Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.
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NBA insiders after Embiid ruled out for the season: What’s next for the 76ers?
Joel Embiid will continue to look for a solution to his left knee injury. What does it mean for the Philadelphia 76ers’ draft and free agency plans?
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Wolves star Edwards suspended after 16th tech
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has been issued an automatic one-game suspension after picking up two technical fouls in Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, giving him 16 this season.
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Magic rule out Suggs indefinitely with knee injury
Magic guard Jalen Suggs is out indefinitely due to a trochlea injury in his left knee, something he suffered while ramping up his return from another injury.
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Embiid to miss remainder of season due to knee
76ers star Joel Embiid will miss the remainder of the regular season as he and the team continue to look for a long-term solution for a troublesome left knee that has plagued his season, the team announced.
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Tigers’ Vierling (shoulder) to miss Opening Day
Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling is nursing a strained right rotator cuff and will not be ready by Opening Day, manager A.J. Hinch said.
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Phillies’ Harper back in lineup 2 days after HBP
Bryce Harper is returning to the Phillies lineup Friday, two days after getting hit on the arm by a pitch.
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Mets’ Madrigal might miss season due to injury
New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal could miss the entire 2025 season with a fractured left shoulder.
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What it’s like returning as the worst team in MLB — when you share a ballpark with the best
Coming back from a 121-loss season is hard enough. The White Sox are doing it in the shadow of the reigning World Series champs.
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The Cavs ignored the calls to break up their All-Star backcourt, and it’s paying off
Garland became the subject of trade rumors in the offseason after a broken jaw and death of his grandmother derailed his season.