Who is, Who might and Who won’t : March 7, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kevin HuerterSGMar 7OutHuerter (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Pistons, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Aaron NesmithSFMar 6OutCeltics head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Nesmith (ankle) had significant swelling and “will be out for a longer period of time” than Jaylen Brown (ankle), Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
David Duke Jr.SFMar 7OutBrooklyn is viewing Duke as out indefinitely after he suffered a left ankle sprain Sunday while playing for the G League’s Long Island Nets, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.
Cam ThomasSGMar 7Day-To-DayThomas (back) is questionable for Tuesday’s contest against the Hornets.
LaMarcus AldridgeCMar 7OutAldridge has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against Charlotte due to a right hip impingement.
Ben SimmonsPGMar 6OutNets head coach Steve Nash said Sunday that Simmons (back) will rejoin the team ahead of the final two games of its current road trip, but the 25-year-old remains without a timeline to make his Brooklyn debut, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Joe HarrisSFMar 3OutHarris is set to undergo season-ending ankle surgery, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen McDanielsPFMar 7OutMcDaniels (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday’s contest against the Nets.
James BouknightSGMar 7OutBouknight (neck) is out Tuesday against the Nets.
Gordon HaywardSFMar 7OutHornets head coach James Borrego said Monday that Hayward is no longer using a walking boot for his sprained left ankle, but the forward is without a clear timeline for a return to action, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. “[Hayward is] making progress. I can say that,” Borrego said. “He’s pushing it, he’s headed in the right direction.”

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nikola VucevicCMar 7Day-To-DayVucevic (hamstring) will be a game-time decision ahead of Monday’s matchup against the 76ers, Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Lonzo BallPGMar 6OutBulls head coach Billy Donovan said that Ball (knee) took part in non-contact individual drills during Sunday’s practice, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Patrick WilliamsPFMar 6OutBulls head coach Billy Donovan said Williams (wrist) took part in individual non-contact work during Sunday’s practice, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Alex CarusoSGMar 6OutBulls head coach Billy Donovan said Sunday that Caruso (wrist) is taking part in non-contact individual work, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rajon RondoPGMar 7OutRondo (toe) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers.
Caris LeVertSGMar 7OutLeVert (foot) is out Tuesday against the Pacers.
Jarrett AllenCMar 6OutAllen sustained a fractured finger in Sunday’s win over the Raptors and is expected to be sidelined indefinitely, Shams Charania of The Athletic 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
Frank NtilikinaPGMar 7OutNtilikina (illness) won’t play Monday against the Jazz.
Jalen BrunsonPGMar 7OutBrunson (foot) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Jazz.
Maxi KleberPFMar 7Day-To-DayKleber (ankle) is listed as probable Monday against the Jazz.
Theo PinsonGMar 6OutPinson (finger) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Jazz.
Marquese ChrissSFMar 6OutChriss (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Jazz.
Luka DoncicPGMar 6Day-To-DayDoncic (toe) is probable for Monday’s contest against the Jazz.
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
Zeke NnajiPFMar 7OutNnaji (knee) is probable for Monday’s contest against the Warriors, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Will BartonSFMar 7Day-To-DayBarton (ankle) is questionable for Monday’s contest against the Warriors, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
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
Hamidou DialloSGMar 7Out
Frank JacksonPGMar 6OutJackson (back) will see a specialist and be re-evaluated in one week, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Juan Toscano-AndersonSFMar 7Day-To-DayToscano-Anderson is questionable for Monday’s contest against the Nuggets due to a non-COVID illness.
Otto Porter Jr.SFMar 7Day-To-DayPorter is questionable for Monday’s contest against the Nuggets due to a non-COVID illness.
Draymond GreenPFMar 6OutGreen (back) is aiming to return within the next 7-to-10 days, according to a televised report from Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday during ESPN’s NBA Countdown.
Andre IguodalaFMar 6OutIguodala (back) is out Monday against the Nuggets.
Gary Payton IISGMar 6OutPayton (knee) is listed as out for Monday’s game at Denver.
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.
James WisemanCFeb 26OutWiseman (knee) was recalled by Golden State on Saturday.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dennis SchroderPGMar 7OutSchroder (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Heat, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.
Eric GordonSGMar 7OutGordon (hamstring) will not play in Monday’s game against Miami, 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 6Day-To-Day
Chris DuarteSGMar 6OutDuarte (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday’s contest against the Wizards, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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
Talen Horton-TuckerSGMar 6Day-To-Day
LeBron JamesSFMar 6Day-To-DayJames (knee) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Spurs.
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
Xavier TillmanCMar 6Day-To-Day
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.”

