Wave of Injuries Hits NBA Teams
Multiple NBA teams are facing significant roster challenges due to a recent spate of injuries. Key players sidelined include the 76ers' Johni Broome (torn meniscus), the Rockets' Dillon Brooks (broken hand), and the Suns' Devin Booker (hip strain). The Bulls have also shut down Zach Collins for the season, while the Pistons' Jaden Ivey is out for at least two weeks.
- The Phoenix Suns have been hit particularly hard, with Dillon Brooks expected to miss significant time with a broken left hand sustained against the Orlando Magic. This came just after the team announced All-Star Devin Booker would miss at least a week with a right hip strain, his second injury-related absence in the new year. - Chicago Bulls center Zach Collins will undergo surgery for a right toe sprain that has kept him out since December, officially ending his season. This caps an injury-plagued year for Collins, who also missed the first six weeks with a wrist injury and was limited to only 10 games. - The knee soreness sidelining Jaden Ivey is related to a fractured left leg he suffered during the 2024-25 season with the Pistons. The guard, who was traded to the Bulls in early February, had played in four games for Chicago before being shut down for re-evaluation. - Philadelphia 76ers rookie Johni Broome sustained his lateral meniscus tear while
