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Davis recently completed one of the greatest stretches of his career — 11 double-doubles in 12 games — but the run ended with an abdominal injury that will sideline him indefinitely.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025

The club have given no timescale for his return, but said the injury "will sideline the Hammers captain heading into the New Year".

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2024

Talks fizzled Tuesday as the deadline for roster cuts passed, and Indianapolis placed Taylor on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, which will sideline him through the first four games of the season.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Thomson said the procedure will sideline Pache for “weeks, but not months.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 17, 2023

Just when the team was getting healthier, Layshia Clarendon suffered a partially torn plantar fascia in her right foot that will sideline the starting guard for up to six weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2023