Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 11 March 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Saddiq BeySFOct 1OutMar 11: Bey suffered a torn left ACL and is out for the remainder of the season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Jalen JohnsonSFMar 13Day-To-DayMar 10: Johnson (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Pelicans.
Seth LundyGMar 13OutMar 10: Lundy (back) didn’t play in Friday’s G League 120-112 overtime loss to Osceola.
Onyeka OkongwuPFMar 21OutMar 7: Okongwu (toe) has shed his walking boot and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Kobe BufkinGMar 21OutMar 7: The Hawks announced Thursday that Bufkin (toe) has been diagnosed with a left big toe sprain and will be in a walking boot for the next 10 days, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Trae YoungPGApr 1OutFeb 25: Young (finger) has a torn radial collateral ligament in the fifth finger of his left hand. He will undergo surgery Tuesday and be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jrue HolidayPGMar 12OutMar 11: Holiday (knee) will not play in Monday’s game against Portland, Marc D’Amico of the Celtics’ official site reports.
Svi MykhailiukSGMar 12OutMar 10: Mykhailiuk has been ruled out for Monday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers for personal reasons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics’ official site reports.
Kristaps PorzingisCMar 12OutMar 10: Porzingis (hamstring) will not play in Monday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers, Marc D’Amico of the Celtics’ official site reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cameron JohnsonSFMar 13OutMar 9: Johnson (ankle) will not play Sunday versus the Cavaliers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Ben SimmonsPGOct 1OutMar 7: The Nets announced Thursday that Simmons will miss the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement in his lower back.
Dariq WhiteheadFOct 1OutJan 29: Whitehead underwent successful season-ending surgery on his left shin stress reaction Monday and is expected to need three months to recover, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Torrey CraigSFMar 11Day-To-DayMar 10: Craig is questionable for Monday’s game against Dallas due to a right ankle sprain.
Lonzo BallPGOct 1OutMar 9: Ball (knee) has begun cutting, sprinting and jumping in controlled, non-contact situations, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Patrick WilliamsPFOct 1OutFeb 23: The Bulls announced Friday that Williams will undergo surgery to address bone edema in his left foot and will be out for the remainder of 2023-24.
Zach LaVineSGOct 1OutFeb 8: LaVine underwent season-ending surgery on his right foot Thursday, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dean WadePFMar 13OutMar 11: Wade (personal) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Suns.
Max StrusSGMar 13OutMar 11: Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Suns.
Donovan MitchellSGMar 13OutMar 11: Mitchell (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Suns.
Evan MobleyPFMar 22OutMar 6: Mobley (ankle) will be re-evaluated in roughly one week, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Ty JeromeSGMar 22OutJan 25: Jerome underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle on January 23 and he remains out indefinitely, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
DeAndre JordanCMar 11Day-To-DayMar 11: Jordan (illness) is questionable for Monday’s game against Toronto.
Vlatko CancarSFApr 2OutAug 17: Cancar underwent surgery surgery on his left knee Thursday and is out indefinitely, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Detroit Pistons

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ausar ThompsonFMar 11Day-To-DayMar 11: Thompson (illness) is questionable for Monday’s game versus Charlotte.
Quentin GrimesSGMar 11OutMar 10: Grimes (knee) is probable to play Monday versus Charlotte, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Moses MoodySGMar 11Day-To-DayMar 10: Moody is probable for Monday’s game against the Spurs due to left knee soreness.
Draymond GreenPFMar 11Day-To-DayMar 10: Green is probable for Monday’s game against the Spurs due to back soreness.
Stephen CurryPGMar 13OutMar 9: Curry (ankle) will be re-evaluated on Tuesday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alperen SengunCMar 25OutMar 10: Sengun was carted off the floor during Sunday’s game against the Kings after sustaining a left lower-leg injury, Jackson Gatlin of Locked On Rockets reports.
Tari EasonFOct 1OutMar 5: The Rockets announced Tuesday that Eason underwent successful surgery to treat a benign growth in his lower leg, and he’s expected to make a full recovery in approximately four months.
Steven AdamsCOct 1OutFeb 1: Adams (knee) was traded from the Grizzlies to the Rockets in exchange for Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen SmithPFMar 12Day-To-DayMar 10: Smith (illness) did not play in Sunday’s win over the Magic.
Doug McDermottSFMar 12OutMar 9: McDermott (calf) won’t play in Sunday’s game versus the Magic.
