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Portland guard Shaedon Sharpe has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss six months, sidelining him for the first 59 games of the 2026-27 season with a return targeted for late February 2027; the 23-year-old averaged 20.8 points in 50 appearances last season and signed a four-year, $90 million extension last fall.
Casey Schmitt was placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn left meniscus after injuring his knee while turning at first; MRI confirmed the damage and Osleivis Basabe was called up from Triple-A Sacramento. There is no timetable for his return, and manager Tony Vitello said the injury is still being evaluated. Schmitt has been one of the Giants' best players this season; the update also notes Harrison Bader's scooter accident and Trevor McDonald's upcoming UCL reconstruction on his right elbow.
San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt was placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn left knee meniscus after a baserunning play against Milwaukee; Osleivis Basabe was recalled to fill his roster spot. Imaging is pending and the injury likely ends Schmitt’s breakout season, which featured a .271/.301/.483 line with 21 homers in 409 plate appearances. Basabe provides infield depth as the Giants navigate roster moves with Chapman returning soon and Arraez trade chatter affecting the lineup.
The Athletics placed All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers on the 10-day IL with a torn meniscus in his right knee, raising the possibility he could miss the rest of the season and, if surgery is required, could be out until 2027; Jonah Heim will handle starting duties in the short term with Brian Serven recalled from Triple-A as Oakland fights for a Wild Card spot.
Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee and could miss the rest of the 2026 season; a decision on surgery is pending, with Langeliers on the 10-day IL and Brian Serven recalled to take his spot, a blow to fantasy managers hoping for his power production.
Jan Blachowicz has withdrawn from UFC 328 after suffering a torn meniscus in sparring, scrapping his rematch with Bogdan Guskov that was set for May 9 in Newark after their majority draw at UFC 323. Blachowicz has not won since May 2022 and his recent results include draws with Guskov and Magomed Ankalev and losses to Pereira and Alex Pereira. It remains unclear whether Guskov will get a new opponent or if the bout will be rebooked, as UFC 328 still features Chimaev-Strickland and Van-Taira.
Minnesota Timberwolves' All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns will undergo surgery for a torn left meniscus and is expected to return early in the Western Conference playoffs, with a reevaluation in four weeks. The team is currently fighting for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, and Towns' absence will lead to increased minutes for Naz Reid.
Minnesota Timberwolves' All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus in his left knee, with no set timeline for his recovery. This comes as a significant blow to the team as they aim for a deep playoff run, with Towns being a key player in their success this season.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has suffered a torn meniscus injury and will miss an undetermined amount of time addressing the issue. The reigning NBA MVP has played 34 games this season and has been a dominant force, averaging a league-leading 35.3 points per game. The general recovery time for minor meniscus tears is 4-6 weeks, but serious injuries can take 3-6 months.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee, which caused him to miss the final three games of the first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. Leonard had previously injured the same knee in the 2021 playoffs and had it surgically repaired, which cost him the entire 2021-22 season. The best-case scenario is that Leonard will be ready to resume basketball activities in one to two months, but there will be questions about his readiness to play entering the 2023-24 season as his knee responds to treatment.
LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee, which he suffered during Game 1 of the first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers and Leonard will decide on the course of treatment for the injury within the next two weeks. This is the second time in three seasons that Leonard has suffered a right knee injury during the playoffs. Leonard, who averaged 23.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 52 games this season, has not played more than 60 games in any season since 2016-17.
Kawhi Leonard suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during the Los Angeles Clippers' first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, which caused him to miss the remainder of the playoffs. Leonard had initially been listed with a sprained right knee, but the injury was later revealed to be a torn meniscus. This marks the third consecutive year that Leonard has been unable to finish the playoffs due to injury.
Los Angeles Clippers' star forward Kawhi Leonard has reportedly been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee, causing him to miss the final three games of the Clippers' playoff series against the Phoenix Suns. Leonard's right knee has given him problems multiple times over his career, including a torn ACL in 2021. It's unclear how long Leonard will be sidelined due to the injury.