Joel Embiid Diagnosed With Appendicitis, Will Undergo Surgery

about 2 months ago

Joel Embiid Diagnosed With Appendicitis, Will Undergo Surgery

76ers star Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery in Houston, per Shams Charania. Embiid has played 38 games this season, averaging 31.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks on 48.9% shooting, his best free throw shooting season at 85.4%.

By Adit Pujari

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about 2 months ago

Jayson Tatum Hopes to Inspire People With His Candid Discussions Over Achilles Recovery

Tatum stated that millions saw him injured during the playoffs last season and followed his recovery journey in its entirety. Due to that, he's taken a candid approach to sharing details about the struggles he faced throughout, hoping to help peoplex. "Hopefully, my experience and the way I approach and attack this has inspired somebody out there," Tatum said.

By Pranay Mukherjee

LeBron James Says He’ll Have to Give Lakers “Everything” Amid Ongoing Injury Crisis

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LeBron James Says He’ll Have to Give Lakers “Everything” Amid Ongoing Injury Crisis

Following the Lakers' 119-103 win vs. Warriors, LeBron gave an honest assesment of what the Lakers need from him, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out injured. "Everything. It’s back to the old ways," LBJ said candidly. He turned back the clock vs. Warriors, dropping 26 points and 11 assists. He'll have to continue this play as the playoffs begin.

By Pranay Mukherjee

JJ Redick Pushes Back on Luke Kennard’s “Shooter” Label, Says There’s More to His Game

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JJ Redick Pushes Back on Luke Kennard’s “Shooter” Label, Says There’s More to His Game

Redick wants to shut down the notion that all Kennard can do is shoot, as he embraces a bigger role with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves injured. Taking up a bigger playmaking responsibility, Kennard has dished out 11, 9 and 8 assists in the Lakers' last 3 games. "It’s easy to just think he's just a shooter," Redick said.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

LeBron James Says It Was “Super Special” to See Steph Curry Wearing His LeBron 10 ID Shoes

LeBron couldn't help feeling honored that Curry donned his Nike LeBron 10 ID shoes during Lakers vs. Warriors. "You got one of the all-time greats ever to you know rock my kicks, that was super cool," LBJ said. He brought up how Curry wore his first signature kicks, the Adidas Pro Model 2G "SVSM" when the Warriors faced the Cavaliers.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

LeBron James Admits It’s Hard Not to Think About Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

"In the back of our minds, front of our minds and side, we're still thinking about Luka and AR," LeBron said. "Those guys mean so much to our team." Although all the Lakers have is the current team and players available, LeBron can't forget his injured teammates. He stated that the Lakers are not like that, having built incredible chemistry.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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