There are some NBA stars who have fallen due to injuries, and experienced veterans.
Joel Embiid
Due to his ongoing knee problems, the 76ers’ big man Joel Embiid was ruled out for the rest of the season.
According to NBA insider Keith Smith, the Sixers could report that the medical Joel Embiid could be considered.
“If Joel Embiid is unable to attend for a year from now, you can apply for medical retirement from Joel Embiid,” Smith said. “At that time, independent doctors selected by the NBA and NBPA will check on Embiid. If he can’t play again, his remaining contract will be erased from the Sixers’ books.”
Philadelphia’s Embiid has a maximum of $300 million over the next five seasons.
Austin Reaves
Shams said the Reaves had cleared any serious damage to his Mavericks after the early exit of the Lakers with the Clippers.
Sources told ESPN: “…Reaves will show their daily routines after no serious injury on MRI’s right leg. The position against the Clippers on Sunday is uncertain, but overall development follows the early exit of Reaves’ victory on Friday.”
Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren rolled his left ankle sprain in Dyson Daniels’ foot in two minutes on Saturday’s game against the Hawks.
Holmgren stayed in the game, played the rest of the game in the first half before being left out of the way with an injury at halftime.
He has since been ruled out against the Spurs due to a sprained left ankle.
It is unclear how long he will be eliminated due to his injury.
Jalen Suggs
Sources told Shams that Jalen Suggs will undergo arthroscopy to remove cartilage fragments from his left knee.
The team announced Friday that Sargus will be eliminated indefinitely due to injury.
He has only played 35 games this season due to many injuries.
Ayo Dosunmu
The team announced Sunday that Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu will undergo surgery on his left shoulder and go out for the rest of the season.
The 25-year-old averaged 12.3 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds (all pro highs) in 46 games this season.
He has been dealing with left shoulder instability.
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