Bill Kennedy suffered a hamstring injury in the 76ers-Magic game, sidelined indefinitely
After NBA referee Bill Kennedy left with an injury During the Philidelphia 76ers’ 103-91 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday, people were wondering what happened to the official for him to leave. As it is viral judge in kennedy is beloved in the basketball world, the latest update is concerning, but not in the long term.
NBA insider Chris Hayes reports that Kennedy “will be sidelined indefinitely” as he suffered a hamstring injury during the game, as the video shows which occur during a fast break in the first quarter.
“Longtime NBA referee Bill Kennedy will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a hamstring strain in last night’s game in Orlando, but we hope he can return before the end of the regular season, league sources say (NBA on Prime), (NBA TV),” Hayes wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
As mentioned earlier, with about 2:40 left in the first quarter of Saturday’s game in Orlando against the 76ers, Kennedy followed an unexpected turnover by the Magic, which led to a Philadelphia fast break. As he ran to the other side of the field, Kennedy was seen limping. After watching the game, he would have to go to the locker room in a wheelchair.
“Here’s another look at where Bill Kennedy appeared to suffer an injury,” wrote ClutchPoints on X. “Kennedy came in with a limp after running down the court to follow a fast break; Magic broadcast team says he was checking his knee before being ejected.”
Here’s another look at where Bill Kennedy appeared to have suffered the injury:
Kennedy came in with a limp after running down the court to follow a fast break, the Magic broadcast team says he was checking his knee before being ejected 😬pic.twitter.com/VmTJb2H5ad https://t.co/OihC3glMm0
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 10, 2026
In any case, it remains to be seen when Kennedy will be back, but Hayes at least made it a point to hopefully be near the end of the regular season.
2026-01-10 22:59:00
