NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SG | Dec 13 | Out | Bogdanovic (ankle) has progressed his rehab to include individual on-court workouts, but he remains out for Monday’s game against Houston. |
| Solomon Hill | SF | Dec 8 | Out | The 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 Hunter | SF | Dec 7 | Out | Hawks 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. |
Boston Celtics
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | PG | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | Smart is probable against the Bucks on Monday because of an illness, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. |
| Bruno Fernando | F | Dec 12 | Out | Fernando (back) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Bucks. |
| Josh Richardson | SG | Dec 12 | Out | Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Richardson (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) will remain out for Monday’s game against the Bucks, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports. |
Brooklyn Nets
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | PG | Dec 13 | Out | There is “renewed optimism” around the Nets that Irving could return to the team at some point this season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. |
| Paul Millsap | PF | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | |
| Joe Harris | SF | Nov 29 | Out | Coach 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. |
Charlotte Hornets
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington | PF | Dec 13 | Day-To-Day | Washington (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Monday’s contest against the Mavericks, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. |
| Ish Smith | PG | Dec 13 | Out | Smith (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) is listed as out for Monday’s game against the Mavericks. |
| LaMelo Ball | PG | Dec 13 | Out | Ball (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) is listed as out for Monday’s game against the Mavericks. |
| Mason Plumlee | C | Dec 13 | Out | The Hornets announced Monday that Plumlee (calf) has cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will report to the G League’s Greensboro Swarm for conditioning and a rehab assignment. |
| Jalen McDaniels | PF | Dec 13 | Out | The Hornets announced Monday that McDaniels has cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will report to the G League’s Greensboro Swarm for conditioning and a rehab assignment. |
Chicago Bulls
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | SF | Dec 13 | Out | Green cleared the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols Sunday and resumed working out at the team’s facility, and he should be ready to play when the Bulls return to action Sunday against the Lakers, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports. |
| Zach LaVine | SG | Dec 13 | Out | The NBA has officially postponed the Bulls’ next two games Tuesday against Detroit and Thursday against Toronto, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Alize Johnson | F | Dec 13 | Out | Johnson was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols Monday after testing positive for COVID-19, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Coby White | PG | Dec 12 | Out | White (COVID-19) is returning to the team’s facility Sunday for the first time since testing positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 1, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Troy Brown Jr. | SF | Dec 12 | Out | Brown was placed in COVID-19 protocols Sunday, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. |
| Stanley Johnson | F | Dec 11 | Out | Johnson, who was signed by the Bulls just on Wednesday via a hardship exemption, has been placed in health and safety protocols and is out Saturday against the Heat. |
| Ayo Dosunmu | SG | Dec 11 | Out | Dosunmu was placed in health and safety protocols and is out for Saturday’s game against the Heat. |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | SF | Dec 9 | Out | Jones has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Matt Thomas | SG | Dec 8 | Out | Thomas 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 DeRozan | SF | Dec 7 | Out | DeRozan (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Cavaliers, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. |
| Patrick Williams | PF | Oct 29 | Out | Williams (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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | PG | Nov 19 | Out | Sexton (knee) will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left meniscus tear, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. |
Dallas Mavericks
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Cauley-Stein | C | Dec 13 | Out | Cauley-Stein (personal) is listed as out for Monday’s game against the Hornets. |
| Sterling Brown | SF | Dec 13 | Out | Brown (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Hornets. |
| Luka Doncic | PG | Dec 12 | Out | The Mavericks expect Doncic (ankle) to sit out multiple games, per independent NBA writer Marc Stein. |
Denver Nuggets
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | PF | Dec 13 | Day-To-Day | |
| Austin Rivers | SG | Dec 13 | Out | Rivers (COVID-19 protocols) will not play Monday against the Wizards, but he’s expected to clear protocols Tuesday, Mike Singer of the Denver Post reports. |
| JaMychal Green | PF | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | Green (ankle) is doubtful for Monday’s game against the Wizards. |
