Tag: Injury Update

Cooper Flagg bangs shoulder in back-to-back, expects to play Wednesday

Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
October 2025

The No. 1 pick tweaked his left shoulder in the opening minute at Oklahoma City, finishing 1-for-9 for two points and sitting key closing minutes as Dallas’ rally fell short 101–94. Flagg will undergo imaging but expects to feature versus Indiana, navigating the physical toll of his first NBA back-to-back. Medical staff will prioritise pain-guided load, scapular stabilisation, and contact progressions. Rotation hedge: lean on veteran ballhandlers late while Flagg’s usage normalises. Developmental takeaway: manage rookie back-to-backs with prehab blocks and controlled on-ball volume. Dallas’ next back-to-back (Nov 7–8) becomes a monitoring waypoint.

Timberwolves rule out Anthony Edwards at least one week with hamstring strain

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
October 2025

Edwards left Sunday’s home opener early with right hamstring tightness; imaging confirmed a strain. He’ll miss at least three games, including the start of a road swing in Charlotte, before a status check. Durable historically, Edwards averaged 25.7 points on elite efficiency through the first week. Expect Minnesota to redistribute usage across Edwards’ touches with increased initiations for Towns and Conley, staggered lineups to protect bench offense, and defensive minutes for wings to preserve energy late. Soft-tissue risk management—no accelerated timelines, progressive sprint work—guides return. Backup guard Rob Dillingham’s availability cushions on-ball creation temporarily.

Edwards exits with hamstring tightness, ruled out vs Pacers

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
October 2025

After absorbing contact on a transition finish, Edwards left with right hamstring tightness and did not return. Listed questionable entering the week, the three-time All-Star had dropped 41 in Portland’s opener. Durable across 426 of 445 possible games, he’ll be evaluated as Minnesota safeguards its primary scorer early in a demanding schedule.

Lakers rule out Dončić one week with finger sprain, leg contusion

Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers)
October 2025

After opening with consecutive 40-point explosions (43 vs Warriors, 49 vs Timberwolves), Dončić was sidelined for Kings with a non-shooting hand finger sprain and leg contusion. With LeBron out through mid-November (sciatica), LA faces six games in nine days leaning on Austin Reaves. Team expects no lingering issue pending reevaluation.

Hornets’ Brandon Miller exits with left shoulder soreness

Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets)
October 2025

Miller left clutching his left shoulder in the second quarter and was ruled out after nine minutes (four points). The 2023 No.2 pick, eyeing a breakout after last season’s long wrist-ligament layoff, had opened 2025–26 with 25 points vs Brooklyn. Charlotte will reassess, mindful of prior absences and a central scoring role alongside LaMelo Ball’s playmaking.

Kolo Muani nears Spurs league debut after dead leg

Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham Hotspur)
October 2025

Cleared to contend for minutes versus Aston Villa, Kolo Muani returns from a mid-September dead leg. With Solanke also recovering, Richarlison’s load finally eases as Spurs regain a direct runner to stretch back lines. Expect a measured ramp targeting late-game impact. Early patterns should emphasise transition lanes and near-post runs, with staff monitoring work rate and contact tolerance before pushing starts. Competition up front resets roles and minutes.

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