Injuries & Player Updates

Trey Murphy III Ruled Out for Season with Shoulder 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.

Anthony Davis Assigned to G League for Rehab Work

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.

Cam Thomas Expected to Miss Remainder of Season with Hamstring Injury

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.

Fred VanVleet Returns as Rockets Strengthen Playoff Push

Fred VanVleet, Houston Rockets
March 2025

VanVleet made his return in Houston’s win over the Suns after missing over a month with an ankle injury.
His presence helps stabilize Houston’s backcourt as they push for a top seed in the West. Meanwhile, Amen Thompson remains out for another 1-2 weeks with a sprained ankle.

Bilal Coulibaly Likely Out for the Season with Hamstring Injury

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.

Josh Giddey Likely to Miss Time with Ankle Injury

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.

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