Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t: 29 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Trent ForrestGFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 29: The Hawks plan to convert Forrest from a two-way contract to a standard NBA contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Mouhamed GueyeFFeb 29OutFeb 28: Atlanta recalled Gueye (back) from the G League’s College Park Skyhawks on Monday.
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.
Onyeka OkongwuPFMar 2OutFeb 24: Okongwu (toe) is in a walking boot and expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cam ThomasSGMar 2OutFeb 28: Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Hawks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York 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
Alex CarusoSGMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Caruso (hamstring) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Cavaliers, 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.
Torrey CraigSFMar 11OutFeb 20: The Bulls announced Tuesday that Craig sustained a right knee sprain while working out this past weekend and will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks.
Zach LaVineSGOct 1OutFeb 8: LaVine underwent season-ending surgery on his right foot Thursday, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Lonzo BallPGOct 1OutFeb 4: Ball (knee) isn’t experiencing pain during his day-to-day activities, which include a lot of mobility work, but he hasn’t resumed sprinting yet, Ryan Taylor of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
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
Maxi KleberPFMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Kleber (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
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
Marcus SasserGMar 5OutFeb 26: The Pistons announced Monday that Sasser (knee) will be re-evaluated in one week, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Andrew WigginsSFMar 1OutFeb 28: Wiggins (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Knicks.
Gui SantosFMar 6OutFeb 26: Santos (knee), who will miss a second straight game Tuesday against the Wizards, said he believes he’ll be ready to play by next week, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tari EasonFMar 10OutFeb 25: Coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Eason (lower leg) still doesn’t have a clear return timetable, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
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
Doug McDermottSFMar 5OutFeb 28: Coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that McDermott (calf) will remain sidelined for a few more games, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Aaron NesmithSFMar 1OutFeb 28: Nesmith (ankle) is out for Wednesday’s game versus the Pelicans, Tony East of SI.com reports.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Paul GeorgeFMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 29: George (knee) did not practice Tuesday and will not play Wednesday versus the Lakers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Ivica ZubacCMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 29: Zubac (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game versus the Lakers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gabe VincentPGMar 2OutFeb 27: Coach Darvin Ham said Tuesday that Vincent (knee) hasn’t returned to on-court activities yet, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Jarred VanderbiltPFMar 2OutFeb 27: Coach Darvin Ham said Tuesday that Vanderbilt (foot) has yet to progress to on-court activities, Jovan Buha of The Athletic 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.
Christian WoodFMar 8OutFeb 21: Wood has been diagnosed with effusion in his left knee and he will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Luke KennardSGMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Kennard is out for Wednesday’s game versus the Timberwolves due to an illness.
Derrick RosePGMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Rose left Wednesday’s 110-101 loss to the Timberwolves with back soreness and didn’t return. He logged two points (1-2 FG) and an assist across six minutes.
John KoncharSGMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Konchar (thumb) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Timberwolves.
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.
Brandon ClarkePFMar 1OutFeb 22: Clarke (Achilles) will remain on the sidelines for Friday’s game against the Clippers.
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 2OutFeb 28: Love (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game versus the Nuggets, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Josh RichardsonSGMar 2OutFeb 28: Richardson (shoulder) won’t play in Thursday’s game versus the Nuggets.
Orlando RobinsonCFeb 29OutFeb 28: Robinson (back) is listed as probable for Thursday’s game versus the Nuggets.
Tyler HerroPGFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 28: Herro (knee) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Nuggets.
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
Andre Jackson Jr.GFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 28: Jackson (illness) is questionable for Thursday’s game against Charlotte.
MarJon BeauchampFFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 28: Beauchamp (illness) is probable for Thursday’s game against Charlotte.
Khris MiddletonSFMar 1OutFeb 28: Middleton (ankle) will not play Thursday against Charlotte.
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 28: Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Thursday’s game against the Hornets.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyle AndersonSFMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Anderson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies.
