NBA 2023/2024 Basketball

24.4.24 Phoenix Suns: Injuries

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravated the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener, forcing him to hobble off in the third quarter of Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first-round series on Tuesday. X-rays were negative and Allen will be day-to-day, coach Frank Vogel said afterward.

24.4.24 Los Angeles Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks overcame the return of Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard to beat Los Angeles 96-93 on Tuesday night and tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series. Leonard had 15 points and seven rebounds in 35 minutes of his first game since March 31. He hadn't played or had any contact practices during that stretch because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee.

23.4.24 Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, sidelined since Feb. 1 because of a right midfoot sprain, is targeting a return as soon as Game 3 of Los Angeles' first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. Vanderbilt has been ramping up his on-court workouts in the past two weeks.

23.4.24 Los Angeles Clippers: Injuries

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard remains questionable for Game 2 of Los Angeles' first-round playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Leonard participated in practice Monday, but coach Ty Lue said there would be no contact during what he described as a walk-through practice session.

22.4.24 Los Angeles Clippers: Injuries

The Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard missed his ninth straight game with inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. His status for Tuesday's Game 2 remains uncertain, coach Ty Lue said before the game.