2 min read • March 05, 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 some key player insights below:
Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after tearing his left ACL during a game against the Sacramento Kings, where his knee buckled while driving to the basket. Dr. David Chao, Pro Football Doc, is concerned that Irving may have sustained additional ligament damage beyond the ACL tear. If further tests confirm this, Irving could be sidelined for the entire next season.
Rui Hachimura will be out at least one week with left patellar tendinopathy, he sustained the injury this past Thursday vs the Timberwolves.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week, the team announced Tuesday. Jackson suffered the injury early in the first quarter of Monday night's 132-130 loss to the Atlanta Hawks while attempting to block a shot. Prior to the injury, Jackson was leading the team with an average of 22.7 points per game, alongside 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 1.3 steals over 59 games this season. His absence poses a significant challenge for the Grizzlies, who are currently navigating a tight Western Conference playoff race. The team has not provided a specific timetable for his return, but Grade 2 sprains typically require multiple weeks of recovery.
Jalen Suggs underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a cartilage fragment in his left knee and will be out indefinitely, his return will be based on rehab and is expected to make a full recovery.
Joel Embiid has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to constant knee inflammation and has been deemed medically unable to play the rest of the way, he will explore various rehab and treatment options to try and be ready for next season.
Paul George is out for Thursday's game with a groin injury he sustained against Minnesota on March 4th, he's been on the injury list with a groin injury before, on January 9th.
Austin Reaves is a game-time decision with a calf injury, he's missed two games with the ailment, but avoided major damage and if not tonight, should be back in the lineup soon.
Norman Powell has been ruled out of Tuesday's matchup with a hamstring injury and the Clippers announced he will be re-evaluated in 10 days. Powell made his comeback from a five-game absence streak due to a left knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Lakers.
Ben Simmons missed his second straight game due to left knee soreness, an issue that popped up shortly before Sunday's tipoff.
Andrew Wiggins did not play Wednesday against the Cavs and has now missed four straight games with an ankle injury.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. did not play Wednesday against the Cavs due to a right ankle sprain which was the third straight game missed.
Herbert Jones underwent surgery on his torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season
Tyrese Maxey took a fall in the third quarter of Monday's game and exited without returning, tests revealed he avoided major injury but has been on the injury list with his back before and missed Tuesday's game.
Deandre Ayton has been diagnosed with a left calf strain and after an MRI will be sidelined for four weeks when he will then be re-evaluated.
Robert Williams III has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics with a left knee sprain, it was his seventh straight missed game in another injury-plagued season for the young center.
Domantas Sabonis will be re-evaluated in one week after he was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Sabonis sustained the injury in the first quarter of Saturday's game vs the Rockets, playing just one minute before exiting the game for good, an MRI confirmed only a minor strain of his hamstring, Sabonis will still miss the entirety of the Kings' upcoming-four game week, and quite likely, additional time beyond that.
John Collins will not play Wednesday due to lower back injury management. Collins had returned last Friday after missing three straight games with this injury.
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