Professional sports, specifically the NBA, have seen devastating injuries through the years. As modern athletes evolve, different types of injuries occur. Over the past two seasons, the NBA has seen a particular injury becoming more prevalent,

Anthony Edwards went down with a knee injury in Game 4 of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets playoff series.

The Orlando Magic will attempt to close out their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. They'll remain without star forward Franz Wagner during the Game 6 matchup. The Magic ruled Wagner out for the second straight game due to a right calf strain.

It seems like every NBA Playoffs series this season has had at least one crucial player sidelined for one reason or another. It is tragic, but their absence needs to be accounted for when you analyze these matchups.

UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: According to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office a Rayne man has died as the result of a single vehicle accident. The victim’s family has been notified, and the driver has been identified as Gerald Paddio, 60, who was a former NBA player.

Will Kevin Durant return from his ankle injury during the Rockets' Game 6 matchup with the Lakers on Saturday?

It’s the Thunder vs. Suns tonight in Phoenix. Here’s how to watch the NBA playoff game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.