Tag: Knee injury

Kings dealt major blow as Sabonis suffers partial meniscus tear

Domantas Sabonis
November 2025

Sacramento center Domantas Sabonis has been ruled out with a partial meniscus tear in his left knee and will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks, a serious setback for a Kings team already sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference at 3-12. The 29-year-old former All-Star has averaged 17.2 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 11 games this season, anchoring Sacramento’s offense and rebounding, and his absence will force deeper rotation minutes on a struggling roster that lacks alternative interior playmaking and reliable size.

Sixers lose Kelly Oubre Jr. to knee ligament sprain for at least two weeks

Kelly Oubre Jr
November 2025

Philadelphia forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected to miss a minimum of two weeks after an MRI revealed a sprain to the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee, forcing him to pause an impressive start to the season as a key starter. Oubre hyperextended his knee against Detroit, and further tests confirmed ligament damage that now joins Joel Embiid and Paul George’s knee issues on a concerning Sixers injury list, stripping out a 16.8-point, 5.1-rebound contributor who was logging heavy minutes on the wing.

Deulofeu targets miracle comeback after infection

Gerard Deulofeu (Udinese)
October 2025

The forward detailed a rare post-surgical infection that destroyed knee cartilage leaving mobility severely limited and recovery prolonged since January 2023. Gradual work focuses on range of motion muscle rebuild and pain control as he pursues a return despite significant cartilage loss and repeated setbacks.

Pelicans lose Kevon Looney to knee sprain

Kevon Looney (New Orleans Pelicans)
October 2025

Looney sustained a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain in his left knee on the Australia preseason trip and will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks. Plan is to rest and light work before a surgery call. Earliest return points to late November, thinning Pelicans size at the season’s start.

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