Who is, Who won’t and Who might: March 19, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Trae YoungPGMar 19Day-To-Day
John CollinsPFMar 18OutCollins received an anti-inflammatory injection for his sprained right ring finger Thursday and is scheduled to undergo a non-surgical procedure to address his strained right foot within the next couple days. His status will be updated in 10-to-14 days.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Aaron NesmithSFMar 9OutCeltics head coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Nesmith (ankle) will remain out for “a while,” Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ben SimmonsPGMar 16OutSimmons (back) got an epidural while the Nets were in Orlando with the hopes that it will improve his back pain and allow him to do more moving forward, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Kyrie IrvingPGMar 15Out
LaMarcus AldridgeCMar 12Out
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.
Joe HarrisSFMar 3OutHarris is set to undergo season-ending ankle surgery, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gordon HaywardSFMar 16OutHayward (ankle) said Wednesday that he’s “starting to ramp things up” and is planning to begin contact work next week, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Patrick WilliamsPFMar 17OutWilliams (wrist) has been assigned to the G League for rehab purposes and is targeting a return to game action for the Bulls sometime next week, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Lonzo BallPGMar 14OutBall (knee) is still dealing with the discomfort associated with a bone bruise and is without a timetable for a return, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dean WadePFMar 18OutWade (knee) will be re-evaluated Monday, Evan Dammarell of SBNation.com reports.
Rajon RondoPGMar 17OutRondo (ankle) will not play Friday against Denver.
Jarrett AllenCMar 15OutAllen (finger) has elected to not undergo surgery to repair his fractured left middle finger and could possibly return by the end of the regular season, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports 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
Theo PinsonGMar 19OutPinson (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.
Reggie BullockSFMar 17OutBullock (personal) will not play Friday against the 76ers.
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 18OutNnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Michael Porter Jr.SFMar 15OutPorter (back) could return as soon as next week, Ryan Blackburn of Denver Stiffs reports.
Jamal MurrayPGMar 15OutMurray (knee) will practice with the Nuggets’ G League affiliate this week, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports 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 18OutJackson (back) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against Cleveland.
Hamidou DialloSGMar 18OutDiallo (finger) is out Saturday against the Cavaliers.
Killian HayesPGMar 18Day-To-DayHayes (head) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Cade CunninghamPGMar 18Day-To-DayCunningham (illness) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Chris SmithSFMar 15Out

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nemanja BjelicaPFMar 18Day-To-DayBjelica (illness) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup with the Spurs, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Gary Payton IISGMar 18OutPayton (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s contest against the Spurs, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Andrew WigginsSFMar 18Day-To-DayWiggins (illness) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Spurs, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Moses MoodySGMar 18Day-To-DayMoody (shoulder) didn’t practice Friday and remains questionable for Sunday’s game against the Spurs, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Stephen CurryPGMar 18OutCurry will be re-evaluated in two weeks after an MRI on Wednesday confirmed he suffered a sprained left foot ligament.
James WisemanCMar 16OutWiseman (knee) was recalled by the Warriors on Wednesday.
Andre IguodalaFMar 12OutIguodala (back) has yet to return to the court and is still without a timetable for a return, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Usman GarubaPFMar 18OutCoach Stephen Silas said Friday that Garuba (ankle) will be re-evaluated in a week, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Eric GordonSGMar 18OutGordon (illness) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Pacers, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Trevelin QueenGMar 18Day-To-DayQueen was inactive in Thursday’s victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce with an undisclosed injury.
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.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen SmithFMar 19Day-To-Day
Isaiah JacksonFMar 19Day-To-Day
Chris DuarteSGMar 19Day-To-Day
T.J. WarrenSFMar 17OutWarren (foot) has fully recovered from consecutive stress fractures in his left foot but will remain out for the Pacers’ final 12 games to prepare for next season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Myles TurnerCMar 10OutPacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Turner (foot) did “30 minutes of non-contact work” at Thursday’s practice, but the center remains without a timeline for a return, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
T.J. McConnellPGMar 10OutPacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday that McConnell’s surgically repaired right wrist is getting better, but the point guard is still considered “week-to-week,” 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
Jason PrestonPGMar 9OutPreston (foot) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards.
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.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Talen Horton-TuckerSGMar 19Day-To-Day
Wayne EllingtonSGMar 19Day-To-Day
Carmelo AnthonyPFMar 19Day-To-Day
Anthony DavisPFMar 13OutDavis (foot) will return to light, on-court activities Monday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
Kendrick NunnGFeb 8OutNunn (knee) won’t be available until at least March, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Killian TillieSFMar 19Day-To-Day
Ja MorantPGMar 18Day-To-Day

