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Understanding Stephen Curry’s Latest Injury

Golden State guard Stephen Curry limped off the court Saturday night following a collision with Dallas’ McKinley Wright IV. On the play, Wright’s knee struck Curry just below his knee on the outside aspect of his left lower leg. Curry limped off the court and was seen pointing to the point of impact. Initial x-rays […]

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Understanding Domantas Sabonis’ Thumb Avulsion Injury

The Kings revealed Monday that big man Domantas Sabonis has suffered “an avulsion fracture of the ulnar collateral ligament of his right thumb during Friday’s game versus the Wizards.” The thumb is comprised of three bones, the first metacarpal of the hand and the proximal and distal phalanges. The proximal phalanx and first metacarpal form […]

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Understanding Steph Curry’s Shoulder Subluxation

The Warriors are expected to be without Stephen Curry for an extended period of time after suffering a “labral injury” following a subluxation of his left shoulder. Warriors’ Stephen Curry has a labrum injury in his left shoulder that is not expected to require surgery, sources say. Details on @TheRally: pic.twitter.com/6ox6W2UiN5— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December […]

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Understanding Cade Cunningham’s Stress Injury

Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is reportedly mulling surgery to address a lingering shin injury. Cunningham has not played in Detroit’s last five games with what the team has called left shin soreness. However, the Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Saturday that Cunningham is dealing with a stress injury in the area and is considering all possible options for […]

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Understanding Desmond Bane’s Grade 2 Big Toe Sprain

Just as the Memphis Grizzlies were preparing to welcome Jaren Jackson Jr. back from offseason foot surgery, the team loses another key piece to injury. Desmond Bane, the emerging backcourt mate of Ja Morant, is slated to miss an extended period of time with an injury the Grizzlies are calling a “Grade 2 sprain of […]

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