Who is, Who might and Who won’t: March 6, 2022 NBA Recap

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Onyeka OkongwuPFMar 5Day-To-Day
Kevin HuerterSGMar 4Day-To-Day

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylen BrownSGMar 6Day-To-DayCeltics head coach Ime Udoka said Brown (ankle) will be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Nets, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Aaron NesmithSFMar 5OutNesmith (ankle) is out for Sunday’s matchup against the Nets.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Joe HarrisSFMar 3OutHarris is set to undergo season-ending ankle surgery, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Ben SimmonsPGMar 3OutNets general manager Sean Marks confirmed Thursday that Simmons (back) remains without a timeline to make his season debut, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. “Unfortunately his back stiffness has delayed his ability to get on the floor with his teammates,” Marks said, adding that he’s hopeful that Simmons will be a full participant in practice in the coming weeks.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen McDanielsPFMar 5OutMcDaniels (ankle) is out Saturday against the Spurs.
James BouknightSGMar 4OutBouknight (neck) is out Saturday against the Spurs.
Gordon HaywardSFFeb 23OutHayward (ankle) remains out indefinitely, Hornets radio play-by-play man Will Palaszczuk reports.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lonzo BallPGFeb 23OutBall (knee) has been ramping up his running lately, Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Patrick WilliamsPFFeb 23OutWilliams (wrist) has started working with the ball again, but has yet to ramp up to contact drills or participating in practice, Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Alex CarusoSGFeb 16OutCaruso (wrist) may be cleared to resume dribbling and shooting drills shortly after the All-Star break, Jamal Collier of ESPN reports.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rajon RondoPGMar 5OutRondo (toe) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Raptors.
Caris LeVertSGMar 5OutLeVert (foot) is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Raptors.
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
Maxi KleberPFMar 5Day-To-Day
Luka DoncicPGMar 5Day-To-Day
Theo PinsonGMar 4OutPinson (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Kings.
Marquese ChrissSFMar 4OutChriss (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday’s contest against the Kings.
Tim Hardaway Jr.SFFeb 1OutDallas announced Tuesday that Hardaway underwent surgery to address a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his left foot.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Austin RiversSGMar 5Day-To-DayRivers (illness) is probable for Sunday’s game against New Orleans.
Zeke NnajiPFMar 5OutNnaji (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Pelicans.
Nikola JokicCMar 5Day-To-DayJokic (illness) is probable for Sunday’s game against the Pelicans.
Michael Porter Jr.SFMar 1OutThe Nuggets are planning to send Porter (back) to the G League’s Grand Rapids Gold to scrimmage later this week, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Jamal MurrayPGFeb 28OutThe Nuggets have growing optimism that Murray (knee) will be ready to make his 2021-22 season debut prior to the start of the playoffs, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.
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.

Detroit Pistons

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Frank JacksonPGMar 5Day-To-Day