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Victor OladipoSGMar 19Day-To-Day
Jimmy ButlerSFMar 19Day-To-Day

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Pat ConnaughtonSGMar 18OutConnaughton (finger) is listed as probable for Saturday’s game against the Timberwolves.
DeAndre’ BembrySGMar 13OutBembry (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jordan McLaughlinPGMar 18Day-To-Day
Jarred VanderbiltPFMar 18Day-To-DayVanderbilt (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Bucks.
Anthony EdwardsSFMar 18Day-To-DayEdwards (knee) is probable for Saturday’s game against the Bucks.
Naz ReidCMar 18Day-To-DayReid (back) is questionable for Saturday’s game against Milwaukee.
Jaden McDanielsPFMar 16OutCoach Chris Finch said Wednesday that McDaniels is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Brandon IngramSFMar 18OutIngram (hamstring) didn’t travel with the team to San Antonio on Friday due to a non-COVID illness, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
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
Luka SamanicPFMar 17OutSamanic (heel) was waived by the Knicks on Thursday, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Nerlens NoelCMar 17OutNoel (foot) is out Friday against the Wizards.
Derrick RosePGMar 13OutKnicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said Sunday that New York’s medical team still hasn’t cleared Rose for practice, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Cam ReddishSFMar 10Out
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.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Josh GiddeySGMar 18OutCoach Mark Daigneault said Friday that Giddey (hip) will be re-evaluated at the end of next week, Nick Crain of SI.com reports.
Kenrich WilliamsSFMar 17OutWilliams (knee) is out Friday against the Heat.
Derrick FavorsCMar 17OutFavors (back) is out Friday against the Heat.
Mike MuscalaCMar 8OutMuscala underwent successful arthroscopic surgery with additional ligament repair on his right ankle Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Ty JeromeSGMar 8OutJerome underwent successful surgery to address a sports hernia Tuesday and will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Luguentz DortSFMar 8OutDort underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder Tuesday and will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
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 18Day-To-Day
Chuma OkekePFMar 18Day-To-Day
Wendell Carter Jr.CMar 18Day-To-Day
Bol BolCMar 15OutBol (foot) will remain out for the remainder of the 2021-22 season, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
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.”

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gabriel LundbergFMar 19Day-To-Day
Jae CrowderPFMar 19Day-To-Day
Cameron JohnsonSFMar 17OutJohnson (quad) will miss another game Friday against Chicago, Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports 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
Eric BledsoeSGMar 17OutBledsoe (Achilles) is out Friday against the Nets, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Anfernee SimonsSGMar 11OutSimons (quadriceps) is expected to be sidelined for 1-to-2 weeks after an MRI showed mild patella tendinopathy in his left knee, NBA writer Marc Stein 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
De’Aaron FoxPGMar 19Day-To-Day
Richaun HolmesCMar 18OutHolmes has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to personal reasons, Brenden Nunes of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Jeremy LambSGMar 17OutLamb (personal) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Celtics.
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
Lonnie Walker IVSGMar 19Day-To-Day
Josh RichardsonSGMar 19Day-To-Day
Romeo LangfordSGMar 17OutLangford (hamstring) is out Friday against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Keita Bates-DiopSFMar 17OutBates-Diop (back) is out Friday against the Pelicans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Devontae CacokPFMar 16OutCacok (heel) has been assigned to the Spurs’ G League affiliate, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
Doug McDermottSFMar 16OutMcDermott’s ankle sprain has been diagnosed Grade 3, and he’s expected to sit out the rest of the regular season, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Malachi FlynnPGMar 18OutCoach Nick Nurse said Friday that Flynn (hamstring) will likely be out at least another week, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
OG AnunobySFMar 18OutCoach Nick Nurse said Friday that Anunoby (finger) will likely be sidelined at least another week, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Donovan MitchellSGMar 19Day-To-Day
Danuel House Jr.SFMar 19Day-To-Day
Hassan WhitesideCMar 19Day-To-Day
Trent ForrestSGMar 18OutForrest (wrist) won’t play Friday against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Udoka AzubuikeCMar 17OutAzubuike (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Clippers, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Bojan BogdanovicSFMar 17OutBogdanovic (calf) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Clippers, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kristaps PorzingisCMar 19Day-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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