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New York Giants running back Cam Scatebo impressed in his rookie season, recording 617 scrimmage yards and seven total touchdowns before suffering a season-ending injury. Luckily for New York, there is promising news on his return to the field.

Speaking to reporters, Skattebo said he is still “a little out of it” and the mental side of rehabilitation has been the biggest challenge, but he will be on the field in the first week.

“Obviously there are ups and downs with the injury process and the comeback and rehab, but the mental battle has been the hardest part: making sure I completely trust it,” Skattebo said. “I’m a little away. Not too far, but I’ll be ready to go. 1 week, I’ll be ready to go.”

New York Giants RB Cam Scatebo on return from injury (via AP)

Taken with the 104th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Skattebo impressed from the jump. From Weeks 2–7, the Giants running backs averaged 66.8 rushing yards per game and 4.2 yards per carry, totaling six touchdowns.

On October 26, against the Philadelphia Eagles, Skattebo suffered an ankle injury that required season-ending surgery. Fast forward to March, he had worked his way up to a jogging pace.

There was speculation in the weeks leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft that New York would use the fifth overall pick to select running back Jeremiah Love. However, he was selected third overall, and the Giants did not use a single 2026 draft selection on a running back.

This shows that the new Giants coaching staff has a lot of confidence in Skatabo even after the injury. While he plans to once again break up with Tyrone Tracy Jr., it appears the Giants offense will be healthy when Week 1 begins.

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The New York Mets welcomed back All-Star outfielder Juan Soto last week, but lost star shortstop Francisco Lindor to a calf strain in the same game. Unfortunately for New York, it appears Lindor won’t be back on the field at Citi Field for a long time.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY, the Mets are “privately expecting” Lindor to be out until mid-June.

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Lindor’s absence is obviously a blow to the Mets’ lineup. However, perhaps there is some hope in New York that the vacation time could benefit the Silver Slugger Award winner long-term. Through his first 105 plate appearances this season, Lindor was on his way to a career-worst season with a .226/.314/.35 triple-slash line.

Surgery to repair his broken hamate bone in February was taking a toll on him. Therefore, it can be hoped that the rehabilitation of his calf strain over the next month may also prove beneficial for his wrist to fully recover from the February surgery and his swing to return to form.

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Meanwhile, former top prospect Ronny Mauricio is filling in at shortstop. He has posted a .286 batting average with 5 strikeouts in his first 14 at-bats, but just a .286 SLG. If he struggles, Bo Bichette could be moved to shortstop with Brett Batty and Mark Vientos getting time at third base when Jorge Polanco comes off the injured list. However, this would come at a great cost to the Mets’ infield defense.

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What’s up with Aaron Rodgers? Does anyone ever really know?

This time, we just want to know if the 42-year-old is planning to return for a 22nd NFL season. If so, will it happen again with the Pittsburgh Steelers? This is the current expectation, but why is it taking so long?

Well, the Steelers don’t even know where the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s head is at. Still, they’ll likely want answers from the four-time NFL MVP soon.

According to team owner Art Rooney II, the Steelers are expected to hear back from Rodgers before the 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 23 as to whether he is returning, retiring or signing elsewhere.

“I’m still hoping for it,” Rooney told Gerry Dulac. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I hope we get an answer before the draft. That’s when I talked to him and Omar.” [Khan] Talked to him, he told us he won’t take as much time off this year as he did last year [to make a decision]. I’m not 100 percent sure what that means, but I expect something before the draft.

The sooner the better for the Steelers. If Rodgers leaves them alone, they will need to make other plans at the QB position. A QB room composed of Mason Rudolph and Will Howard will not get Mike McCarthy’s Steelers into the playoffs.

Of course, the Steelers could always use the 23rd overall pick on a QB like Ty Simpson, but with only one season of starting experience, he also may not be ready to start right away. The Steelers have a total of 12 selections, and they will likely use at least one selection on a QB. Nevertheless, they still need answers from Rodgers sooner rather than later.

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The price of Puka Nakua skyrocketed. And the Los Angeles Rams know it.

