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NBAMax Strus Out Four Weeks With Plantar Fascia Tear, Because Preseason Basketball is a Trap
LA Clippers guard Max Strus suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia during a preseason game and will be reevaluated in four weeks, dealing an early blow to the team's rotation.InjuryRoster MoveBreaking News
NBAHornets Shut Down Coby White for Preseason After Calf Strain
Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White will miss the entire preseason after suffering a left calf strain during training camp, according to Marc Stein.InjuryRoster Move
NBANic Claxton Sidelined for Two Weeks with Hamstring Injury
Nic Claxton will miss at least two weeks with a hamstring injury, leaving a massive hole in the frontcourt defense and opening up opportunities for opposing big men.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
NBAThe Grizzlies Are Already Pulling the Plug on Jordan Hawkins
The Memphis Grizzlies are waiving 2023 lottery pick Jordan Hawkins, sending the young guard to free agency just before the season.Roster MoveFree AgencyBreaking News
NBAJalen Duren Wins the Staring Contest, Secures $200M to Stay in Detroit
All-NBA center Jalen Duren has agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Detroit Pistons, ending a prolonged restricted free agency dispute.ContractFree AgencyBreaking News
NBAD'Angelo Russell is Officially Heading to the Shanghai Sharks
NBA veteran D'Angelo Russell has agreed to sign with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association for the upcoming season.Roster MoveFree Agency
NBAZach Edey Cleared for Full-Speed Action as Grizzlies Finally Get Good Injury News
Memphis Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman announced that center Zach Edey has been cleared for full-speed activity following season-ending ankle surgery, putting him on track for the October 21 season opener against the Utah Jazz.InjuryAnalysis
NBAHornets Waive Rob Dillingham Days After Trading Buddy Hield for Him
The Charlotte Hornets waived former No. 8 overall pick Rob Dillingham shortly after acquiring him from the Chicago Bulls in a trade for Buddy Hield.Roster MoveBreaking News
NBABrandon Ingram's 'Heel Surgery' Actually Revealed a Torn Achilles, Because Of Course It Did
Brandon Ingram will miss the start of the NBA season after his May heel surgery revealed a partially torn Achilles, dealing a massive blow to the Los Angeles Clippers.InjuryAnalysisBetting
NBAKristaps Porzingis Out Indefinitely as Warriors Face Another Roster Crisis
Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy announced Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely with a health issue, later revealed to be a circulation disorder that has already limited him to 17 games this season.InjuryBreaking NewsAnalysis
NBAJalen Duren Skips Pistons Camp, Turns Down $200 Million in Ultimate Contract Staredown
All-NBA center Jalen Duren is holding out of Detroit Pistons training camp after declining a five-year, $200 million contract offer, risking it all ahead of a Thursday deadline.ContractFree AgencyBreaking News
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