Adam Silver Probes Spike in NBA Achilles Injuries
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Achilles Tendon Ruptures Surge in 2025 Season as League Investigates Training, Game Load, and Player Habits
JUNE 26,2025
NEW YORK — A troubling trend in the NBA has prompted a deeper investigation. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed that the league is now taking a closer look at the rising number of Achilles tendon injuries after a dramatic spike during the 2024–25 season — the most in league history.
Silver shared the update during ESPN’s NBA Draft coverage, citing that seven players suffered Achilles injuries this season, including All-Stars Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum, and Damian Lillard. In contrast, the previous season reported zero such cases.
“We had already convened a panel of experts before Tyrese’s most recent Achilles rupture,” Silver said. “We had seven this year. The most we’ve ever had in a season is four.”
The spike in injuries has reignited concerns over season length, offseason training intensity, and early signs of tendon stress.
Adam Silver Training Habits Under Scrutiny
Silver emphasized that many injuries occurred before the All-Star break, challenging the belief that the 82-game season is solely to blame. Instead, he pointed to offseason regimens, noting that modern NBA players often train more intensely in the summer than during the regular season.
“Players are pushing themselves year-round,” he said. “Even when they’re not in games, the training load can be just as demanding.”
AI to Help Prevent Future Injuries
In a bid to protect player health and extend careers, the league is now using artificial intelligence to analyze player movement and stress patterns.
“With AI, we can analyze every game and every step a player has taken,” Silver added. “We’re hopeful it can uncover early signs of risk before injuries happen.”
As the NBA continues its investigation, the focus remains clear: understanding the root causes of these devastating injuries and evolving player care for the modern game. NOWTREND
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