Dejounte Murray
February 2026
Dejounte Murray said he feels ready to return from a ruptured Achilles and wants to play despite the Pelicans’ lost season and front-office changes. Murray said he is not looking for excuses and wants to compete for teammates, family, and the city, while also helping rookie Jeremiah Fears. The coach praised his commitment but stopped short of guaranteeing minutes immediately.
Dillon Brooks
February 2026
Dillon Brooks fractured his left hand and is expected to miss significant time, adding to Phoenix’s growing injury list. Brooks exited early against Orlando after grabbing his non-shooting hand, and the team confirmed the fracture. Coach Jordan Ott said tests were ongoing and the team must keep its style while finding new solutions, with Booker also sidelined at least a week and other rotation players banged up.
Pat Riley
February 2026
The Lakers unveiled an 8-foot bronze statue of Pat Riley in Star Plaza, making him the first Lakers coach honored with a statue outside the arena. Riley attended the ceremony as the statue was placed between Abdul-Jabbar and Johnson, celebrating his role in four Lakers titles as head coach and the creation of the Showtime era. Speakers included Abdul-Jabbar, Johnson and Buss, with former players and notable guests present.
Dillon Brooks
February 2026
Phoenix are dealing with multiple injuries: Devin Booker is out at least a week with a hip strain, and Dillon Brooks left early with a hand injury that is expected to cost significant time if the reported fracture is confirmed. Booker’s hip issue occurred vs San Antonio and adds to his recent ankle-related absence. Brooks exited after seven minutes vs Orlando and is awaiting final confirmation on the severity. The Suns also continue monitoring Highsmith’s knee rehab as they try to protect a strong record despite disruptions.
Rudy Gobert
February 2026
Rudy Gobert received a one-game suspension without pay after reaching seven Flagrant Foul points this season, triggering an automatic discipline threshold. Gobert was assessed a Flagrant 1 late in the second quarter against Dallas, pushing his total to seven. Under the league’s point system, exceeding five points results in automatic suspensions tied to subsequent flagrant assessments, and he will miss the next home game vs Philadelphia.
Devin Booker
February 2026
Devin Booker will miss at least one week with a right hip strain, while Haywood Highsmith continues rehab from knee surgery and will be re-evaluated in 2–3 weeks. The Suns announced the timetable before facing Orlando, adding to a season where injuries have repeatedly interrupted continuity. Booker has been producing at an All-Star level but recently also missed time with an ankle issue.
De’Andre Hunter
February 2026
De’Andre Hunter was diagnosed with a retinal detachment after an earlier left-eye issue and underwent surgery, with the team expecting a full recovery and providing a medical update in roughly eight weeks. Hunter exited a February 6 game with eye trouble, was later re-evaluated, then had the procedure performed in Roseville; the injury adds to Sacramento’s hit list after recent season-ending issues elsewhere on the roster.
Pat Riley
February 2026
The Lakers will unveil a Pat Riley statue outside Crypto.com Arena, making him the first coach honored in the franchise’s statue lineup after leading the Showtime era and winning four titles as head coach. The tribute recognizes Riley’s role in shaping the Lakers’ identity in the 1980s, including multiple Finals runs, the defensive standards he demanded, and the “threepeat” legacy he popularized, placing him alongside the franchise’s most iconic figures.
Trae Young, Anthony Davis
February 2026
Washington said Trae Young is increasing on-court work as he recovers from an MCL sprain and thigh bruise, while Anthony Davis is still not practicing after hand ligament damage and will be reevaluated in two weeks. The Wizards acquired Young and Davis in separate trades this winter. Young last played Dec. 27 and will ramp up activity before a check next week, while Davis last played Jan. 8 and recently consulted hand specialist Steven Shin in Los Angeles before continuing rehab in Washington.
Cooper Flagg
February 2026
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg will miss Dallas’ first game after the All-Star break at Minnesota due to a left midfoot sprain, after also missing the Rising Stars event and the last game before the break. Jason Kidd said Flagg is day-to-day, with an MRI confirming the injury sustained at Phoenix on Feb. 10. Dallas carried a nine-game losing streak into the break, their longest since 1998, and Flagg has been seen managing the injury during the downtime.
