Who will, Who might and Who won’t: 21 January 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Trae YoungPGJan 24OutJan 21: Young suffered a concussion in Saturday’s loss to Cleveland and will not play Monday against Sacramento, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
De’Andre HunterSFJan 22OutJan 20: Hunter (knee) won’t play Saturday against the Cavaliers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site reports.
Vit KrejciGJan 22OutJan 20: Krejci (shoulder) won’t play in Saturday’s game versus the Cavaliers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site reports.
Wesley MatthewsSGJan 22OutJan 20: Matthews (calf) is out for Saturday’s game against the Cavaliers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site reports.
Mouhamed GueyeFFeb 7OutJan 18: The Hawks announced Thursday that Gueye (back) has increased his activity to include full-court work and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Al HorfordCJan 22OutJan 21: Horford will not play Sunday against Houston for load management purposes, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Jrue HolidayPGJan 22OutJan 21: Holiday (elbow) will not play Sunday versus Houston, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dariq WhiteheadFFeb 22OutJan 18: Whitehead has been diagnosed with a left shin stress reaction, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Ben SimmonsPGJan 23OutJan 15: Simmons (back) will travel with the Nets during their upcoming three-game road trip, which starts Jan. 17 vs. the Trail Blazers and ends Jan. 21 vs. the Clippers, NBA freelancer writer Billy Reinhardt reports.
Day’Ron SharpeCJan 25OutJan 9: Sharpe was diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nick RichardsCJan 22Day-To-DayJan 20: Richards (ankle) won’t play in Saturday’s game versus the 76ers.
LaMelo BallPGJan 22Day-To-DayJan 20: Ball (ankle) won’t play in Saturday’s game versus the 76ers.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach LaVineSGJan 28OutJan 19: LaVine is expected to miss one-to-two with his right ankle sprain, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Torrey CraigSFFeb 22OutJan 17: Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday that Craig (heel) has resumed light jogging, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Lonzo BallPGOct 1OutDec 28: Ball (knee) is expected to return to running in January, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports. “The pain that he was experiencing has been eliminated,” coach Billy Donovan said of Ball on Thursday.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Caris LeVertSGJan 22Day-To-DayJan 20: LeVert (wrist) will not play Saturday against Atlanta.
Ty JeromeSGJan 22OutJan 19: Jerome (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against Atlanta.
Darius GarlandPGJan 29OutJan 19: Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Friday that Garland (jaw) won’t travel with the team on their upcoming four-game road trip, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Evan MobleyPFFeb 5OutJan 16: Mobley went through a conditioning workout Monday ahead of the Cavaliers’ 109-91 win over the Bulls and said he remains on track with his projected 6-to-8-week recovery timeline from arthroscopic left knee surgery, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Dallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dante ExumGJan 22OutJan 19: Exum (heel) went through some non-contact work during Friday’s practice but wasn’t able to fully participate, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Josh GreenSGJan 22Day-To-DayJan 17: Green (illness) won’t play in Wednesday’s game against the Lakers.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Aaron GordonPFJan 21Day-To-DayJan 20: Gordon is listed as probable to play Sunday against Washington due to a right shoulder sprain.
Julian StrawtherGJan 23OutJan 20: Strawther (knee) won’t play in Sunday’s game versus the Wizards.
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
Isaiah StewartCJan 22Day-To-DayJan 20: Stewart (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Bucks.
Cade CunninghamPGJan 24OutJan 19: The Pistons announced Friday that Cunningham (knee) has been cleared to resume basketball activities and is expected to return to play in the next 5-7 days, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
Malcolm CazalonGJan 23Day-To-DayJan 15: Cazalon won’t play Monday in the G League Motor City Cruise’s game against the College Park Skyhawks due to a left ankle sprain, Blake Silverman of DetroitBadBoys.com reports.
Monte MorrisPGJan 24OutJan 9: Morris (quadriceps) started ramping up Monday and is expected to return by the end of January, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Moses MoodySGJan 24OutJan 12: Coach Steve Kerr said Friday that Moody (calf) is out for the remainder of the Warriors’ road trip, which ends on Jan. 19 against Dallas, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Chris PaulPGFeb 10OutJan 9: Paul underwent successful surgery Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Gary Payton IISGJan 27OutJan 4: The Warriors announced Thursday that Payton has been diagnosed with a grade 2 strain in his left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Reggie Bullock Jr.SFJan 21Day-To-DayJan 21: Bullock (back) won’t play in Saturday’s game versus the Jazz.
Jabari Smith Jr.PFJan 21Day-To-DayJan 21: Smith contributed 24 points (9-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 41 minutes during Saturday’s 127-126 overtime victory over the Jazz.
Tari EasonFJan 24OutJan 20: Eason (lower leg) won’t play Sunday against the Celtics, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Victor OladipoSGJan 21OutJan 14: Oladipo (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game versus Philadelphia.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyrese HaliburtonPGJan 21Day-To-DayJan 20: Haliburton is questionable to play Sunday against the Suns due to injury management on his left hamstring injury.
Andrew NembhardPGJan 21Day-To-DayJan 20: Nembhard (back) is questionable to play Sunday against the Suns.
Isaiah JacksonSFJan 23OutJan 20: Jackson (concussion) will not play in Sunday’s game against the Suns.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ivica ZubacCFeb 14OutJan 16: The Clippers announced Tuesday that Zubac has been diagnosed with a right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Justin Russo of the ‘Clip & Roll’ podcast reports.