The wide receiver market has received a new reset, with the Seahawks cashing in on WR Jackson Smith-Njigba’s historic extension. And now? Beautiful is sitting as the next person in line to get Nakua paid. The Rams are looking at a loaded extension class heading into Year 4 – Puka Nacua, Steve Avila, Kobe Turner, and Byron Young – all worthy of locking in the bag long-term. But let’s be real, puka is major. He’s a WR1, Matthew Stafford’s security blanket, and a straight-up chain mover with YAC juice.

From a front office perspective, this is where you either strike early or risk seeing the price rise even higher. Shut him down now, otherwise you’re talking another terrible season. And that number? Yes, it’s only going up. However, for now, things are all quiet on the Nakua front. No leaks, no discussion, no urgency. But with a new market agreement on board, the clock is officially ticking in LA.

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Puka Nakua contract talks just got real

Smith-Njigba blew the WR market wide open on Monday morning. Four years, $168.6 million, and now the ripple effect is hitting LA. As soon as the deal fell through, all eyes were on Nekua. Same draft class, same production tier, same OPOY crap. But don’t expect the Rams to move at Seattle’s pace.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, this is not a copy-paste situation. Garafolo said, “Puka Nacua… was neck-and-neck with JSN last year in terms of production and his candidacy for Offensive Player of the Year. But based on my conversations, I expect the situation will be different with Puka and the Rams.” good morning football On 23 March.

Let’s call it what it is: It was always going to be a two-man race for WR1 money between JSN and Puka. Seattle blinked first and quickly got their man; Smart cap play, long term savings. Meanwhile, Ram? Maybe they added a few extra million per year to Puka’s future deal.

JSN set the level at $42.15M per year with $120M guaranteed. That’s no longer the ceiling, that’s starting line.

Now LA’s front office has two options. Either they try to thread the needle between Jammer Chase and JSN Money. Or they rip off the band-aid and make Nacua the highest-paid WR in football. And honestly? Nekua’s got a case.

Over the past two seasons, he has been the WR1 production-wise, finishing second in catches and yards; Right behind JSON. This guy has been a volume monster, a YAC monster, and Stafford’s favorite in the clutch spot. Yes, there has been some turbulence along the way. But when it comes to contract negotiations, production speaks louder than anything else.

The market has just reset, the floor is just higher, and if the Rams want to keep their alpha WR… they better come right with the bag.

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The Chicago Bulls’ two big trade deadline acquisitions in Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simmons have been hampered by injury issues. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, both players are currently sidelined, and recently received updates regarding their recovery timelines.

Afnery Simmons is dealing with a left wrist injury and will be reevaluated in 10 days. Jaden Ivey has a left knee injury and is expected to be reevaluated in a week. Since the trade, Simmons has been limited to only six games and Ivey has appeared in only four games.

Both players are in the final year of their current contracts, with Simmons headed to unrestricted free agency and Ivy headed to restricted free agency.

Simmons has appeared in six games with the Bulls, including four starts, averaging a little over 28 minutes per game. He averaged 15.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists with splits of 43.8 percent shooting from the field, 32 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 100 percent shooting from the free-throw line.

Ivey appeared in four games with the Bulls, including three starts, averaging a little over 28 minutes per game. He averaged 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals with splits of 41.7 percent shooting from the field, 38.1 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 88.9 percent shooting from the free-throw line.

The Bulls are currently 27-40 and are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They have lost two consecutive games heading into Monday’s match against the Toronto Raptors. They are six and a half games behind the No. 10 Charlotte Hornets for the final play-in spot, which is an unexpected reality.

NEW YORK – Golden State Warriors veterans Al Horford and Seth Curry underwent MRIs after exiting the Dubs’ 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at halftime. Testing revealed a left mild shin strain for Horford and a left abductor strain for Curry. Both players will be reevaluated in a week, ruling them out of at least the Warriors’ next five games.

It has been a tough season for both veterans in terms of availability.

Horford missed seven consecutive games earlier this season due to a sciatic nerve problem. And due to his load management policy of not playing both ends of back-to-backs, he has missed 23 games so far, a number that is set to increase as he deals with this calf strain. Kerr said that because it is a calf injury, they will be cautious about his recovery, indicating a longer recovery period than a one-week re-evaluation.

