November 30, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cam ReddishSFNov 30Day-To-DayReddish (wrist) will be a game-time decision ahead of
Wednesday’s contest at Indiana, Sarah K. Spencer of
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Bogdan BogdanovicSGNov 28OutBogdanovic (ankle) underwent an MRI on Sunday
which confirmed a right ankle sprain and
he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
De’Andre HunterSFNov 14OutHunter (wrist) will undergo surgery to address a tendon injury and is expected to miss roughly eight weeks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylen BrownSGNov 30Day-To-Day

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Joe HarrisSFNov 29OutCoach Steve Nash said Monday that Harris will undergo left ankle surgery, but he is expected to return this season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Kyrie IrvingPGOct 14OutIrving (personal) spoke on Instagram live Wednesday night and expressed his reasoning for remaining unvaccinated for the foreseeable future. The Nets’ top brass has opted not to accommodate Irving as a part-time player, and he’ll remain away from the team until he receives the vaccine, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cody MartinSFNov 30OutMartin (illness) won’t play in Wednesday’s game at Milwaukee.
Mason PlumleeCNov 30OutPlumlee (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against at Milwaukee.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
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 OsmanSFNov 29Day-To-Day
Dean WadePFNov 29Day-To-Day
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
Kristaps PorzingisCNov 30Day-To-DayPorzingis (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Pelicans.
Willie Cauley-SteinCNov 30OutCauley-Stein won’t play in Wednesday’s game against New Orleans.
Frank NtilikinaPGNov 30OutNtilikina (calf) won’t play in Wednesday’s game at New Orleans.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
JaMychal GreenPFNov 30Day-To-DayGreen (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday’s contest at Orlando.
Michael Porter Jr.SFNov 29OutPorter (back) will undergo surgery Wednesday on his lower back, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
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 JacksonPGNov 30Day-To-Day
Kelly OlynykPFNov 11OutOlynyk will be sidelined for at least the next six weeks due to a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Chris SmithSFNov 8OutSmith (knee) didn’t take the court Saturday in the G League Motor City Cruise’s 140-117 win over the Cleveland Charge.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Andrew WigginsSFNov 30Day-To-Day
Damion LeeSGNov 30OutLee is expected to play Friday against the Suns, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
James WisemanCNov 28OutWarriors head coach Steve Kerr said Sunday that Wiseman (knee) hasn’t yet been cleared for 5-on-5 work, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Klay ThompsonSGNov 28OutWarriors head coach Steve Kerr said Thompson (Achilles) will continue to take part in 5-on-5 scrimmaging until the team returns from its road trip following Tuesday’s game in Phoenix, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Andre IguodalaFNov 28OutWarriors head coach Steve Kerr said Iguodala (knee) resumed on-court work Saturday, but the veteran forward will remain out for the final two games of the team’s road trip that concludes Tuesday in Phoenix, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Usman GarubaPFNov 30OutGaruba (thigh) Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic for Wednesday’s contest at Oklahoma City.
D.J. AugustinPGNov 29OutAugustin is in the COVID-19 protocols and won’t play Monday against the Thunder, Ben DuBose of USA Today 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.
Jalen GreenSGNov 26OutGreen suffered a strained left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in one week, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Justin HolidaySFNov 30OutHoliday is out Wednesday against the Hawks due to health and safety protocols.
Myles TurnerCNov 30Day-To-DayTurner (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Hawks.
T.J. WarrenSFNov 8OutThe Pacers are optimistic that Warren (foot) could make his season debut sometime in late December or January, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nicolas BatumPFNov 21OutBatum entered the league’s health and safety protocols Sunday, according to Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times.
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
Trevor ArizaSFNov 30OutAriza (ankle) remains without a return timetable, though he was recently able to begin running. “I don’t have a definite date or anything like that,” Ariza said. “It’s all on when the doctors clear or the way my body feels and responds to more loading, more work. That’s kind of the gauge on when I’ll be able to be out there safely.”
Avery BradleyPGNov 30Out
LeBron JamesSFNov 29Day-To-DayJames (abdomen) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Kings, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Anthony DavisPFNov 29Day-To-DayDavis (head) is probable for Tuesday’s contest against the Kings, Harrison Faigen of LakersSBN reports.
Kendrick NunnGNov 15OutNunn (knee) remains without a firm timetable for a return, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ziaire WilliamsSGNov 29Day-To-DayWilliams (knee) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Raptors.
Ja MorantPGNov 27OutGrizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant (knee) would return this season but has no timetable concerning his return, according to Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian.
Sam MerrillSGNov 22OutMerrill (ankle) is expected to remain out for a few weeks, Meghan Triplett of Grind City Media reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dewayne DedmonCNov 30Day-To-DayDedmon is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers due to a bruised right knee, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Bam AdebayoCNov 30Day-To-DayAdebayo is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Cavaliers due to a sprained right thumb.
Tyler HerroPGNov 30Day-To-DayHerro (rest) is probable for Wednesday’s contest against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Jimmy ButlerSFNov 30Day-To-DayButler (back) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Markieff MorrisPFNov 30OutMorris (neck) will not play Wednesday against Cleveland.
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
Brook LopezCNov 30OutLopez (back) remains sidelined indefinitely due to a sore back, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Semi OjeleyePFNov 22OutCoach Mike Budenholzer said Monday that Ojeleye (calf) is dealing with a significant injury and is “going to miss some time,” Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Donte DiVincenzoSGNov 15OutDiVincenzo (ankle) went through an on-court workout prior to Sunday’s game in Atlanta, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anthony EdwardsSFNov 30Day-To-DayEdwards is questionable for Wednesday’s game at Washington due to flu-like symptoms.
Jaden McDanielsPFNov 30Day-To-DayMcDaniels (illness) is listed questionable for Wednesday’s game against Washington.
Jarred VanderbiltPFNov 30Day-To-DayVanderbilt (illness) is questionable Wednesday against the Wizards, freelance NBA reporter Dane Moore reports.
Patrick BeverleyPGNov 26OutCoach Chris Finch said Friday that Beverley (groin) will be “re-evaluated in a couple weeks, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zion WilliamsonPFNov 26OutWilliamson (foot) was cleared Friday to begin practicing in full, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Didi LouzadaSFNov 19Out
Daulton HommesSFNov 2Out

