December 17, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Clint CapelaCDec 17Day-To-Day
Onyeka OkongwuPFDec 17Day-To-DayOkongwu (shoulder/personal) will have a minute restriction during his expected return to the court Friday against the Nuggets, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
De’Andre HunterSFDec 14OutHawks general manager Travis Schlenk said Tuesday that Hunter (wrist) is “two to three weeks away” from returning to game action, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.
Bogdan BogdanovicSGDec 13OutBogdanovic (ankle) has progressed his rehab to include individual on-court workouts, but he remains out for Monday’s game against Houston.
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.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Grant WilliamsPFDec 17OutWilliams is in the COVID-19 protocols and won’t play Friday against Golden State, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Al HorfordCDec 17OutHorford is out for Friday’s game against the Warriors and is in the COVID-19 protocols, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Jabari ParkerPFDec 16OutParker has been placed in COVID-19 protocols, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Bruno FernandoFDec 12OutFernando (back) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Bucks.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bruce BrownSFDec 14OutBrown was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
James HardenSGDec 14OutHarden has entered health and safety protocols and is out Tuesday against the Raptors, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
James JohnsonPFDec 14OutJohnson entered health and safety protocols Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Jevon CarterPGDec 14OutCarter entered health and safety protocols Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
DeAndre’ BembrySGDec 14OutBembry entered health and safety protocols Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
LaMarcus AldridgeCDec 14OutAldridge will miss Tuesday’s game against Toronto due to health and safety protocols, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Paul MillsapPFDec 14OutMillsap (COVID-19) won’t play in Tuesday’s game against Toronto, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Kyrie IrvingPGDec 13OutThere is “renewed optimism” around the Nets that Irving could return to the team at some point this season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
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.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
LaMelo BallPGDec 16OutBall (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Trail Blazers, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Ish SmithPGDec 15OutSmith cleared health and safety protocols and was assigned to the G League’s Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ayo DosunmuSGDec 16OutDosunmu (COVID-19 protocols) isn’t expected to return until after Christmas, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Alize JohnsonFDec 16OutJohnson (COVID-19 protocols) will remain out past Christmas, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Zach LaVineSGDec 16OutLaVine (COVID-19 protocols) isn’t expected to return until after Christmas, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Troy Brown Jr.SFDec 12OutBrown was placed in COVID-19 protocols Sunday, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Stanley JohnsonFDec 11OutJohnson, 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.
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.
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
Evan MobleyCDec 17Day-To-DayMobley (hip) participated in practice Friday, Camryn Justice of News 5 Cleveland reports.
Isaac OkoroSFDec 16OutOkoro (undisclosed) has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.
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
Luka DoncicPGDec 15OutDoncic (ankle) will remain out Wednesday against the Lakers and Sunday against the Timberwolves, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Sterling BrownSFDec 15OutBrown (left foot soreness) will not suit up for Wednesday’s contest against the Lakers.
Willie Cauley-SteinCDec 14OutCauley-Stein (personal) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Lakers.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bol BolCDec 17Out
Austin RiversSGDec 16OutRivers (COVID-19 protocols) is probable for Friday’s game against Atlanta, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Markus HowardPGDec 16OutHoward (knee) is out Friday against the Hawks, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
JaMychal GreenPFDec 14OutNuggets head coach Michael Malone said the right ankle sprain Green suffered during Saturday’s 127-112 win over the Spurs is “pretty serious,” suggesting the forward will miss extended time, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
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 12OutGrant (thumb) is out at least six weeks, according to independent NBA writer Marc Stein.
