December 9, 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.
Cam ReddishSFDec 7OutHawks general manager Travis Schlenk said that Reddish (wrist) could put an end to his four-game absence and suit up in Atlanta’s next game Friday against Brooklyn, 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
Jabari ParkerPFDec 9Day-To-Day
Bruno FernandoFDec 9Day-To-Day
Jaylen BrownSGDec 8OutBrown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

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
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
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.
Alex CarusoSGDec 6OutCoach Billy Donovan said Caruso (hamstring) won’t play Monday against the Nuggets and will be reevaluated in a week, johnson 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 8Day-To-Day
Willie Cauley-SteinCDec 8OutCauley-Stein (personal) won’t play in Wednesday’s contest against the Grizzlies.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Will BartonSFDec 9Day-To-Day
Austin RiversSGDec 7OutRivers (health and safety protocols) won’t play Wednesday against the Pelicans.
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
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 8OutIguodala (knee) is expected to return for Saturday’s matchup against Philadelphia, Anthony Slater 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.
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
Danuel House Jr.SFDec 9OutHouse (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Bucks, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Kevin Porter Jr.SGDec 9Out
Usman GarubaPFDec 4OutGaruba (thigh) is out against the Pelicans on Sunday, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
Jalen GreenSGDec 3OutGreen (hamstring) will be evaluated week-by-week, 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
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.”
Justin HolidaySFNov 30OutHoliday is out Wednesday against the Hawks due to health and safety protocols.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Paul GeorgeSGDec 9Day-To-Day
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 8Day-To-DayDavis (thumb) is probable for Thursday’s contest against the Grizzlies.
LeBron JamesSFDec 8Day-To-DayJames (abdomen) is listed as probable for Thursday’s game against Memphis.
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
Kyle AndersonSFDec 9OutAnderson (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.
Ziaire WilliamsSGDec 9OutWilliams (ankle) won’t play Thursday against the Lakers.
Brandon ClarkePFDec 9OutClarke (knee) will remain out for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.
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
Jimmy ButlerSFDec 8Day-To-Day
Markieff MorrisPFDec 7OutMorris (neck) will not be available for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.
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
George HillPGDec 8OutHill (knee) won’t play in the Bucks’ matchup with the Heat on Wednesday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Donte DiVincenzoSGDec 6Out
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 8Day-To-Day

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

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nerlens NoelCDec 8Day-To-Day

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
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.
E’Twaun MooreGNov 30OutMoore (knee) 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.
Markelle FultzPGNov 24OutFultz (knee) is doing more contact and court work, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Grant RillerGDec 8OutRiller (shoulder) is listed as out for Wednesday’s contest against the Hornets.
Ben SimmonsPGNov 8OutSimmons (personal) remains without a timeline on a possible debut, but he’s been working out at the Sixers’ facility on a regular basis, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Devin BookerSGDec 9OutBooker (hamstring) isn’t expected to play Friday against the Celtics, as he hasn’t done “anything on the floor,” Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
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 9Day-To-DayLittle (calf) racked up 18 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-10 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday’s 104-94 loss to Golden State.
Cody ZellerCDec 9Day-To-Day
Anfernee SimonsSGDec 8OutSimons (ankle) will not play in Wednesday’s matchup against the Warriors, 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
Robert Woodard IISFDec 9Day-To-Day
Richaun HolmesCDec 9Day-To-Day

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Devin VassellSGDec 9OutVassell (thigh) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Thursday’s game against the Nuggets, independent NBA journalist Matthew Tynan reports.
Keldon JohnsonSFDec 9Out
Zach CollinsPFOct 2OutCollins (foot) will not make his season debut before Christmas, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Justin ChampagnieSFDec 9Day-To-DayChampagnie is questionable for Friday’s game against the Knicks due to right knee tendinitis, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Precious AchiuwaPFDec 9Day-To-DayAchiuwa (shoulder) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Knicks, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
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
Hassan WhitesideCDec 9Day-To-DayWhiteside (groin) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the 76ers, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Udoka AzubuikeCDec 7OutAzubuike (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
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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