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nerlens NoelCNov 29Day-To-DayNoel (knee) is considered questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Nets, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Derrick FavorsCNov 30Day-To-DayFavors (non-COVID illness) didn’t practice Tuesday, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Mike MuscalaCNov 30Day-To-DayMuscala (ankle) didn’t practice Tuesday, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Kenrich WilliamsSFNov 29OutWilliams (ankle) is expected to miss at least a week, Rylan Stiles of Locked On Thunder reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Michael Carter-WilliamsPGNov 30OutCarter-Williams remains out and has yet to see the floor this season.
E’Twaun MooreGNov 30OutMoore (knee) remains out and has yet to see the floor this season.
Jalen SuggsSGNov 29OutSuggs (thumb) will be out for an extended period of time after suffering a fractured right thumb during Monday’s game against the 76ers.
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.
Markelle FultzPGNov 24OutFultz (knee) is doing more contact and court work, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Grant RillerGNov 30OutRiller (shoulder) won’t play in Wednesday’s contest at Boston.
Ben SimmonsPGNov 8OutSimmons (personal) remains without a timeline on a possible debut, but he’s been working out at the Sixers’ facility on a regular basis, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Abdel NaderSFNov 30OutNader (knee) won’t play Tuesday against the Warriors.
Frank KaminskyPFNov 21OutKaminsky (knee) is out indefinitely, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com.
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
Nassir LittleSFNov 30OutLittle (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Pistons, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
Norman PowellSFNov 30OutPowell (quad) will not be available for Tuesday’s game against Detroit, according to Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl.
Damian LillardPGNov 30OutLillard (rest) will not be available for Tuesday’s game against Detroit, according to Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Maurice HarklessSFNov 29Day-To-DayHarkless (knee) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Lakers.
Harrison BarnesSFNov 29Day-To-DayBarens (foot) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Lakers.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Devin VassellSGNov 29Day-To-Day
Doug McDermottSFNov 29OutMcDermott (knee) will not play Monday against the Wizards, per Spurs reporter Matthew Tynan.
Zach CollinsPFOct 2OutCollins (foot) will not make his season debut before Christmas, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gary Trent Jr.SGNov 30OutTrent (calf) has been ruled out of Tuesday’s game against Memphis, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Khem BirchCNov 29OutBirch (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
OG AnunobySFNov 29OutAnunoby didn’t take part in practice Monday, with head coach Nick Nurse saying afterward that the forward has “hit a wall” in his recovery from a left hip pointer, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Goran DragicPGNov 28OutDragic will be out indefinitely due to personal reasons, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Royce O’NealePFNov 30Day-To-Day

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Thomas BryantCSep 23OutBryant (knee) is aiming to return to game action “sometime in December,” per GM Tommy Sheppard, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

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