Injuries & Player Updates

Cade Cunningham Ruled Out at Least Two Weeks With Collapsed Lung

Cade Cunningham
March 2026

Cade Cunningham has been ruled out for at least two weeks after Detroit confirmed he suffered a mild collapsed lung. The injury is a major blow for the Pistons during the run-in and also puts his eligibility for major postseason awards in serious doubt. Cunningham was initially reported to have back spasms after leaving the Washington game early, but further evaluation revealed the lung injury. Detroit is optimistic he can return before the playoffs, though the timeline means he is set to miss multiple regular-season games and may fall short of the 65-game awards threshold.

Cade Cunningham Leaves Pistons Game With Back Spasms

Cade Cunningham
March 2026

Cade Cunningham exited Detroit’s game against Washington with back spasms after getting hurt early in the first quarter. The injury is significant because he had already missed games this season and is close to the appearance threshold for major postseason awards. Cunningham was injured while diving for a loose ball, briefly tried to continue, then was taken out and ruled out for the rest of the game. He entered the night averaging 25 points, 10 assists and 5.6 rebounds and had played 61 games this season.

Anthony Edwards Out at Least One Week as Timberwolves Manage Knee Issue

Anthony Edwards
March 2026

Anthony Edwards will miss the next several games after an MRI showed inflammation in his right knee, dealing Minnesota a major blow in the Western Conference race. The Timberwolves said he will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. The injury means Edwards is set to miss at least four games across a packed stretch of the schedule, with a longer absence potentially costing seven. Minnesota entered the day fighting to protect its playoff position and avoid slipping toward the Play-In zone

Max Strus Returns for Cavaliers After Missing First 67 Games of Season

Max Strus
March 2026

Max Strus made his season debut for the Cavaliers after missing the first 67 games with a broken left foot. His return gives Cleveland an important rotation boost, and he made an immediate impact by hitting two three-pointers soon after entering the game. Strus suffered a Jones fracture during offseason training and underwent surgery in late August, with recovery initially projected at three to four months. He entered against Dallas late in the first quarter, while Kenny Atkinson said before tip-off that the forward would likely play around 20 to 24 minutes.

Stephen Curry Ruled Out At Least 10 More Days as Warriors Wait on Knee Recovery

Stephen Curry
March 2026

Stephen Curry will miss at least another 10 days as he continues recovering from right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. The Warriors star has already missed 15 straight games, and Golden State’s form has dipped sharply without their leading scorer in the lineup. Curry has returned to individual on-court work and will be re-evaluated again in 10 days before any full team ramp-up begins. Golden State had hoped for a post-All-Star return, but recent losses and a 9-17 season record without Curry underline the scale of his absence.

Maxey avoids fracture but remains sidelined as specialists assess pinky sprain

Tyrese Maxey
March 2026

X-ray and MRI showed no fracture in Maxey’s sprained right pinky. He will see hand specialists to determine next steps. Injury occurred in late collision with teammate Adem Bona; same pinky was sprained last season, increasing concern.

Egor Dëmin ruled out for season with left foot plantar fasciitis flare-up

Egor Dëmin
March 2026

Nets announced Dëmin will miss the rest of the season due to increased plantar fasciitis. Team expects offseason rehab and full summer program participation; his rookie year included heavy minutes, high three-point volume, Rising Stars selection, and multiple franchise and rookie shooting marks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo rested on back-to-back as Bucks manage calf strain

Giannis Antetokounmpo
March 2026

Giannis will sit out the second night of a back-to-back as Milwaukee carefully ramps him up after a right calf strain that previously sidelined him for 15 straight games. He returned recently, has played three games since the five-week absence, logged 27 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists in 27 minutes vs Utah, and will miss his 30th game of the season (a personal high).

Jamal Murray injures left ankle, timetable unclear

Jamal Murray
March 2026

Murray left just before halftime with a left ankle sprain and did not return. He landed on Nikola Jokic’s foot after contact on a drive. Adelman said they will assess it, unsure if the absence is days or weeks.

Nikola Vučević out with fractured right ring finger

Nikola Vučević
March 2026

Vučević left after 2 minutes and was ruled out with a right ring finger fracture, reportedly needing a procedure and about four weeks out. Boston issued an in-game “OUT” update; the report says surgery/procedure will sideline him roughly a month.

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