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gary Payton IISGMar 6Day-To-Day
Andrew WigginsSFMar 6OutWiggins (rest) will not play in Monday’s game against the Nuggets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Klay ThompsonSGMar 6OutThompson (rest) will not play in Monday’s game against the Nuggets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Stephen CurryPGMar 6OutCurry will not play in Monday’s game against the Nuggets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Andre IguodalaFMar 4OutIguodala (back) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Lakers.
Draymond GreenPFFeb 27OutGreen (back) was a limited participant during Saturday’s practice, Jack Maloney of CBS Sports reports.
James WisemanCFeb 26OutWiseman (knee) was recalled by Golden State on Saturday.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dennis SchroderPGMar 5Day-To-DaySchroder (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.
John WallPGFeb 15OutWall has recently been working on his conditioning and ramping up his workouts in Miami, but he’s not expected to play for the Rockets at any point this season, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
Usman GarubaPFJan 26OutGaruba will undergo right wrist surgery and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lance StephensonGMar 5Day-To-Day
Goga BitadzeCMar 5Day-To-DayBitadze (foot) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Wizards.
Chris DuarteSGMar 5Day-To-DayDuarte (toe) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Wizards.
T.J. McConnellPGFeb 24OutPacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday that McConnell is no longer donning a cast on his surgically repaired right wrist, but the point guard is “weeks” away from playing, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports. “[The training staff is] starting to do mobility and manual therapy and get [his right wrist] moving,” Carlisle said of McConnell. “Every day is a little bit better. As far as a timetable, it’s gonna be weeks. I don’t know how many.”
T.J. WarrenSFFeb 23OutWarren (foot) participated in the majority of practice Wednesday but remains without a timetable for a return, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Myles TurnerCFeb 23OutTurner (foot) is still “a couple weeks” away from a return, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Ricky RubioPGFeb 6OutRubio (knee), along with a 2022 first-round pick and two future second-round picks, was traded to the Pacers in exchange for Caris LeVert on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Paul GeorgeSGFeb 25OutCoach Ty Lue said Friday that George (elbow) remains without a timetable to return, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
Norman PowellSFFeb 13Out
Jay ScrubbSGFeb 9OutScrubb (toe) will undergo season-ending surgery, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Kawhi LeonardSFFeb 4OutCoach Tyronn Lue said after Thursday’s win over the Lakers that Leonard (knee) is “probably not” coming back this season, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Jason PrestonPGOct 7OutPreston (foot) underwent surgery Thursday and is expected to miss a significant part of the season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anthony DavisPFFeb 17OutDavis (ankle) underwent an MRI on Thursday that revealed a mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Kendrick NunnGFeb 8OutNunn (knee) won’t be available until at least March, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dillon BrooksSFMar 5OutGrizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Brooks took a “huge step” forward in his recovery from a severe left ankle sprain at Wednesday’s practice, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. “He’s been fully integrated,” Jenkins said of Brooks. “We haven’t had a lot practices to get him out there. We’re not going live or contact. He’s doing contact in other settings, but he’s been fully involved in all of our team film sessions.”
Yves PonsSGMar 4OutPons (thigh) is out Saturday against the Magic.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Victor OladipoSGMar 6OutHeat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Saturday that Oladipo (knee) is “close” to making his season debut, but the 29-year-old will still need to receive final clearance from the training staff in order to play Monday against the Rockets, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Markieff MorrisPFMar 4OutMorris (neck) remains out Saturday against the 76ers, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
Kyle LowryPGMar 4OutLowry (personal) is out Saturday against the 76ers, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Wesley MatthewsSGMar 5OutMatthews is out Sunday against the Suns due to left hamstring soreness.
Brook LopezCMar 4OutLopez (back) will begin contact and 5-on-5 scrimmaging, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
George HillPGFeb 27OutHead coach Mike Budenholzer said prior to Saturday’s 126-123 loss to the Nets that Hill (neck) will be sidelined for at least another week, Justin Garcia of the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network reports.
Pat ConnaughtonSGFeb 14OutConnaughton underwent successful surgery Monday to repair the fractured fourth metacarpal on his right hand and is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Patrick BeverleyPGMar 6Day-To-Day
McKinley Wright IVPGMar 5OutWright (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Anthony EdwardsSFMar 5OutEdwards (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zion WilliamsonPFMar 5OutWilliamson (foot) is returning to New Orleans on Saturday and has been cleared to participate in basketball activities, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Larry Nance Jr.PFFeb 10OutNance will undergo surgery on his right knee Friday and is expected to need up to six weeks of recovery time, 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
Obi ToppinPFMar 6OutToppin (hamstring) won’t play Sunday against the Clippers.
Derrick RosePGMar 4OutRose (ankle) was at the Knicks’ morning shootaround Friday, but he still hasn’t been cleared for basketball activities, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Nerlens NoelCMar 2OutNoel (foot) is not included on the Knicks’ injury report, but he’s not expected to be available for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports.
Quentin GrimesSGFeb 26OutThe Knicks announced Saturday that Grimes (kneecap) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Kemba WalkerPGFeb 23OutWalker has been ruled out for the remainder of the season so he can work out in preparation for the 2022-23 campaign, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Luka SamanicPFJan 24Out