Xavier MoonGJan 23OutJan 11: Moon posted 30 points (12-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 39 minutes in Thursday’s 121-111 win over Salt Lake City.
Moussa DiabateFJan 31OutJan 4: Diabate is out with a right hand metacarpal fracture and doesn’t have a timetable for his return.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cam ReddishSFJan 21OutJan 20: Reddish (knee) is probable to play Sunday against the Trail Blazers, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Taurean PrincePFJan 21Day-To-DayJan 20: Prince is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers due to left knee soreness, Khobi Price of The Orange County Registerreports.
LeBron JamesSFJan 21Day-To-DayJan 20: James (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against Portland, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Anthony DavisPFJan 21Day-To-DayJan 20: Davis is questionable for Sunday’s game against Portland due to bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Gabe VincentPGFeb 14OutDec 27: The Lakers announced Wednesday that Vincent underwent a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee and will re-evaluated in eight weeks.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Xavier TillmanFJan 22Day-To-DayJan 21: Tillman (knee) will not play in Saturday’s game against the Bulls.
Derrick RosePGJan 22OutJan 19: Rose (thigh) is out for Saturday’s game versus the Bulls.
Jake LaRaviaFFeb 6OutJan 14: The Grizzlies announced Sunday that LaRavia has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 high left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Desmond BaneSGFeb 26OutJan 14: The Grizzlies announced Sunday that Bane has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.
Marcus SmartPGFeb 23OutJan 11: An MRI revealed Smart suffered a severe right ring finger injury, which will sideline him for approximately six weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
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.
Brandon ClarkePFFeb 15OutDec 20: Clarke (Achilles) said Wednesday that he expects to make his season debut around the NBA All-Star break, which begins Feb. 16, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Steven AdamsCOct 1OutNov 7: Adams (knee) is set to undergo surgery on his right knee Wednesday, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyler HerroPGJan 21Day-To-DayJan 20: Herro is listed as probable for Sunday’s game versus the Magic due to a right shoulder sprain.
Jaime Jaquez Jr.GJan 24OutJan 20: Jaquez (groin) is inactive for Sunday’s game against Orlando, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Dru SmithGOct 1OutNov 24: Smith (knee) is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylen ClarkGJan 31OutJan 1: Clark (Achilles) is out for Monday’s game against the Knicks.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dereon SeabronGJan 20Day-To-DayJan 17: Seabron (undisclosed) isn’t on the injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies.
Matt RyanFJan 29OutDec 12: The Pelicans announced Tuesday that Ryan underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow and will be sidelined for approximately 6-to-8 weeks, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah HartensteinCJan 23Day-To-DayJan 20: Hartenstein is dealing with left ankle soreness and will not return to Saturday’s game against the Raptors. He finished with one point, four rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes.
Mitchell RobinsonCApr 2OutJan 10: The NBA denied the Knicks’ $7.8 million Disabled Player Exception for the loss of Robinson (ankle) because there’s optimism the center may return late in the regular season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Franz WagnerSFJan 21OutJan 20: Wagner (ankle) is questionable to play Sunday against Miami.
Gary HarrisSGJan 22OutJan 20: Harris (calf) won’t play in Sunday’s game versus the Heat.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Patrick BeverleyPGJan 22Day-To-DayJan 20: Beverley (illness) is out to face the Hornets on Saturday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Jaden SpringerGJan 22OutJan 20: Springer (ankle) will not play in Saturday’s matchup with the Hornets.
Mo BambaCJan 22OutJan 20: Bamba (knee) won’t play in Saturday’s game versus the Hornets.
Kenneth Lofton Jr.FJan 26OutJan 18: The 76ers assigned Lofton (shoulder) to the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League on Thursday.
Robert CovingtonPFJan 22OutJan 18: Covington (knee) won’t travel with the 76ers for the next two games on their road trip, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
De’Anthony MeltonSGJan 22OutJan 15: Coach Nick Nurse said Monday that he expects Melton (back) to miss at least a week, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bol BolCJan 22OutJan 20: Bol (foot) will not play in Sunday’s game against the Pacers.
Jordan GoodwinGJan 21Day-To-DayJan 20: Goodwin is probable for Sunday’s game against the Pacers with a right ankle sprain.
Damion LeeSGMar 2OutJan 10: Lee (knee) is still a “ways away” from returning but hopes to see action before the end of the regular season, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Portland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anfernee SimonsSGJan 21Day-To-DayJan 20: Simons (illness) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Lakers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
Scoot HendersonGJan 21Day-To-DayJan 20: Henderson (nasal contusion) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Lakers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portlandreports.
Shaedon SharpeSGJan 31OutJan 15: Sharpe (thigh) will be re-evaluated in two weeks after further testing showed a lower abdominal strain, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Moses BrownCFeb 23OutJan 10: The Trail Blazers announced Wednesday that Brown underwent successful surgery on his left shoulder and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.
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.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Sidy CissokoGJan 22OutJan 20: Cissoko (ankle) is inactive for Saturday’s game against Washington.
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
Jakob PoeltlCJan 26OutJan 14: Poeltl (ankle) took part in some light shooting at Sunday’s practice and is due to be re-evaluated in about a week, Josh

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