As for Curry, he has barely been able to get going this season, as he has missed 40 consecutive games due to his sciatic nerve problem. He had just returned from an extended recovery procedure when he strained his abductor, a bad stroke of luck for a player who has only played four games this season.

Encourage injury updates

But the Warriors received some encouraging health updates as they prepare to face the New York Knicks without eight of their players.

Draymond Green is expected to play against the Washington Wizards after missing two games due to lower back pain. Along with Green, Kristaps Porzingis and D’Anthony are also set to play in DC as the Warriors sideline them to manage their respective health issues.

Meanwhile, Kerr said he is hopeful that Moses Moody will return after recovering from the sprain he suffered in his right wrist during this road trip. And in some positive news, Stephen Curry traveled with the Warriors on this six-game road trip, joining the team on the road for the first time since being sidelined due to a knee issue with their runner.

Otherwise, the Warriors will have to weather this latest injury storm as teams pass them by for play-in tournament positioning. At 32–34, they have lost to the Los Angeles Clippers for the eighth seed and are in danger of being passed by the Portland Trail Blazers for the ninth seed.

This latest six-game road trip will determine their chances of securing a playoff spot.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has missed his team’s last eight games with a right oblique strain. With the 76ers battling for a playoff position, head coach Nick Nurse said the star big man participated in individual on-court workouts on Friday. He said Embiid could return during Philadelphia’s three-game road trip next week.

“He came out yesterday. Obviously not with the team, but he came out for an individual workout. He’s feeling a little better,” Nurse said Saturday before Philadelphia’s 104-97 win over the Brooklyn Nets. “I don’t want to anticipate anything, but I think there’s a possibility [him returning on our upcoming road trip]. Hopefully, he can.”

The 76ers are struggling to avoid the Eastern Conference play-in tournament amid injuries to Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre and suspensions for Paul George.

Joel Embiid nears return from long absence for playoff hopeful 76ers

Philadelphia is 3-5 during Embiid’s latest absence. Meanwhile, Maxi is expected to be out for at least three weeks with a tendon injury in his right pinky. Oubre will be out for at least two weeks with a left elbow sprain, while George is eligible to return from his suspension on March 25.

The 76ers’ recent cold snap has dropped them to eighth place in the Eastern Conference. They are two games behind the sixth-place Miami Heat, 1.5 games behind the seventh-place Toronto Raptors and half a game behind the ninth-place Atlanta Hawks.

Embiid has appeared in only 33 games this season while battling knee, ankle, calf and oblique injuries. The former MVP is averaging 26.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists on .495/.318/.858 shooting splits.

Philadelphia is 21-12 in games Embiid has played and 15-19 in games he has missed.

When the Los Angeles Lakers’ injury report came out for their game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, veteran guard Marcus Smart had a surprising addition. Smart played just 31 minutes, providing his usual energy and intensity in the team’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Marcus Smart was originally listed as questionable for the Lakers’ game against the Bulls, then ruled out just hours before tip-off. Before the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed that Smart had been dealing with a hip injury for the past few games, and the team wanted him to get some rest before another abbreviated stretch of the schedule, according to Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The LA Times.

Redick also mentioned that the team is hoping Smart can make his return to the lineup for the Lakers’ game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. This is the team’s last home game before embarking on a six-game road trip.

Smart has been one of the Lakers’ most impactful players this season after signing a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards over the summer. While Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves are the team’s top players, it can be argued that Smart is the Lakers’ fourth-best player in terms of overall impact.

Although he began the season on the bench, Smart moved into the starting lineup when Reeves was sidelined with injury. Upon his return, Smart remained among the starting players with Rui Hachimura moving to the bench.

Smart has appeared in 55 games this season, including 48 starts, averaging a little over 28 minutes per game. He averaged 9.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 39.9 percent from the field, 33.6 percent from the 3-point line and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line.

Although Smart’s shooting efficiency hasn’t been great, his statistics don’t tell the whole story. During the Lakers’ win against the New York Knicks last Sunday, Smart shot just 1 of 10 from the field, but the Lakers were clearly excited by his defensive intensity and overall toughness.

