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Understanding Jeremy Lamb’s Knee Injury

The Indiana Pacers were dealt an untimely blow when guard Jeremy Lamb awkwardly fell following a dunk attempt against the Toronto Raptors. Lamb was able to stay in the game and make both his free-throws but it was clear he had sustained a left knee injury as he limped off the court. Unfortunately, additional testing […]

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Understanding Steph Curry’s Broken Hand

The Golden State Warriors entered the season with varied expectations from seasons past as player movement and injuries have drastically altered their roster. Unfortunately the team took another hit Wednesday when two-time MVP Stephen Curry suffered a broken hand in a loss to the Suns. The injury occurred when Suns center Aron Baynes fell on […]

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Understanding Zion Williamson’s Lateral Meniscus Tear

The 2019-20 season is full of promise and intrigue with the league seemingly wide open for the first time in years. Sadly, some of the excitement was stifled Monday when it was announced a torn lateral meniscus would sideline Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson for multiple weeks. Early reports stated Williamson avoided significant damage but surgery […]

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Understanding the Warriors’ Mounting Injuries

If the Golden State Warriors are going to claim their fourth NBA title of the past five seasons they are going to have to do so despite multiple injuries to key contributors. Forward Kevin Durant has yet to appear in the Finals after straining his calf in Game 5 of the team’s Round 2 matchup […]

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Understanding Brandon Ingram’s Deep Vein Thrombosis

A frustrating season for the Los Angeles Lakers took a turn for the worse over the weekend when it was revealed forward Brandon Ingram will miss the remainder of the season after developing a blood clot in his ailing shoulder. The official diagnosis from the Lakers was a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in his sore […]

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