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NBA Trade Rumors: Multiple Teams Pursuing Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant
Any team that adds Kevin Durant in a trade will become an instant betting favorite to win the 2022-23 NBA championship. But would the Brooklyn Nets seriously trade Durant to a title contender like the Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami...
Philadelphia 76ers Point Guard Tyrese Maxey to Miss 3-4 Weeks
The Philadelphia 76ers have lost another vital starter and playmaker. Point guard Tyrese Maxey exited Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a left foot injury. The Bucks fouled Maxey during a fast break attempt late in the second quarter. Maxey...
Carolina Panthers QB Baker Mayfield to Start in Week 11, PJ Walker Out
Quarterback Baker Mayfield returns to the starting lineup for the Carolina Panthers this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. That's because QB PJ Walker suffered an ankle injury during their last game. The Panthers won a gritty divisional battle against the Atlanta Falcons...
Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic Enters Health and Safety Protocols
The Denver Nuggets won't have starting center Nikola Jokic in the lineup Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. That's because the two-time reigning MVP entered the NBA's COVID health and safety protocols on Tuesday. The Nuggets (9-4) opened as a -9...
NBA Rumors: New York Knicks, Miami Heat Consider Trade for Julius Randle
The latest trade rumors coming out of Gotham suggest that the New York Knicks are looking to deal power forward Julius Randle to the Miami Heat. The Knicks are 6-7 and embarking on a five-game road trip against Western Conference teams. But...
Memphis Grizzlies Lose Sniper Desmond Bane for 2-3 Weeks
The Memphis Grizzlies won't have shooting guard Desmond Bane in the lineup for the next two to three weeks while he recovers from a big toe injury. Bane suffered the injury on Friday evening against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies defeated the...
Miami Heat Center Omer Yurtseven Out Until March After Surgery
Omer Yurtseven, the backup center on the Miami Heat, underwent surgery this week to repair a lingering left ankle injury. He’s expected to miss at least three months of action and the Heat are now looking to add a big man through...
LA Rams Punctuate Dismal Season with Cooper Kupp Injury
The Los Angeles Rams saw their chances to repeat as Super Bowl champions seriously diminish on Sunday. They lost wide receiver Cooper Kupp to a right ankle injury during a heartbreaking loss against the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams fell to 3-6 on...
LeBron James Exits with Groin Injury, LA Lakers Lose Again
In the battle of professional basketball supremacy in Los Angeles, the Clippers defeated the Lakers on Wednesday night by 14 points. The Lakers slipped to 2-9 on the season, but they're way more concerned with the health of LeBron James, who exited...
Kawhi Leonard Out of Lineup, Los Angeles Clippers Showing Caution
All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard was eager to return to the Los Angeles Clippers after missing all of last season while recovering from reconstructive knee surgery. However, he might have rushed back too soon. The Clippers will keep Leonard out of the lineup...