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• Is Damian Lillard (Knee) Playing Tonight In Game 6 Against Pacers?
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard (knee) has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable ahead of Thursday’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Lillard has sat out the past two games with a right Achilles injury for Milwaukee. Game 6 is a must win for the Bucks, who trail […] The post Is Damian Lillard (Knee) Playing Tonight In Gam...2024Read about Milwaukee Bucks
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• Kristaps Porzingis Return Targeted For Eastern Conference FinalsDuring the Boston Celtics closeout Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat, there was some good news shared on Kristaps Porzingis. TNT sideline reporter Chris Haynes shared that Porzingis is hopeful to make a return in a couple of weeks. "He is likely out for next series, as well. The hope is that he can make a return if the Celtics were to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals," Hayes said about Po...2024Read about Kristaps Porzingis -
• Erik Spoelstra: Heat Not Blaming Injuries For First-Round ExitThe Miami Heat had a tough road ahead of them when it came to repeating as Eastern Conference champions. For starters, they had to try to do it without star forward Jimmy Butler, sidelined by a knee injury. Secondly, they had to try to do it against the Boston Celtics. And all the Celtics did […] The post Erik Spoelstra: Heat Not Blaming Injuries For First-Round Exit appeared first on Hoops ...2024Check it out Erik Spoelstra -
• Atlantic Notes: Porzingis, C. Johnson, Bridges, Sixers
The Celtics are hoping Kristaps Porzingis can recover from his right soleus (calf) strain in time for the Eastern Conference Finals, Chris Haynes reported tonight on TNT (video link via ClutchPoints). Porzingis was ruled out for Game 5 after suffering the injury on Monday, but no official announcement has been made beyond that. Sources tell […]...2024Continue with Kristaps Porzingis
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard out for Game 5 vs. Pacers: Can Bucks win without them?
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and point guard Damian Lillard are out for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers as both players try to rehab injuries, Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters during his pre-game news conference at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are on the brink of elimination from the postseason, trailing the Pacers, 3-1 in their first round Eastern Conference pla...2024Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Bucks’ Khris Middleton (Ankle) Questionable For Game 3 Against Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton was added to the injury report ahead of Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Middleton’s status is uncertain after he injured his ankle in Game 2 and didn’t practice Thursday. The 6-foot-7 wing was limping in the first quarter of Milwaukee’s 125-108 loss […] The post Bucks’ Kh...2024Read about Milwaukee Bucks
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• 2023-24 NBA Rookie Of The Year Finalists AnnouncedThe NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Rookie of the Year. The finalists are Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. Holmgren was drafted at the 2022 NBA Draft, but missed the entire 2022-23 due to a foot injury. Under NBA rules, any player who hasn't appeared in an NBA game is considered a rookie. Hol...2024See more Chet Holmgren -
• Joel Embiid returns for 76ers after suffering knee injury scare in Game 1Joel Embiid returned for the second half of Game 1 of his Philadelphia 76ers’ Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, N.Y. on Saturday despite suffering a knee injury in the first half....2024Visit the page Joel Embiid -
• Terry Rozier Considered Week-To-Week With Neck InjuryMiami Heat guard Terry Rozier III is considered week-to-week with a neck injury. Rozier missed the last four games of the regular season and both of Miami's Play-In Tournament games due to the injury. While a serious injury, the veteran guard's career isn't assumed to be in danger from the neck issue. However, there is no timetable for when Rozier might be able to play. The Heat acquired Rozier fr...2024Continue with Terry Rozier -
• Alex Caruso says he expects to play vs. Heat despite ankle injuryThe Chicago Bulls must take down the Miami Heat to earn the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff seed...2024Visit the page Alex Caruso
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Eastern Conference injury and suspension
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• Jimmy Butler Likely Out Multiple Weeks With MCL InjuryMiami Heat wing Jimmy Butler is expected to miss a few weeks due to a sprained MCL. Butler was injured during the Heat's Play-In Tournament loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Butler was able to complete the game, but was visibly hampered. He limped off at the end of the game and was spotted with a visible limp as he left the arena. The Heat will host the Chicago Bulls in the final Eastern C...2024Visit the page Jimmy Butler -
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (Calf) to Miss Start of Bucks-Pacers Series
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left calf strain) is expected to remain out through the start of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. However, Antetokounmpo could return sometime later in the series. The two-time MVP has been undergoing “around-the-clock treatment on the calf,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Accordin...2024Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Hawks’ Jalen Johnson (Ankle), Onyeka Okongwu (Toe) Out Indefinitely
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Onyeka Okongwu (toe) are out indefinitely and will miss the Eastern Conference play-in tournament because of their injuries. Johnson, 22, will miss at least three weeks after spraining his right ankle Tuesday night against the Miami Heat. He missed six straight games last month after suffering an ankle […] The post Hawks’ Jalen Johnson (A...2024Continue with Out Indefinitely
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• Trae Young Could Return From Finger Surgery On WednesdayTrae Young could return from his finger surgery as early as Wednesday's game against hte Charlotte Hornets. Young underwent surgery on February 25th to repair a torn ligament in his finger. The Hawks currently are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference behind the Chicago Bulls. The Hawks and Bulls will meet in the nine versus ten play-in game next week....2024Read about Trae Young -
