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According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin will miss the rest of the season due to a right shoulder injury. The team put out an official statement on Saturday: The Indiana Pacers announced on Saturday that guard Bennedict Mathurin has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, an injury which will require surgery. The procedure … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Lose Rising Star for Rest of Season

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a nerve impingement, and his time with the franchise is drawing to a close. This is the case whether or not the Nets trade him, as he’ll be on the final year of a $177.2 million contract next season. However, to extract maximum value from Simmons, trading him could be their best course … [Read more...] about 5 Teams That Could Trade for Ben Simmons’ Expiring Contract

The Toronto Raptors once again made roster moves on Monday. The Raptors have made five roster moves over the past few days, including three yesterday. Last night, they also extended Kelly Olynyk for the next two seasons. With these moves, the Raptors have made 17 transactions since the beginning of the season. As a result, the Raptors have used 27 players, which ties the … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors Rumors: How The Raptors Recent Decisions Affect Team The Rest Of Year and Future? Plus, Scottie Barnes Update

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly agreed to a contract extension with Kelly Olynyk. This extension is a two-year, $26.25 deal. Because Olynyk’s contract was set to expire at the end of the season, the Gonzaga alum is now under contract through the 2025-26 NBA season. Toronto recently acquired the Canadian native from the Utah Jazz at the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. Per Raptors … [Read more...] about NBA News: Toronto Raptors Agree to Extension With Big Man

In Friday night’s loss to the Golden State Warriors, Scottie Barnes got injured and left the game in the second quarter. The team later reported that the exact injury is a fracture of the third metacarpal bone of his left hand. As of this writing, there is no timetable for Barnes’ return. After a somewhat disappointing second NBA season in 2022-23, Barnes has developed into one … [Read more...] about NBA All-Star Injures Hand, Out Indefinitely