NBA 2024/2025 Basketball

28.3.25 Golden State Warriors: Injuries

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II suffered a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb during the loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday. He will be re-evaluated in one week and will miss Friday's game against the Pelicans. The injury is expected to be manageable with pain tolerance after initial treatment and rehab.

27.3.25 New York Knicks: Injuries

The New York Knicks are facing a point guard crisis after Cameron Payne rolled his ankle during a 126-113 loss to the LA Clippers, leaving the team without their top three point guards. With Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Deuce McBride (groin) also sidelined, rookie Tyler Kolek stepped in but struggled defensively. Coach Tom Thibodeau is hopeful McBride could return soon.

26.3.25 Golden State Warriors: Injuries

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry missed Tuesday night's 112-86 loss to the Miami Heat due to a pelvic contusion he sustained on Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. Coach Steve Kerr revealed that Curry felt discomfort during a workout on Monday, prompting the team to give him more time to recover. Kerr is optimistic that Curry will return to the lineup on Friday.

26.3.25 Milwaukee Bucks: Injuries

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot in his right calf, which will sideline him indefinitely. The 34-year-old is on blood-thinning medication, which has stabilized the clot. Lillard had been averaging 24.9 points and 7.1 assists this season, and his absence leaves a gap in the team's scoring output.

5.3.25 Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder missed Tuesday night's 127-121 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks due to flu-like symptoms, with assistant coach Igor Kokoskov filling in as acting head coach. Snyder had been present for pregame activities, but his absence came as a surprise to the team.

27.2.25 Minnesota Timberwolves: Transfers

The Minnesota Timberwolves are enhancing their roster for the stretch run by promoting two-way guard Jaylen Clark to a fully guaranteed two-year contract and signing notable free agent Bones Hyland to a two-way deal. Clark has earned a spot on the team after recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. Hyland joins the team after stints with the Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers, bringing strong 3-point shooting and defensive skills.