"It kind of hurt being in that space with my mom, seeing how much she's been doing for us. So it was like, damn, I really messed my life up. And I'm not helping my mom out."
He had been dealing with a thumb issue since late December, frequently having it wrapped during games, but aggravated the injury when Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic swatted Murray-Boyles' hand on a play under the rim on Jan. 18. Murray-Boyles blocked Doncic three times in the same game. The 20-year-old is averaging 21.5 minutes, 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.6 stocks over 37 games this season.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has a left midfoot sprain that will sideline him through All-Star Weekend, the team announced Wednesday. He is expected to be available immediately after the break, a team source told ESPN. An MRI on Wednesday revealed the sprain, which occurred during Dallas' game at Phoenix on Tuesday, according to the team.
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the team for a few weeks, coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday. Haliburton hasn't played at all this season due to the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of last year's NBA Finals, but he has still been on the team's bench during games.