Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 9 March 2024 NBA Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen JohnsonSFMar 10OutMar 7: Johnson (ankle) is considered day-to-day with a right ankle sprain, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Onyeka OkongwuPFMar 21OutMar 7: Okongwu (toe) has shed his walking boot and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Kobe BufkinGMar 21OutMar 7: The Hawks announced Thursday that Bufkin (toe) has been diagnosed with a left big toe sprain and will be in a walking boot for the next 10 days, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Seth LundyGMar 10OutMar 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.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
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
Day’Ron SharpeCMar 9Day-To-DayMar 7: Sharpe (wrist) won’t play in Thursday’s game versus the 76ers.
Cameron JohnsonSFMar 9Day-To-DayMar 7: Johnson (ankle) is out for Thursday’s game versus the Pistons, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Cam ThomasSGMar 9OutMar 7: There is optimism that Thomas (ankle) could return to action in one of the Nets’ next two games against Charlotte on Saturday or Cleveland on Sunday, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Ben SimmonsPGOct 1OutMar 7: The Nets announced Thursday that Simmons will miss the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement in his lower back.
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.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tre MannPGMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: Mann is listed as questionable for Friday’s game versus the Wizards due to a right groin strain.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
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
Max StrusSGMar 10OutMar 7: Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s game versus Minnesota.
Evan MobleyPFMar 22OutMar 6: Mobley (ankle) will be re-evaluated in roughly one week, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
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
Dereck Lively IICMar 9Day-To-DayMar 8: Lively suffered an apparent calf injury late in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s 114-108 win over the Heat, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports. He finished with four points (2-3 FG), two rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes prior to departing with 33.1 seconds remaining in the game.

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 9OutMar 6: Grimes (knee) won’t play in Thursday’s game versus the Nets.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Stephen CurryPGMar 9Day-To-DayMar 8: Curry is undergoing imaging on his right ankle sprain Friday, and the Warriors should have an update following the results, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jeff GreenPFMar 8Day-To-DayMar 8: Green (knee) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Tari EasonFOct 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
Bennedict MathurinSGMar 13OutMar 7: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday that Mathurin (shoulder) will miss the Pacers’ next three games, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Doug McDermottSFMar 10OutMar 6: McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ivica ZubacCMar 9Day-To-DayMar 6: Zubac was feeling under the weather and didn’t play in the second half of Wednesday’s 122-116 win over the Rockets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. He finished with three points 1-4 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 15 minutes.
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
Christian WoodFMar 10OutMar 7: Wood (knee) is listed as out for Friday’s game against the Bucks.
Cam ReddishSFMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: Reddish (ankle) is probable for Friday’s game against the Bucks.
Anthony DavisPFMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: Davis is listed as questionable to play against the Bucks on Friday due to an Achilles injury.
LeBron JamesSFMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: James (ankle) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Bucks.
Gabe VincentPGMar 18OutMar 5: Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Tuesday that Vincent (knee) is ramping up his rehab and targeting a return in mid-to-late March, barring a setback.
Jarred VanderbiltPFMar 13OutMar 5: Vanderbilt (foot) was spotted on the sidelines without a walking boot Monday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times 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.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Yuta WatanabeSFMar 10OutMar 7: Watanabe (wrist) will remain sidelined for Friday’s matchup with the Hawks.
Luke KennardSGMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: Kennard is considered doubtful for Friday’s matchup with the Hawks due to left knee soreness.
GG JacksonFMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: Jackson is listed as questionable for Friday’s game versus the hawks due to left knee soreness.
Derrick RosePGApr 3OutMar 5: Rose will be re-evaluated in three weeks after being diagnosed with a right osteitis pubis stemming from an injury suffered on Feb. 28 against Minnesota, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Ziaire WilliamsFApr 3OutMar 5: The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of hip flexor and low back muscles and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
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 RichardsonSGOct 1OutMar 6: The Heat announced that Richardson underwent successful surgery to repair right shoulder instability Wednesday.
Kevin LovePFMar 10OutMar 6: Love (heel) won’t travel with the Heat for Thursday’s game against Dallas or Friday’s matchup with the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Tyler HerroPGMar 10OutMar 6: Herro (knee) isn’t traveling with the team for their next two games against the Mavericks on Thursday and the Thunder on Friday, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Damian LillardPGMar 8Day-To-DayMar 8: Lillard is listed as questionable for Friday’s game versus the Lakers due to a right rib contusion.
Khris MiddletonSFMar 10OutMar 7: Middleton (ankle) will remain on the sidelines for Friday’s game against the Lakers.
