Who ain’t playing : January 11, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gorgui DiengCJan 11OutDieng (conditioning) cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols Tuesday, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
De’Andre HunterSFJan 11OutHunter (wrist) went through a full 5-on-5 practice Tuesday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Clint CapelaCJan 11Day-To-DayCapela (ankle) didn’t practice Tuesday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Cam ReddishSFJan 9Day-To-DayReddish (ankle) won’t return to Sunday’s game against the Clippers.
Solomon HillSFDec 8OutThe 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

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Marcus SmartPGJan 10Day-To-DaySmart (leg) is probable to return to Monday’s game against the Pacers.
Payton PritchardPGJan 9OutPritchard (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) won’t be available for Monday’s game against the Pacers.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyrie IrvingPGJan 11Day-To-DayIrving appeared to tweak his ankle in the fourth quarter of Monday’s 114-108 loss to the Trail Blazers, but he said afterward that he expects to be fine for the Nets’ game Wednesday in Chicago, The Associated Press reports.
James HardenSGJan 11Day-To-Day
Nic ClaxtonPFJan 11Day-To-DayClaxton is questionable to return to Monday’s game against Portland due to left hamstring tightness, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.
LaMarcus AldridgeCJan 10OutAldridge (foot) has been ruled out of Brooklyn’s next two games, Monday against Portland and Wednesday against Chicago, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Joe HarrisSFJan 3OutNets’ 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

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Vernon Carey Jr.CJan 11OutCarey (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers.
Kelly Oubre Jr.SGJan 10OutOubre was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Monday.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alex CarusoSGJan 5OutCaruso (foot) was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Javonte GreenSFJan 3OutCoach 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 CookFJan 3OutBulls’ head coach Billy Donovan says Cook (ankle) will be out for a couple weeks, K.C. Johnson 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
Isaac OkoroSFJan 3OutOkoro underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a left elbow sprain, and he’s expected to miss 2-3 weeks.
Ricky RubioPGDec 29OutRubio’s MRI confirmed that he suffered a torn ACL Tuesday against the Pelicans, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
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 PorzingisCJan 11OutPorzingis (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Knicks.
Willie Cauley-SteinCJan 8OutCauley-Stein (personal) is out Sunday against the Bulls, and it’s not clear when he’ll return.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Will BartonSFJan 10OutBarton was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Rodney McGruderGJan 9Day-To-Day
Vlatko CancarSFJan 7OutCancar (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.SFJan 5OutPorter was spotted going through light shooting drills prior to Monday’s game against Dallas, Mike Singer of the Denver Post reports.
Markus HowardPGDec 17OutHoward sprained his left knee during Denver’s loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.
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
Bol BolCJan 11OutBol has yet to join the Pistons and has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Bulls, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
Cory JosephPGJan 11Day-To-DayJoseph (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday’s contest against the Bulls, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
Frank JacksonPGJan 6OutJackson was placed in the league’s COVID-19 protocols Thursday.
Chris SmithSFJan 3Out
Isaiah LiversPFJan 3Out
Kelly OlynykPFDec 30OutOlynyk (knee) is continuing to rehab his sprained left knee and is without a firm return timetable, Rod Beard of the Detroit News reports.
Jerami GrantSFDec 17OutGrant 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

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Otto Porter Jr.SFJan 10Day-To-Day
Gary Payton IISGJan 10Day-To-DayPayton (ankle) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Grizzlies, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Draymond GreenPFJan 10OutGreen (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
James WisemanCJan 3OutWiseman (knee) has cleared the league’s health and safety protocols, Kendra Andrews of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Trevelin QueenGJan 10Day-To-Day
Eric GordonSGJan 10Day-To-Day
Armoni BrooksSGJan 10OutBrooks (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) is listed as out for Monday’s game against the 76ers.
Alperen SengunCJan 7OutSengun (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston 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.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Chris DuarteSGJan 10Day-To-Day
Malcolm BrogdonPGJan 10OutBrogdon (Achilles) won’t play Monday against the Celtics, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Caris LeVertSGJan 10OutLevert (COVID-19 protocols) is listed as out for Monday’s game against the Celtics.
T.J. WarrenSFJan 9OutPacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Warren (foot) has been cleared to increase his basketball activities after a recent scan showed favorable results. “It’s very good news. It’s still weeks away if things continue to progress as they have been,” Carlisle said, regarding when Warren might make his season debut.
Goga BitadzeCJan 2Out
T.J. McConnellPGDec 7OutMcConnell 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

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Justise WinslowPFJan 10OutWinslow (COVID-19) has been ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Luke KennardSGJan 10OutKennard (COVID-19) won’t play Tuesday against Denver, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Isaiah HartensteinCJan 10OutHartenstein (ankle) won’t play Tuesday against Denver, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Paul GeorgeSGDec 25OutGeorge suffered a torn ligament in his right elbow and will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN 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
Kendrick NunnGDec 19OutNunn 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 DavisPFDec 18OutDavis (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

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Yves PonsSGJan 11OutPons (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup with the Warriors.
Steven AdamsCJan 10OutAdams (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Tuesday’s matchup with the Warriors.
Dillon BrooksSFJan 9OutBrooks is expected to be sidelined at least 3-to-5 weeks with a sprained left ankle, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dewayne DedmonCJan 11OutHead coach Erik Spoelstra said that Dedmon (knee) went through practice Tuesday and could possibly play Wednesday against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jimmy ButlerSFJan 11OutButler (ankle) won’t play Wednesday against the Hawks, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Marcus GarrettSGJan 10OutGarrett (conditioning) remains out for Wednesday’s game against Atlanta, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
KZ OkpalaSFJan 10OutOkpala (wrist) won’t play Wednesday against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Markieff MorrisPFJan 10OutMorris was placed in COVID-19 protocols Monday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Bam AdebayoCDec 7OutAdebayo 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 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
Jrue HolidayPGJan 9OutHoliday (ankle) is listed as out for Monday’s game against the Hornets.
George HillPGJan 5OutHill was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday.
Grayson AllenSGJan 4OutAllen was placed in COVID-19 protocols Tuesday.
Brook LopezCDec 2OutLopez recently underwent back surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Patrick BeverleyPGJan 11Day-To-DayBeverley (groin) is expected to play Tuesday against New Orleans, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Leandro BolmaroSGJan 6Out