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ty JeromeSGMar 5OutJerome (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Jazz.
Kenrich WilliamsSFMar 5OutWilliams (knee) is out Sunday against the Jazz.
Luguentz DortSFMar 5OutDort (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Jazz.
Derrick FavorsCMar 5OutFavors (back) is out Sunday against the Jazz.
Josh GiddeySGMar 5OutCoach Mark Daigneault won’t have an update on Giddey’s (hip) injury for a “couple of weeks,” Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Aaron WigginsSGMar 5Day-To-DayWiggins (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Jazz, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Mike MuscalaCMar 1OutMuscala (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against Denver.
Jeremiah Robinson-EarlPFFeb 3OutRobinson-Earl was diagnosed with a fracture in the third metatarsal of his right foot Thursday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Andrew Schlecht reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Wendell Carter Jr.CMar 6Day-To-Day
Jalen SuggsSGMar 6Day-To-Day
Jonathan IsaacPFMar 1OutGeneral manager John Hammond made no assurances Tuesday that Isaac (knee) would play this season, Michael Tozzi of 96.9 The Game Orlando reports. “No expectation either way,” Hammond said, regarding if or when Isaac will play. “We’re trying to keep Jonathan ready physically, keeping Jonathan ready mentally. He’s committed to the medical staff and they’re committed to him.”
Bol BolCFeb 10OutBol (foot) was traded to the Magic on Thursday, along with P.J. Dozier (knee), cash and a future second-round pick, in exchange for a future second-round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
James HardenSGMar 6Day-To-Day

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cameron JohnsonSFMar 5Out
Devin BookerSGMar 5OutBooker (COVID-19 protocols) is out for Sunday’s game against the Bucks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Chris PaulPGFeb 20OutPaul has an avulsion fracture of his right thumb and is slated to miss 6-8 weeks once the regular season resumes, David Aldridge of The Athletic 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
Elijah HughesFMar 6Day-To-Day
Greg Brown IIIPFMar 6Day-To-Day
Eric BledsoeSGMar 4OutBledsoe (Achilles) is out Saturday against the Timberwolves, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
Justise WinslowPFMar 4OutWinslow (Achilles) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Timberwolves, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
Damian LillardPGFeb 27OutThe Blazers announced Sunday that Lillard (abdomen) will be reevaluated in two-to-three weeks after progressing through the initial phase of his rehabilitation without setback.
Joe InglesSGFeb 24OutIngles underwent successful reconstructive ACL surgery on his left knee Wednesday.
Jusuf NurkicCFeb 23OutNurkic will be sidelined for at least four weeks after being diagnosed with left foot plantar fasciitis, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Cody ZellerCFeb 8OutZeller is being waived by the Trail Blazers, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports.
Didi LouzadaSFFeb 8OutThe Trail Blazers acquired Louzada (knee, COVID-19 protocols) on Tuesday along with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, a 2022 protected first-round pick and two future second-round picks in exchange for CJ McCollum, Larry Nance (knee) and Tony Snell, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Nassir LittleSFFeb 1OutLittle underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jeremy LambSGMar 5Day-To-Day
Terence DavisSGFeb 1OutDavis (wrist) underwent surgery Tuesday and is out for a minimum of three months, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
David JohnsonPGMar 5OutJohnson (knee) is out Sunday against the Cavaliers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
Fred VanVleetSGMar 5OutVanVleet (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
Malachi FlynnPGMar 5Day-To-Day
OG AnunobySFMar 3OutAnunoby (finger) is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Juancho HernangomezFMar 5Day-To-Day
Mike ConleyPGMar 5Out

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kristaps PorzingisCMar 5OutPorzingis (knee) is expected to debut Sunday against the Pacers barring an unforeseen setback in morning shootaround, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vernon Carey Jr.CMar 5Day-To-Day
Bradley BealSGFeb 8OutBeal is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

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