NBA Season 2025-26

[Celtics2021]

Mavericks big man Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, sources tell Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2009736417887314203

According to ESPN's duo, Davis is getting a second opinion on his injured hand could miss multiple months if surgery is deemed the best course of action to treat the injury.


This could go down as one of the absolute worst trades ever. I am still not convinced though Doncic will ever stay in shape for a full season though but man, this AD is as fragile as cracked glass. Who in their right mind would trade anything of value for him now?

I watched the replay last night (or whatever his last game was) and boy did that look so fragile. A player just seemingly softly bumped him. And lo and behold, he's out for multiple months because of it. This is insanity, and this is one reason why some of us fans get frustrated with professional players eating up payroll.

On the one hand, I cannot imagine how that could lead to such a serious injury.  On the other hand, literally, I woke up one morning with thumb pain three months ago from spraining my thumb in my sleep, which required a brace for two months and still is regaining strength.  There are some parts of the body that are difficult to strengthen/fortify, and hand/finger ligaments are one of them.

[No Nickname]

Mavericks big man Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, sources tell Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2009736417887314203

According to ESPN's duo, Davis is getting a second opinion on his injured hand could miss multiple months if surgery is deemed the best course of action to treat the injury.


This could go down as one of the absolute worst trades ever. I am still not convinced though Doncic will ever stay in shape for a full season though but man, this AD is as fragile as cracked glass. Who in their right mind would trade anything of value for him now?

I watched the replay last night (or whatever his last game was) and boy did that look so fragile. A player just seemingly softly bumped him. And lo and behold, he's out for multiple months because of it. This is insanity, and this is one reason why some of us fans get frustrated with professional players eating up payroll.

On the one hand, I cannot imagine how that could lead to such a serious injury.  On the other hand, literally, I woke up one morning with thumb pain three months ago from spraining my thumb in my sleep, which required a brace for two months and still is regaining strength.  There are some parts of the body that are difficult to strengthen/fortify, and hand/finger ligaments are one of them.

You must be doing it wrong 

[Phantom255x]

Mavericks big man Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, sources tell Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2009736417887314203

According to ESPN's duo, Davis is getting a second opinion on his injured hand could miss multiple months if surgery is deemed the best course of action to treat the injury.


This could go down as one of the absolute worst trades ever. I am still not convinced though Doncic will ever stay in shape for a full season though but man, this AD is as fragile as cracked glass. Who in their right mind would trade anything of value for him now?

I watched the replay last night (or whatever his last game was) and boy did that look so fragile. A player just seemingly softly bumped him. And lo and behold, he's out for multiple months because of it. This is insanity, and this is one reason why some of us fans get frustrated with professional players eating up payroll.

Agreed. Also, AD literally has to leave every game due to some injury or pain somewhere. Like come on dude...

[slamtheking]

Mavericks big man Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, sources tell Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2009736417887314203

According to ESPN's duo, Davis is getting a second opinion on his injured hand could miss multiple months if surgery is deemed the best course of action to treat the injury.


This could go down as one of the absolute worst trades ever. I am still not convinced though Doncic will ever stay in shape for a full season though but man, this AD is as fragile as cracked glass. Who in their right mind would trade anything of value for him now?

I watched the replay last night (or whatever his last game was) and boy did that look so fragile. A player just seemingly softly bumped him. And lo and behold, he's out for multiple months because of it. This is insanity, and this is one reason why some of us fans get frustrated with professional players eating up payroll.

even more reason to question Nico Harrison's motivations behind that trade.  no one in their right mind would have accepted so little for Doncic and certainly not an injury-prone AD as the primary piece in the deal

[radiohead]

That was such a weird injury on AD. It looked like a very light bump on the other player?s body. Now it?s major ligament damage.

[Neurotic Guy]

That was such a weird injury on AD. It looked like a very light bump on the other player?s body. Now it?s major ligament damage.

I don?t think I?ll ever get over that trade. A few years back he turned his back on the Celtics and weaseled his way onto the Lakers, wins an asterisk championship, and then gets them Doncic in one of the worst trades in sports history. 

