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A combination of injuries and load management had sidelined Curry for games in New Orleans in recent seasons because they often were scheduled as the second of back-to-back games.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Missing from the team is World Cup captain Tyler Adams, who recently suffered a significant setback in his attempt to come back from a hamstring injury that had sidelined him since March.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2023

Mavericks: F/C Maxi Kleber was inactive after playing two games coming off a hamstring tear that had sidelined him since December.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2023

The Suns just got Devin Booker back from a groin injury that had sidelined him since Christmas and soon will add Durant to the lineup when he recovers from a sprained knee ligament.

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023

Sophomore running back Donovan Edwards more than compensated for Corum’s absence despite dealing with an injured hand that had sidelined him the previous week.

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2022