Injuries & Player Updates

Kevin Durant Suffers Ankle Injury as Suns Collapse Against Rockets

Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
March 2025

Durant exited with a left ankle sprain during the third quarter of the Suns’ 148-109 loss to the Houston Rockets after landing awkwardly on Jabari Smith Jr.’s foot.
The All-Star forward couldn’t put weight on his left leg and will undergo an MRI. He also had a heated exchange with Dillon Brooks earlier, resulting in double technicals and Brooks’ ejection. Durant had 11 points and 8 rebounds in 23 minutes.

Stephen Curry Returns from Injury, Boosts Warriors with Win Over Pelicans

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
29 March 2025

Stephen Curry returned from a two-game absence due to a pelvic contusion, scoring 23 points to lead the Warriors to a 111-95 win over the Pelicans.
Despite dealing with lingering pain and off shooting numbers, Curry avoided a bone injury and showed solid movement and leadership in 34 minutes of play, earning praise from coach Steve Kerr.

Tyrese Maxey Out Two More Games as 76ers Face Play-In Elimination Threat

Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)
March 2025

Tyrese Maxey will miss two more games due to a finger sprain and ongoing back issues, extending his absence to 15 games.
The All-Star guard has not played since March 3. Despite a career-high 26.3 PPG season, his injury absence has coincided with the 76ers losing six straight and nearing elimination from the play-in race.

LaMelo Ball Shut Down for Season After Ankle and Wrist Procedures Amid Career Year

LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets)
March 2025

LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season to undergo ankle and wrist procedures, ending his breakout year prematurely.
Ball averaged a career-high 25.2 PPG with 7.4 assists before recurring injuries forced the Hornets to shut him down for the second straight year on March 28. The team sees long-term upside, holding 24 future draft pick

Cade Cunningham Sits Third Straight Game as Pistons Protect Star Ahead of Playoffs

Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
March 2025

Cade Cunningham is missing his third straight game due to a left calf bruise, listed as day-to-day by the Pistons.
The All-Star has been central to Detroit’s resurgence, averaging 25.7 points, 9.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds while leading the team to a playoff position after back-to-back bottom finishes.

Ja Morant to Miss Sixth Straight Game with Hamstring Strain

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
28 March vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Morant will remain sidelined for a sixth consecutive game due to a left hamstring strain.
Injured on March 14 vs. Cleveland, Morant is day-to-day but showing progress. Memphis remains competitive, sitting 5th in the West and chasing home-court advantage.

Stephen Curry Nears Return from Pelvic Injury Ahead of Pelicans Clash

Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
29 March vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Curry is listed as questionable to return after a pelvic contusion sidelined him for two games.
He participated fully in Thursday’s practice and individual workouts, impressing Coach Kerr and teammates. Final decision will depend on how he feels Friday.

Warriors’ Gary Payton II Suffers Thumb Ligament Tear, Out at Least One Week

Gary Payton II (Golden State Warriors)
Injury sustained on 26 March vs. Miami Heat

Payton suffered a partial ligament tear in his left thumb and will be re-evaluated in a week, missing at least Friday’s game vs. the Pelicans.
The injury, deemed a pain tolerance issue post-rehab, sidelines one of the team’s top recent performers. Coach Kerr expects Jonathan Kuminga to fill the defensive void.

Kyrie Irving Undergoes Successful ACL Surgery as Mavs Battle Injury Crisis

Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
Surgery on Wednesday, 27 March 2025

Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to repair his torn left ACL in New York. There was no additional ligament or meniscus damage, and recovery now begins.
The surgery, performed by Dr. Riley J. Williams, comes as a major blow to the Mavericks’ playoff hopes. Irving had been the team’s best player before the injury, averaging 24.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 4.6 APG while posting elite shooting splits (40% 3PT, 90% FT). Since the ACL tear, Dallas has gone 3-8 and dropped to 35-38, barely hanging onto a Play-In spot. His absence has compounded a wave of injuries: Anthony Davis recently returned after a six-week layoff, while Daniel Gafford, Dante Exum, and Caleb Martin remain sidelined. Irving holds a $43.9M player option for 2025-26.

Damian Lillard Diagnosed with Blood Clot in Calf, Out Indefinitely

Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks
26 March 2025

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his right calf and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Initially thought to be a calf strain, Lillard’s condition was revealed after specialist evaluations. He is on blood thinners and under strict medical monitoring. Bucks GM Jon Horst emphasized that his health is the top priority and doctors believe recurrence is unlikely. Lillard’s absence comes at a crucial point in Milwaukee’s playoff push, with the team slipping to 5th in the East. The Bucks have struggled offensively without him, scoring nearly 7 points less per game.

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