Tag: NBA

Haliburton Says Shingles, Not Achilles, Is Now His Hardest Fight

Tyrese Haliburton
April 2026

Tyrese Haliburton says shingles, not his torn Achilles recovery, is now the biggest issue he must overcome this offseason. He said the illness caused nerve pain, weight gain, swelling and partial eyebrow loss, even though his Achilles rehab itself is tracking well. Haliburton told reporters he is ready from the leg-injury side but shingles delayed his return to five-on-five work until last week. He said the illness has brought more day-to-day suffering than expected, though he remains confident he will be ready after a full summer of work.

Stephen Curry and Knicks Top NBA Merchandise Sales for 2025-26

Stephen Curry
April 2026

Stephen Curry finished first in the NBA’s top-selling jersey rankings for the 2025-26 regular season, while the New York Knicks led all teams in merchandise sales. The official list also highlighted strong postseason-linked demand across the league. The NBA and NBPA said the rankings are based on sales through NBAStore.com, Fanatics.com and partner sites. Curry reclaimed the top jersey spot, and the Knicks finished first in team merchandise, with the Thunder also returning to the top 10.

Bridges Extends Ironman Streak to 638 Games in 23-Second Appearance

Mikal Bridges
April 2026

Mikal Bridges extended the NBA’s longest active consecutive-games streak to 638 by playing 23 seconds against Charlotte. The brief appearance moved him further up the all-time list and preserved one of the league’s rarest durability records in the load-management era. Knicks coach Mike Brown started Bridges solely to keep the streak alive, then substituted him out after an intentional foul stopped play. New York had already locked up the East’s No. 3 seed, so the move was purely about preserving the run rather than game strategy.

Jokic Set to Make NBA History by Leading in Assists and Rebounds

Nikola Jokic
April 2026

Nikola Jokic is set to become the first player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists per game and rebounds per game over a single season. That would add another historic layer to his MVP case as Denver carry momentum into the playoffs. Jokic is tracking toward the unprecedented combination of 10.9 assists and 12.9 rebounds per game. The feat recalls Wilt Chamberlain’s 1967-68 totals-based achievement, but Jokic will be the first to top both categories by per-game average in the modern statistical framing.

Raptors Stay Calm and Close on Playoff Berth After Heat Response

Toronto Raptors
April 2026

Toronto have kept control of their playoff push with back-to-back strong wins over Miami, first by 26 points and then again to move closer to a top-six finish. The Raptors are showing maturity at the right time, with Brandon Ingram finding rhythm before the postseason. Toronto beat Miami 121-95 on Tuesday and had already strengthened their top-six chase with a 128-96 win over Memphis. The larger point from the report you pasted is that the Raptors are handling pressure professionally, and the verified recent results support that trend even if the exact Thursday score details were not confirmed in the sources I checked.

Joel Embiid Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery as Sixers Chase Playoff Spot

Joel Embiid
April 2026

Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery, ruling him out immediately as Philadelphia fight for Eastern Conference playoff positioning. The 76ers are eighth and still trying to avoid the play-in while only one game behind sixth-place Toronto. The team first listed Embiid out with illness, then confirmed the appendicitis diagnosis and surgery in Houston. He has played only 38 games this season, averaging 26.9 points and 7.7 rebounds, and there is no return timeline yet.

NBA Clears Kings After Doug Christie Foul Investigation

Sacramento Kings
April 2026

The NBA has cleared the Sacramento Kings and coach Doug Christie after investigating the late intentional foul against Golden State on April 7. The league concluded Christie made a mistake about the penalty situation, not an attempt to manipulate the result. The investigation found Christie wrongly believed the Warriors were not yet in the penalty and ordered the foul to stop the clock and preserve a timeout. The NBA said there was no intentional effort to hand Golden State free throws or to lose the game.

Cade Cunningham Returns With Double-Double as Pistons Roll Past Bucks

Cade Cunningham
April 2026

Cade Cunningham marked his return from a collapsed lung with 13 points and 10 assists in Detroit’s 137-111 win over Milwaukee. His comeback gives the East-leading Pistons another major boost as they head into the playoffs with the top seed already secured. Cunningham was set to return after missing 11 games. After the win, he said he felt very good physically, while coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised the medical staff and added that Detroit’s strong run without him had also helped other players grow in confidence before the postseason.

Wembanyama and Castle Ruled Out as Spurs Manage Late-Season Injury Risk

San Antonio Spurs
April 2026

Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were ruled out of San Antonio’s game against Portland, with Wembanyama dealing with a left rib contusion and Castle managing right knee soreness. The absences come with the regular season nearly over and award eligibility still in play for Wembanyama. Wembanyama picked up the rib injury against Philadelphia, while Castle’s knee soreness followed his latest triple-double performance. Wembanyama still needs one more game of at least 20 minutes to qualify for major season awards, so the Spurs are balancing caution with timing.

Brad Stevens Refuses Limits as Celtics Push for East No. 2 Seed

Brad Stevens
April 2026

Brad Stevens says he will not place a ceiling on the Celtics as Boston closes in on the No. 2 seed in the East. Despite preseason doubts after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and major departures, the team has remained a genuine championship threat. Stevens credited Jaylen Brown’s career-best season, Tatum’s strong return, and Joe Mazzulla’s coaching staff for the Celtics’ rise. He also pointed to major development from role players like Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser and Baylor Scheierman in sustaining Boston’s push.

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