Injuries continue to shape the NBA landscape as teams battle for playoff positioning. From key starters sidelined to stars working their way back, here’s the latest NBA injury roundup with updated timelines, medical context, and what each situation means moving forward.
Steph Curry - Golden State Warriors
Curry will miss another 10 days with his injured knee, extending his absence by five more games and to 20 straight overall.
Tyrese Maxey - Philadelphia 76ers
Maxey has been diagnosed with a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 7ers
Embiid returned to basketball activities Friday, but is without a timetable for return. Embiid suffered an oblique injury on February 26th vs. the Miami Heat.
Victor Wembanyama - San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs star is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets after being ruled out Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets because of right ankle soreness.
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
James returned on Thursday after missing the Lakers past three games due to injuries in his right hip and left foot.
Pascal Siakam - Indiana Pacers
Siakam missed a third consecutive game on March 13 as he manages a right knee sprain, his next chance to play is against the Bucks on Sunday.
Michael Porter - Brooklyn Nets
Porter will miss Saturday's game against the 76ers, he will miss a second straight game and his next chance to play will be against Portland on Monday.
John Collins - Los Angeles Clippers
Collins missed his seventh consecutive game on March 13 due to a neck injury. His return timetable remains uncertain at this time and likely to miss the next game.
Scotty Pippen - Memphis Grizzlies
Will undergo a sesamoidectomy to reduce discomfort in his right big toe and is without a timeline for a return.
Santi Aldama - Memphis Grizzlies
Aldama has been sidelined since February 4 against the Kings due to a right knee injury. He missed his 16th straight game on March 12 and likely to miss the second leg of the back-to-back Friday in Detroit.
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