Jaylen ClarkGMar 1OutJan 30: Clark (Achilles) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks and remains out indefinitely.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dyson DanielsGMar 26OutFeb 15: The Pelicans announced Thursday that Daniels underwent a successful meniscectomy on his left knee and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen BrunsonPGFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 28: Brunson (neck) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game versus the Warriors.
OG AnunobySFMar 12OutFeb 27: Anunoby (elbow) is going to begin shooting soon and is expected to return to game action over the next 2-3 weeks, Shams Charania reports on FanDuel’s Run It Back.
Julius RandlePFMar 9OutFeb 21: Randle (shoulder) said Wednesday that surgery hasn’t been ruled out, but he’s hoping to avoid it and doing everything he can to get back as soon as possible, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Mitchell RobinsonCMar 23OutFeb 20: Coach Tom Thibodeau said Tuesday that Robinson (ankle) is no longer wearing a walking boot but hasn’t started running yet, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Duane Washington Jr.PGMar 2OutJan 27: The Knicks announced Wednesday that they have signed Washington (thumb) to a two-way contract.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jonathan IsaacPFFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 28: Isaac is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game versus the Jazz due to an illness.
Paolo BancheroPFFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 28: Banchero (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game versus Utah.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
KJ MartinFMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Martin (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game versus the Celtics, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
De’Anthony MeltonSGMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Melton is out for the remainder of Tuesday’s game versus the Celtics due to back spasms, Lauren Rosen of the 76ers’ official site reports. He will end the contest with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block in nine minutes.
Joel EmbiidCApr 2OutFeb 25: Embiid (knee) remains out indefinitely, but coach Nick Nurse said before Sunday’s game against the Bucks that the reigning MVP has gotten positive feedback and remains “really hopeful” for a late-season return, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
Robert CovingtonPFMar 14OutFeb 21: Covington (knee) is progressing in his rehabilitation program with the goal of ramping up his on-court activities over the next three weeks. He will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jusuf NurkicCFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 28: Nurkic (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday’s game versus the Rockets.
Eric GordonSGFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 28: Gordon (groin) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Rockets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Bradley BealSGFeb 29OutFeb 28: Beal (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Rockets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com 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
Deandre AytonCMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Ayton has been diagnosed with a right-hand sprain and he will be considered day-to-day moving forward, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Scoot HendersonGMar 6OutFeb 27: Coach Chauncey Billups said Tuesday that Henderson (adductor) won’t play in Portland’s upcoming three-game road trip, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Moses BrownCMar 1OutFeb 26: Brown (wrist) will not play Tuesday against Miami.
Malcolm BrogdonPGMar 4OutFeb 26: The Trail Blazers announced Monday that Brogdon (elbow) is making good progress in his recovery and will continue to ramp up with an anticipated return to action.
Shaedon SharpeSGApr 9OutFeb 9: Sharpe (abdomen) underwent successful surgery Friday and will be re-evaluated in approximately six weeks, Michael Scotto of USA Today 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
De’Aaron FoxPGMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Fox (knee) will not suit up for Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
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
Marcus Morris Sr.SFMar 3OutFeb 28: Morris (not with team) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Thunder, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com 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
Chris BoucherPFMar 1Day-To-DayFeb 28: Boucher (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Markquis NowellGFeb 29OutJan 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.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Otto Porter Jr.SFMar 2OutFeb 28: Porter (not with team) won’t play in Thursday’s game versus the Magic.
Walker KesslerCFeb 29Day-To-DayFeb 28: Kessler is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Magic due to a right foot sprain.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Deni AvdijaSFFeb 29OutFeb 28: Avdija (heel) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game versus the Lakers.
Bilal CoulibalySGMar 1OutFeb 28: Coulibaly (pelvis) will remain on the sidelines for Thursday’s game against the Lakers.
Isaiah LiversPFOct 1OutFeb 26: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

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