NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | SF | Jan 8 | Out | Johnson is probable for Sunday’s game against the Clippers due to right calf tension, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. |
| Clint Capela | C | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | Capela (ankle) is doubtful Sunday against the Clippers, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. |
| Chris Clemons | G | Jan 7 | Out | |
| Cameron Oliver | F | Jan 5 | Out | Oliver was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. |
| Gorgui Dieng | C | Dec 28 | Out | Dieng was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| De’Andre Hunter | SF | Dec 14 | Out | Hawks 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 Hill | SF | Dec 8 | Out | The 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brodric Thomas | G | Jan 7 | Out | Thomas (back) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Knicks. |
| Payton Pritchard | PG | Jan 5 | Out | Pritchard was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports. |
Brooklyn Nets
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMarcus Aldridge | C | Jan 9 | Out | |
| Kyrie Irving | PG | Jan 5 | Out | |
| Joe Harris | SF | Jan 3 | Out | Nets’ 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Carey Jr. | C | Jan 1 | Out |
Chicago Bulls
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bell | F | Jan 8 | Out | |
| Alex Caruso | SG | Jan 5 | Out | Caruso (foot) was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. |
| Javonte Green | SF | Jan 3 | Out | Coach 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 Cook | F | Jan 3 | Out | Bulls’ head coach Billy Donovan says Cook (ankle) will be out for a couple weeks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. |
| Patrick Williams | PF | Oct 29 | Out | Williams (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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | SF | Jan 3 | Out | Okoro underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a left elbow sprain, and he’s expected to miss 2-3 weeks. |
| Ricky Rubio | PG | Dec 29 | Out | Rubio’s MRI confirmed that he suffered a torn ACL Tuesday against the Pelicans, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Collin Sexton | PG | Nov 19 | Out | Sexton (knee) will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left meniscus tear, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. |
Dallas Mavericks
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | C | Jan 8 | Out | Porzingis (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bulls. |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | C | Jan 8 | Out | Cauley-Stein (personal) is out Sunday against the Bulls, and it’s not clear when he’ll return. |
| Luka Doncic | PG | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | Doncic (ankle) is considered questionable for Sunday’s tilt against the Bulls. |
Denver Nuggets
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Cornelie | F | Jan 7 | Out | Cornelie entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Friday, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports. |
| Vlatko Cancar | SF | Jan 7 | Out | Cancar (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. | SF | Jan 5 | Out | Porter was spotted going through light shooting drills prior to Monday’s game against Dallas, Mike Singer of the Denver Post reports. |
| Markus Howard | PG | Dec 17 | Out | Howard sprained his left knee during Denver’s loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. |
| P.J. Dozier | SG | Nov 24 | Out | Dozier (knee) suffered a torn ACL Tuesday against the Trail Blazers and is out indefinitely, Brendan Vogt of The DNVR.com reports. |
| Jamal Murray | PG | Sep 23 | Out | Murray (knee) is progressing in his rehab from a torn ACL but remains without a timetable, David Aldridge of The Athletic reports. |
Detroit Pistons
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Jackson | PG | Jan 6 | Out | Jackson was placed in the league’s COVID-19 protocols Thursday. |
| Chris Smith | SF | Jan 3 | Out | |
| Isaiah Livers | PF | Jan 3 | Out | |
| Kelly Olynyk | PF | Dec 30 | Out | Olynyk (knee) is continuing to rehab his sprained left knee and is without a firm return timetable, Rod Beard of the Detroit News reports. |
| Jerami Grant | SF | Dec 17 | Out | Grant 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Toscano-Anderson | SF | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | Toscano-Anderson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers. |
| James Wiseman | C | Jan 3 | Out | Wiseman (knee) has cleared the league’s health and safety protocols, Kendra Andrews of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. |
Houston Rockets
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison Mathews | SG | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | |
| Alperen Sengun | C | Jan 7 | Out | Sengun (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports. |
| Usman Garuba | PF | Jan 3 | Out | Garuba was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Monday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports. |
| John Wall | PG | Nov 29 | Out | Coach 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | PG | Jan 8 | Out | Brogdon (Achilles) is out for Saturday’s contest against the Jazz. |
| Torrey Craig | SF | Jan 7 | Out | |
