April 21, 2021 NBA Injury Recap

Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tony SnellSFApr 21OutSnell (ankle) is out for Wednesday’s action against the Knicks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
De’Andre HunterSFApr 21OutHunter (knee) is out Wednesday against the Knicks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Danilo GallinariPFApr 21OutGallinari (foot) is out Wednesday against the Knicks, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Kris DunnPGApr 21OutDunn (ankle) is out Wednesday against the Knicks, 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
Jayson TatumSFApr 21Day-To-DayTatum (ankle) is questionable for Thursday’s matchup against the Suns, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Robert Williams IIICApr 21OutWilliams (knee) is out Thursday against the Suns, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Evan FournierSGApr 21OutFournier (COVID-19 protocols) is out Thursday against the Suns, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Jaylen BrownSGApr 21Day-To-DayBrown is doubtful for Thursday’s matchup against the Suns due to shoulder bursitis, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Kemba WalkerPGApr 21Day-To-DayWalker (illness) remains under the weather, but coach Brad Stevens is “hopeful” that the guard will be able to play Thursday against the Suns, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kevin DurantPFApr 21Out
Reggie PerryPFApr 21OutPerry (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Raptors, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.
Nicolas ClaxtonPFApr 21OutClaxton (COVID-19 protocols) is out Wednesday against the Raptors, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.
James HardenSGApr 20OutHarden (hamstring) suffered a setback during Monday’s rehab session and will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing an MRI, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.
Tyler JohnsonSGApr 18OutBrooklyn head coach Steve Nash said Sunday that Johnson (knee) has resumed running, but the guard has yet to gain clearance for scrimmage work, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Chris ChiozzaPGApr 14OutChiozza (hand) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a fractured third metacarpal of the right hand, Matt Brooks of Nets Daily reports.
Spencer DinwiddiePGJan 15Out

Charlotte HornetsCharlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nate DarlingSGApr 21OutDarling (ankle) is out Thursday against the Bulls.
Malik MonkSGApr 21OutMonk (ankle) is out Thursday against the Bulls.
LaMelo BallPGApr 19OutThe Hornets said Monday that Ball’s wrist has healed and he’s been cleared to return to individual basketball activity, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Gordon HaywardSFApr 3OutHayward (foot) will miss at least four weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Chicago BullsChicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Troy Brown Jr.FApr 21Out
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
Dylan WindlerSGApr 21OutWindler underwent surgery Tuesday to address patella tendinopathy in his left knee, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.
Damyean DotsonSGApr 20OutDotson (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Bulls.

Dallas MavericksDallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tim Hardaway Jr.SFApr 21Day-To-DayHardaway (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday’s contest against the Pistons.
Tyrell TerryPGApr 20OutTerry (personal) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against Detroit.

Denver NuggetsDenver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Austin RiversGApr 20Day-To-DayRivers is expected to be available for Wednesday’s game against Portland, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Monte MorrisPGApr 19Out
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
Killian HayesPGApr 21Out
Rodney McGruderSGApr 20OutMcGruder (elbow) is out Wednesday against the Mavericks.
Dennis Smith Jr.PGApr 20OutSmith (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday’s contest against the Mavericks.

Golden State WarriorsGolden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Juan Toscano-AndersonSFApr 21Out
Damion LeeSGApr 20Day-To-DayLee is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards due to left great toe soreness.
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 21Out
Danuel House Jr.SFApr 20OutHouse (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Jazz, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.
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.
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 21OutMcDermott (ankle) is out Wednesday against the Thunder, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Goga BitadzeCApr 21OutBitadze (ankle) is out Wednesday against the Thunder, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Jeremy LambSGApr 21OutLamb (knee) is out for Wednesday’s contest against the Thunder, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
JaKarr SampsonSFApr 21Out
Domantas SabonisPFApr 21Out
Myles TurnerCApr 19Out
T.J. WarrenSFMar 25OutWarren will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season.

