Thursday, October 29, 2026
Injury Report
Anthony Edwards is the biggest injury news of the day. The Timberwolves star underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, with the team declining to offer a specific timetable. Based on prior reporting, Edwards could miss up to two months — a significant blow given he was averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists through four games.
Ja Morant left Thursday's game against Portland in the fourth quarter with a left hamstring injury, finishing with 14 points in 23 minutes. The severity is unclear, and he's considered questionable for Saturday's game in Utah. Meanwhile, Quinten Post tweaked his ankle early in the same game and did not return; he's listed day-to-day heading into Saturday against Sacramento.
Dejounte Murray missed Thursday's game against Sacramento to celebrate the birth of his son. Jordan Poole also sat out with a left ankle sprain suffered Wednesday, leaving the Pelicans short-handed. Herbert Jones started in Murray's place, with Bennedict Mathurin among those in line for added minutes.
Yves Missi has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and will miss an extended period for New Orleans. Keegan Murray is out 10-to-14 days with left ankle capsulitis in Sacramento. Several players appear to be trending toward return, including Alperen Sengun (back, questionable Friday) and Marcus Smart (forearm, questionable Friday) for Houston.
Standout Performances
Cameron Boozer had a statement game for Memphis, going for 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a 124-103 win over Portland. The rookie recorded a triple-double in a convincing Grizzlies victory.
Zion Williamson was dominant on both ends in New Orleans' 132-120 win over Sacramento, putting up 22 points, 6 rebounds and a remarkable 5 steals. Donovan Clingan provided a bright spot in Portland's loss, registering 5 blocks alongside 11 points and 8 rebounds.
Notable Results
Three games were played Wednesday. The most compelling finish came in Cleveland, where the Atlanta Hawks edged the Cavaliers 114-111 in a close finish. The Hawks took the road win despite Cleveland's home-court advantage.
The Memphis Grizzlies dominated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103, powered by Boozer's triple-double. The New Orleans Pelicans handled the Sacramento Kings 132-120, with Williamson's five-steal performance highlighting a strong team effort.