NBA Injury reports March 18, 2021

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kris DunnPGMar 18OutThe Hawks announced that Dunn (ankle) will join the team for its eight-game road trip that begins Saturday in Los Angeles after he was able to take part in a modified practice Wednesday.
De’Andre HunterSFMar 17OutHunter (knee), who is out Thursday against the Thunder, will go through a 4-on-4 scrimmage Wednesday, 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 18OutThompson (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Kings.
Romeo LangfordSGMar 16OutCeltics coach Brad Stevens said Tuesday that Langford (COVID-19 protocols) will miss the remainder of the week, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.

Brooklyn NetsBrooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Blake GriffinPFMar 18Day-To-DayGriffin (rest) is out for Friday’s game against the Magic, Chris Milholen of Nets Daily reports.
Kyrie IrvingPGMar 18Day-To-DayIrving (groin) is probable for Friday’s game against the Magic, Chris Milholen of Nets Daily 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

Chicago BullsChicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Devon DotsonPGMar 18Out
Garrett TempleSFMar 14Out

Cleveland CavaliersCleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Matthew DellavedovaPGMar 18OutDellavedova (appendectomy) is out Friday against the Spurs.
Kevin LovePFMar 18OutLove (calf) is out Friday against the Spurs.
Taurean PrincePFMar 18OutPrince (shoulder) won’t play Friday against the Spurs.
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 18Day-To-DayTerry (personal) is out Friday against the Trail Blazers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Willie Cauley-SteinCMar 18Out
Dorian Finney-SmithPFMar 18Day-To-DayFinney-Smith (personal) will remain out for Friday’s game against Portland, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports.
James JohnsonPFMar 16OutCoach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that Johnson did not test positive for COVID-19 but will miss the team’s next three games after dealing with a personal situation, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Denver NuggetsDenver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Monte MorrisPGMar 18OutMorris (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Bulls, 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 18Day-To-DayMcGruder (elbow) will not play Friday against the Rockets.
Wayne EllingtonSGMar 18Out
Hamidou DialloSGMar 18OutDiallo (groin) is out Friday against the Rockets.
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
Kelly Oubre Jr.SGMar 18Day-To-DayOubre is doubtful for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies due to a foot injury, Pete Pranica of Fox Sports Southeast reports.
Stephen CurryPGMar 18Day-To-DayCurry (tailbone) is doubtful for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Eric PaschallPFMar 17OutPascall will be unavailable for at least the next seven days after being placed in the health and safety protocols Wednesday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
James WisemanCMar 17OutWiseman will be unavailable for at least the next seven days after landing in the health and safety protocols Wednesday, 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
Ben McLemoreGMar 18Day-To-DayMcLemore (ankle) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Pistons, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
John WallPGMar 18OutWall (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against Detroit, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
D.J. AugustinPGMar 17Day-To-Day
D.J. WilsonPFMar 17Day-To-DayThe Bucks traded Wilson, D.J. Augustin and an unprotected 2023 first-round pick to the Rockets on Wednesday in exchange for P.J. Tucker, Rodions Kurucs (oblique) and a 2022 first-round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
David NwabaSFMar 16Out
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
Jeremy LambSGMar 18OutLamb (knee) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, J. Michael of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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
Serge IbakaCMar 17Day-To-DayIbaka (back) won’t play Wednesday against the Mavericks, Garrett Chorpenning of SI.com reports.
Patrick BeverleyPGMar 14Out
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
Kostas AntetokounmpoPFMar 17OutAntetokounmpo (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Hornets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Marc GasolCMar 17OutGasol (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Hornets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Markieff MorrisPFMar 17Day-To-DayMorris (knee) is probable for Thursday’s game against Charlotte, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
LeBron JamesSFMar 17Day-To-DayJames (ankle) is probable for Thursday’s game versus the Hornets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
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
Gabe VincentPGMar 18Day-To-DayVincent is probable for Friday’s game against the Pacers.
Avery BradleyPGMar 18OutBradley (calf) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Pacers.
Andre IguodalaSFMar 18Day-To-DayIguodala (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against Indiana, Marc Spears of The Undefeated reports.
Trevor ArizaSFMar 18OutAriza (COVID-19 protocols) won’t play Friday against the Pacers, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rodions KurucsSFMar 17OutKurucs (oblique) was traded to the Bucks on Wednesday as part of a package that brings P.J. Tucker to Milwaukee, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Axel ToupaneSGMar 17Day-To-Day

Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jarrett CulverSFMar 17OutCulver (toe) is doubtful for Thursday’s game at Phoenix.
Jordan McLaughlinPGMar 17OutMcLaughlin (COVID-19 protocols) will remain out for Thursday’s game at Phoenix.
D’Angelo RussellPGMar 10OutRussell (knee) is expected to rejoin the Timberwolves on Friday and could participate in on-court activities this weekend, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
JJ RedickSGMar 11Out

New York KnicksNew York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Immanuel QuickleySGMar 18Day-To-DayQuickley (ankle) is out Thursday against the Magic.
Elfrid PaytonPGMar 18OutPayton (hamstring) is out Thursday against the Magic.
Austin RiversPGMar 18OutRivers (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Magic.
Derrick RosePGMar 17OutRose (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against Orlando.
Mitchell RobinsonCMar 17OutKnicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said after Tuesday’s 99-96 loss to the 76ers that Robinson (hand) has been cleared to take contact in practice, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Josh HallSFMar 17OutHall (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Hawks, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Luguentz DortSFMar 17Day-To-DayDort (toe) is questionable for Thursday’s game in Atlanta, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Theo MaledonPGMar 17Day-To-DayMaledon is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Hawks due to a sprained left thumb.
Darius BazleyPFMar 17OutBazley (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Hawks, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
George HillPGMar 1OutHill (thumb) will remain in a cast for another week or two, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Orlando MagicOrlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Michael Carter-WilliamsPGMar 18Day-To-Day
Evan FournierSGMar 17OutFournier (groin) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Knicks.
Terrence RossSGMar 17Day-To-DayRoss (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game at New York.
James Ennis IIISFMar 17OutEnnis (calf) will not play in Thursday’s game against the Knicks.
Aaron GordonPFMar 17Day-To-DayGordon (ankle) went through practice again Wednesday but remains questionable to play in Thursday’s game against New York, Orlando Magic Daily reports.
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 17Day-To-DayCurry won’t return to Wednesday’s game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain, Derek Bodner of The Athletic reports.
Joel EmbiidCMar 13Out

Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cameron JohnsonSFMar 18OutJohnson (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves.
Abdel NaderSFMar 18Day-To-DayNader (knee) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
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
Marvin Bagley IIIPFMar 15Out
Chimezie MetuPFMar 15OutMetu (wrist) is listed as out for Monday’s game against Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets’ official site reports.

San Antonio SpursSan Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Keita Bates-DiopSFMar 16Day-To-DayBates-Diop (hamstring) won’t play Wednesday against Chicago, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
DeMar DeRozanSFMar 16OutDeRozan (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com 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
Mike ConleyPGMar 17Day-To-DayConley will sit out Thursday night’s game at Washington for injury management purposes.
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
Raul NetoPGMar 18Day-To-Day
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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