December 11, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Solomon HillSFDec 8OutThe Hawks announced Wednesday that Hill suffered a right hamstring tear in Sunday’s 130-127 loss to the Hornets that will require season-ending surgery.
De’Andre HunterSFDec 7OutHawks general manager Travis Schlenk said Tuesday that Hunter (wrist) recently had his cast removed and has graduated out of the first phase of his rehab program, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.
Bogdan BogdanovicSGDec 7OutHawks general manager Travis Schlenk said Tuesday that Bogdanovic’s (ankle) recovery timeline “remains the same,” with the wing expected to return to action in two and a half or three weeks, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Josh RichardsonSGDec 10Out
Bruno FernandoFDec 9OutFernando (back) is out against the Suns on Friday.
Jaylen BrownSGDec 9OutBrown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Suns.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Joe HarrisSFNov 29OutCoach Steve Nash said Monday that Harris will undergo left ankle surgery, but he is expected to return this season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Kyrie IrvingPGOct 14OutIrving (personal) spoke on Instagram live Wednesday night and expressed his reasoning for remaining unvaccinated for the foreseeable future. The Nets’ top brass has opted not to accommodate Irving as a part-time player, and he’ll remain away from the team until he receives the vaccine, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
P.J. WashingtonPFDec 10Day-To-Day
Nick RichardsCDec 10Day-To-Day
Ish SmithPGDec 6OutSmith has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the 76ers due to the league’s health and safety protocols.
Jalen McDanielsPFDec 4Out
Mason PlumleeCDec 4OutPlumlee (calf) was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Saturday.
Terry RozierSGDec 4Out
LaMelo BallPGDec 4Out

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alex CarusoSGDec 10OutCaruso (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s contest against the Heat, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Derrick Jones Jr.SFDec 9OutJones has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Matt ThomasSGDec 8OutThomas is listed as out for Wednesday’s contest against the Cavaliers after being placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The Bulls expect Thomas to miss several games, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
DeMar DeRozanSFDec 7OutDeRozan (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Cavaliers, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Javonte GreenSFDec 4OutGreen, who entered health and safety protocols Friday, has tested positive for COVID-19, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Coby WhitePGDec 1OutWhite tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Patrick WilliamsPFOct 29OutWilliams (wrist) will undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left wrist from an injury sustained during Thursday’s matchup with the Knicks and is expected to miss four-to-six months.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Collin SextonPGNov 19OutSexton (knee) will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left meniscus tear, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Dallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Sterling BrownSFDec 11OutBrown (foot) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Thunder.
Willie Cauley-SteinCDec 11OutCauley-Stein (personal) is out against the Thunder on Sunday.
Luka DoncicPGDec 11OutDoncic (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against Oklahoma City.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Will BartonSFDec 11Day-To-DayBarton (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday’s tilt against the Spurs.
Austin RiversSGDec 10OutRivers (COVID-19 protocols) remains out Saturday against the Spurs, per freelance reporter T.J. McBride.
Michael Porter Jr.SFNov 29OutPorter (back) will undergo surgery Wednesday on his lower back, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
P.J. DozierSGNov 24OutDozier (knee) suffered a torn ACL Tuesday against the Trail Blazers and is out indefinitely, Brendan Vogt of The DNVR.com reports.
Jamal MurrayPGSep 23OutMurray (knee) is progressing in his rehab from a torn ACL but remains without a timetable, David Aldridge of The Athletic reports.

Detroit Pistons

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jerami GrantSFDec 11Day-To-DayGrant (thumb) had 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 28 minutes during Friday’s 109-93 loss to New Orleans.
Kelly OlynykPFNov 11OutOlynyk will be sidelined for at least the next six weeks due to a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Chris SmithSFNov 8OutSmith (knee) didn’t take the court Saturday in the G League Motor City Cruise’s 140-117 win over the Cleveland Charge.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Andre IguodalaFDec 10OutIguodala (knee) is questionable for Saturday’s contest against the 76ers.
James WisemanCDec 7OutWiseman (knee) still hasn’t resumed scrimmaging and continues to be limited to individual work, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Klay ThompsonSGNov 28OutWarriors head coach Steve Kerr said Thompson (Achilles) will continue to take part in 5-on-5 scrimmaging until the team returns from its road trip following Tuesday’s game in Phoenix, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Usman GarubaPFDec 11OutGaruba (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Grizzlies, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Danuel House Jr.SFDec 11Out
Eric GordonSGDec 11Out
Kevin Porter Jr.SGDec 11OutPorter (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Grizzlies.
Jalen GreenSGDec 9OutGreen (hamstring) was able to complete shooting drills Tuesday, but the Rockets have yet to provide an updated timeline for the rookie to return to game action, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
John WallPGNov 29OutCoach Stephen Silas said Monday that Wall is working into game shape as discussions continue regarding the guard potentially taking the court for the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Justin HolidaySFDec 10OutHoliday (COVID-19 protocols) is out Friday against the Mavericks.
T.J. WarrenSFDec 5OutWarren (foot) was spotted taking part in shooting drills during Sunday’s practice, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports. “It’s huge for team morale, it’s huge for him,” teammate Caris LeVert said of Warren’s presence at practice. “He’s had a long journey back, and we can’t wait for him to continue to get healthy.”