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: Antetokounmpo is probable for Friday’s game against the Lakers due to left Achilles tendinitis.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jordan McLaughlinPGMar 8Day-To-DayMar 8: McLaughlin (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday’s game versus the Cavaliers.
Monte MorrisPGMar 10OutMar 8: Morris (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Anthony EdwardsSGMar 8Day-To-DayMar 8: Edwards is listed as questionable for Friday’s game versus the Cavaliers due to left ankle soreness.
Karl-Anthony TownsCApr 20OutMar 7: Towns will undergo surgery to repair his torn left meniscus and will be re-evaluated in a month, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
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
OG AnunobySFMar 10OutMar 7: Anunoby (elbow) has officially been ruled out for Friday’s game versus the Magic.
Jalen BrunsonPGMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: Brunson (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Magic.
Julius RandlePFMar 21OutMar 7: Randle (shoulder) is still working with pads but has progressed to light contact, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Mitchell RobinsonCMar 23OutMar 7: Coach Tom Thibodeau said Thursday that Robinson (ankle) has begun running and jumping, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Wendell Carter Jr.CMar 8Day-To-DayMar 8: Carter (knee) went through shootaround ahead of Friday’s game versus the Knicks and will be a game-time decision, Dan Savage of the Magic’s official site reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyrese MaxeyPGMar 10OutMar 8: Maxey (concussion) remains out for Friday’s game against the Pelicans, but he was spotted getting shots up following the team’s morning shootaround, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Nicolas BatumPFMar 8Day-To-DayMar 8: Batum is now listed as questionable for Friday’s game versus the Pelicans due to left foot soreness.
Robert CovingtonPFMar 14OutMar 6: The 76ers announced Wednesday that Covington (knee) is progressing in his rehabilitation program and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
De’Anthony MeltonSGMar 20OutMar 6: The 76ers announced Wednesday that Melton (back) has begun an offloading period and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.
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.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Devin BookerSGMar 9OutMar 8: Coach Frank Vogel said Booker (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday’s game versus the Celtics, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Josh OkogieSFMar 9OutMar 6: Okogie (abdomen) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Raptors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Nassir LittleSFMar 14OutMar 6: Coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday that Little underwent a PRP injection for his left knee inflammation that will sideline him “for a week or so”, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic 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
Shaedon SharpeSGApr 9OutMar 7: Portland head coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Sharpe (abdomen) has resumed light shooting work, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Malcolm BrogdonPGMar 13OutMar 7: Head coach Chauncey Billups said Wednesday that Brogdon is increasing his activity but is still experiencing discomfort in his right elbow, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Toumani CamaraFMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: Camara (illness) is questionable for Friday’s game versus Houston.
Jabari WalkerFMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: Walker is questionable for Friday’s game against the Rockets due to a right hip contusion.
Jerami GrantSFMar 8Day-To-DayMar 7: Grant is questionable to play Friday against the Rockets due to soreness in his right hamstring.
Scoot HendersonGMar 8OutMar 7: Henderson (thigh) is doubtful to play Friday against the Rockets.
Deandre AytonCMar 8OutMar 7: Ayton (hand) is doubtful for Friday’s game against the Rockets.
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
Cedi OsmanSFMar 9Day-To-DayMar 7: Osman suffered a left ankle injury during the first half of Thursday’s matchup against the Kings and has been ruled out for the rest of the game, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Victor WembanyamaCMar 11OutMar 7: Wembanyama (ankle) is targeting a return for Monday’s game versus Golden State, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News 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
D.J. CartonGMar 9Day-To-DayMar 7: Carton (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Suns, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Bruce BrownSFMar 9OutMar 6: Brown (knee) won’t play in Thursday’s game versus the Suns, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Jakob PoeltlCApr 2OutMar 5: The Raptors announced Tuesday that Poeltl underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in the pinkie of his left hand and is out indefinitely, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
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.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Walker KesslerCMar 9OutMar 7: Kessler (foot) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Lauri MarkkanenPFMar 9Day-To-DayMar 6: Markkanen (quadriceps) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Bulls, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Keyonte GeorgeGMar 9Day-To-DayMar 6: George (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.
Otto Porter Jr.SFMar 9OutMar 5: Porter (not with team) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.
Taylor HendricksFMar 15OutMar 5: The Jazz announced Tuesday that Hendricks be out at least one week after an MRI confirmed a ligament sprain in his left big toe, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Landry ShametSGMar 10OutMar 8: Shamet (calf) won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Hornets.
Marvin Bagley IIIPFMar 10OutMar 7: Bagley (back) will not play Friday against the Hornets.
Isaiah LiversPFOct 1OutFeb 26: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

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