November 4, 2021 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
John CollinsPFNov 4Day-To-DayCollins (foot) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Jazz, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Onyeka OkongwuPFOct 19OutThe Hawks exercised Okongwu’s (shoulder) $6.4 million club option for 2022-23 on Friday.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Josh RichardsonSGNov 4Day-To-DayRichardson is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Heat due to a left foot contusion.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nic ClaxtonPFOct 31OutClaxton (illness) is expected to remain out for seven-to-10 more days, Alex Schiffer 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
P.J. WashingtonPFNov 4Day-To-Day

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Coby WhitePGNov 1OutWhite (shoulder) remains without a clear timetable, but he was able to go through “a little bit” of contact at Monday’s practice, Rob Schaefer 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
Lauri MarkkanenPFNov 3OutMarkkanen has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers due to the league’s health and safety protocols.
Isaac OkoroSFNov 2OutOkoro (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Blazers.
Kevin LovePFNov 1OutLove entered the league’s health and safety protocols Monday and is expected to miss several games, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Dallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Reggie BullockSFNov 4Day-To-Day
Kristaps PorzingisCNov 3OutPorzingis (back) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs, Mike Peasley of Dallas Mavericks Radio Network reports.
Maxi KleberPFNov 2OutKleber is dealing with a strained oblique and is expected to miss at least the next 7-to-10 days, Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Vlatko CancarSFNov 2OutCancar (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Grizzlies, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.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
Chris SmithSFOct 25OutSmith (knee) is listed as out for Monday’s game against the Hawks.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gary Payton IIGNov 4Day-To-Day
James WisemanCNov 1OutWiseman (knee) has been cleared to return to full practice.
Klay ThompsonSGOct 14OutThompson is expected to be cleared to return to full-contract practices within a month, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Daniel TheisCNov 3Day-To-DayTheis (toe) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Suns.
Eric GordonSGNov 2Day-To-Day
Danuel House Jr.SFOct 30OutHouse (foot) is expected to miss the Rockets’ next two games against the Lakers and is without a timetable to return, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
John WallPGSep 14Out

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jeremy LambSGNov 2OutLamb (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Knicks.
Isaiah JacksonPFOct 28Out
T.J. WarrenSFOct 15OutCoach Rick Carlisle said Friday that Warren (foot) still doesn’t have a timetable to return, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Serge IbakaCNov 2OutIbaka (back) is out Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Marcus Morris Sr.SFNov 2OutMorris (knee) is out Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News 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
Wayne EllingtonSGNov 3OutEllington (hamstring) is probable for Thursday’s matchup against the Thunder, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Anthony DavisPFNov 3Day-To-DayDavis (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday’s game against the Thunder, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Dwight HowardCNov 3Day-To-DayHoward (neck) is questionable for Thursday’s matchup with the Thunder, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
LeBron JamesSFNov 3Day-To-DayJames (ankle) is questionable for Thursday’s matchup against the Thunder, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Talen Horton-TuckerSGNov 1OutCoach Frank Vogel said Monday that Horton-Tucker (thumb) had his surgery stitches removed and will begin shooting Tuesday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Kendrick NunnGOct 21OutNunn (ankle) underwent an MRI on his knee after developing soreness, which revealed a bone bruise. He will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Trevor ArizaSFOct 6OutAriza (ankle) underwent surgery on Wednesday and will be out for at least eight weeks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dillon BrooksSFOct 30OutBrooks (hand) will be re-evaluated next week, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
KZ OkpalaSFNov 3Day-To-DayOkpala (ankle) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Celtics, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Max StrusSGNov 1OutStrus is expected to miss a couple weeks after he was diagnosed with a left knee sprain Monday, the Associated Press reports. “We got good news out of [an MRI] and we’ll just see where we go from there,” Strus said. “I’ll rehab it and get stronger.”
Victor OladipoSGOct 6OutOladipo (quadriceps) is out for Thursday’s preseason game against the Rockets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jrue HolidayPGNov 3OutHoliday (ankle) sat out his fifth consecutive game Tuesday in the Bucks’ 117-89 win over the Pistons, but he recently resumed practicing and is expected to avoid an extended absence, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Khris MiddletonSFNov 3OutBucks head coach Mike Budenholzer disclosed Tuesday that Middleton’s was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols due to a positive COVID-19 test, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Brook LopezCNov 1OutLopez (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Pistons.
Donte DiVincenzoSGOct 20OutDiVincenzo (ankle) is listed as out for Thursday’s contest against the Heat.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
D’Angelo RussellPGNov 4Day-To-Day

