2 min read • March 14, 2025
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Staying on top of NBA injury updates using SICscore.com insights is crucial for fans, fantasy managers and sports bettors alike, especially as the season heats up.
Here are our key player insights for today:
Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable for the March 15 game against the Brooklyn Nets due to right knee tendinopathy, after logging 37 minutes in the March 14 game against Miami Heat.
Donovan Mitchell will miss a second consecutive game due to left groin soreness, with the Cavaliers safely in the playoff with the #1 seed, any games missed are likely a precaution, but he will continue to be monitored.
Josh Giddey suffered a right ankle sprain in the March 10 game against the Pacers, he will miss the March 13 game, but he will be on the Bulls six-game road trip so a chance to return later in that period
Lonzo Ball has missed six straight games with a right wrist sprain, it has been bothering him at various points throughout the season and as the season comes closer to an end, it may increase the likelihood of missed games in order to be fully healthy for next season.
Dante Exum is likely to require surgery and will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a broken bone in his left hand during the March 14 game against the Rockets.
P.J. Washington continues to recover right ankle sprain and has now missed six straight games for the Mavericks and is listed as questionable for the March 14 game.
Amen Thompson sustained a left ankle sprain during win over the Pelicans on March 8, he is likely to sit out 10-14 days.
Ben Simmons listed as questionable for the March 14 game after missing the last seven games due to left knee soreness, likely to be on a minutes restriction when he does return.
LeBron James is expected to miss at least 2 weeks due to a groin strain suffered on March 8, it is expected the Lakers will be cautious with his return to reduce the reinjury risk and the Lakers in a strong position to make the playoffs.
Luka Doncic sat out the second night of a travel back-to-back due to left calf management on March 14, it does not appear to be a long-term injury at this time.
Rui Hachimura has missed the last six games due to left patella tendinopathy however progressing through recovery and a chance to return during the next week.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week. Listed as questionable to play March 14 against the Cavaliers after missing the last five games.
Jalen Brunson exited the March 6 game vs the Lakers with a sprained right ankle, x-rays were negative, and he is expected to miss about two weeks.
Jalen Williams suffered a right hip strain on March 10, he is currently without a timetable to return and unlikely to return this week, possibly longer as the Thunder prepare for the Playoffs.
Paul George has been consulting with doctors on treatment options for his groin and knee injuries, and a decision on whether he'll need a procedure to address either injury is expected to be made early next week, if he opts for a procedure, it will likely shut him down for the season.
Tyrese Maxey likely to miss his seventh straight game on Sunday due to a lower back sprain and finger sprain. He is progressing through his recovery and likely to play next week.
Monte Morris Doubtful to play today after recently missing a 14th straight game for the Suns as he deals with a back injury that has kept him out since Feb 11.
Robert Williams III did not play in Wednesday's game due to a left knee sprain, and does not have a return timeline, it has been another injury-plagued season for the young center.
Domantas Sabonis aggravated the left hamstring strain late in the March 14 game after playing 30 minutes, he had previously missed six straight games and now likely to miss multiple games
John Collins will miss the March 14 game against the Raptors due to a left ankle sprain sustained during the March 10 game, his status will continue to be monitored for the upcoming back-to-back on Sunday and Monday.
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