January 6, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Trae YoungPGJan 6Day-To-Day
Bogdan BogdanovicSGJan 5OutBogdanovic cleared the COVID-19 protocols but won’t play Wednesday against the Kings, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Cameron OliverFJan 5OutOliver was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
John CollinsPFJan 5OutCollins has cleared the league’s health and safety protocols but won’t play Wednesday against the Kings, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Gorgui DiengCDec 28OutDieng was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Jalen JohnsonSFDec 26OutJohnson entered the league’s COVID-19 protocols Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN 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.
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
Brodric ThomasGJan 5Day-To-Day
Payton PritchardPGJan 5OutPritchard was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyrie IrvingPGJan 5Out
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
Vernon Carey Jr.CJan 1Out

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.
Marko SimonovicCJan 5OutSimonovic cleared 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.
Tony BradleyCJan 3OutBradley cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols but is still listed as out for Monday’s contest against the Magic for conditioning purposes, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald 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
Cedi OsmanSFJan 4OutOsman (COVID-19 protocols) is listed as out for Tuesday’s contest against the Grizzlies.
Rajon RondoPGJan 4OutRondo cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols, but he remains out Tuesday against the Grizzlies due to conditioning concerns.
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
Luka DoncicPGJan 6Day-To-Day
Trey BurkePGJan 5OutBurke (conditioning) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors.
Willie Cauley-SteinCJan 4OutCauley-Stein (personal) remains out for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors.
Kristaps PorzingisCJan 3OutPorzingis was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Monday.
Isaiah ThomasGDec 30OutThomas has entered the league’s health and safety protocols.
Boban MarjanovicCDec 29OutMarjanovic was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Eugene OmoruyiFDec 26OutThe Mavericks announced Sunday that they have requested waivers on Omoruyi (toe).

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zeke NnajiPFJan 5OutNnaji (COVID-19 protocols) Mike Singer of The Denver Post Wednesday against the Jazz, source 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.
Vlatko CancarSFJan 4Out
Jeff GreenPFDec 30OutGreen has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN 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 5OutJoseph (conditioning) cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols but won’t play Wednesday against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets’ official site reports.
Isaiah StewartCJan 4OutStewart (conditioning) won’t play in Wednesday’s contest against the Hornets.
Chris SmithSFJan 3Out
Isaiah LiversPFJan 3Out
Frank JacksonPGDec 30OutJackson (ankle) will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days after being diagnosed with a lateral right ankle sprain, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
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
Otto Porter Jr.SFJan 6Day-To-Day
Stephen CurryPGJan 6Day-To-DayCurry (quadriceps) said after Wednesday’s 99-82 loss to the Mavericks that he’s “not optimistic” he will play Thursday against the Pelicans, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Andre IguodalaFJan 6Day-To-Day
James WisemanCJan 3OutWiseman (knee) has cleared the league’s health and safety protocols, Kendra Andrews of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Klay ThompsonSGJan 3OutThe Warriors are optimistic that Thompson (Achilles) will be able to make his season debut Sunday against the Cavaliers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Usman GarubaPFJan 3OutGaruba was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Monday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Armoni BrooksSGJan 2OutBrooks entered the COVID-19 protocols and will be out for Monday’s game against Philadelphia, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Alperen SengunCJan 1OutSengun (ankle) is expected to be out “probably about a week and then we’ll see,” according to coach Stephen Silas, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
DeJon JarreauFDec 30OutJarreau entered health and safety protocols Thursday, 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
Torrey CraigSFJan 5Day-To-Day
Jeremy LambSGJan 5OutLamb (conditioning) is out Wednesday against the Nets, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Chris DuarteSGJan 5OutDuarte (conditioning) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Malcolm BrogdonPGJan 5OutBrogdon (conditioning/Achilles) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Brooklyn, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
T.J. WarrenSFJan 2OutWarren (foot) entered the league’s health and safety protocols Sunday, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Goga BitadzeCJan 2Out
Caris LeVertSGJan 2OutLeVert won’t be available for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers after entering the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Kelan MartinSGDec 31OutMartin has been placed in the league’s health and safety protocols and is out for Friday’s contest against the Bulls.
Isaiah JacksonFDec 30Out
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
Nicolas BatumPFJan 5OutBatum (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the the Suns, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Brandon Boston Jr.SGJan 5OutCoach Ty Lue said Wednesday that he expects Boston (conditioning) to play Thursday against Phoenix, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Luke KennardSGJan 2Out
Ivica ZubacCDec 30OutZubac has been placed in the league’s health and safety protocols, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Isaiah HartensteinCDec 26OutHartenstein (ankle) remains without a timetable for his return, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com 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
Kendrick NunnGDec 19OutNunn cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocol Sunday morning but still remains out with a knee injury, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times 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
Yves PonsSGJan 5Day-To-DayPons (ankle) is doubtfulThursday against the Pistons.
Kyle AndersonSFJan 5OutAnderson (COVID-19 protocols) is doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Pistons.
De’Anthony MeltonSGJan 5OutMelton (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Pistons.
Desmond BaneSGJan 5Day-To-DayBane is doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Pistons with left quadriceps soreness.
Dillon BrooksSFJan 5OutBrooks (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Pistons.
Tyrell TerryPGJan 5Day-To-DayTerry (illness) was transferred to the Memphis Hustle on Wednesday.
Xavier TillmanCDec 30Out
John KoncharSGDec 28Out

