Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t: 21 March 2024 NBA Injury Report

NBA Injuries

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Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
AJ GriffinFMar 23OutMar 20: Griffin (lower leg) won’t play in Thursday’s game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Jalen JohnsonSFMar 23OutMar 20: Johnson (ankle) is out for Thursday’s game versus the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Wesley MatthewsSGMar 21Day-To-DayMar 20: Matthews is questionable for Thursday’s game in Phoenix due to an illness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Seth LundyGMar 21OutMar 18: Lundy (back) was inactive Sunday in the G League College Park Skyhawks’ 96-91 loss to the Sioux Falls Skyforce due to a back injury.
Mouhamed GueyeFMar 25OutMar 15: Gueye suffered a UCL sprain in his right elbow during Tuesday’s G League game against the Indiana Mad Ants and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days. The Hawks also recalled Gueye from the College Park Sky Hawks on Friday.
Saddiq BeySFDec 1OutMar 11: Bey suffered a torn left ACL and is out for the remainder of the season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Kobe BufkinGMar 23OutMar 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
Sam HauserSFMar 22Day-To-DayMar 21: Hauser (ankle) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Bucks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Jrue HolidayPGMar 22Day-To-DayMar 21: Holiday (shoulder) won’t play Wednesday against the Bucks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dorian Finney-SmithPFMar 23OutMar 20: Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Thursday’s game versus the Bucks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Nic ClaxtonCMar 21Day-To-DayMar 20: Claxton is questionable for Thursday’s game against Milwaukee due to an illness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Ben SimmonsPGOct 1OutMar 14: Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy Thursday and is expected to make a full recovery for training camp next season, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
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
Coby WhitePGMar 21OutMar 20: White (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game versus the Rockets.
Alex CarusoSGMar 21Day-To-DayMar 20: Caruso (ankle) is questionable for Thursday’s game in Houston.
Julian PhillipsFMar 31OutMar 15: The Bulls announced Friday that Phillips has been diagnosed with a right foot sprain and is out indefinitely.
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 22OutMar 19: Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Heat.
Max StrusSGMar 22OutMar 19: Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Heat.
Donovan MitchellSGMar 27OutMar 19: Mitchell will be re-evaluated in one week after undergoing a procedure on his nasal fracture Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Evan MobleyPFMar 22OutMar 11: Mobley (ankle) is no longer wearing a walking boot, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer 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.

Dallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Josh GreenSGApr 2OutMar 17: Coach Jason Kidd said Sunday that Green is “likely out a couple of weeks” after suffering a right ankle sprain in Thursday’s loss to Oklahoma City, Mavericks radio play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein reports.
Brandon WilliamsGMar 21OutMar 16: Wiliams (wrist) won’t play in Sunday’s game versus the Thunder.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zeke NnajiPFMar 21Day-To-DayMar 20: Nnaji (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game versus the Knicks.
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
Simone FontecchioFMar 22Day-To-DayMar 21: Fontecchio (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Pacers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press
Stanley UmudeGMar 22Day-To-DayMar 21: Umude has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday’s game against the Pacers after twisting his right ankle, Keith Langlois of the Pistons’ official site reports. He’ll finish with eight points (3-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and one rebound during 22 minutes.
Taj GibsonFMar 22OutMar 20: Gibson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Pacers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Isaiah StewartCOct 1OutMar 20: Stewart (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, Keith Langlois of the Pistons’ official site reports.
Ausar ThompsonFOct 1OutMar 20: The Pistons announced Wednesday that Thompson will miss the remainder of the season while being treated for a blood clot, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Quentin GrimesSGMar 22OutMar 19: Grimes (knee) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Pacers.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cam WhitmoreFApr 4OutMar 12: Coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday that Whitmore (knee) will miss roughly three weeks, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Alperen SengunCApr 14OutMar 12: Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Tuesday that Sengun (ankle) has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 right ankle sprain and will likely miss the remainder of the regular season.
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
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
Norman PowellGMar 22Day-To-DayMar 21: Powell (lower leg) won’t play in Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Terance MannSGMar 22OutMar 20: Mann (shoulder) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Trail Blazers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Moussa DiabateFMar 21Day-To-DayMar 17: Diabate recorded 10 points (4-14 FG, 1-1 FT), 18 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks over 39 minutes in Sunday’s 115-111 win over Westchester.
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 22OutMar 20: Coach Darvin Ham said Reddish (ankle) was a full participant during Wednesday’s practice and expects him to be available Friday against the 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Christian WoodFApr 14OutMar 19: Wood (knee) underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Tuesday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Gabe VincentPGMar 22OutMar 19: Vincent (knee) is nearing a return to action and intends to play again this season, barring a setback, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Jarred VanderbiltPFMar 22OutMar 12: Vanderbilt (foot) is progressing in his rehab, but he has not been cleared for on-court activities as of Tuesday, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Colin CastletonCMar 31OutFeb 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
Luke KennardSGMar 22Day-To-DayMar 21: Kennard (personal) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Warriors.
Vince Williams Jr.GMar 22OutMar 20: Williams (knee) will remain on the sidelines for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors.
Lamar StevensPFMar 22OutMar 19: Stevens (adductor) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Warriors.
Yuta WatanabeSFMar 22OutMar 19: Watanabe (personal) will not play against the Warriors on Wednesday.
Brandon ClarkePFMar 22OutMar 19: Clarke (Achilles) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Warriors.
Scotty Pippen Jr.GMar 22OutMar 19: Pippen (leg) will not play against the Warriors on Wednesday.
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.
Marcus SmartPGMar 27OutFeb 22: The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Smart (finger) will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
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
Bam AdebayoCMar 22Day-To-DayMar 21: Adebayo (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Cleveland, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Kevin LovePFMar 22OutMar 19: Love (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Duncan RobinsonFMar 22OutMar 19: Robinson (back) will be unavailable for Wednesday’s game against Cleveland.
Tyler HerroPGMar 29OutMar 16: Herro (foot) received a platelet-rich plasma injection Friday on his right foot and will re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Josh RichardsonSGOct 1OutMar 6: The Heat announced that Richardson underwent successful surgery to repair right shoulder instability Wednesday.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFMar 21Day-To-DayMar 21: Antetokounmpo (hamstring) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Celtics, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Naz ReidCMar 22Day-To-DayMar 20: Reid (head) is inactive for Tuesday’s game against Denver, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Rudy GobertCMar 22OutMar 19: Gobert (ribs) won’t play in Tuesday’s game versus the Nuggets.
Jaylen ClarkGMar 31OutMar 19: Clark (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets and remains sidelined indefinitely.
Karl-Anthony TownsCApr 20OutMar 12: The Timberwolves announced Tuesday that Towns underwent successful surgery to repair a left knee lateral meniscus tear and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Matt RyanFMar 21Day-To-DayMar 20: Ryan is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game versus the Magic due to a non-COVID illness.
Dyson DanielsGMar 26OutMar 18: Daniels (knee) was able to go through a full practice Monday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
OG AnunobySFMar 23OutMar 20: Anunoby (elbow) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Nuggets.
Mitchell RobinsonCMar 23OutMar 20: Robinson (ankle) was a full participant at Wednesday’s practice, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Julius RandlePFMar 23OutMar 12: Randle (shoulder) continues ramping up in “controlled contact situations” but has not progressed to any scrimmaging, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tobias HarrisPFMar 22OutMar 20: Harris (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Suns, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Joel EmbiidCApr 2OutMar 20: Embiid (knee) won’t be with the 76ers during their upcoming four-game road trip, which starts Wednesday in Phoenix and ends Monday in Sacramento, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Kai JonesPFMar 22OutMar 19: Jones (hamstring) will be inactive for Wednesday’s game against Phoenix.
De’Anthony MeltonSGMar 25OutMar 18: Head coach Nick Nurse said Monday that he had no update on the status of Melton, who hasn’t played since Feb. 27 due to lumbar spine bone stress, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Robert CovingtonPFMar 25OutMar 17: Covington (knee) did some on-court work following Sunday’s practice and is ramping up for a return to game action, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Damion LeeSGMar 29OutMar 20: Lee (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers, and there’s no timetable for his return.
Josh OkogieSFMar 21OutMar 19: Okogie (abdomen) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Portland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jerami GrantSFMar 22OutMar 20: Grant (hamstring) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Clippers, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Matisse ThybulleSGMar 22OutMar 20: Thybulle (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Malcolm BrogdonPGMar 22OutMar 19: Brogdon (elbow) is out for Wednesday’s game versus the Clippers.
Shaedon SharpeSGApr 3OutMar 7: Portland head coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Sharpe (abdomen) has resumed light shooting work, 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
Kevin HuerterSGMar 21Day-To-DayMar 21: Huerter (shoulder) will be inactive Wednesday against Toronto.
Sasha VezenkovFMar 21OutMar 20: Vezenkov (ankle) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Raptors, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Trey LylesPFApr 2OutMar 15: Lyeles (knee) is expected to be reevaluated in two weeks due to an MCL sprain, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach CollinsPFMar 22Day-To-DayMar 20: Collins is out for Tuesday’s game against them Mavericks due to concussion-like symptoms.
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
Jontay PorterCMar 22Day-To-DayMar 21: Porter will not return to Wednesday’s game due to an illness, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Immanuel QuickleySGMar 22OutMar 20: Quickley (personal) does not have a timetable to return, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
D.J. CartonGMar 22OutMar 19: Carton (ankle) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Kings, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
RJ BarrettSGApr 2OutMar 15: Coach Darko Rajakovic said Barrett, who remains away from the team while mourning the death of his younger brother, doesn’t have a return timetable, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Chris BoucherPFApr 2OutMar 11: Boucher has suffered a partial MCL tear in his right knee and will undergo further testing in coming days, Kayla Grey of TSN 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 21Day-To-DayMar 21: Markkanen is out for Wednesday’s game versus the Thunder due to quadriceps contusion maintenance, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Jordan ClarksonPGMar 21OutMar 19: Clarkson (groin) will not play in Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Eugene OmoruyiFMar 23OutMar 20: Omoruyi (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Kings.
Marvin Bagley IIIPFMar 23OutMar 20: Bagley (back) won’t play in Thursday’s game versus the Kings.
Landry ShametSGMar 23OutMar 20: Shamet (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Kings.
Richaun HolmesFMar 21Day-To-DayMar 20: Holmes is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Kings due to a non-COVID illness.
Tyus JonesPGMar 23OutMar 20: Jones (back) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Kings.
Deni AvdijaSFMar 21OutMar 20: Avdija (knee) is questionable for Thursday’s game versus the Kings.
Bilal CoulibalySGOct 1OutMar 18: Coulibaly will miss the remainder of the season due to an ongoing recovery from a right wrist contusion, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Isaiah LiversPFOct 1OutFeb 26: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

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