This study comprehensively examines the scientific foundations, modern applications, and injury prevention strategies of warm-up practices in basketball. Scientific evidence has demonstrated that traditional warm-up approaches primarily based on static stretching may have negative effects on performance; therefore, contemporary protocols emphasizing dynamic movements, neuromuscular activation, and sport-specific exercises are recommended. The RAMP (Raise–Activate–Mobilize–Potentiate) protocol provides a systematically structured warm-up framework that is widely accepted at the international level. This protocol consists of four phases: increasing body temperature, activating key muscle groups, enhancing joint mobility, and utilizing the effects of post-activation potentiation (PAP). In basketball-specific adaptations, sport-related components such as lateral movements, change-of-direction drills, and plyometric exercises are integrated into the warm-up process. From an injury prevention perspective, programs such as FIFA 11+, HarmoKnee, and Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance (PEP) have been shown to reduce anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury rates by approximately 78–82%, particularly among young female basketball players. Structured warm-up protocols have been reported to significantly improve sprint speed, vertical jump performance, and agility. However, given that performance decrements may occur within 9–10 minutes following warm-up, optimizing the time interval between warm-up completion and the start of competition is of critical importance. At the professional level, EuroLeague and Turkish Basketball Super League teams increasingly individualize their warm-up processes through the use of wearable monitoring technologies such as KINEXON, thereby optimizing performance preparation through data-driven approaches. In this context, warm-up protocols tailored to age group, playing position, and individual physical characteristics—together with coach education and adherence to training programs—emerge as key determinants in both enhancing performance and reducing injury risk.