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Herbert JonesSFNov 4Day-To-Day
Brandon IngramSFNov 3OutIngram (hip) will not play Wednesday against the Kings.
Daulton HommesSFNov 2Out
Zion WilliamsonPFNov 1OutWilliamson (foot) is progressing in his recovery but will remain sidelined for at least another 2-to-3 weeks, Andrew Lopez of ESPN reports. “He is progressing to do on-the-court work,” coach Willie Green said Monday. “Still not 5-on-5 competitively yet. He’s cutting. He’s doing explosive work. He’s getting closer and closer.”

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gabriel DeckSFNov 3Day-To-DayDeck (heel) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Lakers, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Luguentz DortSFNov 3Day-To-DayDort (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday’s matchup against the Lakers, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gary HarrisSGNov 3Day-To-Day
E’Twaun MooreGNov 2OutMoore (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Celtics.
Michael Carter-WilliamsPGOct 31OutCarter-Williams (ankle) is listed as out for Monday’s game against the Timberwolves.
Jonathan IsaacPFSep 30Out
Markelle FultzPGSep 23OutFultz (knee) remains without a firm timetable as the Magic enter training camp, David Aldridge of The Athletic reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah JoeSGNov 4OutJoe has entered COVID-19 protocols, prompting the 76ers to test the entire team ahead of Thursday’s game against the Pistons, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Danny GreenSFNov 3Out
Tobias HarrisPFNov 3OutHarris has tested positive for COVID-19, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Ben SimmonsPGNov 2OutSimmons (personal) has engaged with teammates and coaches but is yet to rejoin the Sixers for any activities or practices, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reports.
Grant RillerGOct 20OutRiller is listed as out for Wednesday’s season opener at New Orleans after recently undergoing surgery to address the meniscus in his left knee, Derek Bodner of The Athletic reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cameron PaynePGNov 3OutPayne (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Thursday’s matchup with the Rockets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Deandre AytonCNov 3Day-To-DayAyton (lower leg) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Rockets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic 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.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jakob PoeltlCNov 3OutPoeltl has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols and is expected to miss several games, per Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Zach CollinsPFOct 2OutCollins (foot) will not make his season debut before Christmas, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Pascal SiakamPFNov 2OutSiakam will return to game action within the next two weeks, per his agent, Todd Ramasar, Justin Termine of Sirius XM NBA reports.
Yuta WatanabeSFNov 2OutWatanabe (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Wizards.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rudy GaySFNov 4OutGay (heel) is listed as out for Thursday’s game against the Hawks.
Jared ButlerSGNov 3Day-To-DayButler is probable for Thursday’s matchup against the Hawks due to an illness.
Hassan WhitesideCNov 3Day-To-DayWhiteside is probable for Thursday’s game against the Hawks due to a sprained left ankle.
Royce O’NealePFNov 3Day-To-DayO’Neale is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Hawks due to a sprained right ankle.
Donovan MitchellSGNov 3Day-To-DayMitchell is questionable for Thursday’s game against Atlanta with a right ankle sprain.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyle KuzmaSFNov 4Day-To-DayKuzma (forearm) went through Thursday’s practice with a wrap on his right forearm/wrist, and coach Wes Unseld Jr. will make a decision on the forward’s availability after shootaround Friday ahead of the game against Memphis, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Davis BertansSFNov 3OutCoach Wes Unseld Jr. said Wednesday that Bertans (ankle) is considered week-to-week and isn’t expected to retake the court this week, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Cassius WinstonPGNov 2OutWinston (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Raptors.
Anthony GillPFNov 2OutGill (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Raptors.
Rui HachimuraPFNov 2OutHachimura (not injury related) was back at the Wizards facility Tuesday, Washington Wizards insider Quinton Mayo reports.
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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