It was apparently a “freak accident” that led to Mariano Rivera’s injury during the Yankees Old Timer’s Day game, Andy Pettitte said during an appearance on WFAN on Saturday. At the

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has shared a third video documenting his recovery from an Achilles injury that knocked him out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, and likely the 2025-26 season.

The Indiana Pacers had three players suffer a torn Achilles tendon last season. James Wiseman, Isaiah Jackson, and Tyrese Haliburton all suffered the devastating injury. Haliburton was the last of the three to suffer the injury, having it take place just seven minutes into Game 7 of the NBA Finals. He will be out all of next season.

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton provided a positive update Friday on the torn Achilles he suffered during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Smith impressed the Heat in 14 games last season before tearing his Achilles. This is a three-year contract, only one is guaranteed.

Lillard wasn't the only superstar player to tear his Achilles tendon in the playoffs. One former NBA player believes that an Adidas curse might be the reason for his injury. Former NBA guard Sebastian Telfair spoke on VladTV about whether he believes Lillard's Achilles tear is due to a so-called "Adidas curse."