Bennedict MathurinSGOct 1OutMar 9: Mathurin is slated to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kawhi LeonardSFMar 12Day-To-DayMar 10: Leonard (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bucks, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Paul GeorgeFMar 12Day-To-DayMar 10: George (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bucks, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Russell WestbrookPGApr 5OutMar 4: Westbrook underwent surgery on his fractured left hand Monday, and the hope is that he will return before the start of the playoffs, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cam ReddishSFMar 13Day-To-DayMar 11: Reddish (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Timberwolves, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
Christian WoodFMar 13OutMar 9: Wood (knee) will not play Sunday against the Timberwolves, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Gabe VincentPGMar 18OutMar 5: Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Tuesday that Vincent (knee) is ramping up his rehab and targeting a return in mid-to-late March, barring a setback.
Jarred VanderbiltPFMar 13OutMar 4: Vanderbilt (foot) was spotted on the sidelines without a walking boot Monday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Colin CastletonCMar 24OutFeb 25: Castleton is expected to miss multiple weeks after he recently suffered a fractured right wrist, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Vince Williams Jr.GMar 12Day-To-DayMar 10: Williams (knee) will not play Sunday against Oklahoma City.
John KoncharSGMar 12Day-To-DayMar 10: Konchar (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Thunder.
Jordan GoodwinGMar 12Day-To-DayMar 10: Goodwin (Achilles) has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup in Oklahoma City, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Yuta WatanabeSFMar 12OutMar 9: Watanabe (wrist) will not play Sunday against the Thunder.
Derrick RosePGApr 3OutMar 5: Rose will be re-evaluated in three weeks after being diagnosed with a right osteitis pubis stemming from an injury suffered on Feb. 28 against Minnesota, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Ziaire WilliamsFApr 3OutMar 5: The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of hip flexor and low back muscles and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Brandon ClarkePFMar 12OutMar 2: Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Feb. 22 that Clarke (Achilles) has been taking part in more minimal contact work on the court and is expected to play before the end of the season, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Desmond BaneSGMar 27OutFeb 22: Bane continues to make solid progress in his recovery from a Grade 3 left ankle sprain and he’s expected to return to the floor in 3-5 weeks.
Marcus SmartPGMar 27OutFeb 22: The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Smart (finger) will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Scotty Pippen Jr.GMar 20OutFeb 16: The Grizzlies announced Friday that Pippen will be re-evaluated in three weeks after he was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his lower back following an MRI.
Ja MorantPGOct 1OutJan 11: Morant underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder Thursday and will be out for the remainder of 2023-24, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kevin LovePFMar 13OutMar 9: Love (heel) will remain sidelined for Sunday’s matchup with the Wizards, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Tyler HerroPGMar 13OutMar 9: Herro (foot) Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald in Sunday’s game versus the Wizards, Anthony reports.
Josh RichardsonSGOct 1OutMar 6: The Heat announced that Richardson underwent successful surgery to repair right shoulder instability Wednesday.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Khris MiddletonSFMar 12OutMar 10: Middleton (ankle) is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Clippers, but coach Doc Rivers said that Middleton logged a “great workout” Saturday and is “getting closer” to a return, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyle AndersonSFMar 12Day-To-DayMar 11: Anderson (shoulder) will not play in Sunday’s game against the Lakers, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Monte MorrisPGMar 12Day-To-DayMar 11: Morris (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game against the Lakers, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Rudy GobertCMar 12Day-To-DayMar 11: Gobert (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Lakers.
Karl-Anthony TownsCApr 20OutMar 7: Towns will undergo surgery to repair his torn left meniscus and will be re-evaluated in a month, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Jaylen ClarkGMar 19OutMar 3: Clark (Achilles) is out for Sunday’s game against the Clippers and remains out indefinitely.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dyson DanielsGMar 26OutMar 4: Daniels (knee) was spotted getting shots up following Monday’s practice, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
OG AnunobySFMar 12OutMar 11: Anunoby (elbow) is expected to return Tuesday in time to face the 76ers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Julius RandlePFMar 21OutMar 7: Randle (shoulder) is still working with pads but has progressed to light contact, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Mitchell RobinsonCMar 23OutMar 7: Coach Tom Thibodeau said Thursday that Robinson (ankle) has begun running and jumping, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen WilliamsFMar 12Day-To-DayMar 10: Williams will not return to Sunday’s game versus the Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen SuggsSGMar 13Day-To-DayMar 10: Suggs (thigh) is out for Sunday’s game against Indiana.
