Category: NBA Basketball

79 NBA Players on Injury Report: Is the 82-Game Season Taking a Toll?

Staff

image via Orlando Sentinel The 2026-27 NBA season is just getting started, yet the league is already facing a concerning early-season storyline: player availability. According to the October 28 injury report, 79 players carried an out, doubtful, questionable or probable designation related to an injury or illness ahead of that night’s games. That’s roughly 15% of the league’s player pool, putting the spotlight on a familiar debate: Is the NBA’s 82-game regular season asking too much of its athletes? The number is striking, particularly this early in the season. However,…

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BREAKING: Ernie Johnson Announces Final Season Hosting ‘Inside the NBA’ After 37 Years

Brandon King

The veteran sportscaster announced that the 2026–27 NBA season will be his final season hosting the iconic basketball studio show, bringing an end to a remarkable 37-season run. “This will be my last season. Totally my decision. It’s just time,” Johnson said in his announcement. Johnson has been the heart of Inside the NBA since 1990, helping transform the program into one of the most celebrated studio shows in sports television. His chemistry with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal has helped make the show a fan favorite for…

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Anthony Edwards’ Knee Surgery Raises Long-Term Concerns as Doctor Warns of Potential Risks

Brandon King

Anthony Edwards’ upcoming knee procedure has raised questions about his long-term health, with sports medicine physician Dr. Brian Sutterer warning that a surgical clean-up could provide short-term relief while potentially creating challenges for the Minnesota Timberwolves star down the road. Edwards is expected to miss up to two months after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. The news comes after the four-time All-Star experienced recurring knee problems and opened the 2026-27 NBA season with a string of explosive performances. According to reports, Edwards averaged 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds…

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Utah Jazz Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to Miss 6–8 Weeks With Torn MCL

Brandon King

The Utah Jazz will be without one of their most important frontcourt players for an extended stretch after star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported Tuesday that Jackson is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The injury will not require surgery. The Jazz announced that Jackson will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Jackson sustained the injury during Monday night’s 110–105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, exiting in the second quarter and not returning…

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Charlotte Hornets to Retire Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 Jersey

Brandon King

The Charlotte Hornets are preparing to honor one of the most beloved players in franchise history. The Hornets will retire Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 jersey on February 11, recognizing the former point guard’s lasting impact on the organization. Standing at just 5-foot-3, Bogues remains the shortest player in NBA history. Despite his size, he built a 14-season NBA career defined by his playmaking, defensive ability and leadership. Bogues spent 10 seasons with Charlotte from 1988 to 1998, becoming a central figure during the franchise’s early years. He remains the Hornets’…

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BREAKING: Anthony Edwards to Miss Up to Two Months After Right Knee Procedure

Brandon King

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been dealt a significant setback early in the 2026-27 NBA season, as superstar guard Anthony Edwards is expected to miss an extended stretch while addressing an ongoing knee issue. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported Tuesday, October 27, that Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee and could miss up to two months. The news comes after Edwards was listed as questionable for Monday’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of right knee injury management. He played in the game despite the…

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Jaylen Brown Calls 🧢 on Jayson Tatum’s 76ers Trade Story

Brandon King

Jaylen Brown has seemingly questioned his former teammate Jayson Tatum’s version of events surrounding his blockbuster trade from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers. In a clip from Tatum’s Summer of Jayson video series, Tatum recalled learning that Boston had traded Brown to Philadelphia, saying he was just as caught off guard as the rest of the world. But Brown’s response? One blue cap emoji. 🧢 The reaction has NBA fans questioning whether Tatum knew more about the trade than he let on. However, Brown has not explained exactly…

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MSG Employees Thought They Were Getting Knicks Championship Rings. Instead, They Got Cybersecurity Training

Brandon King

MSG employees reportedly thought they were getting a chance to choose their own New York Knicks championship rings. There was just one catch: the rings weren’t real. According to The Athletic, employees received a mock email appearing to come from the Knicks that featured two championship ring options. But instead of celebrating a championship reward, employees who clicked on a selection were directed to a mandatory cybersecurity course on how to recognize and avoid phishing scams. The email was reportedly a phishing simulation designed to test whether employees would fall…

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Donald Trump Accuses LeBron James of Disrespecting National Anthem; Sixers Star Fires Back

Brandon King

President Donald Trump is taking aim at LeBron James after footage of the NBA superstar moving through warm-up motions during the national anthem before the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against the New York Knicks sparked a public controversy. Trump criticized James on Thursday, October 22, accusing the four-time NBA champion of disrespecting the United States and demanding an apology. But James had a brief response of his own, dismissing the president’s criticism as a sign of a slow news day. What Happened During the National Anthem? The incident occurred Tuesday,…

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BREAKING: Dalton Knecht Signs Two-Way Contract With New York Knicks After Lakers Exit

Brandon King

The former Los Angeles Lakers forward has agreed to sign a two-way contract with the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who cited Knecht’s agents at Excel Sports Management. The move gives Knecht a fresh start after the Lakers waived the former first-round pick ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. New York is taking a chance on a player who showed scoring potential during his rookie season but struggled to maintain a consistent role in Los Angeles. Dalton Knecht Gets a Fresh Start in New York Knecht, selected…

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