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Aric HolmanFJan 5OutHolman has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Trail Blazers due to Heat players returning from protocols, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jimmy ButlerSFJan 4OutButler (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
KZ OkpalaSFJan 4OutOkpala (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers, Wes Goldberg of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Marcus GarrettSGDec 30OutGarrett has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
Gabe VincentPGDec 29OutVincent was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
Udonis HaslemPFDec 28OutHaslem was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Markieff MorrisPFDec 27OutMorris (neck) will not play Tuesday against the Wizards and remains out indefinitely.
Dewayne DedmonCDec 24OutDedmon (knee) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL sprain Friday and is expected to be sidelined 1-to-2 weeks.
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
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFJan 5Day-To-Day
George HillPGJan 5OutHill was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday.
Donte DiVincenzoSGJan 5OutDiVincenzo (ankle) went through an individual workout Tuesday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Pat ConnaughtonSGJan 4OutConnaughton was placed in COVID-19 protocols Tuesday.
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
Greg MonroeCJan 5OutMonroe isn’t with the team for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder.
McKinley Wright IVPGJan 4OutWright (COVID-19) remains out Wednesday against Oklahoma City.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
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.
Tomas SatoranskySGJan 2Out
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.
Didi LouzadaSFNov 19Out

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kemba WalkerPGJan 5OutWalker (knee) is out Thursday against the Celtics.
Nerlens NoelCJan 5OutNoel (conditioning) is questionable for Thursday’s game against Boston, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports.
Luka SamanicPFJan 5Out
Derrick RosePGDec 22OutRose underwent right ankle surgery Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Derrick FavorsCJan 6Day-To-Day
Luguentz DortSFJan 6Day-To-Day
Isaiah RobyFJan 5OutRoby was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Moritz WagnerCJan 5Day-To-Day
Markelle FultzPGJan 1OutFultz (knee) has entered the league’s health and safety protocols.
Robin LopezCDec 30OutLopez has been ruled out ahead of Thursday’s game against the Bucks after landing in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Jalen SuggsSGDec 29OutMagic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Tuesday that Suggs is progressing slowly through his rehab for the fractured right thumb he suffered Nov. 29,
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.
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
Shake MiltonSGJan 5Day-To-Day
Isaiah JoeSGJan 5Day-To-Day
Jaden SpringerGJan 5OutThe 76ers placed Springer in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols Tuesday, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Paul ReedSFJan 4Out
Tyrese MaxeyPGJan 3OutMaxey was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols and won’t play Monday against the Rockets, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Matisse ThybulleSGJan 3OutThybulle entered the league’s health and safety protocols Monday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Ben SimmonsPGDec 10OutTrade talks regarding Simmons (personal) have gained momentum in recent days, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
JaVale McGeeCJan 5OutMcGee (COVID-19 protocols) left protocols Wednesday but remains out for Thursday’s contest against the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Jae CrowderPFJan 5OutCrowder (COVID-19 protocols) is out of protocols but remains out Thursday against the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Deandre AytonCJan 5OutAyton (COVID-19 protocols) exited protocols Wednesday but remains out Thursday against the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Landry ShametSGJan 4OutShamet was placed in COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Duane Rankin of AZCentral reports.
Abdel NaderSFDec 29OutNader (knee) entered health and safety protocols Wednesday, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.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
Larry Nance Jr.PFJan 5OutNance won’t return to Wednesday’s game against the Heat due to a right knee injury, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Damian LillardPGJan 5OutLillard (abdomen) has been ruled out for at least the Trail Blazers’ next three games.
Cody ZellerCJan 3OutZeller (COVID-19) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against Atlanta, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
CJ McCollumSGJan 2OutMcCollum (chest) will remain out indefinitely, Sean Highkin of BleacherReport.com reports.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Terence DavisSGJan 5OutDavis (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Chimezie MetuPFJan 4OutMetu (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Lakers.
Richaun HolmesCJan 1OutHolmes entered health and safety protocols Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Devontae CacokPFJan 5OutCacok (conditioning) cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, Bruno Passos of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Doug McDermottSFJan 1Out
Lonnie Walker IVSGJan 1OutWalker has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
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
Svi MykhailiukSGJan 4OutMykhailiuk entered COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Yuta WatanabeSFJan 4OutWatanabe entered COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
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
Rudy GobertCJan 6Day-To-Day
Hassan WhitesideCJan 5OutWhiteside (concussion) won’t play in Wednesday’s game against Denver, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Joe InglesSGJan 4OutIngles entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Davis BertansSFJan 5Day-To-Day
Thomas BryantCJan 5OutBryant (knee), according to coach Wes Unseld Jr., is probably one or two weeks away from being available, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Rui HachimuraPFJan 5OutHachimura has cleared the league’s health and safety protocols but won’t play Wednesday against the Rockets, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Aaron HolidayPGJan 5OutHoliday has cleared the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols but remains out for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Spencer DinwiddiePGJan 5OutDinwiddie (conditioning) cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols but won’t play in Wednesday’s contest against the Rockets, source reports.
Tremont WatersGJan 3Out
Anthony GillPFJan 2OutThe Wizards are listing Gill in COVID-19 protocols once again ahead of Monday’s game against the Hornets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Brad WanamakerPGDec 31OutWanamaker was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Montrezl HarrellCDec 28OutHarrell was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

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