January 12, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
John CollinsPFJan 12Day-To-DayCollins (back) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site reports.
Jalen JohnsonSFJan 12OutJohnson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site reports.
De’Andre HunterSFJan 12OutHunter (wrist) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday’s matchup against Miami, Sarah Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Clint CapelaCJan 12Day-To-DayCapela (ankle) is listed as doubtful and didn’t go through shootaround ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Heat, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Cam ReddishSFJan 12Day-To-DayReddish (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Miami, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
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
Marcus SmartPGJan 12Out

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nic ClaxtonPFJan 12Day-To-DayClaxton (hamstring) participated in Wednesday’s morning shootaround, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Kyrie IrvingPGJan 12Day-To-DayIrving (ankle) went through shootaround but is still questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Bulls, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
James HardenSGJan 12Day-To-DayHarden (knee) participated in Wednesday’s morning shootaround, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
LaMarcus AldridgeCJan 10OutAldridge (foot) has been ruled out of Brooklyn’s next two games, Monday against Portland and Wednesday against Chicago, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Joe HarrisSFJan 3OutNets’ head coach Steve Nash says that Harris will not return from his ankle surgery for at least a couple more weeks, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kelly Oubre Jr.SGJan 10OutOubre was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Monday.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alex CarusoSGJan 5OutCaruso (foot) was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Javonte GreenSFJan 3OutCoach Billy Donovan said Monday that Green (groin) is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks with right adductor strain, Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Tyler CookFJan 3OutBulls’ head coach Billy Donovan says Cook (ankle) will be out for a couple weeks, 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
Rajon RondoPGJan 12Day-To-Day
Isaac OkoroSFJan 3OutOkoro underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a left elbow sprain, and he’s expected to miss 2-3 weeks.
Ricky RubioPGDec 29OutRubio’s MRI confirmed that he suffered a torn ACL Tuesday against the Pelicans, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN 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
Kristaps PorzingisCJan 11OutPorzingis (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Knicks.
Willie Cauley-SteinCJan 8OutCauley-Stein (personal) is out Sunday against the Bulls, and it’s not clear when he’ll return.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Will BartonSFJan 11OutBarton (COVID-19 protocols) is out Tuesday against the Clippers, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Rodney McGruderGJan 9Day-To-Day
Vlatko CancarSFJan 7OutCancar (foot) underwent surgery for his right fifth metatarsal fracture and will be re-evaluated in three months, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Michael Porter Jr.SFJan 5OutPorter was spotted going through light shooting drills prior to Monday’s game against Dallas, Mike Singer of the Denver Post reports.
Markus HowardPGDec 17OutHoward sprained his left knee during Denver’s loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.
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
Cory JosephPGJan 12Day-To-Day
Bol BolCJan 12Day-To-Day
Frank JacksonPGJan 6OutJackson was placed in the league’s COVID-19 protocols Thursday.
Chris SmithSFJan 3Out
Isaiah LiversPFJan 3Out
Kelly OlynykPFDec 30OutOlynyk (knee) is continuing to rehab his sprained left knee and is without a firm return timetable, Rod Beard of the Detroit News reports.
Jerami GrantSFDec 17OutGrant will be re-evaluated in six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb Friday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Draymond GreenPFJan 11OutGreen (calf) is doubtful to play Thursday against the Bucks and Friday against the Bulls, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
James WisemanCJan 3OutWiseman (knee) has cleared the league’s health and safety protocols, Kendra Andrews of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alperen SengunCJan 11OutSengun (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs.
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
Goga BitadzeCJan 11OutBitadze cleared the COVID-19 protocols and is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Celtics due to return to competition reconditioning.
Chris DuarteSGJan 11Day-To-DayDuarte (personal) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Celtics.
Malcolm BrogdonPGJan 11OutBrogdon (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Celtics.
Caris LeVertSGJan 11OutLeVert (conditioning) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Celtics.
T.J. WarrenSFJan 9OutPacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Warren (foot) has been cleared to increase his basketball activities after a recent scan showed favorable results. “It’s very good news. It’s still weeks away if things continue to progress as they have been,” Carlisle said, regarding when Warren might make his season debut.
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.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Justise WinslowPFJan 10OutWinslow (COVID-19) has been ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Luke KennardSGJan 10OutKennard (COVID-19) won’t play Tuesday against Denver, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Isaiah HartensteinCJan 10OutHartenstein (ankle) won’t play Tuesday against Denver, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Paul GeorgeSGDec 25OutGeorge suffered a torn ligament in his right elbow and will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN 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
Carmelo AnthonyPFJan 12Day-To-DayAnthony (back) is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Kings, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
LeBron JamesSFJan 11Day-To-Day
Kendrick NunnGJan 11OutNunn (knee) remains without a timetable to make his Lakers debut, Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation reports.
Anthony DavisPFDec 18OutDavis (knee) suffered a sprained MCL during Friday’s game against the Timberwolves and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Steven AdamsCJan 11OutAdams (COVID-19 protocols) is out Tuesday against the Warriors.
Yves PonsSGJan 11OutPons (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup with the Warriors.
Dillon BrooksSFJan 9OutBrooks is expected to be sidelined at least 3-to-5 weeks with a sprained left ankle, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dewayne DedmonCJan 12OutDedmon (knee) participated in Wednesday’s morning shootaround, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jimmy ButlerSFJan 11OutButler (ankle) won’t play Wednesday against the Hawks, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Marcus GarrettSGJan 10OutGarrett (conditioning) remains out for Wednesday’s game against Atlanta, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
KZ OkpalaSFJan 10OutOkpala (wrist) won’t play Wednesday against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Markieff MorrisPFJan 10OutMorris was placed in COVID-19 protocols Monday, 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
Jrue HolidayPGJan 9OutHoliday (ankle) is listed as out for Monday’s game against the Hornets.
George HillPGJan 5OutHill was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday.
Grayson AllenSGJan 4OutAllen was placed in COVID-19 protocols Tuesday.
Brook LopezCDec 2OutLopez recently underwent back surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylen NowellSGJan 11Day-To-Day
Leandro BolmaroSGJan 6Out

