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“So, Where in the Health Were We?”: A Western Conference NBA Injury Preview

Over four months after the COVID-9 pandemic forced the league into hiatus, the NBA is set to return July 30 with 22 teams taking the court in Orlando, Florida. The virus has forced some players off the court and out of the restart while the extended break has allowed other injured players additional time to […]

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“So, Where in the Health Were We?”: An Eastern Conference NBA Injury Preview

Over four months after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the league into hiatus, the NBA is set to return July 30 with 22 teams taking the court in Orlando, Florida. The virus has forced some players out of the restart while the extended break has allowed other injured players additional time to recuperate, paving the way […]

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Reviewing the Injury Totals for the 2015-16 NBA Season

The 2015-16 NBA season is over and injuries once again helped shaped the narrative of an amazing year. The overall health of teams influenced playoff-seeding, lottery positioning, and ultimately played a role in the Cleveland Cavaliers winning the franchise’s first long-awaited championship. As a whole, the league lost 4,496 regular season games to injuries, including […]

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First Quarter Injury Report for the 2015-16 NBA Season

The NBA and its players entered the 2015-16 with a renewed commitment to improving player health. Both sides formed committees in the offseason dedicated to supporting medical research intended to protect and progress the health of its players. Furthermore, the NBA front office proactively made alterations to the schedules, reducing the number of league wide […]

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Reviewing the Injury Totals for the 2014-15 NBA Season

On the precipice of NBA free agency, it’s important to take one more look at the 2014-15 season. Expect instead of focusing on Golden State’s historical run to the title or LeBron James’ first year back in a Cavaliers jersey, let’s take a look at the injuries that helped shape the season.

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