Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 24 January 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bruno FernandoPFJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Fernando is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors due to back spasms.
Wesley MatthewsSGJan 26OutJan 23: Matthews (calf) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Warriors.
Vit KrejciGJan 26OutJan 23: Krejci (shoulder) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Warriors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
De’Andre HunterSFJan 26OutJan 23: Hunter (knee) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Warriors.
Trae YoungPGJan 26OutJan 23: Young (concussion) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Warriors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Mouhamed GueyeFFeb 10OutJan 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
Oshae BrissettSFJan 25Day-To-DayJan 23: Brissett has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Mavericks due to a low back strain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Kristaps PorzingisCJan 25Day-To-DayJan 22: Porzingis has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Mavericks due to right knee inflammation, Taylor Snow of the Celtics’ official site reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ben SimmonsPGJan 29OutJan 23: Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Brooklyn’s next three contests, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Day’Ron SharpeCJan 29OutJan 23: Sharpe (knee) is ramping up conditioning and weight room activities, although he does not have a timeline for returning to action, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily reports.
Dariq WhiteheadFFeb 22OutJan 18: Whitehead has been diagnosed with a left shin stress reaction, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

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
Ty JeromeSGJan 29OutJan 24: Jerome (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.
Caris LeVertSGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: LeVert (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.
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
Dwight PowellCJan 26OutJan 24: Powell is listed as out for Wednesday’s game versus the Suns due to corneal abrasion in his left eye.
Luka DoncicPGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Doncic is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Phoenix due to lower back tightness, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.
Seth CurrySGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Curry (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday versus Phoenix, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.
Dante ExumGJan 24OutJan 23: Exum (heel) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Suns, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks’ official site reports.
Kyrie IrvingPGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Irving (thumb) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Suns, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks’ official site reports.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Julian StrawtherGJan 25OutJan 22: Strawther (knee) is out Tuesday against the Pacers.
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
Cade CunninghamPGJan 24OutJan 24: Cunningham (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets.
Monte MorrisPGJan 24OutJan 23: Morris (quadriceps) is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game versus the Hornets.
Malcolm CazalonGJan 25OutJan 22: 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.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Brandin PodziemskiGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Podziemski is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Atlanta due to an illness.
Gary Payton IISGFeb 7OutJan 22: The Warriors announced Monday that Payton (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Moses MoodySGJan 30OutJan 22: The Warriors announced Monday that Moody (calf) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Chris PaulPGFeb 10OutJan 9: Paul underwent successful surgery Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen GreenSGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 24: Green, who’s listed as questionable due to an illness, was present during the Rockets’ morning shootaround ahead of Wednesday’s game against Portland, Coty M. Davis of SI.com reports.
Reggie Bullock Jr.SFJan 24OutJan 23: Bullock (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game versus the Trail Blazers.
Tari EasonFJan 26OutJan 23: Eason (lower leg) is out for Wednesday’s game versus the Trail Blazers.
Victor OladipoSGFeb 2OutJan 21: Oladipo (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Celtics and remains out indefinitely.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen SmithPFJan 25Day-To-DayJan 23: Smith (back) won’t play in Tuesday’s game versus the Nuggets.
Tyrese HaliburtonPGJan 28OutJan 23: Head coach Rick Carlisle announced Tuesday that Haliburton (hamstring) will miss the Pacers’ next three games before being re-evaluated Saturday.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Moussa DiabateFFeb 7OutJan 24: Diabate said after Tuesday’s 127-116 win over the Lakers that he expects to be back on the court in about two weeks, Justin Russo of the ‘Clip & Roll’ podcast reports.
Paul GeorgeFJan 26Day-To-DayJan 24: Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said George was playing through a groin issue during Tuesday’s 127-116 win over the Lakers, Janis Carr of the OC Register reports.
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 25OutJan 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.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
LeBron JamesSFJan 25Day-To-DayJan 24: Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Tuesday that James (ankle) is deemed day-to-day moving forward, Mark Medina of NBA.com 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
Luke KennardSGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 24: Kennard is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Heat due to right thigh soreness.
Derrick RosePGJan 26OutJan 23: Rose (hamstring) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Heat.
Santi AldamaPFJan 26OutJan 23: Aldama (knee) is out for Wednesday’s game versus the Heat.
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
Haywood HighsmithFJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Highsmith is listed as probable Wednesday versus Memphis due to a foot injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jaime Jaquez Jr.GJan 24OutJan 23: Jaquez (groin) is doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Terry RozierSGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: The Hornets are trading Rozier to the Heat on Tuesday in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Dru SmithGOct 1OutNov 24: Smith (knee) is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Antetokounmpo is probable to play Wednesday due to a right shoulder contusion.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Mike ConleyPGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 24: Conley is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards due to an illness.
Jaylen ClarkGJan 31OutJan 1: Clark (Achilles) is out for Monday’s game against the Knicks.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Matt RyanFJan 26OutJan 23: The Pelicans transferred Ryan (elbow) to the Birmingham Squadron of the G League on Tuesday.
Dereon SeabronGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 17: Seabron (undisclosed) isn’t on the injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah HartensteinCJan 25Day-To-DayJan 23: Hartenstein (Achilles) won’t play in Tuesday’s game versus the Nets, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
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.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Olivier SarrCJan 26OutJan 24: Sarr (hip) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Spurs.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jonathan IsaacPFJan 26Day-To-DayJan 22: Isaac will be rested for Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Markelle FultzPGJan 26Day-To-DayJan 22: Fultz (rest) will not play in Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Gary HarrisSGJan 26OutJan 22: Harris (calf) will not play in Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Mo BambaCJan 25OutJan 24: Head coach Nick Nurse said Bamba (knee) was able to take part in individual work during Wednesday’s practice, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Jaden SpringerGJan 25OutJan 24: Head coach Nick Nurse said Springer (ankle) “should be OK” to play Thursday against the Pacers after practicing Wednesday, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Marcus Morris Sr.SFJan 25Day-To-DayJan 24: Head coach Nick Nurse said Morris (foot) “should be OK” to play Thursday against the Pacers after practicing Wednesday, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Patrick BeverleyPGJan 25Day-To-DayJan 24: Beverley (illness) took part in Wednesday’s practice, and head coach Nick Nurse said the veteran guard “should be OK” to play Thursday versus the Pacers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Robert CovingtonPFFeb 22OutJan 24: Covington (knee) will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.comreports.
De’Anthony MeltonSGFeb 1OutJan 24: Melton (back) will be re-evaluated in one week, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Kenneth Lofton Jr.FJan 26OutJan 18: The 76ers assigned Lofton (shoulder) to the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League on Thursday.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bol BolCJan 26OutJan 23: Bol (foot) is out for Wednesday’s game versus the Mavericks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Eric GordonSGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Gordon (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Dallas, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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
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
Tre JonesPGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 24: Jones (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s morning shootaround, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Sidy CissokoGJan 26OutJan 23: Cissoko (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City.
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 24: Poeltl (ankle) is now considered day-to-day, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Markquis NowellGFeb 11OutJan 23: Nowell sustained a left hamstring strain Saturday in the G League Raptors 905’s 97-91 win over the Delaware Blue Coats and is considered out indefinitely, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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