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Last updated: April 9, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NBA Injury & Roster Updates

The Philadelphia 76ers confirmed star center Joel Embiid is undergoing surgery in Houston after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis, dealing a major blow to the team's playoff seeding efforts. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors ruled out Stephen Curry due to a lingering knee issue for Thursday night's high-profile matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, ensuring there will be no regular-season showdown between Curry and LeBron James. In personnel news, Stanford's highly productive freshman guard Ebuka Okorie formally declared for the NBA draft after leading the entire ACC in scoring during his debut collegiate campaign.

League Operations & Fines

The league office continued its oversight duties by issuing a $25,000 fine to the Orlando Magic organization for failing to adhere to proper injury reporting protocols ahead of Monday night's contest against the Detroit Pistons. This regulatory action underscores the NBA's commitment to transparency in player availability status leading into game days across the association.