Who Will, WHo Might and Who Won’t : 31 January 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bruno FernandoPFFeb 2OutJan 29: Fernando (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Lakers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Vit KrejciGFeb 2OutJan 29: Krejci (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Lakers, 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
Luke KornetCFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 30: Kornet (hamstring) will not play Tuesday versus Indiana, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Al HorfordCFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 30: Horford (neck) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics’ official site reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Day’Ron SharpeCFeb 8OutJan 31: Sharpe (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Suns.
Ben SimmonsPGJan 31Day-To-DayJan 31: Simmons (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Suns.
Dorian Finney-SmithPFFeb 3OutJan 30: Finney-Smith (ankle), who has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Jazz, has also been ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup against Phoenix, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com 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
Dalen TerryFFeb 3OutJan 31: Terry (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets.
Torrey CraigSFJan 31OutJan 31: Craig (heel) has been upgraded to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets.
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.
Zach LaVineSGFeb 3OutJan 25: LaVine (ankle) will miss at least another week of action, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times 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
Darius GarlandPGJan 31OutJan 31: Garland (jaw), who is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Pistons, was present for the Cavaliers’ morning shootaround, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Jarrett AllenCJan 31Day-To-DayJan 31: Allen is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Pistons due to illness.
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
Derrick Jones Jr.SFJan 31Day-To-DayJan 30: Jones (wrist) is doubtful for Wednesday’s game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Dante ExumGJan 31Day-To-DayJan 30: Exum (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday’s game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Kyrie IrvingPGFeb 3OutJan 30: Irving (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Dereck Lively IICFeb 3OutJan 30: Lively has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Minnesota due to a broken nose, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports
Luka DoncicPGFeb 3OutJan 30: Doncic has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Minnesota due to a right ankle sprain, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Julian StrawtherGFeb 2OutJan 30: Strawther (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder.
Nikola JokicCJan 31Day-To-DayJan 30: Jokic is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City due to lower back pain.
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 31Day-To-DayJan 30: Cunningham is listed as probable to play Wednesday versus Cleveland.
Isaiah StewartCFeb 2OutJan 30: Stewart (ankle) will not play Wednesday versus Cleveland.
Malcolm CazalonGFeb 1OutJan 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
Klay ThompsonSGFeb 2Day-To-DayJan 31: Thompson will not play in Tuesday’s game against the 76ers due to illness.
Moses MoodySGFeb 2OutJan 30: The Warriors announced Tuesday that Moody (calf) is making good progress in his recovery and has been cleared to practice.
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 2OutJan 30: Eason (leg) is out for Wednesday’s game against New Orleans.
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
T.J. McConnellPGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 30: McConnell will not play Tuesday against Boston due to an illness.
Bennedict MathurinSGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 30: Mathurin (toe) will not play Tuesday versus Boston, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Paul GeorgeFJan 31Day-To-DayJan 31: George is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards due to left groin soreness.
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
Anthony DavisPFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 30: Davis won’t play in Tuesday’s game against the Hawks due to bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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
Ziaire WilliamsFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 29: Williams (hand) is out Monday versus Sacramento.
Vince Williams Jr.GFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 29: Williams (knee) will not play Monday versus Sacramento, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
John KoncharSGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 29: Konchar (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against Sacramento.
Luke KennardSGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 29: Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Kings.
Derrick RosePGFeb 1OutJan 29: Rose (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Kings.
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
Duncan RobinsonFFeb 2OutJan 30: The Heat placed Robinson in concussion protocol Tuesday.
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
Mike ConleyPGJan 31Day-To-DayJan 31: Conley (hamstring) was able to participate in Wednesday’s shootaround, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Jaylen ClarkGFeb 2OutJan 30: Clark (Achilles) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks and remains out indefinitely.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Herbert JonesSFJan 31Day-To-DayJan 30: Jones is questionable to play Wednesday versus Houston due to groin soreness.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Evan FournierSGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 30: Fournier (personal) will not play in Tuesday’s game against the Jazz.
OG AnunobySFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 30: Anunoby (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Jazz, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Julius RandlePFFeb 22OutJan 29: Randle (shoulder) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Duane Washington Jr.PGFeb 1OutJan 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
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderPGJan 31Day-To-DayJan 31: Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) was able to participate during Wednesday’s shootaround, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Jalen WilliamsFFeb 2OutJan 30: Williams (ankle) will not play Wednesday versus Denver, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Isaiah JoeSGFeb 2OutJan 30: Joe will not play Wednesday versus Denver due to a bruised sternum, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Chet HolmgrenPFJan 31Day-To-DayJan 30: Holmgren is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game versus the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain.
Luguentz DortGJan 31Day-To-DayJan 30: Dort is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Denver due to left ankle soreness, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gary HarrisSGFeb 2OutJan 30: Harris (calf) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Spurs.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyrese MaxeyPGFeb 1OutJan 31: Coach Nick Nurse hopes Maxey (ankle) will be able to return Thursday against the Jazz, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Joel EmbiidCFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Embiid (knee) will undergo an MRI on Wednesday to determine the extent of his injury, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Marcus Morris Sr.SFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Morris (foot) will not play in Tuesday’s game against the Warriors, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Nicolas BatumPFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Batum (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Warriors, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
Kenneth Lofton Jr.FFeb 1OutJan 30: Lofton (personal) is inactive for Tuesday’s game against Golden State.
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.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bol BolCJan 31OutJan 30: Bol (foot) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Nets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Grayson AllenSGJan 31Day-To-DayJan 30: Allen (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Nets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.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 SharpeSGFeb 2OutJan 30: Sharpe (abdomen) is out for Wednesday’s game versus the Bucks.
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 VezenkovFJan 31OutJan 30: Vezenkov (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Heat.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Keldon JohnsonSFJan 31Day-To-DayJan 30: Johnson is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Magic due to a left elbow laceration.
Zach CollinsPFJan 31Day-To-DayJan 30: Collins (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday versus Orlando
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
RJ BarrettSGFeb 2Day-To-DayJan 30: Barrett (knee) won’t play in Tuesday’s game against the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Jontay PorterCFeb 2Day-To-DayJan 30: Porter will not return to Tuesday’s game against the Bulls due to back spasms, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports. He finished scoreless in five minutes with two rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Immanuel QuickleySGFeb 2OutJan 30: Quickley (quad) will not play Tuesday versus Chicago, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors’ official site reports.
Jakob PoeltlCFeb 2OutJan 30: Poeltl (ankle) is out for Tuesday’s game versus the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.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.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Landry ShametSGFeb 2OutJan 30: Shamet will not play Wednesday against the Clippers due to illness.
Isaiah LiversPFFeb 2OutJan 30: Livers (hip) won’t play Wednesday against the Clippers.

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