NBA Injury Report : March 23, 2021

Atlanta HawksAtlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Danilo GallinariPFMar 23Day-To-DayGallinari (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game at Sacramento, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Kris DunnPGMar 21OutDunn (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Cam ReddishSFMar 15OutReddish was given a projected recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks after he underwent a non-surgical procedure last week on his right Achilles’ tendon, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Boston CelticsBoston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tristan ThompsonCMar 23OutThompson (COVID-19 protocols) is out Wednesday against the Thunder, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal reports.
Romeo LangfordSGMar 22OutLangford (COVID-19 protocols) won’t join the Celtics during the team’s current four-game road trip, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Blake GriffinPFMar 24Day-To-DayGriffin will rest for Wednesday’s game against the Jazz, Chris Milholen of Nets Daily reports.
James HardenSGMar 24Day-To-DayHarden is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Jazz due to neck soreness, Mark Stein of The New York Times reports.
Landry ShametSGMar 23Day-To-DayShamet (ankle), who has already been ruled out Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, will not play Wednesday against the Jazz, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. He could “conceivably” join the Nets Friday in Detroit.
Alize JohnsonPFMar 22Day-To-DayJohnson won’t play Tuesday against the Trail Blazers since he isn’t yet with the team.
Kyrie IrvingPGMar 22OutIrving will not accompany the Nets’ on their upcoming three-game road trip due to a personal matter, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Kevin DurantPFMar 15OutDurant (hamstring) is expected to remain out for another one-to-two weeks as the Nets exercise caution with his recovery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Spencer DinwiddiePGJan 15Out

Charlotte HornetsCharlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cody ZellerCMar 24Day-To-DayZeller (shoulder) is probable for Wednesday’s game against Houston.
LaMelo BallPGMar 23OutBall underwent surgery on his fractured right wrist on Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Chicago BullsChicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Garrett TempleSFMar 23OutTemple (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Matthew DellavedovaPGMar 23OutDellavedova (abdomen) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.
Taurean PrincePFMar 23OutPrince (shoulder) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.
Kevin LovePFMar 23OutLove (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Bulls.
Andre DrummondCFeb 15Day-To-DayThe Cavaliers do not plan to play Drummond while they actively seek to trade the big man, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Dallas MavericksDallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyrell TerryPGMar 23OutTerry (personal) will not play Wednesday against Minnesota, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Willie Cauley-SteinCMar 23OutCayley-Stein (COVID-19 protocols) will not play Wednesday against Minnesota, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Denver NuggetsDenver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Greg WhittingtonSFMar 23Out
Monte MorrisPGMar 22OutMorris (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Magic, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Gary HarrisSGMar 18OutCoach Michael Malone said Harris (thigh) will be unavailable for the “foreseeable future,” Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Detroit PistonsDetroit Pistons

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rodney McGruderSGMar 23OutMcGruder (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game at Indiana.
Wayne EllingtonSGMar 23OutEllington (groin) is questionable for Wednesday’s game at Indiana.
Hamidou DialloSGMar 21OutDiallo (groin) doesn’t have a timetable to return, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
Killian HayesPGMar 16OutThe Pistons announced Tuesday that Hayes (hip) has been cleared for on-court basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Jahlil OkaforCMar 15OutOkafor (knee) was on the court shooting prior to Monday’s game against the Spurs, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Golden State WarriorsGolden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Stephen CurryPGMar 23OutCurry (tailbone) will miss another week as an MRI showed inflammation in his tailbone, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Klay ThompsonSGMar 14OutThompson spoke with reporters Sunday, saying that his goal is to be ready for the start of the 2021-22 season, Kendra Andrews of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Marquese ChrissSFFeb 11OutChriss (lower leg) walked with the assistance of a boot Thursday for the first time since his surgery, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Houston RocketsHouston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kevin Porter Jr.SGMar 23Day-To-DayPorter (quad) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Charlotte, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
David NwabaSFMar 20OutNwaba (wrist) will undergo surgery, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eric GordonSGMar 12OutGordon (groin) is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a moderate groin strain, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Dante ExumPGFeb 28OutExum (calf) remains in a walking boot and is without a firm timetable to return, \Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.

Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Malcolm BrogdonPGMar 23Day-To-DayBrogdon (back) is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Pistons.
Myles TurnerCMar 23Day-To-DayTurner (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Pistons.
T.J. WarrenSFFeb 27OutWarren (foot) remains confined to a walking boot and is believed to be “months away” from making his return to game action, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

LA ClippersLA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Patrick BeverleyPGMar 23OutBeverley (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs, Garrett Chorpenning of SI.com reports.
Serge IbakaCMar 23OutIbaka (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game at San Antonio, Garrett Chorpenning of SI.com reports.
Jay ScrubbSGJan 25OutScrubb (foot) will have the protective walking boot removed from his right foot Tuesday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Marc GasolCMar 23OutGasol (conditioning) will not play Tuesday against the Pelicans, Harrison Faigen of Silver Screen and Roll reports.
LeBron JamesSFMar 22OutJames is initially expected to miss several weeks due to his right high-ankle sprain, sources familiar with his injury tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Jared DudleySFMar 16OutDudley (knee) is leaning toward not undergoing surgery, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Anthony DavisPFMar 15OutDavis could be sidelined for three more weeks, and perhaps longer, as the Lakers exercise caution with the superstar big man, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

Memphis GrizzliesMemphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaren Jackson Jr.PFMar 11OutJackson’s (knee) status will be updated again later this month or early next month, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.