| T.J. Warren | SF | Jan 2 | Out | Warren (foot) entered the league’s health and safety protocols Sunday, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports. |
| Goga Bitadze | C | Jan 2 | Out | |
| Caris LeVert | SG | Jan 2 | Out | LeVert 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 Jackson | F | Dec 30 | Out | |
| T.J. McConnell | PG | Dec 7 | Out | McConnell 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Moon | PG | Jan 6 | Out | Moon was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports. |
| Luke Kennard | SG | Jan 2 | Out | |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C | Dec 26 | Out | Hartenstein (ankle) remains without a timetable for his return, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports |
| Paul George | SG | Dec 25 | Out | George suffered a torn ligament in his right elbow and will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Jason Preston | PG | Oct 7 | Out | Preston (foot) underwent surgery Thursday and is expected to miss a significant part of the season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Kawhi Leonard | SF | Oct 2 | Out | Leonard (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL, Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated reports. |
Los Angeles Lakers
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | SF | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | James (abdomen) is probable for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports. |
| Kendrick Nunn | G | Dec 19 | Out | Nunn 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 Davis | PF | Dec 18 | Out | Davis (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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | PG | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | |
| Dillon Brooks | SF | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | |
| Yves Pons | SG | Jan 8 | Out | Pons (ankle) was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Saturday. |
| John Konchar | SG | Jan 8 | Out | Konchar (COVID-19 protocols) is out Saturday against the Clippers. |
| Xavier Tillman | C | Jan 8 | Out | Tillman (COVID-19 protocols) is out Saturday against the Clippers. |
| Kyle Anderson | SF | Jan 8 | Out | Anderson (back) is out for Saturday’s game against the Clippers. |
| Steven Adams | C | Jan 7 | Out | Adams 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. |
Miami Heat
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Stauskas | G | Jan 9 | Day-To-Day | |
| Mario Chalmers | G | Jan 9 | Day-To-Day | |
| Jimmy Butler | SF | Jan 8 | Out | Butler (ankle) is out Saturday against the Suns, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. |
| Gabe Vincent | PG | Jan 8 | Out | Vincent (COVID-19 protocols) has exited protocols but remains out Saturday against the Suns. |
| KZ Okpala | SF | Jan 7 | Out | Okpala (wrist) is out Saturday against the Suns. |
| Markieff Morris | PF | Jan 7 | Out | Morris went through “some” practice Friday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. |
| Marcus Garrett | SG | Dec 30 | Out | Garrett has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports. |
| Udonis Haslem | PF | Dec 28 | Out | Haslem was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. |
| Dewayne Dedmon | C | Dec 24 | Out | Dedmon (knee) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL sprain Friday and is expected to be sidelined 1-to-2 weeks. |
| Bam Adebayo | C | Dec 7 | Out | Adebayo 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 Oladipo | SG | Nov 13 | Out | Oladipo (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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | PG | Jan 8 | Out | Holiday (COVID-19 protocols) tested out of protocols but remains out Saturday against the Hornets, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. He’s also dealing with left ankle soreness. |
| George Hill | PG | Jan 5 | Out | Hill was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday. |
| Donte DiVincenzo | SG | Jan 5 | Out | DiVincenzo (ankle) went through an individual workout Tuesday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. |
| Pat Connaughton | SG | Jan 4 | Out | Connaughton was placed in COVID-19 protocols Tuesday. |
| Grayson Allen | SG | Jan 4 | Out | Allen was placed in COVID-19 protocols Tuesday. |
| Brook Lopez | C | Dec 2 | Out | Lopez recently underwent back surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | PG | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | Beverley (groin) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Timberwolves. |
| Leandro Bolmaro | SG | Jan 6 | Out |
New Orleans Pelicans
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | SG | Jan 8 | Out | Hart is not with the team ahead of Sunday’s game against the Raptors. |
| Zion Williamson | PF | Jan 5 | Out | Williamson (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 Satoransky | SG | Jan 2 | Out | |
| Kira Lewis Jr. | PG | Dec 9 | Out | Lewis 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 Louzada | SF | Nov 19 | Out |
New York Knicks
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier | SG | Jan 9 | Day-To-Day | |
| Nerlens Noel | C | Jan 8 | Out | Noel (conditioning) is out Saturday against the Celtics, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports. |
| Kemba Walker | PG | Jan 7 | Out | Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Celtics. |
| Derrick Rose | PG | Dec 22 | Out | Rose underwent right ankle surgery Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks. |
