January 8, NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Clint CapelaCJan 8Day-To-DayCapela left Friday’s matchup with the Lakers after suffering an ankle injury, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Chris ClemonsGJan 7Out
Cameron OliverFJan 5OutOliver was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Gorgui DiengCDec 28OutDieng was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday, 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 7OutThomas (back) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Knicks.
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.
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
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 8Day-To-Day
Willie Cauley-SteinCJan 6OutCauley-Stein (personal) is out for Friday’s game against the Rockets.
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.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Petr CornelieFJan 7OutCornelie entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Friday, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
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
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
Klay ThompsonSGJan 7OutThompson (Achilles) is expected to make his season debut Sunday against Cleveland, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Juan Toscano-AndersonSFJan 6Day-To-Day
Draymond GreenPFJan 6Day-To-Day
Stephen CurryPGJan 6Day-To-Day
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 7OutSengun (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.
Usman GarubaPFJan 3OutGaruba was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Monday, 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
Jeremy LambSGJan 7OutLamb (conditioning) is questionable for Saturday’s tilt against the Jazz.
Malcolm BrogdonPGJan 7OutBrogdon (conditioning/Achilles) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Jazz.
Chris DuarteSGJan 7OutDuarte (conditioning) is questionable for Saturday’s contest against the Jazz.
Torrey CraigSFJan 7Out
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.
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
Ivica ZubacCJan 7OutZubac (conditioning) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Grizzlies, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Xavier MoonPGJan 6OutMoon was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Luke KennardSGJan 2Out
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 7Day-To-DayPons (ankle) is doubtful Saturday against Detroit.
Kyle AndersonSFJan 7OutAnderson (back) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Clippers.
Xavier TillmanCJan 7OutTillman (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Clippers.
Steven AdamsCJan 7OutAdams has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocls and will not play in Saturday’s game against the Clippers as a result, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
John KoncharSGJan 7OutKonchar (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Clippers.
Desmond BaneSGJan 7Day-To-DayBane (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Clippers.
Ja MorantPGJan 7Day-To-DayMorant (thigh) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Clippers.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nik StauskasGJan 7Out
Mario ChalmersGJan 7OutChalmers (not injury related) is out for Saturday’s game against the Suns.
KZ OkpalaSFJan 7OutOkpala (wrist) is out Saturday against the Suns.
Jimmy ButlerSFJan 7Day-To-DayButler (ankle) is questionable for Saturday’s game against Phoenix.
Markieff MorrisPFJan 7OutMorris went through “some” practice Friday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald 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.
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
Jrue HolidayPGJan 6OutHoliday (COVID-19 protocols) entered health and safety protocols Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
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
Patrick BeverleyPGJan 8Day-To-Day
Leandro BolmaroSGJan 6Out

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
Evan FournierSGJan 7Day-To-Day
Nerlens NoelCJan 7OutNoel (conditioning) is questionable for Saturday’s game against Boston.
Kemba WalkerPGJan 7OutWalker (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Celtics.
Derrick RosePGDec 22OutRose underwent right ankle surgery Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Derrick FavorsCJan 8Day-To-Day
Isaiah RobyFJan 5OutRoby was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Wendell Carter Jr.CJan 8Day-To-DayCarter (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday’s game against Detroit.
Franz WagnerSFJan 7Day-To-Day
Cole AnthonyPGJan 7Day-To-DayAnthony (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s contest against the Pistons.
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 8Day-To-Day
Isaiah JoeSGJan 8Day-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.
Ben SimmonsPGDec 10OutTrade talks regarding Simmons (personal) have gained momentum in recent days, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Frank KaminskyPFJan 7OutKaminsky underwent successful knee surgery Friday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, David Aldridge of The Athletic 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.
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 7OutNance (knee) underwent an MRI that revealed no significant damage in his knee.
Damian LillardPGJan 5OutLillard (abdomen) has been ruled out for at least the Trail Blazers’ next three games.
CJ McCollumSGJan 2OutMcCollum (chest) will remain out indefinitely, Sean Highkin of BleacherReport.com reports.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
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
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
Thaddeus YoungPFJan 6OutYoung landed in COVID-19 protocols Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Doug McDermottSFJan 1Out
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
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
Royce O’NealePFJan 8Day-To-Day
Donovan MitchellSGJan 8Day-To-Day
Rudy GaySFJan 8Day-To-Day
Mike ConleyPGJan 8Day-To-Day
Jordan ClarksonPGJan 8Day-To-Day
Bojan BogdanovicSFJan 8Day-To-Day
Rudy GobertCJan 6OutGobert (shoulder) entered the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, 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 8Day-To-Day
Montrezl HarrellCJan 7OutHarrell (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Bulls.
Rui HachimuraPFJan 6OutHachimura (conditioning) remains out Friday against Chicago.
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.
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.

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