After the win against the Knicks again, Redick explained how Smart’s impact was not measured in shots made or missed.

“Smart was 1-of-10 and plus-27. He had a really, really impressive game,” Redick said. “I think by the end of the third quarter, we had a comfortable lead, but when we turned the ball over at the end of the quarter, it saved two points. [Jordan] “Clarkson has to pass it.”

The Lakers will certainly hope Smart is back in the lineup when they face off against the Nuggets on Saturday, a big game with potential playoff seeding on the line.

Brooklyn Nets center Deron Sharp will miss his second consecutive game on Thursday with a sprained left thumb. Head coach Jordi Fernandez said the fifth-year center has no timetable for his return.

“No timeline. [Day’Ron has a] Sprained thumb. No matter how long it takes for him to feel good enough to play again, Fernandez said.

Sharp suffered the injury during Brooklyn’s 126-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, the team’s second straight victory. The 24-year-old was Brooklyn’s top performer during the win.

He posted a team-high 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting with five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in 18 minutes off the bench. The performance came after playing a key role in the Nets’ 23-point comeback win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

De’Ron Sharp sidelined with thumb injury amid tank race

Sharp posted 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals on 6 of 10 shooting in 21 minutes against the Pistons. He beat All-Star center Jalen Duren long and closed out the game on Nets starting center Nick Claxton.

Detroit demolished Brooklyn 138-100 on Tuesday with Sharp sidelined. Duren scored a game-high 26 points on 9 of 10 shooting in 23 minutes. Claxton, meanwhile, struggled mightily, posting just two points and four rebounds on 0-2 shooting in 21 minutes.

Sharp’s availability has been vital to Brooklyn’s ability to compete this season. According to CleaningTheGlass, his performance on the court versus off has led the Nets to outscore opponents by seven more points per 100 possessions, the team’s highest mark and sixth among 35 centers playing more than 1,100 minutes.

Sharp’s absence comes amid a hotly contested tank race. The Nets’ consecutive wins dropped them from second to fourth in the draft lottery standings. They have one more win than the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards in second and third, respectively, and two more wins than the Pacers in first.

Michael Porter Jr. (right ankle sprain) and Nolan Traore (rest) also will be sidelined Thursday vs. the Atlanta Hawks. Brooklyn recently shut down Igor Demin for the season due to a plantar fascia injury.

The Los Angeles Clippers received an important update regarding rookie center Yannick Konan Niederhauser’s injury after the team confirmed that the 22-year-old has undergone surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury to his right foot.

ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported Tuesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the process was successful but the organization has not set a timeline for the rookie’s return.

“The Clippers say Yannick Konan Niederhauser had successful surgery Tuesday to repair a Lisfranc injury to his right foot.

There is no timetable yet for his return.”

Konan Niederhauser suffered the injury during the Clippers’ 130-107 win over the Indiana Pacers last Wednesday. He logged just eight minutes before exiting the game, but made an immediate impact, finishing with six points, four rebounds and two blocks while shooting 2-for-2 from the field.

Before the injury, the rookie was beginning to play a larger role in the Clippers’ rotation. Over his last seven games, Konan Niederhauser averaged 7.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks while shooting 55.2% from the field. He displayed efficiency from beyond the arc and the free-throw line during that stretch, shooting 50% from three-point range and 94.7% at the line in 16.7 minutes per contest.

His recent emergence marks a promising development for a Clippers team that has relied on depth and frontcourt versatility throughout the season.

Clippers await Yannick Konan Niederhauser’s recovery timeline

Overall, Konan Niederhauser appeared in 41 games during his rookie campaign, averaging 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting an efficient 64% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. He has played 10.3 minutes per game and gradually earned more opportunities as the season progressed.

Lisfranc injuries, which affect the midfoot area, can often require an extended recovery period depending on the severity. With no official timeline announced, the Clippers will likely monitor Konan Niederhauser’s rehabilitation closely before determining when he can return to basketball activities.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles will look to maintain momentum after its recent turnaround. The Clippers extended their winning streak to two games by defeating the New York Knicks 126-118 on Monday night.

