Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray out with season-ending injury

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that guard Dejounte Murray has been diagnosed with a ruptured right Achilles tendon. An MRI taken last night confirmed the injury, which occurred during the first quarter of last night’s game against the Boston Celtics.

Murray will miss the remainder of the season.

Per the New Orleans Times-Picayune, “Murray, in his eighth NBA season, is in his first season with the Pelicans. He was acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks during the offseason. He came into the game averaging 17.9 points, 7.6 assists and 6.5 rebounds. Trey Murphy said he played the rest of the game for his teammate. “It hurts a lot, I can’t lie to you,” said Murphy, who scored 40 points in the loss. “He’s been through a lot already.”

Injury update on Hornets forward Josh Okogie

The Charlotte Hornets announced today that additional evaluation on forward Josh Okogie’s left hamstring revealed a left hamstring strain. He suffered the injury in the third quarter of Charlotte’s game against the LA Clippers last night. Okogie is listed as out tonight against the Denver Nuggets and will be reevaluated in three weeks. Additional updates on his status will be provided as appropriate.

The Hornets acquired Okogie and three second-round draft picks in a trade with the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 15 in exchange for center Nick Richards and one second-round draft pick. Okogie has appeared in seven games with Charlotte, recording 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.7 steals in 21.3 minutes per contest. The Lagos, Nigeria, native holds career averages of 6.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 408 outings (162 starts) across seven seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Suns and Hornets. He was originally selected in the first round (20th overall) of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Timberwolves.

Jazz trade Drew Eubanks, Patty Mills to Clippers for Mo Bamba, P.J. Tucker, draft pick

The LA Clippers have acquired Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills in a trade with the Utah Jazz for Mo Bamba, P.J. Tucker, a 2030 second-round pick and cash considerations, it was announced by Lawrence Frank, President of Basketball Operations.

Eubanks is in his seventh NBA season and has played in 360 games (75 starts) with averages of 5.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 assist. He has shot 60.6% from the field in 15.9 minutes with San Antonio, Portland, Phoenix and the Jazz. Eubanks has totaled 13 career double-doubles and scored 20 or more points in six games, posting a career-high 27 against Oklahoma City on March 28, 2022.

Mills, in his 16th NBA season, has appeared in 909 games (112 starts) with Portland, San Antonio, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Miami and the Jazz. He owns career averages of 8.8 points, 2.2 assists, and 1.6 boards in 20.1 minutes. During the 2013-14 campaign, Mills appeared in 81 games, helping the Spurs to an NBA championship while averaging 10.2 points on 42.5% from 3-point range. He was awarded the 2021-22 NBA Sportsmanship Award and is a native of Canberra, Australia.

Bamba appeared in 28 games for the Clippers this season, averaging 4.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. The 7-foot center has appeared in 360 career games with Orlando, the Lakers, Philadelphia and the Clippers, averaging 6.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots. Bamba was originally selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Texas.

Tucker has appeared in 883 games (666 starts) during his 13-year NBA career and has averaged 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals. Originally selected by Toronto in the second round (No. 35 overall) of the 2006 NBA Draft, Tucker has played for the Raptors, Phoenix, Houston, Milwaukee, Miami, Philadelphia and the Clippers. Tucker played collegiately at Texas from 2003-06, earning Big 12 Player of the Year in 2006.

Injury update on Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr.

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the following injury update on guard Terrence Shannon Jr., who suffered a right foot injury on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the 1:26 minute mark of the third quarter of the Iowa Wolves vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers game:

Shannon Jr. has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities, and will be listed as Questionable on the Status Report for tomorrow’s game against the Washington Wizards.

Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart suspended, fined by NBA

Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended one game without pay for accruing his sixth Flagrant Foul point of the 2024-25 regular season, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

Stewart, who entered Wednesday’s game with four Flagrant Foul points, received a Flagrant Foul 2 and was ejected with 8:45 remaining in the second quarter of the Pistons’ 133-119 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Jan. 29. Stewart will serve his suspension tonight when the Pistons host the Dallas Mavericks at Little Caesars Arena.

Injury update on Hawks forward Jalen Johnson

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, who left Atlanta’s Jan. 23 game vs. Toronto after sustaining a left shoulder dislocation, has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He is scheduled to undergo surgery next week at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, performed by Dr. Kyle Hammond. Johnson will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season and is expected to make a full recovery in advance of the 2025-26 season.

Injury update on Cavs forward Dean Wade

The Cleveland Cavaliers released today a status update on forward Dean Wade:

Dean Wade sustained a right knee injury during the third quarter of the Cavaliers’ January 24thgame at Philadelphia. An MRI administered on Monday at Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine revealed a right knee bone bruise. Wade will be re-evaluated in approximately two (2) weeks, following a series of treatment and rehabilitation. His status and return to basketball activities will be updated as appropriate. Wade was not available for the Cavaliers previous two games versus Houston (1/25) and Detroit (1/27).

Raptors sign Orlando Robinson to second 10-day contract

The Toronto Raptors have signed center Orlando Robinson to a second 10-day contract.

Robinson, 6-foot-10, 235 pounds, appeared in three games with the Raptors during his first 10-day contract with the Raptors (Jan. 18-27), averaging 2.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 11.0 minutes. He recorded four points, six rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes in a victory Jan. 25 at Atlanta. In 12 games with Toronto and Sacramento this season, Robinson has posted averages of 2.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 7.5 minutes. He was waived by the Kings on Jan. 7.

A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Robinson owns career averages of 3.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 10.4 minutes in 79 games (eight starts) with Miami, Sacramento and Toronto. He signed with the Heat as an undrafted free agent in July 2022 following three seasons at Fresno State (2019-22). As a junior, Robinson became just the second player in NCAA history to accumulate at least 700 points, 300 rebounds and 100 assists in a single season and earned All-Mountain West First Team honours.

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler without pay for an indefinite period

The Miami HEAT has released the following statement on Jimmy Butler:

The Miami HEAT are suspending Jimmy Butler without pay effective immediately for an indefinite period to last no fewer than five games. The suspension is due to a continued pattern of disregard of team rules, engaging in conduct detrimental to the team and intentionally withholding services. This includes walking out of practice earlier today.