Oklahoma City Thunder
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Favors | C | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | Favors (back) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Nuggets. |
| Isaiah Roby | F | Jan 5 | Out | Roby was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday. |
Orlando Magic
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | C | Jan 9 | Day-To-Day | |
| Markelle Fultz | PG | Jan 1 | Out | Fultz (knee) has entered the league’s health and safety protocols. |
| Robin Lopez | C | Dec 30 | Out | Lopez 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 Suggs | SG | Dec 29 | Out | Magic 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 Moore | G | Dec 29 | Out | Moore (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-Williams | PG | Dec 21 | Out | Carter-Williams (ankle) remains out for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks. |
| Jonathan Isaac | PF | Nov 26 | Out | Magic 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shake Milton | SG | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | |
| Isaiah Joe | SG | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | |
| Jaden Springer | G | Jan 5 | Out | The 76ers placed Springer in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols Tuesday, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. |
| Paul Reed | SF | Jan 4 | Out | |
| Tyrese Maxey | PG | Jan 3 | Out | Maxey 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 Simmons | PG | Dec 10 | Out | Trade talks regarding Simmons (personal) have gained momentum in recent days, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
Phoenix Suns
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdel Nader | SF | Jan 8 | Out | Nader (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 Kaminsky | PF | Jan 7 | Out | Kaminsky underwent successful knee surgery Friday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, David Aldridge of The Athletic reports. |
| Landry Shamet | SG | Jan 4 | Out | Shamet was placed in COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Duane Rankin of AZCentral reports. |
| Dario Saric | PF | Jul 7 | Out | Saric 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | PF | Jan 7 | Out | Nance (knee) underwent an MRI that revealed no significant damage in his knee. |
| Damian Lillard | PG | Jan 5 | Out | Lillard (abdomen) has been ruled out for at least the Trail Blazers’ next three games. |
| CJ McCollum | SG | Jan 2 | Out | McCollum (chest) will remain out indefinitely, Sean Highkin of BleacherReport.com reports. |
Sacramento Kings
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Harkless | SF | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | Harkless is questionable due to right ankle soreness for Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers. |
| De’Aaron Fox | PG | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | |
| Chimezie Metu | PF | Jan 4 | Out | Metu (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Lakers. |
| Richaun Holmes | C | Jan 1 | Out | Holmes entered health and safety protocols Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
San Antonio Spurs
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | PG | Jan 7 | Out | Jones entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Friday. |
| Devin Vassell | SG | Jan 6 | Out | Vassell was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Derrick White | PG | Jan 6 | Out | |
| Keldon Johnson | SF | Jan 6 | Out | |
| Thaddeus Young | PF | Jan 6 | Out | Young landed in COVID-19 protocols Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Doug McDermott | SF | Jan 1 | Out | |
| Zach Collins | PF | Dec 15 | Out | Collins 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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuta Watanabe | SF | Jan 4 | Out | Watanabe entered COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports. |
| Goran Dragic | PG | Dec 26 | Out | Dragic (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
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Hughes | SF | Jan 9 | Day-To-Day | |
| Malik Fitts | F | Jan 9 | Day-To-Day | |
| Rudy Gobert | C | Jan 6 | Out | Gobert (shoulder) entered the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. |
| Joe Ingles | SG | Jan 4 | Out | Ingles entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
Washington Wizards
| NAME | POS | DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrezl Harrell | C | Jan 8 | Out | Harrell (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable Sunday against the Magic. |
| Rui Hachimura | PF | Jan 8 | Out | Hachimura (conditioning) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Magic. |
| Davis Bertans | SF | Jan 8 | Day-To-Day | Bertans (foot) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup against the Magic. |
| Thomas Bryant | C | Jan 5 | Out | Bryant (knee), according to coach Wes Unseld Jr., is probably one or two weeks away from being available, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. |
| Tremont Waters | G | Jan 3 | Out | |
| Anthony Gill | PF | Jan 2 | Out | The Wizards are listing Gill in COVID-19 protocols once again ahead of Monday’s game against the Hornets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Brad Wanamaker | PG | Dec 31 | Out | Wanamaker was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. |
