#injury-impact

#injury-impact

It was the right decision at the time. Then there are the human variables; no one could have predicted Lukaku's difficulties, perhaps not so much environmental ones, because he knew the club, but rather in his relationship with the coach. He came from an almost father-son relationship with (Antonio) Conte, and that difference in approach affected him in some way, along with the injury he suffered. If it hadn't been for that, the story would have been different.

For as much as they struggled in crunch time last season, the Miami Heat are probably going to be so much worse without Tyler Herro in late-game situations. As Bill Simmons points out, he was everything they did in crunch time, "once Jimmy Butler was no longer in the picture. With Herro out, it's almost impossible to predict how the Heat will pivot successfully at the end of games.

Currently out with high ankle sprain. Washington's offense is a moving target because Jayden Daniels turns dropbacks into field trips. He's been sacked 14 times, which is middle of the pack and the Commanders just coughed up three turnovers on Monday night after juggling injuries up front. That's the kind of environment where a high-motor edge like Ezeiruaku can really shine.

Since acquiring Hampus Lindholm in March of 2022, the Boston Bruins have relied heavily on his defensive minutes at the top of their lineup. Overall, he played in 153 games over his first two seasons in Boston. However, last season Hampus Lindholm was sideline for all but 17 games with a back injury and the team missed him dearly. Boston plummeted in the second half and missed the playoffs entirely.

If Spain are to come anywhere close to their 2008-2010 feats and back up their European Championship title by adding the World Cup, then they have a central problem. Literally. It's a 6-foot-2, 118-pound problem by the name of Rodri Hernández: Ballón d'Or winner, leader, champion, enforcer, brainiac, and someone without whom, on top form, Spain simply won't lift their second Mundial trophy in New Jersey next July.

Tyler Smith ranks as the second-best interior offensive lineman, making two straight Pro Bowls and cited as the most physically impressive guard, according to an unnamed general manager.

Teoscar Hernandez's return from injury has seen a troubling increase in his whiff rate and a decrease in line drive percentage, affecting his overall performance.

Thrun's 2024-25 season showcased struggles with usage and development, finishing with 12 points in 60 games after missing time due to injury.

Maxi Kleber joined the Lakers injured and has not yet made a significant impact on the team, but his potential remains a topic of discussion.