April 18, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
De’Andre HunterSFApr 17OutHunter (knee) is out Sunday against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Kris DunnPGApr 17OutDunn (ankle) is out Sunday against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Tony SnellSFApr 17OutSnell (ankle) is out Sunday against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Danilo GallinariPFApr 17OutGallinari (foot) is out Sunday against the Pacers, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Cam ReddishSFApr 13OutReddish (Achilles) will miss at least two more weeks as he recovers from a right Achilles injury, Mark Stein of The New York Times reports.

Boston CelticsBoston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Evan FournierSGApr 17OutFournier (COVID-19 protocols) is out of quarantine but will remain out Saturday against the Warriors and Monday against the Bulls, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Jaylen BrownSGApr 17Day-To-DayBrown (illness) is out Saturday against the Warriors, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Robert Williams IIICApr 16Day-To-DayWilliams (knee) will not play in Saturday’s matchup with the Warriors.

Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
James HardenSGApr 16OutHarden (hamstring) is “progressing well” and needs a few more practices before playing in a game, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Chris ChiozzaPGApr 14OutChiozza (hand) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a fractured third metacarpal of the right hand, Matt Brooks of Nets Daily reports.
Tyler JohnsonSGApr 5Out
Spencer DinwiddiePGJan 15Out

Charlotte HornetsCharlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nate DarlingSGApr 17Out
Malik MonkSGApr 17OutMonk (ankle) won’t play Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
P.J. WashingtonPFApr 17OutWashington (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Devonte’ GrahamPGApr 17Day-To-DayGraham (quad) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Gordon HaywardSFApr 3OutHayward (foot) will miss at least four weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
LaMelo BallPGMar 23OutBall underwent surgery on his fractured right wrist on Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Chicago BullsChicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach LaVineSGApr 15OutLaVine has entered the league’s health and safety protocols and is expected to miss multiple games, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Damyean DotsonSGApr 16OutDotson (knee) won’t play Saturday against the Bulls.
Dylan WindlerSGApr 16OutWindler (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Bulls.

Dallas MavericksDallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyrell TerryPGApr 13OutTerry (personal) remains without a timetable for a return.

Denver NuggetsDenver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Monte MorrisPGApr 16Day-To-Day
Jamal MurrayPGApr 13OutMurray was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Detroit PistonsDetroit Pistons

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Sekou DoumbouyaSFApr 17Day-To-DayDoumbouya (neck) won’t play Saturday against the Wizards, Keith Langlois of the Pistons’ official site reports.
Rodney McGruderSGApr 17OutMcGruder (elbow) is out Saturday against the Wizards.
Dennis Smith Jr.PGApr 17OutSmith (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Wizards.

Golden State WarriorsGolden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Juan Toscano-AndersonSFApr 18Day-To-DayToscano-Anderson was diagnosed with a concussion after Saturday’s loss to the Celtics.
Stephen CurryPGApr 17Day-To-DayCurry is receiving treatment after suffering a left ankle injury during Saturday’s loss to the Celtics, but coach Steve Kerr indicated it’s not a serious injury. The two-time MVP had 47 points (15-27 FG, 11-19 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes.
Kelly Oubre Jr.SGApr 17OutOubre (wrist) is out Saturday against the Celtics, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Eric PaschallPFApr 17OutPaschall (hip) has begun controlled individual workouts with the hope of being back in team practices by the end of the Warriors’ road trip, which concludes after Wednesday’s game in Washington.
James WisemanCApr 15OutWiseman underwent surgery for a right meniscal tear Thursday and will miss the rest of the season.
Klay ThompsonSGMar 14OutThompson spoke with reporters Sunday, saying that his goal is to be ready for the start of the 2021-22 season, Kendra Andrews of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Houston RocketsHouston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Sterling BrownSFApr 17Day-To-DayBrown (knee) is out Sunday against the Magic.
John WallPGApr 17Day-To-DayWall is out Sunday against the Magic for rest.
Eric GordonSGApr 15OutRockets head coach Stephen Silas said Thursday that Gordon (groin) will remain sidelined for at least the team’s next three games, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Danuel House Jr.SFApr 14OutHouse (ankle) isn’t expected to return by Monday’s game against the Heat, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.
D.J. AugustinPGApr 14Out
Dante ExumPGMar 28OutExum (calf) is listed as out for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies.
David NwabaSFMar 20OutNwaba (wrist) will undergo surgery, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Doug McDermottSFApr 18Out
T.J. WarrenSFMar 25OutWarren will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season.