Miami HeatMiami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Goran DragicPGMar 23Day-To-DayDragic (back) will not play Tuesday against Phoenix, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
KZ OkpalaSFMar 23OutOkpala (COVID-19 protocols) will not be available for Tuesday’s game against the Suns.
Avery BradleyPGMar 23OutBradley (calf) will not play Tuesday against the Suns, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
Udonis HaslemPFMar 22OutHaslem has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Suns, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bryn ForbesSGMar 23Day-To-DayForbes is questionable for Wednesday’s game versus the Celtics with a sprained right toe.
P.J. TuckerPFMar 23Day-To-DayTucker (ankle) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Celtics.
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFMar 23Day-To-DayAntetokounmpo (knee) practiced Tuesday and coach Mike Budenholzer said he’s questionable for Wednesday’s game against Boston, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Rodions KurucsSFMar 22OutKurucs (oblique) will remain out for Monday’s game against Indiana.
Axel ToupaneSGMar 17Day-To-Day

Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jordan McLaughlinPGMar 22OutMcLaughlin (COVID-19 protocols) has rejoined the team and could return to action Wednesday against the Mavericks, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
D’Angelo RussellPGMar 22OutRussell (knee) is expected to begin participating in team activities this weekend or early next week, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
JJ RedickSGMar 24OutRedick (heel) is expected to be bought out by the Pelicans, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Lonzo BallPGMar 23Day-To-DayBall (hip) is unavailable for Tuesday’s game against the Lakers.

New York KnicksNew York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Derrick RosePGMar 23Out
Austin RiversPGMar 22OutRivers (personal) will miss another game Tuesday against the Wizards.

Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
George HillPGMar 22OutThunder head coach Mark Daigneault said Monday that Hill (thumb) recently had his cast removed, but the team doesn’t have a timeline for the veteran guard’s return to the court, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports. “I wouldn’t say day to day,” Daigneault said, when asked about Hill’s status. “There is a rehab process with the kind of surgery he had after the cast comes off.”
Josh HallSFMar 22OutHall (knee) is unavailable for Monday’s game at Minnesota.
Darius BazleyPFMar 18OutBazley (shoulder) is considered week-to-week rather than day-to-day, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Orlando MagicOrlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Chasson RandlePGMar 23Day-To-DayRandle (groin) will not play in Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets.
Terrence RossSGMar 23OutRoss (knee) is unavailable for Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets.
Mo BambaCMar 23Day-To-DayBamba (toe) will not play Tuesday against Denver.
Cole AnthonyPGMar 17OutAnthony (ribs) went through some light shooting at practice Tuesday, but he does not appear close to returning to game action, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Jonathan IsaacPFJan 15Out
Markelle FultzPGJan 15Out

Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Seth CurrySGMar 23Out
Joel EmbiidCMar 13Out

Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Abdel NaderSFMar 24Day-To-DayNader (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Orlando, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nassir LittleSFMar 23OutLittle is in the health and safety protocols and won’t play Tuesday against the Nets, Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest reports.
Anfernee SimonsSGMar 23OutSimons is in the health and safety protocols and won’t play Tuesday against the Nets, Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest reports.
Jusuf NurkicCMar 15OutNurkic (wrist) plans to make his return to game action in approximately two weeks, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Zach CollinsPFFeb 3OutCollins had the cast on his surgically-repaired left ankle removed Tuesday, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.

Sacramento KingsSacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Chimezie MetuPFMar 23OutMetu (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks.
Jahmi’us RamseySGMar 21Day-To-DayRamsey (hamstring) won’t play Monday against the Cavaliers.
Marvin Bagley IIIPFMar 18OutBagley (hand) will not require surgery and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

San Antonio SpursSan Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rudy GaySFMar 24Day-To-DayGay (foot) won’t play Wednesday against the Clippers, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Keita Bates-DiopSFMar 23OutBates-Diop (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Lonnie Walker IVSGMar 23Day-To-DayWalker will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Clippers due to a sore right wrist, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
LaMarcus AldridgeCMar 10Day-To-DayAldridge and the Spurs have agreed to part ways, and he’ll remain away from the team until a resolution is reached, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports. “We’ve mutually agreed for him to work on some opportunities elsewhere,” coach Gregg Popovich said Wednesday.

Utah JazzUtah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Udoka AzubuikeCMar 12OutAzubuike (ankle) will remain out for Friday’s game against the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Washington WizardsWashington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Davis BertansSFMar 19OutBertans (calf) underwent an MRI that revealed a right calf strain, and he will be out for approximately two weeks.
Ish SmithPGFeb 17OutSmith will miss the next 6-to-8 weeks after being diagnosed with a proximal injury to his right quadriceps Wednesday.
Thomas BryantCFeb 2OutBryant is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday in New York to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, freelance NBA reporter Quinton Mayo reports.

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