The win improved Los Angeles to 32–32 on the season, leaving the team in eighth place in the Western Conference standings after recovering from a difficult 6–21 start.

The Clippers continue their four-game homestand on Wednesday night when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24). Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm PT as Los Angeles attempts to continue its lead in the Western Conference standings while awaiting further updates on the rookie’s recovery.

Nikola Vucevic has an early injury timeout on his ability to return to the court after suffering a hand injury in the Boston Celtics’ clash with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

Vucevic suffered an injury during the first half of the competition, forcing him to the locker room. Boston later ruled him out for the remainder of the game, saying he suffered a fractured ring finger.

ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania provided an update on Vucevic’s injury. He explained that there would be a procedure to treat the fracture at the veteran’s center and a month’s time would be lost as a result.

“Boston’s Nikola Vucevic will undergo a procedure on Saturday for his broken ring finger and will miss approximately a month,” Charania wrote.

How the Celtics played against the Mavericks despite Nikola Vucevic’s injury

Despite Nikola Vucevic playing only two minutes, the Celtics stepped up in a big way to defeat the Mavericks 120–100.

It took a while for things to settle down as shooting began in Boston. Despite this, they gained momentum as Jayson Tatum scored his first point since returning from his Achilles injury. As they played well in their season debut, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White assisted them with strong performances to lead Boston to victory.

Six players, including Tatum, scored in double figures for Boston in the win. He finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal. He made 6 of 16 shots from the field, including 3 of 8 from beyond the arc. Jaylen Brown led the way with 24 points and seven rebounds, Derrick White had 20 points and four assists, while Payton Pritchard provided 18 points and seven rebounds.

Boston improved to a 42–21 record on the season and finished second in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers while trailing the Detroit Pistons.

The Celtics will look forward to their next matchup while on the road. They will take on the Cavaliers as tip-off takes place on March 8 at 1pm ET.

Stephen Curry has received a big update on his injury recovery timeline as the Golden State Warriors wait for his return to the court this season.

Curry has been on the sidelines since his last on-court appearance on January 30 against the Detroit Pistons. He has been dealing with a knee injury that kept him sidelined throughout February, and also prevented him from participating in All-Star Weekend festivities in Los Angeles.

Despite this, Golden State had an important update on the veteran star guard’s timeline. The team believes he is making progress as he will get another evaluation after the next 10 days.

“The re-evaluation concluded that Curry is making continued progress. He will be re-evaluated in 10 days,” the announcement said.

The Phoenix Suns have been without Devin Booker for the past four games as he deals with a hip strain injury he suffered during the team’s 121-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Feb. 19. However, his latest update suggests that he may make a comeback soon.

According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix, reports indicate the 29-year-old guard is expected to return the first week of March. Booker could return for either Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings or Thursday’s contest against the Chicago Bulls.

“Devin Booker is recovering from a hip injury and is poised to return after a four-day break – possibly Sacramento on Tuesday or Chicago on Thursday.”

This is very good news for the Suns team, which is firmly involved in the Western Conference. As of Friday, Feb. 27, Phoenix owns the No. 7 seed. Booker returning to the lineup should give the team what it needs to compete in the final stretch of the regular season.

The 11-year veteran has been the face of the franchise this season. Although many believed the Suns could potentially struggle, Phoenix has actually been incredibly competitive. Especially when Devin Booker is on the court. In the 44 games he has played, Booker is averaging 24.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game, while shooting 45.5% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the three-point line.

After defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110 on Thursday, the Suns will not play again until Tuesday’s game against the Kings. Phoenix gets three consecutive days off, giving Booker and his teammates plenty of time to rest and prepare for Sacramento.

With the Utah Jazz already on the NBA radar, fans are eagerly awaiting the latest injury update from star forward Lauri Markkanen. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, an MRI revealed that the 2023 All-Star and Most Improved Player of the Year has a “symptomatic hip injury with associated swelling and bone bruises.” He also twisted his ankle during practice, but results showed there was no damage on that front. He will be reevaluated in two weeks.