Markelle FultzPGMar 13Day-To-DayMar 10: Fultz (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Pacers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Robert CovingtonPFMar 14OutMar 6: The 76ers announced Wednesday that Covington (knee) is progressing in his rehabilitation program and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
De’Anthony MeltonSGMar 20OutMar 6: The 76ers announced Wednesday that Melton (back) has begun an offloading period and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.
Joel EmbiidCApr 2OutMar 3: Katie George of ESPN reported during Philadelphia’s matchup against the Mavericks on Sunday that Embiid (knee) has started on-court workouts and is back to 100 percent in the weight room.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Josh OkogieSFMar 14OutMar 10: Okogie (abdomen) will be inactive for Monday’s game against Cleveland.
Eric GordonSGMar 14OutMar 10: Gordon (knee) is out for Monday’s game against Cleveland.
Devin BookerSGMar 11OutMar 10: Booker (ankle) is considered probable for Monday’s game against Cleveland, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Nassir LittleSFMar 14OutMar 6: Coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday that Little underwent a PRP injection for his left knee inflammation that will sideline him “for a week or so”, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Damion LeeSGMar 20OutFeb 13: Head coach Frank Vogel said Monday that Lee (knee) has yet to resume on-court work, but the Suns remain hopeful that the 31-year-old will play before the end of the regular season, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. “On track,” Vogel said, in reference to Lee’s recovery from the meniscus surgery he underwent in October. “Hopefully at some point towards the end of the regular season we can start talking about where he’s at in terms of getting back on the floor.”

Portland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Justin MinayaFMar 11Day-To-DayMar 10: Minaya is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Celtics due to an illness.
Jerami GrantSFMar 11Day-To-DayMar 10: Grant (hamstring) has been given a questionable tag ahead of Monday’s game against the Celtics.
Jabari WalkerFMar 13OutMar 10: Walker (hip) will remain sidelined for Monday’s matchup with the Celtics.
Shaedon SharpeSGApr 9OutMar 7: Portland head coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Sharpe (abdomen) has resumed light shooting work, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Malcolm BrogdonPGMar 13OutMar 7: Head coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Brogdon is increasing his activity but is still experiencing discomfort in his right elbow, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Robert Williams IIICOct 1OutNov 13: Williams underwent successful surgery Monday to reconstruct a torn ligament in his right knee after he sustained a patellar dislocation and is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Sasha VezenkovFMar 25OutFeb 13: The Kings announced Tuesday that Vezenkov (ankle) will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140reports.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Devin VassellSGMar 11Day-To-DayMar 10: Vassell (hip) is probable for Monday’s game against the Warriors, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Cedi OsmanSFMar 15OutMar 10: Coach Gregg Popovich noted Sunday that Osman (ankle) will miss two or three upcoming games “for sure,” Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports
Charles BasseyCOct 1OutDec 12: Bassey will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left ACL in Sunday’s G League contest against the Legends, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gary Trent Jr.SGMar 13OutMar 11: Trent (groin) has been ruled out of Monday’s game against the Nuggets, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Chris BoucherPFMar 13OutMar 11: Boucher (knee) will not play in Monday’s game versus Denver, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Immanuel QuickleySGMar 13OutMar 11: Quickley (hip) will not play Monday against Denver, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
RJ BarrettSGMar 11Day-To-DayMar 11: Barrett (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Monday’s game against the Nuggets, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
D.J. CartonGMar 13OutMar 11: Carton (ankle) will not play Monday versus Denver.
Bruce BrownSFMar 11OutMar 11: Brown (knee) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Nuggets.
Mouhamadou GueyeFMar 13OutMar 11: Gueye and the Raptors agreed to a two-way contract Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Jakob PoeltlCApr 2OutMar 5: The Raptors announced Tuesday that Poeltl underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in the pinkie of his left hand and is out indefinitely, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Scottie BarnesSFApr 2OutMar 4: Barnes underwent surgery to repair a fracture to the third metacarpal bone on his left hand Monday, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lauri MarkkanenPFMar 12OutMar 8: Markkanen (quadriceps) will not play in Saturday’s game against Denver.
Taylor HendricksFMar 15OutMar 5: The Jazz announced Tuesday that Hendricks be out at least one week after an MRI confirmed a ligament sprain in his left big toe, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Richaun HolmesFMar 12Day-To-DayMar 10: Holmes (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against Miami.
Landry ShametSGMar 12Day-To-DayMar 10: Shamet (calf) exited Sunday’s game against the Heat with a sore left calf and will not return.
Marvin Bagley IIIPFMar 16OutMar 8: The Wizards announced Friday that Bagley (back) will be re-evaluated in one week, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Isaiah LiversPFOct 1OutFeb 26: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

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