The first part of the season in retrospect, the teams arrive at a pivotal moment. As the All-Star Break approaches, the most competitive teams are preparing to start a run for a direct qualification in the Playoffs. Each hopes for a full workforce to achieve this. Come on, little injury point.
Zion Williamson re-evaluated within two weeks
Absent since January 4 for a hamstring injury, Zion Williamson is progressing in his rehabilitation and should – according to Marc Stein – be reassessed in two weeks. So much the better: the Pelicans are in the hard with five defeats in a row and will receive this update in clearings in the storms. In addition, Brandon Ingram – unavailable since November 25 – is also getting closer to returning. New Orleans is waiting for that.
The Pelicans say Zion Williamson is making “good progress” with his recovery from a right hamstring injury and will be re-evaluated again in two weeks.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 24, 2023
No Steven Adams for 1 month
Blow to the Grizzlies. On a negative spiral (3 defeats in a row) and after seeing the first place move away, Memphis will have to compose without its pivot for three to five weeks, as indicated by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Injured in the right knee last Sunday, the New Zealander is finally the victim of a posterior cruciate ligament sprain and will therefore be shelved until All-Star Weekend. Quite a problem for the Grizzlies who will have to adapt by shifting Jaren Jackson Jr. to position 5. Tonight, for the match against Golden State: watch out for Kevon Looney’s construction site.
Grizzlies say center Steven Adams has a PCL sprain in his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for 3-to-5 weeks.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 25, 2023
Austin Reaves back soon
Out for two weeks with a hamstring injury, Austin Reaves is now taking part in non-contact training and has returned to racing, as Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. Nice: the Lakers are already finding Anthony Davis and welcoming Rui Hachimura tonight. They will therefore soon be able to count on the return of their sniper. Perfect for decubating in the aftermath of defeat, right?
Austin Reaves said pregame he went through a full-speed non-contact workout today. Sprinted on his hamstring yesterday and will undergo strength testing tomorrow. All positive signs.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) January 25, 2023