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
Jordan PooleSGDec 17OutPoole is in the COVID-19 protocols and is out for Friday’s game against the Celtics, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Klay ThompsonSGDec 16OutThompson (Achilles) will not debut until Dec. 28 against the Nuggets at the earliest, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
James WisemanCDec 7OutWiseman (knee) still hasn’t resumed scrimmaging and continues to be limited to individual work, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kevin Porter Jr.SGDec 17OutRockets head coach Stephen Silas said Wednesday that Porter (thigh) isn’t expected to return to game action before Jalen Green (hamstring) or Danuel House (ankle), Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Danuel House Jr.SFDec 17OutRockets head coach Stephen Silas said Wednesday that House (ankle) isn’t expected to return to the court before Jalen Green (hamstring), but the 28-year-old forward is closer to playing than Kevin Porter (thigh), Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Christian WoodCDec 17Day-To-Day
Armoni BrooksSGDec 16Day-To-DayBrooks is questionable to return to Thursday’s game against the Knicks due to left ankle soreness, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
Jalen GreenSGDec 16OutGreen (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Knicks, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston 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
Malcolm BrogdonPGDec 16Day-To-Day
T.J. McConnellPGDec 7OutMcConnell underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist and is expected to miss several months, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
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 15OutBatum (ankle) won’t play Wednesday against the Jazz, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Paul GeorgeSGDec 15OutGeorge (elbow) won’t play Wednesday against the Jazz, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Serge IbakaCDec 14OutIbaka was in close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for the start of the Clippers’ road trip Wednesday against the Jazz due to health and safety protocols, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
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
LeBron JamesSFDec 16Day-To-Day
Dwight HowardCDec 16OutHoward (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against Minnesota, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Anthony DavisPFDec 16Day-To-DayDavis (knee) is probable for Friday’s game against the Timberwolves, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Avery BradleyPGDec 16OutBradley entered the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Russell WestbrookPGDec 16OutWestbrook entered health and safety protocols Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Talen Horton-TuckerSGDec 14OutHorton-Tucker entered health and safety protocols Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
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
Santi AldamaPFDec 17Day-To-DayAldama is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Kings due to right calf soreness.
Ziaire WilliamsSGDec 16OutWilliams (ankle) won’t play Friday against the Kings, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Brandon ClarkePFDec 16OutClarke is out for Friday’s game against the Kings, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Sam MerrillSGDec 15OutMerrill (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
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.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Omer YurtsevenCDec 17Day-To-DayYurtseven (back) participated in Miami’s morning shootaround ahead of Friday’s contest with the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Tyler HerroPGDec 17Day-To-DayHerro (quadriceps) didn’t participate in shootaround ahead of Friday’s contest against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Caleb MartinSFDec 16OutMartin (COVID-19 protocols) is out Friday against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports
Markieff MorrisPFDec 16OutMorris (neck) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against Orlando, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jimmy ButlerSFDec 16OutButler (back) is out Friday against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel 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
Thanasis AntetokounmpoSFDec 16Day-To-Day
Khris MiddletonSFDec 16Day-To-DayMiddleton (knee) is probable for Friday’s game against the Pelicans, Zora Stephenson of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.
Bobby PortisCDec 16Out
Donte DiVincenzoSGDec 14OutDiVincenzo (ankle), who was expected to debut Wednesday against the Pacers, is listed as out due to health and safety protocols.
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFDec 14OutAntetokounmpo has entered the leagues’ COVID-19 health and safety protocols and has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Pacers.
Semi OjeleyePFDec 13OutCoach Mike Budenholzer said Ojeleye (calf) is progressing well in his recovery, though there’s no official return timeline, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Wesley MatthewsGDec 11OutMathews has entered health and safety protocols and will not play Sunday against the Knicks.
Brook LopezCDec 2OutLopez recently underwent back surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anthony EdwardsSFDec 17Out
Taurean PrincePFDec 17OutPrince entered health and safety protocols Friday.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zion WilliamsonPFDec 16OutWilliamson (foot) received an injection in his injured right foot to promote healing and will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
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.
Daulton HommesSFDec 1OutHommes (leg) won’t play Wednesday against the Mavericks and will remain sidelined indefinitely.
Didi LouzadaSFNov 19Out

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Immanuel QuickleySGDec 17OutQuickley entered health and safety protocols Friday.
Derrick RosePGDec 16Day-To-DayRose will not return to Thursday’s game against the Rockets due to right ankle soreness, Steve Popper of Newsdayreports.
RJ BarrettSGDec 16OutBarrett (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Rockets.
Quentin GrimesSGDec 16OutGrimes (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Rockets.
Obi ToppinPFDec 16OutToppin (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Rockets.