| Will Barton | SF | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | Barton (illness) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Wizards. |
| Michael Porter Jr. | SF | Nov 29 | Out | Porter (back) will undergo surgery Wednesday on his lower back, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| P.J. Dozier | SG | Nov 24 | Out | Dozier (knee) suffered a torn ACL Tuesday against the Trail Blazers and is out indefinitely, Brendan Vogt of The DNVR.com reports. |
| Jamal Murray | PG | Sep 23 | Out | Murray (knee) is progressing in his rehab from a torn ACL but remains without a timetable, David Aldridge of The Athletic reports. |
Detroit Pistons
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | PG | Dec 13 | Day-To-Day | |
| Jerami Grant | SF | Dec 12 | Out | Grant (thumb) is out at least six weeks, according to independent NBA writer Marc Stein. |
| Kelly Olynyk | PF | Nov 11 | Out | Olynyk 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 Smith | SF | Nov 8 | Out | Smith (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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Iguodala | F | Dec 12 | Out | Iguodala will rest against the Pacers on Monday. |
| James Wiseman | C | Dec 7 | Out | Wiseman (knee) still hasn’t resumed scrimmaging and continues to be limited to individual work, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. |
| Klay Thompson | SG | Nov 28 | Out | Warriors 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | SG | Dec 12 | Out | Porter (thigh) is out for Monday’s game against the Hawks, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports. |
| Danuel House Jr. | SF | Dec 12 | Out | House (ankle) is out again for Monday’s game against the Hawks, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports. |
| Jalen Green | SG | Dec 9 | Out | Green (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 Wall | PG | Nov 29 | Out | Coach 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Wanamaker | PG | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | Wanamaker is questionable against the Warriors on Monday. |
| Justin Holiday | SF | Dec 12 | Out | Holiday (COVID-19 protocols) will be a game-time decision for Monday’s game against the Warriors, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports. |
| T.J. Warren | SF | Dec 5 | Out | Warren (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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | PF | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | Batum (ankle) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Suns, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. |
| Paul George | SG | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | George (elbow) is listed as doubtful for Monday’s contest against Phoenix, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports. |
| Jason Preston | PG | Oct 7 | Out | Preston (foot) underwent surgery Thursday and is expected to miss a significant part of the season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Kawhi Leonard | SF | Oct 2 | Out | Leonard (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL, Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated reports. |
Los Angeles Lakers
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | PF | Dec 13 | Day-To-Day | |
| Kendrick Nunn | G | Dec 6 | Out | Coach Frank Vogel said Monday that Nunn (knee) isn’t expected to return in December, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | Dec 6 | Out | Ariza (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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | SG | Dec 12 | Out | Williams (ankle) is out for Monday’s game against the 76ers. |
| Brandon Clarke | PF | Dec 12 | Out | Clarke (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against Philadelphia. |
| Steven Adams | C | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | Adams (ankle) is doubtful for Monday’s game against the 76ers. |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | PF | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | Jackson (knee) is questionable for Monday’s game against the 76ers. |
| Ja Morant | PG | Dec 8 | Out | Morant (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 Merrill | SG | Nov 22 | Out | Merrill (ankle) is expected to remain out for a few weeks, Meghan Triplett of Grind City Media reports. |
Miami Heat
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | SF | Dec 12 | Out | Butler (tailbone) won’t travel with the team for Monday’s game at Cleveland, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. |
| Markieff Morris | PF | Dec 12 | Out | Morris (neck) is out for Monday’s game against Cleveland, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. |
| Caleb Martin | SF | Dec 11 | Out | Martin has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols and is out Saturday against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. |
| Bam Adebayo | C | Dec 7 | Out | Adebayo 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 Oladipo | SG | Nov 13 | Out | Oladipo (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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | C | Dec 13 | Day-To-Day | Cousins is probable for Monday’s game against Boston due to a right hip contusion. |
| George Hill | PG | Dec 13 | Out | |
| Wesley Matthews | G | Dec 11 | Out | Mathews has entered health and safety protocols and will not play Sunday against the Knicks. |
| Donte DiVincenzo | SG | Dec 11 | Out | DiVincenzo (ankle) is expected to make his season debut Wednesday against the Pacers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. |
