The 2015-16 NBA season is nearing a close and the push for the postseason has begun. Injuries have played their part in determining the standings, despite the overall number of games missed continuing to be lower than in previous seasons. Through 62 games played by each NBA team, the total number of games missed due […]
Read MoreThe Memphis Grizzlies will be without the services of their All-Star center after the team confirmed Tuesday that Marc Gasol underwent surgery on his fractured right foot. In the release, the team revealed the injury to be a non-displaced Type II fracture of his navicular bone. Unfortunately the precedent set by those who have previously […]
Read MoreThe Chicago Bulls entered the season with hopes of threatening the Cleveland Cavaliers for Eastern Conference dominance. Unfortunately things haven’t gone has planned as the team has struggled to find an identity under first year coach Fred Hoiberg and injuries have prevented the team from establishing any continuity. The problems began just days before camp […]
Read MoreManu Ginobili has endured plenty of injuries throughout his professional career including broken bones, sprained ankles, and countless muscle strains. Ginobili haphazardly throws his body around so often that former teammate Brent Barry dubbed him “El Contusione.” However the injury he sustained Wednesday against the Pelicans is easily the most cringe worthy on his laundry […]
Read MoreAfter a promising first quarter that saw NBA games missed due to injury drop by 12% when compared to the previous season, the 2015-16 season continues to be marked by an overall drop in injuries. After 41 games played the 30 NBA teams have combined to lose 1,968 games as the result of injury, 282 games […]
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