The Anterior Cruciate Ligament, also known as the ACL, is one of the primary fibrous connective tissues that connect bones. The ACL helps stabilize the knee joint. It limits the forward movement of the tibia in contrast to the femur and also minimizes rotational movements of the knee. The ACL is the major ligament in the kneel whose principal function is to keep the kneel joints stabilized.
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The Anterior Cruciate Ligament tears are the injury commonly encountered during any sports activities that involve changes in direction and a sudden stop, such as basketball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.
The ACL tears injury range from small tears to severe tears. For instance, when the ligament completely tears or when the ligament and also part of the bone are not together with the rest of the bone.
The ACL tears injury can happen when the foot is firmly planted on the ground, and a sudden stop hits the knee while the leg is straight or slightly bent during sport.

There are several signs to know if there is an injury in the ACL tears, such as: Feeling internal pressure in the knee at the time of the damage. Such pop in the knee could be possibly heard as well. Also, there would be severe pain external and back part of the knee. Another symptom that alerts the injury is the knee's swelling, which may give a sign of bleeding within the knee joint on the first few hours of the wound. If it happens to be a solemn one, the swelling that usually occurs in this situation is very immediate. It does not take hours before it gives a sign.
 Another significant symptom that worth noticing is unstable feelings and giving out.

Meanwhile, there are treatments for ACL tears injury. The surgical and nonsurgical treatment are the two primary treatments for the damage.
The non-surgical treatment is applicable for those who choose not to have surgery repair for their torn ACL. They do not participate in any sports activities that will place aggressive stress on the knee, such as cutting, twisting, or jumping. Any patient that requires this kind of treatment does not give any other symptoms of ACL injury.
The surgical treatment, on the other hand, is the repair of torn ACL on individuals who participate in any form of sports activities that stress the knee. ACL tears that require this type of treatment will definitely give further signs of the ACL injury.
Surgical treatment is mainly to replace a torn ACL to reestablish normal knee stability.
 

​James Harden trade Watch has finally come to an end. Harden an eight time all star is on his way to join Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn. The Nets know their new big three can make them championship contenders. Multiple teams bid on Harden including Miami, Philly, Denver, Milwaukee but in the end the Net's found a way to keep Kyrie Irving and get a deal done.

The trade is a rare four team deal involving the Pacers, Rockets, Nets and Cavs.

The Rockets receive Victor Oladipo, Rodions Kurucs, four 1st round picks and four pick swaps.

The Nets receive James Harden. 

The Pacers receive Caris Levert , 2nd round pick.

The Cavs receive Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince.


The Rockets wanted a star in return and they could have that if Oladipo returns to form. The Pacers have long coveted Levert and Oladipo was more available than publicly admitted. 

​The Cavs really like both young players they got and the Milwaukee 1st is likely a late one.

​Memphis Grizzlies star PG Ja Morant recently suffered a heartbreaking  ankle injury. In this article we will explore what it will take for him to recover, his estimated recovery timeline and a brief overview of what type of ankle sprain he has. 

Ja Morant has a grade II ankle sprain as confirmed via multiple sources. Typically this type of ankle sprain involves a partial tear in the ankle ligament. When this ligament tears it causes , swelling, pain and reduces stability when trying to walk.

This will require the RICE treatment plan which is the acronym for rest, ice, compression and elevation. The ankle will stabilized , likely in a boot until the ligament has fully healed. Likely it will be 5-6 weeks until Morant is able to play again.

Karl Anthony Towns left wrist was recently injured and he dislocated it. What does this mean and how long will he be out? Typically a dislocated wrist will need to be reduced and have the bone that has moved out of place be put back into the correct position. 

The swelling and inflammation as well as any potential infection will all be factors in the healing process. Treatment will include a sling or cast to stabilize and prevent further injury. Healing time will depend on several factors including if there is any ligament damage or a potential fracture or broken wrist. Recovery time is 3-6 weeks and fully depends on severity of the injury.

We don't have a source with the Timberwolves but assuming there is no additional ligament or bone damage Karl Anthony Towns will be out for the next 1-2 months.  

As you get ready to enjoy your holiday we here at Basketball Rehab wanted to provide you with a collection of some of our best content from the last 3 years.