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Didi LouzadaSFJan 12Day-To-Day
Zion WilliamsonPFJan 5OutWilliamson (foot) has been doing his rehab away from the Pelicans’ facilities, but he has still been under supervision from the team, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com 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.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Luka SamanicPFJan 12Out
Taj GibsonCJan 12Day-To-DayGibson (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks.
Ryan ArcidiaconoGJan 11OutArcidiacono (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Mavericks.
Nerlens NoelCJan 11OutNoel (conditioning) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Mavericks.
Kemba WalkerPGJan 11OutWalker (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Mavericks.
Derrick RosePGDec 22OutRose underwent right ankle surgery Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah RobyFJan 11OutRoby (COVID-19 protocols) will not play Tuesday against the Wizards.
Kenrich WilliamsSFJan 10OutWilliams (COVID-19) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Wizards.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Mo BambaCJan 12OutBamba (toe) is out Wednesday against the Wizards.
Wendell Carter Jr.CJan 12OutCarter (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup with Washington.
Jonathan IsaacPFJan 11OutIsaac is continuing to rehab his surgically repaired left knee, but the Magic haven’t yet revealed a timeline for the 24-year-old to resume playing, Adam Shadoff of Fox 35 Orlando reports.
Markelle FultzPGJan 11OutFultz (knee, COVID-19 health and safety protocols) has resumed practicing in the G League, but the Magic have yet to provide a clear timeline for him to make his 2021-22 NBA debut, Adam Shadoff of Fox 35 Orlando reports.
Jalen SuggsSGJan 11OutCoach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs (thumb) practiced Tuesday and could possibly return by the end of their current three-game road trip, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
E’Twaun MooreGDec 29OutMoore (knee) wasn’t available Tuesday in the Magic’s 127-110 loss to the Bucks, Josh Cohen of the Magic’s official site reports. The 32-year-old is without a clear timeline for making his season debut.
Michael Carter-WilliamsPGDec 21OutCarter-Williams (ankle) remains out for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Shake MiltonSGJan 11OutMilton (back) is out Wednesday against the Hornets.
Tobias HarrisPFJan 11Day-To-DayHarris is probable for Wednesday’s contest against the Hornets due to right shoulder pain.
Seth CurrySGJan 11Day-To-DayCurry (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets.
Ben SimmonsPGDec 10OutTrade talks regarding Simmons (personal) have gained momentum in recent days, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cameron JohnsonSFJan 12Day-To-Day
Justin JacksonFJan 12Day-To-Day
Ish WainrightFJan 10OutWainwright was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols Monday.
Abdel NaderSFJan 8OutNader (COVID-19 protocols, knee) cleared protocols Saturday but remains out for the game against Miami due to knee injury management and conditioning, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Frank KaminskyPFJan 7OutKaminsky underwent successful knee surgery Friday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, David Aldridge of The Athletic 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
CJ McCollumSGJan 10OutTrail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said Sunday that McCollum is completely healthy and back in playing shape after suffering a collapsed right lung in early December, but he won’t rejoin the team until after his wife gives birth to the couple’s first child this week, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.
Damian LillardPGJan 9OutCoach Chauncey Billups said Sunday that Lillard (abdomen) won’t travel with the Trail Blazers during their upcoming six-game road trip, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.
Norman PowellSFJan 9OutPowell was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Larry Nance Jr.PFJan 7OutNance (knee) underwent an MRI that revealed no significant damage in his knee.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tristan ThompsonCJan 11Day-To-DayThompson (quadriceps) is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Lakers.
Damian JonesCJan 9OutJones is listed as out for Sunday’s game in Portland after he was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jock LandaleCJan 12Day-To-Day
Doug McDermottSFJan 11OutMcDermott remains in COVID-19 protocols as of Tuesday, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
Tre JonesPGJan 7OutJones entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Friday.
Devin VassellSGJan 6OutVassell was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Derrick WhitePGJan 6Out
Keldon JohnsonSFJan 6Out
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
Gary Trent Jr.SGJan 12Day-To-Day
Scottie BarnesSFJan 12Day-To-Day
Goran DragicPGDec 26OutDragic (personal) remained away from the team during Sunday’s 144-99 loss to the Cavaliers and is without a timeline to rejoin the Raptors, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Malik FittsFJan 12OutFitts underwent an X-ray on Tuesday that confirmed a right wrist fracture, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Norvel PellePFJan 12Day-To-DayPelle (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Cavaliers.
Joe InglesSGJan 11OutIngles (conditioning) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Udoka AzubuikeCJan 10OutAzubuike was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols Monday, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Jared ButlerSGJan 10OutButler was placed in the league’s COVID-19 protocols Monday.
Elijah HughesSFJan 9Out
Rudy GaySFJan 9OutGay was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Sunday.
Rudy GobertCJan 6OutGobert (shoulder) entered the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bradley BealSGJan 11OutBeal has re-entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols and won’t pl


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