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Didi LouzadaSFJan 11Out
Zion WilliamsonPFJan 5OutWilliamson (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.
Kira Lewis Jr.PGDec 9OutLewis 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.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ryan ArcidiaconoGJan 11OutArcidiacono (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Mavericks.
Nerlens NoelCJan 11OutNoel (conditioning) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Mavericks.
Kemba WalkerPGJan 11OutWalker (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Mavericks.
Derrick RosePGDec 22OutRose underwent right ankle surgery Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah RobyFJan 11OutRoby (COVID-19 protocols) will not play Tuesday against the Wizards.
Kenrich WilliamsSFJan 10OutWilliams (COVID-19) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Wizards.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jonathan IsaacPFJan 11OutIsaac is continuing to rehab his surgically repaired left knee, but the Magic haven’t yet revealed a timeline for the 24-year-old to resume playing, Adam Shadoff of Fox 35 Orlando reports.
Markelle FultzPGJan 11OutFultz (knee, COVID-19 health and safety protocols) has resumed practicing in the G League, but the Magic have yet to provide a clear timeline for him to make his 2021-22 NBA debut, Adam Shadoff of Fox 35 Orlando reports.
Jalen SuggsSGJan 11OutCoach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs (thumb) practiced Tuesday and could possibly return by the end of their current three-game road trip, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Wendell Carter Jr.CJan 11Day-To-DayMagic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Tuesday that Carter (hamstring) will be a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday’s matchup with Washington, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
E’Twaun MooreGDec 29OutMoore (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-WilliamsPGDec 21OutCarter-Williams (ankle) remains out for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Seth CurrySGJan 10Day-To-Day
Jaden SpringerGJan 9OutSpringer is no longer in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he’ll sit out Monday’s game in Houston with a non-COVID-19-related illness, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Tyrese MaxeyPGJan 9OutMaxey (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) won’t be available for Monday’s game in Houston, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Shake MiltonSGJan 9OutMilton (back) has been ruled out for Monday’s game at Houston, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Paul ReedSFJan 4Out
Ben SimmonsPGDec 10OutTrade talks regarding Simmons (personal) have gained momentum in recent days, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Justin JacksonFJan 10Out
Ish WainrightFJan 10OutWainwright was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols Monday.
Landry ShametSGJan 10OutShamet (conditioning) is listed as probable for Tuesday’s contest against the Raptors.
Cameron JohnsonSFJan 10OutJohnson has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Raptors due to a left ankle sprain.
Abdel NaderSFJan 8OutNader (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 KaminskyPFJan 7OutKaminsky underwent successful knee surgery Friday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, David Aldridge of The Athletic 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.

Portland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
CJ McCollumSGJan 10OutTrail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said Sunday that McCollum is completely healthy and back in playing shape after suffering a collapsed right lung in early December, but he won’t rejoin the team until after his wife gives birth to the couple’s first child this week, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.
Damian LillardPGJan 9OutCoach Chauncey Billups said Sunday that Lillard (abdomen) won’t travel with the Trail Blazers during their upcoming six-game road trip, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.
Norman PowellSFJan 9OutPowell was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Larry Nance Jr.PFJan 7OutNance (knee) underwent an MRI that revealed no significant damage in his knee.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tristan ThompsonCJan 11Day-To-Day
Richaun HolmesCJan 10OutHolmes (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) remains out for Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Damian JonesCJan 9OutJones is listed as out for Sunday’s game in Portland after he was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jock LandaleCJan 11Day-To-Day
Doug McDermottSFJan 10OutMcDermott (COVID-19 protocols) remains out for Monday’s game against the Knicks.
Tre JonesPGJan 7OutJones entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Friday.
Devin VassellSGJan 6OutVassell was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Derrick WhitePGJan 6Out
Keldon JohnsonSFJan 6Out
Thaddeus YoungPFJan 6OutYoung landed in COVID-19 protocols Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Zach CollinsPFDec 15OutCollins 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

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Scottie BarnesSFJan 10Day-To-DayBarnes (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s contest against the Suns, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
Gary Trent Jr.SGJan 10Day-To-DayTrent (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday’s contest against the Suns, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Goran DragicPGDec 26OutDragic (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

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Malik FittsFJan 10Day-To-Day
Udoka AzubuikeCJan 10OutAzubuike was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols Monday, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Joe InglesSGJan 10OutIngles (conditioning) cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols but is still listed as out for Monday’s contest against the Pistons, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Jared ButlerSGJan 10OutButler was placed in the league’s COVID-19 protocols Monday.
Elijah HughesSFJan 9Out
Rudy GaySFJan 9OutGay was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Sunday.
Rudy GobertCJan 6OutGobert (shoulder) entered the league’s health and safety protocols Thursday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Thomas BryantCJan 9OutWizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said he’s hopeful Bryant (knee) will be ready to make his season debut at some point during the upcoming week, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Anthony GillPFJan 2OutThe Wizards are listing Gill in COVID-19 protocols once again ahead of Monday’s game against the Hornets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

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