Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t 5 March 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kobe BufkinGMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Bufkin is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks due to left big toe soreness.
Seth LundyGMar 5OutMar 3: Atlanta recalled Lundy from the G League’s College Park Skyhawks on Saturday, 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.
Onyeka OkongwuPFMar 10OutFeb 24: Okongwu (toe) is in a walking boot and expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylen BrownSGMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Brown is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers due to a left knee contusion.
Kristaps PorzingisCMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Porzingis (quad) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Cavs.
Neemias QuetaCMar 11OutMar 3: Queta’s ongoing right knee soreness is expected to be sideline him for “a week or two,” per coach Joe Mazzulla, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lonnie Walker IVGMar 5Day-To-DayMar 5: Walker is dealing with a left ankle sprain and is questionable for Tuesday’s game against Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Cam ThomasSGMar 7OutMar 5: Thomas (ankle) will not play in Tuesday’s game against the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Ben SimmonsPGMar 7OutMar 5: Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Day’Ron SharpeCMar 7OutMar 5: Sharpe (wrist) will not play in Tuesday’s game against the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post 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
Torrey CraigSFMar 6OutMar 4: Craig (knee) could return on Chicago’s upcoming road trip, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune 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.
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
Isaac OkoroSFMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Okoro is being listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Celtics due to a sprained left elbow.
Caris LeVertSGMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: LeVert (elbow) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Celtics.
Max StrusSGMar 6OutMar 4: Strus has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Celtics due to a right knee strain.
Donovan MitchellSGMar 10OutMar 4: The Cavaliers announced Monday that Mitchell (knee) received a Platelet-Rich Plasma injection Monday to address a left knee bone bruise and will be sidelined for at least the next three games.
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.SFMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Jones is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers due to a shoulder injury, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks’ official site reports.
Maxi KleberPFMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Kleber is questionable for Tuesday’s game versus Indiana with left knee soreness, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning Newsreports.
Luka DoncicPGMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Doncic (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

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
Quentin GrimesSGMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Grimes (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Heat.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Brandin PodziemskiGMar 6Day-To-DayMar 3: Podziemski (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Celtics, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Andrew WigginsSFMar 6OutMar 2: Wiggins (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tari EasonFMay 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
Ben SheppardGMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Sheppard (illness) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against Dallas.
Doug McDermottSFMar 7OutMar 4: McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Mavericks.
Aaron NesmithSFMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Nesmith is questionable for Tuesday’s game against Dallas due to a left quad bruise.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
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
Jarred VanderbiltPFMar 8OutMar 5: Vanderbilt (foot) was spotted on the sidelines without a walking boot Monday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Gabe VincentPGMar 8OutFeb 27: Coach Darvin Ham said Tuesday that Vincent (knee) hasn’t returned to on-court activities yet, 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
Ziaire WilliamsFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Williams (back) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Nets.
Yuta WatanabeSFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Watanabe (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Nets, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.
Jaren Jackson Jr.PFMar 6OutMar 4: Jackson (quad) is inactive for Monday’s game against Brooklyn, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.
Derrick RosePGMar 6OutMar 3: Rose (back) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Nets.
Brandon ClarkePFMar 12OutMar 2: Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Feb. 22 that Clarke (Achilles) has been taking part in more minimal contact work on the court and is expected to play before the end of the season, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
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.
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
Josh RichardsonSGMar 7OutMar 4: Richardson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Pistons.
Kevin LovePFMar 7OutMar 4: Love (heel) will remain on the sidelines for Tuesday’s game against the Pistons.
Tyler HerroPGMar 7OutMar 4: Herro (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Pistons.
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 AntetokounmpoPFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Antetokounmpo (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Clippers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Chris LivingstonFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Livingston (groin) will not play Monday against the Clippers.
MarJon BeauchampFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 4: Beauchamp (back) will not play in Monday’s game against the Clippers.
Khris MiddletonSFMar 6OutMar 3: Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Clippers.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Josh MinottFMar 7Day-To-DayMar 4: Minott (illness) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against Portland.
Jordan McLaughlinPGMar 7Day-To-DayMar 4: McLaughlin (illness) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Jaylen ClarkGMar 19OutMar 3: Clark (Achilles) is out for Sunday’s game against the Clippers and remains out indefinitely.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dyson DanielsGMar 26OutMar 4: Daniels (knee) was spotted getting shots up following Monday’s practice, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen BrunsonPGMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Brunson will be questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Hawks due to a left knee contusion, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
OG AnunobySFMar 12OutFeb 29: Anunoby (elbow) was cleared for non-contact basketball activities Thursday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Julius RandlePFMar 12OutFeb 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.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylin WilliamsFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Lakers.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Markelle FultzPGMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Fultz (left knee injury maintenance) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday’s game in Charlotte.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cameron PaynePGMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Payne (illness) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Nets.
Joel EmbiidCApr 2OutMar 3: Katie George of ESPN reported during Philadelphia’s matchup against the Mavericks on Sunday that Embiid (knee) has started on-court workouts and is back to 100 percent in the weight room.
De’Anthony MeltonSGMar 8OutFeb 29: Coach Nick Nurse said Melton (back) is out for Friday’s game versus the Hornets and is unsure when he’ll return, Ky Carlin 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
Nassir LittleSFMar 7OutMar 4: Little (knee) is out Monday versus Denver.
Josh OkogieSFMar 7OutMar 4: Okogie (abdomen) will not play Tuesday versus Denver.
Jusuf NurkicCMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Nurkic is questionable for Tuesday’s game against Denver due to right calf tightness.
Devin BookerSGMar 14OutMar 4: Booker (ankle) is likely to miss 7-to-10 days, Shams Charania of The Athletic 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
Matisse ThybulleSGMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Thybulle (hip) is out for Monday’s game against Minnesota.
Jerami GrantSFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Grant (quad) will not play Monday versus Minnesota.
Toumani CamaraFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Camara (illness) has been ruled out for Monday’s matchup against Minnesota.
Deandre AytonCMar 6OutMar 4: Ayton (hand) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Timberwolves.
Malcolm BrogdonPGMar 11OutMar 3: Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Timberwolves.
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.
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
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
Victor WembanyamaCMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Wembanyama is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Rockets due to left shoulder soreness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Julian ChampagnieFMar 5Day-To-DayMar 4: Champagnie (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Rockets, 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
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.
Bruce BrownSFMar 7OutMar 4: Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Jakob PoeltlCMar 7OutMar 4: Poeltl (finger) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lauri MarkkanenPFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Markkanen is out for Monday’s game against the Wizards due to a right quad contusion.
Taylor HendricksFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Hendricks has been ruled out for the second half of Monday’s game against the Wizards after suffering a left big toe sprain, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Keyonte GeorgeGMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: George will not return to Monday’s game against Washington due to an illness, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Otto Porter Jr.SFMar 6OutMar 3: Porter (not with team) is out for Monday’s game against the Wizards.
Walker KesslerCMar 6OutMar 3: Kessler (foot) won’t play in Monday’s game against the Wizards.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Marvin Bagley IIIPFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Bagley won’t return to Monday’s game against the Jazz due to a lower back spasm, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. He totaled six points (2-7 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 23 minutes before leaving.
Isaiah LiversPFOct 1OutFeb 26: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

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