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Understanding Markelle Fultz’s Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Diagnosis

After months of twists and turns, Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz might finally have a bit of clarity regarding his problematic shoulder. Since the start of his rookie season, the former number one overall pick has struggled with his shooting mechanics. His troubles resulted in consultations with an assortment of trainers and specialists and a […]

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Understanding Caris LeVert’s Subtalar Dislocation

Just a little over a year after Gordon Hayward’s gruesome ankle fracture left the NBA and its fans stunned, Brooklyn Nets forward Caris LeVert crashed to the hardwood in Minnesota. Like Hayward, LeVert’s ankle was grossly distorted, leaving spectators and teammates visibly shaken. The medical teams for both the Timberwolves and Nets sprung to action, […]

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Understanding James Harden’s Grade 1 Plus Hamstring Strain

A relatively common injury has sidelined one of the NBA’s top stars as reigning MVP James Harden is expected to miss at least a week after suffering a hamstring strain Wednesday night. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported the team diagnosed the injury as a Grade 1+ strain and plan on re-evaluating their star […]

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Understanding Klay Thompson’s High Ankle Sprain

The Finals saga between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers has been riddled with injury intrigue since the team first met four years ago. In their initial meeting, Cleveland forward Kevin Love was unavailable after dislocating his shoulder in the opening round of the playoffs and point guard Kyrie Irving played just one game […]

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Understanding Kevin Durant’s Rib Cartilage Fracture

With Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson already nursing injuries, the Warriors road to a 4th straight Finals appearance got just a little bit harder with former league MVP Kevin Durant set to join his teammates on the sidelines. Durant had been dealing with an injury initially reported as rib soreness after colliding with Timberwolves big […]

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