Every NBA season has injuries. These unforeseen events are known for changing the direction of the NBA landscape. A simple injury can delay a team’s progress, cause changes to who plays and when, and affect the outcome of a game.

The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will continue its Western Conference finals series against the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves. OKC will host Minnesota in Game 5 at 7:30 p.m. CT Wednesday. The Thunder holds a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series,

Injuries can play a big role in the NBA playoffs in determining champions. Here are 10 players whose injuries ruined their teams' chances.

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Karl-Anthony Towns didn't let a prior injury get in the way of his quest to extend the New York Knicks' season.

Nesmith never wavered in his belief he'd be ready to play, and now the Pacers are one game away from the NBA Finals.

The Phoenix Suns missed the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2019-20. Superstar Kevin Durant could be on the summer trading block.

The incidence of significant and sometimes catastrophic injuries to star players has become one of the stories of this year’s NBA playoffs. The Boston Celtics, who play the New York Knicks at ...

Championship dreams can crumble with one bad step. In the NBA Finals, where every play matters, a single injury can swing momentum, alter legacies, and tilt dynasties off balance. This article lists 15 unforgettable times injuries reshaped the Finals and left fans wondering what could’ve been.

Towns is the subject of some concern, however, as Game 5 moves back to Madison Square Garden. With 2:11 to play in Game 4, Towns and Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith smacked knees together, sending Towns to the floor, wincing in pain.