[Phantom255x]

Really not sure what to make of the Cavaliers and Magic this year. They are currently the 7-8 seeds in the East, and despite thinking they could turn it around it just hasn't happened. They've been maddeningly inconsistent too even in a weak East.

The Top-3 teams in the East though are clearly Detroit, New York and Boston (especially when Tatum returns)

[slightly biased bias fan]

Michael Porter Jr. is a lock to be traded before the trade deadline.

John Hollinger

Should the Celtics have any interest?

[Phantom255x]

Michael Porter Jr. is a lock to be traded before the trade deadline.

John Hollinger

Should the Celtics have any interest?

My friend an hour ago asked me if I'd trade Simons + Hauser + picks for MPJ. I was like "no, and MPJ is staying". Now I see why he asked lol 

I still say no. He's having a great year though.

I would really look into Day'Ron Sharpe from the Nets in a trade.

[slightly biased bias fan]

Michael Porter Jr. is a lock to be traded before the trade deadline.

John Hollinger

Should the Celtics have any interest?

My friend an hour ago asked me if I'd trade Simons + Hauser + picks for MPJ. I was like "no, and MPJ is staying". Now I see why he asked lol 

I still say no. He's having a great year though.

I would really look into Day'Ron Sharpe from the Nets in a trade.

Honestly, I would do a deal for MPJ.

The only thing with would make me hesitant is his injury history and his upcoming contract extension. In saying that, Porter Jr is still only 27, so a five year deal is not too far removed from his prime years.

[Roy H.]

I think Porter's salary is too much for us to carry moving forward.

[Moranis]

Harden passed Shaq for 9th all time in points scored.  He is a year or so away from Wilt. Speaking of Wilt, Durant passed him a couple games back for 7th and is only 102 points behind Dirk for 6th. If Durant stays mostly healthy he should pass Jordan for 5th by the end of the season.

[Who]

Harden passed Shaq for 9th all time in points scored.  He is a year or so away from Wilt. Speaking of Wilt, Durant passed him a couple games back for 7th and is only 102 points behind Dirk for 6th. If Durant stays mostly healthy he should pass Jordan for 5th by the end of the season.

Harden's career totals are amazing. Especially after his slow start his first 3 years in OKC. 17th year. So 14 years after the OKC stretch. He has been around a long time now.

28,614 points
8,604 assists
6,645 rebounds
1,763 steals
667 blocks (more than Jokic with 561 blocks 11yrs)

9th all time in points
12th all time in assists
23rd all time in steals

He must be among the all time leaders in rebounds for guards. I believe Drexler is the top rebounding SG of all time. He has 6,677 rebounds. So Harden will overtake him soon. Magic, Kidd, Oscar, Westbrook will have a lot of rebounds at PG. Harden already ahead of Magic who has 6,559 rebounds. Oscar has 7,804 rebounds. Kidd has 8,725 rebounds. Westbrook has 8,936 rebounds.

Not sure if I am forgetting somebody. Anyway, Harden looks set to become 4th all time amongst guards in career rebounds over the next 2 months. In addition to already being 9th all time in points, 12th all time in assists, 23rd all time in steals. Probably ranks highly in all-time blocks for guards as well.

[Moranis]

Westbrook and Kidd are the top 2 pure guard rebounders. Bill Bridges and Johnny Green were both PF but also only like 6'5" or 6'6" so in the same size range as Harden. Oscar at 85, is the only other pure guard in the top 100 all time, though Pierce and other more combo type players also are.  Kobe is 118th, Clyde and MJ are 141 and 142 (5 boards apart) with Harden at 146.

[Donoghus]

Shocking.  Absolutely shocking.  Guy has always been the picture of health.  Who would've seen this coming?

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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20m
Dallas Mavericks' Anthony Davis is likely to undergo surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand and miss several months, sources tell ESPN. His Dallas season is essentially over, given the prognosis and the Mavs' direction.

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
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20m
Fascinating development: The Mavericks are having renewed Davis trade talks with multiple interested teams, sources said. If moved to a playoff contender, the return timeline could allow Davis to return during the postseason while establishing himself for the long-term elsewhere.