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nicolas BatumPFDec 11OutBatum (ankle) won’t play Saturday against Orlando, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Paul GeorgeSGDec 10Out
Jason PrestonPGOct 7OutPreston (foot) underwent surgery Thursday and is expected to miss a significant part of the season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Kawhi LeonardSFOct 2OutLeonard (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL, Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anthony DavisPFDec 11Day-To-Day
Kendrick NunnGDec 6OutCoach Frank Vogel said Monday that Nunn (knee) isn’t expected to return in December, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Trevor ArizaSFDec 6OutAriza (ankle) took part in a scrimmage Monday, but coach Frank Vogel said the veteran is still “a ways away” from returning to game action, Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaren Jackson Jr.PFDec 11Day-To-DayJackson is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Rockets due to left knee soreness.
Ziaire WilliamsSGDec 10Out
Brandon ClarkePFDec 10OutClarke (knee) is out for Saturday’s matchup against the Rockets.
Ja MorantPGDec 8OutMorant (knee) was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Sam MerrillSGNov 22OutMerrill (ankle) is expected to remain out for a few weeks, Meghan Triplett of Grind City Media reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Duncan RobinsonSGDec 10Day-To-DayRobinson (quadriceps) is probable for Saturday’s contest against the Bulls.
Jimmy ButlerSFDec 10OutButler (back) is out Saturday against the Bulls.
Markieff MorrisPFDec 10OutMorris (neck) won’t play in Saturday’s contest against the Bulls, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Bam AdebayoCDec 7OutAdebayo underwent successful surgery Monday to repair a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb and is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks.
Victor OladipoSGNov 13OutOladipo (quadriceps) remains out for Saturday’s game in Utah and is without a timeline for making his season debut, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Donte DiVincenzoSGDec 11OutDiVincenzo (ankle) is expected to make his season debut Wednesday against the Pacers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
George HillPGDec 10OutHill (knee) won’t play Friday against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Brook LopezCDec 2OutLopez recently underwent back surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Semi OjeleyePFNov 22OutCoach Mike Budenholzer said Monday that Ojeleye (calf) is dealing with a significant injury and is “going to miss some time,” Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
D’Angelo RussellPGDec 11OutRussell (ankle) participated in practice Saturday, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kira Lewis Jr.PGDec 9OutLewis suffered a season-ending torn ACL and Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee during the second quarter of Wednesday’s contest against the Nuggets, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Zion WilliamsonPFDec 2OutWilliamson (foot) has experienced a slight delay in his rehab, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Daulton HommesSFDec 1OutHommes (leg) won’t play Wednesday against the Mavericks and will remain sidelined indefinitely.
Didi LouzadaSFNov 19Out

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Markelle FultzPGDec 10OutFultz went through his first full practice Friday since he suffered a devastating ACL injury in his left knee last season, Evan Dunlap of OrlandoPinstripedPost.com reports.
E’Twaun MooreGDec 10OutMoore (knee) won’t play Saturday against the Clippers and remains out indefinitely.
Jalen SuggsSGNov 30OutSuggs (thumb) will not undergo surgery and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Michael Carter-WilliamsPGNov 30OutCarter-Williams remains out and has yet to see the floor this season.
Jonathan IsaacPFNov 26OutMagic president Jeff Weltman said Friday that Isaac is making “great, steady progress,” but the forward isn’t yet at the point in his rehab program where he’s been cleared to take contact in on-court drills, J. Michael of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ben SimmonsPGDec 10OutTrade talks regarding Simmons (personal) have gained momentum in recent days, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Grant RillerGDec 8OutRiller (shoulder) is listed as out for Wednesday’s contest against the Hornets.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Deandre AytonCDec 11Day-To-DayAyton (illness) didn’t participate in practice Saturday, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Devin BookerSGDec 9OutBooker (hamstring) is out Friday against the Celtics.
Frank KaminskyPFDec 5OutKaminsky was seen taking part in stationary shooting drills during Sunday’s practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Abdel NaderSFDec 5OutNader (knee) is out against the Spurs on Monday, according to Gerald Bourquet of GoPHNX.com.
Dario SaricPFJul 7OutSaric suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Portland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nassir LittleSFDec 10Day-To-DayLittle (calf) was a limited participant during Friday’s practice, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
Anfernee SimonsSGDec 10OutSimons (ankle) went through portions of Friday’s practice, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
Cody ZellerCDec 10Day-To-DayZeller (quadriceps) didn’t practice Friday, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
Damian LillardPGDec 8OutLillard (abdomen) underwent a cortisone injection in his abdomen last week and could return to game action as soon as Sunday against the Timberwolves, Chris Hayes of Yahoo Sports reports.
CJ McCollumSGDec 7OutMcCollum has a collapsed right lung and needs to undergo further evaluation, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Richaun HolmesCDec 9Out

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Keldon JohnsonSFDec 10Day-To-DayJohnson (ankle) is probable for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Zach CollinsPFOct 2OutCollins (foot) will not make his season debut before Christmas, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
David JohnsonPGDec 10Day-To-Day
Precious AchiuwaPFDec 10Day-To-Day
OG AnunobySFDec 7OutCoach Nick Nurse said Tuesday that Anunoby (hip) is “out for the foreseeable future,” Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Khem BirchCDec 7OutCoach Nick Nurse said Tuesday that Birch (knee) is “out for the foreseeable future,” Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Goran DragicPGNov 28OutDragic will be out indefinitely due to personal reasons, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rudy GaySFDec 11Day-To-DayGay didn’t participate in Saturday’s shootaround for personal reasons, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Udoka AzubuikeCDec 7OutAzubuike (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rui HachimuraPFDec 11Out
Kyle KuzmaSFDec 11Out
Thomas BryantCDec 6OutBryant (knee) is expected to begin practicing with the Wizards within the next two weeks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

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