• Knicks Notes: Randle, Ailing Roster, Transactions, Anunoby
Knicks All-Star power forward Julius Randle has been ruled out for the year and will need a surgery to treat his injured shoulder, and no one seems more broken up about it than him. With the 6’8″ Kentucky product available, New York seemed like it had a very real chance at making the Eastern Conference […]...2024Continue with Julius Randle
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• OG Anunoby Closer To Returning Than Julius RandleThe banged-up New York Knicks are battling for playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the Knicks are going to stay without a couple of key players for a while longer. New York coach Tom Thibodeau recently said he didn't have a timeline for OG Anunoby (elbow pain) or Julius Randle (separated shoulder) to return. Now, reports are that Anunoby may be closer to a return than Randle ...2024Read about Julius Randle -
• 76ers get huge injury update on MVP center Joel EmbiidThe Sixers currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings....2024Read about Joel Embiid -
• Joel Embiid Expected To Return This WeekPhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is expected to return to play this week. Embiid's return could come as soon as Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Embiid has been out since January 30, when he was injured against the Golden State Warriors. After surgery on a torn meniscus, Embiid was given a six-to-eight-week timeline and he's coming back right around the eight-week mark. Philadelphia h...2024See more articles Joel Embiid -
• Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Won’t Return This Season
Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball will miss the remainder of the season as he continues to rehab from right ankle surgery, the team’s PR department tweets. It comes as no surprise that the team is shutting down its star player. The Hornets have the Eastern Conference’s third-worst record at 18-54. Ball signed a five-year, max […]...2024
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• Clippers might be in trouble, Cavaliers injury news + the ideal Eastern Conference playoffs
Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news....2024Read about Zach Harper
Eastern Conference injury and suspension
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• OG Anunoby's injury update should scare Eastern ConferenceOG Anunoby has been out of the New York Knicks rotation since aggravating his elbow injury. The veteran forward was a marquee addition to Tom Thibodeau's team in late December....2024See also New York Knicks -
• Tom Thibodeau, Knicks To Talk Extension This SummerThe New York Knicks have suffered through an injury-plagued season, but the team is still battling for homecourt advantage in the Eastern Conference. A lot of credit for that goes to Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. He's fostered a next-man-up mentality that helps his team succeed even when key players are out. Now, New York and Thibodeau are expected to discuss a contract extension. Thibodeau's c...2024See also Tom Thibodeau -
• Knicks, Tom Thibodeau To Talk Extension This SummerThe New York Knicks have suffered through an injury-plagued season, but the team is still battling for homecourt advantage in the Eastern Conference. A lot of credit for that goes to Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. He's fostered a next-man-up mentality that helps his team succeed even when key players are out. Now, New York and Thibodeau are expected to discuss a contract extension. Thibodeau's c...2024Continue with New York Knicks
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• Donovan Mitchell's injury could not have come at a worse time for the CavaliersThe Cleveland Cavaliers are in a race at the top of the NBA's Eastern Conference, currently sitting at third place with a 43-25 record. It's been a good season so far for the Cavs, but they've played quite a few games without their superstar, Donovan Mitchell....2024Click for news about Donovan Mitchell -
• Central Notes: Antetokounmpo, Pistons’ Core, LeVert, Bucks’ Draft
The Bucks won’t have their best player in uniform for their showdown with Eastern Conference leader Boston tonight. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. He also missed Sunday’s game against Phoenix. Bucks coach Doc Rivers stated earlier this week that his goal is to […]...2024See more Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo To Miss Game At Celtics On WednesdayMilwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his team's game at the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Antetokounmpo is dealing with left hamstring soreness. The veteran forward was forced to miss the Bucks game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday due to the same injury. Overall, Antetokounmpo has missed only four games this season. Milwaukee enters play on Wednesday trailing Boston by 10 g...2024Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• NBA Hall of Famer compares Knicks to an instagram model after losing 9 out of last 13 games
Not too long ago, the Knicks were the talk of this NBA season. Back at the start of 2024, they conquered nine-straight matches from January 17 to February 1, and even clinched the Eastern Conference’s second spot only behind the mighty Celtics. However, after a recent string of injuries, the New York squad have been […] The post NBA Hall of Famer compares Knicks to an instagram model ...2024
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• Another bizarre turn in Ben Simmons' saga as agent takes responsibility for PG's injuryWhen Ben Simmons passed up a dunk in the 2021 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, nobody expected the downward spiral his career would take, a spiral that has been full of bizarre episodes....2024Click for news about Ben Simmons -
• Dunc'd On: 8 in 69 (Eastern Conference 3.4.24)IND: Tyrese Haliburton is struggling since his return from injury. BRK and ATL BATTLE IT OUT for 10th-seed bragging rights BOS: The Celtics are one of the best regular season teams ever CHI: What of Patrick Williams' 4th season? DET: Cade Cunningham is...kind of on track? ORL: Franz Wagner's offensive game as he nears his extension window TOR: The Raps are very injured, should that change their ap...2024Visit the page Tyrese Haliburton -
• Knicks found ‘perfect medium’ for Isaiah Hartenstein during Achilles recoveryEven with injuries to their entire starting frontline pulling them back toward the play-in cutoff in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are trying to remain prudent with Isaiah Hartenstein....2024Click for news about Isaiah Hartenstein