LA ClippersLA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kawhi LeonardSFApr 17OutLeonard (foot) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Timberwolves, Garrett Chorpenning of SI.com reports.
Serge IbakaCApr 17OutIbaka (back) is out Sunday against the Timberwolves, Garrett Chorpenning of SI.com reports.
Jay ScrubbSGApr 15Out
Patrick BeverleyPGApr 9Day-To-DayBeverley underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand Friday that will force him to miss 3-4 weeks, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anthony DavisPFApr 16OutDavis (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Jazz.
LeBron JamesSFApr 10OutJames (ankle) is on track to return to the lineup in three weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Jared DudleySFMar 16OutDudley (knee) is leaning toward not undergoing surgery, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Justise WinslowPFApr 17OutWinslow (quad) is out Saturday against the Bucks.
De’Anthony MeltonSGApr 17OutMelton (leg) is out Saturday against the Bucks.
Brandon ClarkePFApr 17Day-To-DayClarke (hip) is out Saturday against the Bucks.
Jaren Jackson Jr.PFMar 26OutJackson (knee) will make his return by the end of April, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Miami HeatMiami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jimmy ButlerSFApr 18Day-To-DayButler (ankle) is unavailable for Sunday’s game against the Nets, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
Victor OladipoSGApr 17OutOladipo (knee) is out Sunday against the Nets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Donte DiVincenzoSGApr 16Day-To-DayDiVincenzo (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylen NowellSGApr 17Day-To-DayNowell (lower leg) is doubtful for Sunday’s contest against the Clippers.
Malik BeasleySGApr 5OutBeasley was diagnosed with a Grade 3 hamstring injury Monday and will be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks.

New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerSGApr 6OutAlexander-Walker was diagnosed with a moderate left ankle sprain and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Josh HartSGApr 6OutHart (thumb) underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb and will be re-examined in three weeks.

New York KnicksNew York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alec BurksSGApr 17OutBurks (COVID-19 protocols) is out Sunday against the Pelicans.
Mitchell RobinsonCMar 29OutRobinson (foot) underwent surgery Monday to repair a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, Marc Stein of the New York Times reports.

Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Luguentz DortSFApr 18Day-To-DayDort (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Toronto.
Aleksej PokusevskiPFApr 18OutPokusevski (arm) is listed as probable for Sunday’s game against Toronto.
Gabriel DeckFApr 17Day-To-DayDeck (not with team) is out Sunday against the Raptors.
Josh HallSFApr 17Day-To-DayHall (knee) is out for Sunday’s game against the Raptors.
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSGApr 16OutGilgeous-Alexander (foot) is out for at least two more weeks, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Mike MuscalaCApr 15OutMuscala (ankle) remains out Friday against Detroit and is without a timetable.
Al HorfordCMar 27OutHorford will no longer play for the Thunder this season as the organization turns to younger players, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Orlando MagicOrlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
James Ennis IIISFApr 18Day-To-Day
Otto Porter Jr.SFApr 17OutPorter (foot) is out Sunday against the Rockets.
Mo BambaCApr 17Day-To-DayBamba (hip) is questionable for Sunday’s contest against the Rockets.
Michael Carter-WilliamsPGApr 16Day-To-DayCarter-Williams (ankle) is expected to miss multiple games, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Jonathan IsaacPFJan 15Out
Markelle FultzPGJan 15Out

Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dwight HowardCApr 16Day-To-DayHoward (knee) is out Friday against the Clippers, Derek Bodner of The Athletic reports.
Seth CurrySGApr 16Day-To-DayCurry is out Friday against the Clippers due to hip flexor tightness, Derek Bodner of The Athletic reports.
Tobias HarrisPFApr 16Day-To-DayHarris (knee) is out Friday against the Clippers, Derek Bodner of The Athletic reports.
George HillGApr 6OutHill (thumb) is without a timetable to return, Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice reports. “I can’t see it being anytime soon,” coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday.

Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Abdel NaderSFApr 11OutNader (knee) is listed as out for Monday’s game against Houston.

Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Damian LillardPGApr 17Day-To-DayLillard (hamstring) is out Sunday against the Hornets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
Zach CollinsPFApr 10OutCollins (ankle) will remain out for Saturday’s game against the Pistons, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.

Sacramento KingsSacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Richaun HolmesCApr 15Out
Marvin Bagley IIIPFMar 30OutBagley is completing his rehab program for his fractured left hand away from the Kings, but he’s made good progress since suffering the injury March 15, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

San Antonio SpursSan Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Trey LylesPFApr 17OutLyles (ankle) is out Saturday against the Suns.

Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyle LowryPGApr 18OutLowry will be rested for Sunday’s game against the Thunder.
Pascal SiakamPFApr 18Day-To-Day
Jalen HarrisSGApr 18OutHarris (hip) will not play Sunday against the Thunder.
OG AnunobySFApr 18Day-To-DayAnunoby (calf) will not play Sunday against the Thunder.
Fred VanVleetSGApr 18Day-To-DayVanVleet (hip) will not play Sunday against the Thunder, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Utah JazzUtah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Donovan MitchellSGApr 17OutMitchell (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Derrick FavorsCApr 17Day-To-DayFavors (knee) won’t play in Saturday’s game against the Lakers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Udoka AzubuikeCApr 15OutAzubuike (ankle) is out Friday against the Pacers.

Washington WizardsWashington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rui HachimuraPFApr 17Day-To-DayHachimura won’t return to Saturday’s game against the Pistons due to soreness in his left knee.
Alex LenCApr 17Day-To-DayLen won’t return to Saturday’s game against the Pistons due to right ankle soreness.
Davis BertansSFApr 17Day-To-DayBertans has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Pistons due to personal reasons.
Thomas BryantCFeb 2OutBryant is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday in New York to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, freelance NBA reporter Quinton Mayo reports

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