Who Will, Who Might and Who won’t: 3 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Saddiq BeySFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 3: Bey will not return to Friday’s game against the Suns due to a left ankle sprain. He finished with two points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and three rebounds in 16 minutes.
De’Andre HunterSFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 3: Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Suns.
Mouhamed GueyeFFeb 5OutFeb 3: Atlanta assigned Gueye (back) to the G League’s College Park Skyhawks on Saturday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Vit KrejciGFeb 3OutFeb 1: Krejci (shoulder) won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Luke KornetCFeb 4OutFeb 1: Kornet (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics’ official site reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ben SimmonsPGFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: Simmons (knee) is probable for Saturday’s game against the 76ers, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Dennis Smith Jr.PGFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: Smith is questionable for Saturday’s game against the 76ers due to right foot soreness, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Dorian Finney-SmithPFFeb 5OutFeb 2: Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the 76ers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Day’Ron SharpeCFeb 8OutJan 31: Sharpe (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Suns.
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
Dalen TerryFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: Terry (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Kings.
Coby WhitePGFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: White is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Kings due to left ankle soreness.
Torrey CraigSFFeb 3OutFeb 2: Craig (foot) was a full participant during Friday’s practice and has a chance to play in Saturday’s game against the Kings, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Zach LaVineSGFeb 10OutFeb 2: Coach Billy Donovan said Friday that LaVine (foot) will miss at least another week of game action, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Patrick WilliamsPFFeb 22OutJan 30: The Bulls announced Tuesday that Williams has been diagnosed with acute bone edema in his left foot and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, 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
Jarrett AllenCFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: Allen (ankle) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Spurs.
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 KleberPFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: Kleber (nose) is probable for Saturday’s game against the Bucks.
Dereck Lively IICFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: Lively (nose) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against Milwaukee.
Kyrie IrvingPGFeb 3OutFeb 2: Irving (thumb) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Bucks.
Derrick Jones Jr.SFFeb 3OutFeb 2: Jones (wrist) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Bucks, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Dante ExumGFeb 5OutFeb 2: Exum (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against Milwaukee, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeSGFeb 4Day-To-DayFeb 3: Caldwell-Pope (finger) registered 16 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block in 34 minutes during Friday’s 120-108 victory over Portland. He exited in the final minutes of the fourth quarter after dislocating his right pinkie, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
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
Mike MuscalaCFeb 4Day-To-DayFeb 3: Muscala has been diagnosed with a concussion and is currently without a timetable to return, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Isaiah StewartCFeb 13OutFeb 1: Stewart is expected to miss at least 10-14 days due to his left ankle sprain, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dario SaricPFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 3: Saric is out for Friday’s game versus the Grizzlies due to a general illness.
Moses MoodySGFeb 3OutFeb 1: Moody (calf) is out for Friday’s game versus the Grizzlies.
Chris PaulPGFeb 14OutJan 30: Chris Paul (hand) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Gary Payton IISGFeb 10OutJan 22: The Warriors announced Monday that Payton (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tari EasonFFeb 6OutFeb 2: Coach Ime Udoka said Thursday that Eason (lower leg) has started to ramp up his activity level and could rejoin the Rockets next week, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston 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
Myles TurnerCFeb 4Day-To-DayFeb 3: Turner (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Kings, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Jalen SmithPFFeb 4Day-To-DayFeb 3: Smith (back) will not play in Friday’s game against the Kings.

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.
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.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
LeBron JamesSFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 3: James (ankle) was present for the Lakers’ morning shootaround in advance of Saturday’s game against the Knicks, Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints reports.
Anthony DavisPFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: Davis (Achilles/hip) is questionable for Saturday’s game against New York, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Jarred VanderbiltPFFeb 22OutFeb 2: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Friday that Vanderbilt, who left Thursday’s loss to the Celtics due to a foot injury, is expected to miss several weeks, but he’ll undergo further evaluation.
Cam ReddishSFFeb 14OutJan 26: The Lakers announced Friday that Reddish was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times 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 TillmanFFeb 4Day-To-DayFeb 3: Tillman (knee) will not play in Friday’s matchup with the Lakers.
Victor OladipoSGFeb 4OutFeb 2: Oladipo (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Warriors.
Ziaire WilliamsFFeb 4OutFeb 2: Williams (hand) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Warriors.
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.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Duncan RobinsonFFeb 4Day-To-DayFeb 3: Robinson (concussion) won’t play in Thursday’s game versus the Wizards.
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 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: Jackson is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Mavericks due to a right wrist sprain.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylen ClarkGFeb 4OutJan 30: Clark (Achilles) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks and remains out indefinitely.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Larry Nance Jr.PFFeb 5Day-To-DayFeb 3: Nance (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Spurs, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Herbert JonesSFFeb 5Day-To-DayFeb 3: Jones (thigh) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Spurs, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
OG AnunobySFFeb 3OutFeb 2: Anunoby (elbow) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Lakers.
Quentin GrimesSGFeb 6OutFeb 2: Grimes (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Lakers.
Julius RandlePFFeb 22OutFeb 1: The Knicks announced Thursday that Randle (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.
Duane Washington Jr.PGFeb 3OutJan 27: The Knicks announced Wednesday that they have signed Washington (thumb) to a two-way contract.
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
Tre MannPGFeb 4Day-To-DayFeb 3: Mann won’t play in Friday’s game against the Hornets due to personal reasons.
Isaiah JoeSGFeb 6OutJan 31: Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Wednesday that he expects Joe (chest) to miss a few games, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Jalen WilliamsFFeb 6OutJan 31: Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Wednesday that he’d be surprised if Williams (ankle) plays in the next couple of games, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Marcus Morris Sr.SFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: Morris (foot) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Nets.
Nicolas BatumPFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 2: Batum (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Nets.
Kenneth Lofton Jr.FFeb 5OutFeb 2: Lofton (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Nets.
De’Anthony MeltonSGFeb 5OutFeb 2: Melton (back) said Friday that he hopes to return for Monday’s game against the Mavericks, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Joel EmbiidCMar 14OutFeb 1: An MRI of Joel Embiid’s left knee revealed an injury to his lateral meniscus and he will be out through the weekend while a treatment plan is finalized, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Robert CovingtonPFFeb 22OutJan 24: Covington (knee) will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.comreports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
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
Jerami GrantSFFeb 4OutFeb 2: Grant is a late scratch for Friday’s game against Denver due to lower back tightness.
Shaedon SharpeSGFeb 4OutFeb 1: Sharpe (abdomen) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Nuggets.
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.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Sasha VezenkovFFeb 3OutFeb 2: Vezenkov (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Pacers.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Keldon JohnsonSFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 3: Johnson (elbow) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Pelicans, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.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
Jontay PorterCFeb 4Day-To-DayFeb 3: Porter (back) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Rockets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
RJ BarrettSGFeb 4OutFeb 2: Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Rockets.
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.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Marvin Bagley IIIPFFeb 4Day-To-DayFeb 3: Bagley (back) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Heat.
Tyus JonesPGFeb 4Day-To-DayFeb 2: Jones won’t return to Friday’s game against Miami due to a right ankle sprain. He finished with six points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, one rebound and one steal in 26 minutes.
Isaiah LiversPFFeb 4OutFeb 1: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Heat.

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