 2, ending a streak of 114 consecutive playoff games. Coach Joe Mazzulla said he’s improving daily but remains uncertain about Tatum’s return timeline.
Jimmy Butler (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (Game 2 vs Houston Rockets)
Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion after a hard fall in the first quarter of Game 2 and did not return. He will undergo an MRI on Thursday.
Butler was undercut during a rebound attempt and exited after visibly struggling. His absence shifted the game’s momentum, as Golden State lost 109–94. Game 3 is Saturday at Chase Center.
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
April 2025 (Game 2 vs Orlando Magic)
Jayson Tatum missed Game 2 of the first-round playoff series against Orlando due to a bone bruise in his right wrist—the first postseason game he’s missed in his career.
Tatum sustained the injury after a midair collision in Game 1. He was ruled out an hour before tipoff. Al Horford started in his place as Tatum sat in street clothes on the bench.
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
April 2025
LeBron James delivered 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in Game 2, attributing the win to a gritty mindset established in practice.
James emphasized the team’s response after getting “punked” in Game 1. His late-game steal and score on Anthony Edwards helped seal the win.
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
April 2025 (ahead of Game 2 vs Magic)
Celtics star Jayson Tatum is listed as doubtful for Game 2 with a bone bruise in his right wrist, sustained during a midair collision in Game 1.
Tatum landed awkwardly after being hit by Caldwell-Pope and Carter Jr. on a dunk attempt. He stayed in the game but was clearly in pain. X-rays were negative, but soreness persists.
Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
April 2025 (Game 1, postgame)
Ja Morant scored 17 points and said his sprained ankle didn’t affect him in the 51-point loss to Oklahoma City.
Morant confirmed he felt fine and declined to reveal if he needed another painkiller shot after his injury in the play-in round.
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
April 2025 (Game 1, first-round playoffs)
Jaylen Brown returned after missing the final three regular-season games due to a knee bruise, scoring 16 points in 30 minutes.
Brown started slowly but found rhythm in the second half. He moved confidently, capping his performance with a strong dunk late in the third quarter.