LA ClippersLA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rajon RondoPGApr 21OutRondo will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies due to inflammation in his right wrist, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.
Reggie JacksonPGApr 21OutJackson will be rested for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.
Paul GeorgeSGApr 21OutGeorge will be rested for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.
Patrick BeverleyPGApr 21Out
Kawhi LeonardSFApr 20OutLeonard won’t play Tuesday against the Trail Blazers due to right foot soreness and will be reevaluated in one week, Garrett Chorpenning of SI.com reports.
Serge IbakaCApr 19OutIbaka (back) won’t play Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Jay ScrubbSGApr 15Out

Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anthony DavisPFApr 21OutDavis (calf) said he plans to return to the court for Thursday’s game against Dallas, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
LeBron JamesSFApr 19OutJames (ankle) is believed to be weeks away from a return to the court, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
Jared DudleySFMar 16OutDudley (knee) is leaning toward not undergoing surgery, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jonas ValanciunasCApr 21Out
Dillon BrooksSFApr 20Day-To-DayBrooks (thigh) is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Clippers.
Jaren Jackson Jr.PFApr 20OutJackson (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers.

Miami HeatMiami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Andre IguodalaSFApr 21OutIguodala (hip) is out Wednesday against the Spurs.
Gabe VincentPGApr 20Day-To-Day
Tyler HerroPGApr 20Day-To-DayHerro (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Victor OladipoSGApr 18OutHeat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Sunday that he didn’t have an update on Oladipo’s (knee) status, suggesting the guard is out indefinitely, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFApr 19Day-To-DayAntetokounmpo left Monday’s game against the Suns with a leg cramp, freelance basketball reporter Kane Pitman reports.

Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylen NowellSGApr 21OutNowell (lower leg) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Kings.
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
James JohnsonPFApr 21Day-To-DayJohnson (groin) is doubtful for Thursday’s contest against the Magic.
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 21OutBurks (COVID-19 protocols) will not play Wednesday against the Hawks.
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
Isaiah RobyCApr 21Out
Gabriel DeckFApr 21Out
Josh HallSFApr 20OutHall (knee) is out Wednesday against the Pacers.
Luguentz DortSFApr 20Day-To-DayDort (hip) is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Pacers.
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
Michael Carter-WilliamsPGApr 20Out
Otto Porter Jr.SFApr 19OutPorter (foot) is listed as out for Tuesday’s game against the Hawks, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
James Ennis IIISFApr 19Day-To-DayEnnis (calf) is listed as out for Tuesday’s game against the Hawks, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Terrence RossSGApr 19Day-To-DayRoss (back) will not play in Tuesday’s game against the Hawks, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Jonathan IsaacPFJan 15Out
Markelle FultzPGJan 15Out

Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Seth CurrySGApr 21Day-To-DayCurry is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Suns due to left hip flexor recovery.
Joel EmbiidCApr 21Day-To-DayEmbiid is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Suns due to left knee recovery.
Ben SimmonsPGApr 20Day-To-DaySimmons (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Suns.
Tobias HarrisPFApr 20Day-To-DayHarris (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Suns.

Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dario SaricPFApr 20Day-To-DaySaric (ankle) is listed as questionable Wednesday against the Sixers.
Abdel NaderSFApr 11OutNader (knee) is listed as out for Monday’s game against Houston.

Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Derrick Jones Jr.SFApr 21Day-To-DayJones is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets due to a right hip contusion, Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest 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
De’Aaron FoxPGApr 21Day-To-DayKings head coach Luke Walton said Tuesday after Sacramento’s 134-120 loss to Minnesota that Fox was held to 28 minutes due to tweaking his ankle earlier in the contest, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Robert Woodard IISFApr 19Day-To-Day
Richaun HolmesCApr 19OutHolmes (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against Minnesota, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Marvin Bagley IIIPFApr 18OutBagley (hand) is listed as out for Sunday’s game against the Mavericks.

San Antonio SpursSan Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Trey LylesPFApr 19OutLyles (ankle) remains out indefinitely due to a sprained right ankle.

Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rodney HoodSGApr 21OutHood (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Nets, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
Paul WatsonSGApr 21Out
Jalen HarrisSGApr 20OutHarris (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.

Utah JazzUtah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ersan IlyasovaPFApr 20Day-To-DayIlyasova (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Rockets.
Donovan MitchellSGApr 17OutMitchell (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Udoka AzubuikeCApr 16OutAzubuike (ankle) is out Friday against the Pacers.

Washington WizardsWashington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rui HachimuraPFApr 21Out
Thomas BryantCFeb 2OutBryant is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday in New York to repair the torn 

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