Here is a collection of our best content over the past three years at Basketball Rehab for everyone to enjoy over the holidays. Looking forward to providing you with more great sports content in basketball, baseball and football in 2021. Draftaddicts.com will be hosting all of our future draft content starting in January 2021. Thank you for you support and have a happy holidays and Merry Christmas.
 
Is Buddy Hield the Next Klay Thompson?
http://www.basketballrehab.com/feed-your-addiction/is-buddy-hield-the-next-klay-thompson
 
2019 nba draft winners and losers
http://www.basketballrehab.com/feed-your-addiction/2019-nba-draft-winners-and-losers
 
The Legal Risks of NBA anti tampering rules
 
http://www.basketballrehab.com/feed-your-addiction/the-legal-risks-of-nba-anti-tampering-rules
 
2020 NBA Draft winners and losers
http://www.basketballrehab.com/feed-your-addiction/nba-draft-winners-and-losers
 
Our article on  Russell Westbrook to Wizards beating major outlets by two weeks.
http://www.basketballrehab.com/feed-your-addiction/john-wall-traded-to-houston-rockets-for-russell-westbrook
 
Zaire Wade scouting profile
http://www.basketballrehab.com/feed-your-addiction/nba-scouting-profile-zaire-wade

Scouting profiles on Bryce James And Bronny James
http://www.basketballrehab.com/feed-your-addiction/category/bronny-james

 
 

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​James Harden insists he wants out of Houston, the Rockets are asking for a haul to aid in what many consider to be an impending rebuild. 
Thus far only a handful of teams seem to have strong interest all are on Harden's trade list. 
The Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks are the most engaged suitors.

A trusted league source has confirmed to us the Bucks are making a push to land Harden via trade. A package of Brook Lopez, Donte Divencenzo and two 2nd round picks being discussed. The Rockets don't feel that is enough so the Bucks are shopping Khris Middleton in an attempt to garner additional assets from a 3rd team for him.

At the moment we aren't there yet. We have been told that if the 76ers would part with Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid Harden would have been a 76er already but thus far neither has been offered in trade talks.  The Heat aren't offering Tyler Herro or Bam Adebayo creating a window of opportunity for the Bucks to potentially Trade for James Harden and convince Giannis to stay. More to come as we receive updates.

Update: The Nuggets and Raptors are both making a push to trade for James Harden we have been told  Michael Porter Jr and Jamal Murray are on the table in trade talks.

​Recently a news article came out about Kemba Walker having a stem cell injection in his knee. The scary part is why athlete's typically get these injections. Usually they only occur as an arthritis treatment. Osteoarthritis is a strong possibility.

​The New England Journal Of Medicine states Oseoarthritis is a degenerative disease characterized by loss and degradation of articular cartilage in addition to synovial inflammation, leading to joint stiffness, swelling, pain and loss of mobility. The reason any type of arthritis is a concern is the breakdown of knee cartilage and the extreme pain that eventually comes. When a joint suffers from arthritis it starts to lose mobility and eventually the pain and loss of motion are crippling. 

Blake Griffin has been a shell of himself ever since his knee arthritis started. Kemba Walker is likely looking at a similar fate. It only took a couple years for Blake Griffin to struggle to stay healthy and make an impact. The last year or two of Kemba Walker's contract is sounding like an albatross. Did the Celtics sign damaged Goods? Let us know in the comments.

Buddy Hield to Knicks rumors are trending again, last night new whispers of Buddy Hield to Knicks came out with a proposed package of Frank Ntlikina and Julius Randle for Buddy Hield. We have confirmed a conversation occurred but it was the Kings calling Knicks to guage Hield's trade value. Our source says talks were never serious and Hield is expected to be in Sacramento at least until the trade deadline. The Kings want a lot for Hield and likely wouldn't move him without draft assets included in a trade package.

There are whispers the Clippers have called the Suns about a Paul George Devin Booker Swap via trade. We will provide updates as we receive them. 

Update confirmed Clippers called to inquire about Devin Booker via trade but talks went nowhere. Suns were offered Paul George and Clippers are shopping Lou Williams seeking a first round pick but thus far nothing has been close.

Devin Armani Booker (born October 30, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.

​Paul Clifton Anthony George (born May 2, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).