Kevin Knox IISFDec 16Out
Luka SamanicPFDec 13Day-To-DaySamanic did not play in Westchester’s loss to Delaware on Sunday due to a left foot injury.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Luguentz DortSFDec 16Day-To-Day

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Moritz WagnerCDec 17Out
Terrence RossSGDec 17OutRoss has entered into the NBA’s health and safety protocol and subsequently won’t play Friday against the Heat, Dan Savage of the Magic’s official site reports.
R.J. HamptonPGDec 17Out
Ignas BrazdeikisSFDec 16OutBrazdeikis has entered into the NBA’s health and safety protocol Thursday night and subsequently won’t play Friday against the Heat, Dan Savage of the Magic’s official site reports.
Gary HarrisSGDec 16Day-To-DayHarris (hamstring) is questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Heat.
Mo BambaCDec 16Day-To-DayBamba (ankle) is questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Heat.
Cole AnthonyPGDec 16Day-To-DayAnthony is questionable for Friday’s game against the Heat due to a sprained right ankle.
Michael Carter-WilliamsPGDec 12OutCarter-Williams (ankle) remains out for Sunday’s game against the Lakers.
E’Twaun MooreGDec 12OutMoore (knee) is listed as out for Sunday’s game against the Lakers.
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.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyrese MaxeyPGDec 16Day-To-Day
Furkan KorkmazSGDec 16Day-To-Day
Grant RillerGDec 16OutRiller (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against Brooklyn.
Georges NiangSFDec 15OutNiang (COVID-19 protocols) will not be available for Wednesday’s game against Miami, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Ben SimmonsPGDec 10OutTrade talks regarding Simmons (personal) have gained momentum in recent days, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Abdel NaderSFDec 15OutNader (knee) will not suit up for Wednesday’s contest against the Wizards, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Devin BookerSGDec 14OutBooker (hamstring) is potentially targeting the Dec. 21 game against the Lakers as a return date, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Frank KaminskyPFDec 5OutKaminsky was seen taking part in stationary shooting drills during Sunday’s practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
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
Tony SnellSFDec 16OutSnell (personal) is out for Friday’s game against the Hornets, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Dennis Smith Jr.PGDec 16Day-To-DaySmith (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
CJ McCollumSGDec 15OutMcCollum (lung) is making progress and will be re-evaluated in a week, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Cody ZellerCDec 11OutThe Blazers revealed Saturday that Zeller has suffered a small right patellar fracture and will be reevaluated in one week.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alex LenCDec 16OutLen (Covid-19) is officially doubtful for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
De’Aaron FoxPGDec 16OutFox (COVID-19) is officially listed as doubtful for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Chimezie MetuPFDec 16Day-To-DayMetu is questionable for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies due to an apparent knee injury,Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Richaun HolmesCDec 16OutHolmes (eye) is doubtful for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Tyrese HaliburtonPGDec 16Day-To-Day
Louis KingPFDec 16OutSacramento placed King in the NBA’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Terence DavisSGDec 15OutDavis has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards due to the league’s health and safety protocols.
Marvin Bagley IIIPFDec 15OutBagley has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards due to the league’s health and safety protocols.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lonnie Walker IVSGDec 16Day-To-DayWalker (illness) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Jazz.
Zach CollinsPFDec 15OutCollins said Tuesday that he’s avoided any setbacks in his recovery from the left ankle surgery he underwent over the summer, but he remains without a definitive target date to make his season and Spurs debut, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports. “Just whenever I’m ready, whenever I’m feeling good,” Collins said, when asked when he might be available to play. “I haven’t played for so long, conditioning and getting the rhythm back is where I am right now.”

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Khem BirchCDec 16OutBirch (knee) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Warriors, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Precious AchiuwaPFDec 16OutAchiuwa (COVID-19 protocols) practiced Thursday, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
OG AnunobySFDec 16OutAnunoby (hip) practiced Thursday, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
David JohnsonPGDec 14Out
Goran DragicPGNov 28OutDragic will be out indefinitely due to personal reasons, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jared ButlerSGDec 16Day-To-Day
Udoka AzubuikeCDec 7OutAzubuike (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rui HachimuraPFDec 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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