| Brook Lopez | C | Dec 2 | Out | Lopez recently underwent back surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. |
| Semi Ojeleye | PF | Nov 22 | Out | Coach 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. |
New Orleans Pelicans
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | PF | Dec 11 | Out | Williamson’s (foot) bone has not healed as expected, and he is taking indefinite time off from his on-court rehab, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports. |
| Kira Lewis Jr. | PG | Dec 9 | Out | Lewis 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. |
| Daulton Hommes | SF | Dec 1 | Out | Hommes (leg) won’t play Wednesday against the Mavericks and will remain sidelined indefinitely. |
| Didi Louzada | SF | Nov 19 | Out |
New York Knicks
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Samanic | PF | Dec 13 | Day-To-Day | Samanic did not play in Westchester’s loss to Delaware on Sunday due to a left foot injury. |
| Alec Burks | SG | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | |
| RJ Barrett | SG | Dec 12 | Out | The Knicks announced Barrett won’t be available for Sunday’s game against the Bucks after entering the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. |
| Obi Toppin | PF | Dec 11 | Out | Toppin has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bucks due to the league’s health and safety protocols. |
Oklahoma City Thunder
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | SF | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day |
Orlando Magic
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo Bamba | C | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | Bamba won’t return to Sunday’s game against the Lakers due to a right ankle sprain, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports. |
| Michael Carter-Williams | PG | Dec 12 | Out | Carter-Williams (ankle) remains out for Sunday’s game against the Lakers. |
| E’Twaun Moore | G | Dec 12 | Out | Moore (knee) is listed as out for Sunday’s game against the Lakers. |
| Markelle Fultz | PG | Dec 10 | Out | Fultz 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. |
| Jalen Suggs | SG | Nov 30 | Out | Suggs (thumb) will not undergo surgery and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Jonathan Isaac | PF | Nov 26 | Out | Magic 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Riller | G | Dec 12 | Out | Riller (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies. |
| Ben Simmons | PG | Dec 10 | Out | Trade talks regarding Simmons (personal) have gained momentum in recent days, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
Phoenix Suns
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | PF | Dec 13 | Day-To-Day | |
| Abdel Nader | SF | Dec 12 | Out | Nader (knee) won’t play Monday against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports. |
| Devin Booker | SG | Dec 12 | Out | Booker (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports. |
| Deandre Ayton | C | Dec 12 | Day-To-Day | Ayton (non-COVID illness) is questionable for Monday’s contest against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports. |
| Frank Kaminsky | PF | Dec 5 | Out | Kaminsky was seen taking part in stationary shooting drills during Sunday’s practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. |
| Dario Saric | PF | Jul 7 | Out | Saric 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Brown III | PF | Dec 13 | Day-To-Day | |
| Cody Zeller | C | Dec 11 | Out | The Blazers revealed Saturday that Zeller has suffered a small right patellar fracture and will be reevaluated in one week. |
| CJ McCollum | SG | Dec 7 | Out | McCollum has a collapsed right lung and needs to undergo further evaluation, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. |
Sacramento Kings
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | C | Dec 12 | Out | Holmes (eye) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Raptors. |
San Antonio Spurs
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Collins | PF | Oct 2 | Out | Collins (foot) will not make his season debut before Christmas, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports. |
Toronto Raptors
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnson | PG | Dec 12 | Out | |
| Precious Achiuwa | PF | Dec 12 | Out | Achiuwa (shoulder) was placed in COVID-19 protocols Sunday and won’t play Monday against the Kings, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports. |
| OG Anunoby | SF | Dec 7 | Out | Coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday that Anunoby (hip) is “out for the foreseeable future,” Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports. |
| Khem Birch | C | Dec 7 | Out | Coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday that Birch (knee) is “out for the foreseeable future,” Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports. |
| Goran Dragic | PG | Nov 28 | Out | Dragic will be out indefinitely due to personal reasons, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. |
Utah Jazz
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udoka Azubuike | C | Dec 7 | Out | Azubuike (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves. |
Washington Wizards
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | SF | Dec 12 | Out | Kuzma (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Nuggets. |
| Rui Hachimura | PF | Dec 11 | Out | |
| Thomas Bryant | C | Dec 6 | Out | Bryant (knee) is expected to begin practicing with the Wizards within the next two we |