The NBA fined the Jazz in early February for “conduct detrimental to the league” after the team benched both Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. for the entire fourth quarter in a 115–111 win against the Miami Heat. Many believe that Utah will essentially trade off its top player, and the league is also unaware of the franchise’s intentions. However, it’s highly unlikely that Commissioner Adam Silver will do anything following the MRI results.

The NBA chose not to send an independent doctor to examine Markkanen, but is keeping a close eye on the situation. It will be interesting to see how Silver and company react to Thursday’s news. The Jazz are 18-40 and currently hold the sixth-worst record in the league. If they fall out of the top-eight in the lottery, their 2026 first-round draft pick will go to the Oklahoma City Thunder, so the team has all the incentive in the world to keep losing.

However, the NBA is taking a tough stance against tanking and it may not be easy for Utah to solidify its draft position. The Jazz are hardly the only team to engage in such practices this season, but they have drawn unwanted attention from league offices.

At the moment, there does not appear to be any uncertainty regarding Lauri Markkanen’s status. He will miss the next several games and then the management will examine his situation.

The Golden State Warriors are entering the most important phase of their season, but they will have to do it without their North Star. Stephen Curry recently met with the media to provide the latest on the persistent right knee injury that has kept him sidelined since late January, and while the news isn’t “bad,” it’s certainly not what fans wanted to hear.

“It’s not going the way I wanted it to,” Curry admitted via NBC Sports Authentic. The two-time MVP has been battling patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as “runner’s knee.” While a second MRI on Wednesday night confirmed that there was no structural damage, the lingering pain and swelling has refused to subside. Curry said that although he is “moving in the right direction,” the priority is to stay healthy for the postseason rather than getting back in time for a February matchup.

Steph Curry shares the latest update on his knee injury and recovery:

“Feels good. I mean, it’s not going the way I wanted it to, but I think we’re on the right track to try to get back there as quickly as possible. The goal is to stay healthy come playoff time and… pic.twitter.com/LpXdWwryol

– Ali ✶ (@jinttherty) 21 February 2026

The timing couldn’t be worse for Golden State. The team is already missing Jimmy Butler, who is out for the season after ACL surgery. This latest delay is also a big personal sting for Curry: By missing his 18th game of the season against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, he becomes officially ineligible for All-NBA and MVP honors under the league’s 65-game rule.

On the court, the shorthanded Warriors have been bad but inconsistent. They recently pulled off a stunning 101-97 comeback win against the Phoenix Suns with the help of a career-high 20 points from Pat Spencer and 18 points from Gui Santos. However, a lack of late-game shot creation was evident as they relied on a 25-7 closing run to escape. D’Anthony Melton scored 17 points, but the offense clearly lacked the “gravity” provided by Curry.

The Warriors, currently 29-27 and in eighth place in the West, will reevaluate Curry in 10 days. For now, “Dub Nation” faithful will have to hold their breath and hope the supporting cast can keep the ship afloat until No. 30 is cleared for takeoff.

The Memphis Grizzlies’ season has been derailed. They entered the NBA All-Star break 20–33 and finished 5.5 games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies have been derailed in part by injuries, in particular, an injury to star point guard Ja Morant.

Morant has played in only 20 of 53 games this season. They played their last game on January 21 against the Atlanta Hawks in a 124–122 loss. The former All-Star guard is dealing with a UCL injury in his elbow.

On Wednesday, it was reported that Morant was still dealing with discomfort Will be reevaluated in two weeksAccording to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

This season has been full of injuries for Morant. Earlier, he had not been able to play for more than a month due to a calf strain.

All the injuries to the former second overall pick are only half of the story. He has been in controversy for many years due to his off-court antics. That combination appears to have crushed any trade value Morant provided for the Grizzlies.

Despite several trade rumors surfacing, the NBA trade deadline came and went while Morant still remained in Memphis.

Injuries are nothing new for the Murray State product. During his seven-year professional career, the Grizzlies guard has dealt with ankle sprains, knee sprains, back spasms, hip dislocations and labral tears in his shoulder. All this was ahead of the 2025-26 season.

He is not the only Grizzlies player to be out due to injury.

Additionally, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will undergo minor surgery to repair an impingement on his right little finger.