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.
James Harden
February 2026
Harden has a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx after getting hurt in Cleveland’s 109-94 win over the Knicks and will undergo treatment and evaluation. He was examined postgame and diagnosed via X-ray; the veteran, recently acquired from the Clippers, has produced strong early numbers in Cleveland, creating a short-term rotation and playmaking concern while his status is assessed.
LeBron James
January 2026
James was named a West reserve for a record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection after missing the first 14 games with sciatica, saying he focused on returning to form rather than chasing the honor. Coaches voted him in despite early-season missed time; debate followed due to notable omissions; James emphasized health and performance since returning, and he remains an All-Star points/minutes leader.
Caitlin Clark
January 2026
Clark will appear on NBC’s pregame coverage for the launch of “Sunday Night Basketball” for Lakers vs Knicks, then return for Knicks vs Thunder. NBC positions Clark as a major crossover draw, noting her existing NBC appearances and a marketing relationship with Xfinity under Comcast’s NBCUniversal umbrella.
New York Knicks
January 2026
he Knicks ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Nets 120-66, the most lopsided victory in franchise history, winning by 54 and surpassing the previous record margin of 48. New York led 88-56 after three quarters, then opened the fourth on a 16-0 run. Brunson scored 20, Shamet hit six threes in 15 minutes for 18 points, and the
Cooper Flagg
January 2026
Flagg returned from a two-game ankle absence for his first pro game at Madison Square Garden, while Brunson and Hart also returned for a Knicks side hit by injuries. Flagg was cleared after workouts following a left ankle sprain; Brunson came back from a right ankle sprain and Hart returned after soreness management, with the Knicks staff noting they have rarely had their preferred group available together.
Jalen Brunson
January 2026
Brunson will miss the Warriors game and is listed day-to-day with a right ankle sprain after getting hurt against Sacramento. He went down while dribbling in the first quarter, left to the locker room, and did not return. The Knicks will monitor recovery given prior ankle issues this season.
Jalen Brunson
January 2026
Brunson missed the final three quarters with a right ankle injury and was ruled out for the second half. He appeared to roll or give way on the ankle while dribbling early, went to the locker room, and did not return after being listed questionable.
Mike Brown, J.B. Bickerstaff
January 2026
A feature revisited the long relationship between Mike Brown and J.B. Bickerstaff, dating back to Brown babysitting Bickerstaff when he first entered the NBA as a video assistant. They meet in a matchup between top East teams. The connection evolved into mentorship and friendship over decades, rooted in Denver when Bernie Bickerstaff ran the Nuggets. The piece highlights how early trust and shared coaching obsession shaped both careers.
Victor Wembanyama
January 2026
Victor Wembanyama will miss another game due to left knee soreness after hyperextending the knee against New York. San Antonio ruled him out versus Portland, adding to his missed games total this season. The Spurs are giving him more recovery time after he avoided major damage on Wednesday. With the 65-game threshold for major awards in play, additional absences could affect eligibility if he approaches the maximum allowed missed games.
