Notable Injuries
Anfernee Simons (Blazers) out indefinitely with left knee injury
The flip response is to shut Simons down, but if I were Simons, I'd want to get more games before the season ends. It is clear the Blazers have to re-sign him this summer but a few more dominant games makes trading Dame Lillard (oh yeah, Blazer fans, I think it's coming) a little easier to digest. But if he's really hurt then shutting him down is the way to go.
DeAndre Bembre (Bucks) out for the season with torn ACL and MCL in right knee
I was watching that game when he got hurt, looked like an ankle to me but it was weird looking: he crumpled to avoid going into the fans and I guess that turn was more on the knee than the ankle. He just got to Milwaukee, shame he won't get some playoff run.
Bol Bol (Magic) out for season after surgery on right foot
It was pretty clear that he wasn't gonna play since, well, he hadn't played all year and became a regular throw-in at the trade deadline. So is he ever gonna play or is he a snakebit injury guy? I dunno, but now it's for Orlando to find out. Throw in that Jonathon Isaac seems unlikely to play this year either and it seems like the Magic will start next season with two well-rested young bigs to build around.
Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) out indefinitely with a sprained ankle
'Sprained ankle' suggest he'll be back by mid-April but the Wolves will need depth for the post-season, so perhaps giving him some time off now is the right way to go.
Doug McDermott (Spurs) expected to miss the rest of the season with an ankle sprain
Honestly, I hadn't noticed McDermott all year long, not sure he's much of a loss for this team.
Steph Curry (Warriors) out indefinitely with a sprained ligament in right ankle
Scary looking play and while I expect the Warriors to be cautious, a sprained ligament doesn't suggest a major injury.
Good news: Jamal Murry (Nuggets), James Wiseman (Warriors) and Patrick Williams (Bulls) are off to the G-League for rehab stints, suggesting all three could play by the end of the season. Though Ben Simmons (Nets) seems like 50/50 at best to make an appearance before the playoffs.
Waivings
Kelan Martin (Celtics)
Don't know Martin, he wasn't with the Celtics long enough to know who he is. Can't even project him as a Summer Leaguer.
Signings
Malik Fitts (Celtics) 2yrs/$?
This is a roster more than an actual signing.
10-day Contracts
Moses Brown (Cavs), Tyrone Wallace (Pelicans), Isaiah Thomas (Hornets), Alize Johnson (Pelicans), Drew Eubanks (Blazers), Kris Dunn (Blazers)
2-way Contracts
Gabriel Lundberg (Suns)
Health & Safety Protocols
CJ McCollum (Pelicans)
So....this is Kyrie's fault, right? Somehow Kyrie made this happen.
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