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Markieff MorrisPFMar 6OutMorris (neck/reconditioning) remains out for Monday’s game against the Rockets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Wesley MatthewsSGMar 6Day-To-Day
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
D’Angelo RussellPGMar 7Day-To-DayRussell is questionable for Monday’s matchup against the Trail Blazers due to bilateral hamstring soreness.
McKinley Wright IVPGMar 6OutWright (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against Portland.
Taurean PrincePFMar 6Day-To-DayPrince (back) is questionable for Monday’s contest against Portland.
Patrick BeverleyPGMar 6Day-To-DayBeverley (ankle) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Naz ReidCMar 6Day-To-DayReid is questionable for Monday’s contest against Portland due to a right hamstring contusion.
Anthony EdwardsSFMar 6OutEdwards (knee) is doubtful for Monday’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
Nerlens NoelCMar 7OutNoel (foot) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Kings.
Taj GibsonCMar 7Day-To-DayGibson (illness) is questionable for Monday’s game against Sacramento.
Obi ToppinPFMar 7OutToppin (hamstring) is out Monday against the Kings.
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.
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
Isaiah RobyPFMar 6Day-To-Day
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.
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
Jalen SuggsSGMar 7Day-To-DaySuggs (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday’s contest against the Suns.
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
Paul MillsapPFMar 7OutMillsap (personal) will not play Monday against the Bulls.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cameron JohnsonSFMar 7OutJohnson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Magic, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Devin BookerSGMar 7OutBooker (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Magic.
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
Eric BledsoeSGMar 6OutBledsoe (Achilles) will not play in Monday’s game against Minnesota, Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl reports.
Justise WinslowPFMar 6OutWinslow (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against Minnesota, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
Anfernee SimonsSGMar 6OutSimons will not play in Monday’s game against Minnesota due to a bruised left quad, Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl 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 7Out
Maurice HarklessSFMar 7OutHarkless has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Knicks due to a right ankle sprain.
Terence DavisSGFeb 1OutDavis (wrist) underwent surgery Tuesday and is out for a minimum of three months, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Keita Bates-DiopSFMar 7Day-To-DayBates-Diop (back) is listed as doubtful for Monday’s game against the Lakers, Ty Jager of SB Nation reports.
Devin VassellSGMar 7Day-To-DayVassell (groin) is listed as doubtful for Monday’s game against the Lakers, Ty Jager of SB Nation reports.
Lonnie Walker IVSGMar 7Day-To-DayWalker is listed as doubtful for Monday’s game against the Lakers due to an illness, Ty Jager of SB Nation reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Malachi FlynnPGMar 7OutFlynn will be out at least 10 days due to his left hamstring strain before being re-evaluated by the Raptors, Amy Audibert of Sportsnet reports.
Fred VanVleetSGMar 6OutVanVleet (knee) is unavailable for Sunday’s game at Cleveland, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
David JohnsonPGMar 5OutJohnson (knee) is out Sunday against the Cavaliers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
OG AnunobySFMar 3OutAnunoby (finger) is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Rudy GobertCMar 7Day-To-DayGobert is questionable for Monday’s contest against the Mavericks due to left calf soreness, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Raul NetoPGMar 6Day-To-DayNeto departed Sunday’s game against the Pacers with a left ankle injury and will not return, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Vernon Carey Jr.CMar 6Out
Bradley BealSGFeb 8OutBeal is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

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