Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t: January 23, 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Trae YoungPGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Young suffered a concussion in Saturday’s loss to Cleveland and will not play Monday against Sacramento, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Vit KrejciGJan 24OutJan 21: Krejci (shoulder) won’t play in Monday’s game against the Kings, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Wesley MatthewsSGJan 24OutJan 21: Matthews (calf) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Kings, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
De’Andre HunterSFJan 24OutJan 21: Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Kings, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Mouhamed GueyeFFeb 7OutJan 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
Oshae BrissettSFJan 25Day-To-DayJan 23: Brissett has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Mavericks due to a low back strain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Kristaps PorzingisCJan 25Day-To-DayJan 22: Porzingis has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Mavericks due to right knee inflammation, Taylor Snow of the Celtics’ official site reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ben SimmonsPGJan 25OutJan 22: Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Dariq WhiteheadFFeb 22OutJan 18: Whitehead has been diagnosed with a left shin stress reaction, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Day’Ron SharpeCJan 25OutJan 9: Sharpe was diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyle LowryPGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Lowry was traded to the Hornets on Tuesday in exchange for Terry Rozier, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Cody MartinSFJan 24Day-To-DayJan 22: Martin (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Timberwolves.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach LaVineSGJan 28OutJan 19: LaVine is expected to miss one-to-two with his right ankle sprain, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Torrey CraigSFFeb 22OutJan 17: Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday that Craig (heel) has resumed light jogging, 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
Caris LeVertSGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 22: LeVert (wrist) will not play Monday versus Orlando, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Ty JeromeSGJan 24OutJan 21: Jerome (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Magic.
Darius GarlandPGJan 29OutJan 19: Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Friday that Garland (jaw) won’t travel with the team on their upcoming four-game road trip, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Evan MobleyPFFeb 5OutJan 16: Mobley went through a conditioning workout Monday ahead of the Cavaliers’ 109-91 win over the Bulls and said he remains on track with his projected 6-to-8-week recovery timeline from arthroscopic left knee surgery, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Dallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Seth CurrySGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Curry (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Celtics.
Kyrie IrvingPGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 22: Irving suffered a sprained right thumb during Monday’s game against the Celtics, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks’ official site reports.
Dante ExumGJan 24OutJan 22: Exum (heel) will not play in Monday’s game against the Celtics.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Aaron GordonPFJan 23Day-To-DayJan 22: Gordon is probable to play Tuesday versus Indiana due to a right shoulder sprain.
Michael Porter Jr.SFJan 23Day-To-DayJan 22: Porter is probable to play Tuesday against Indiana due to an illness.
Julian StrawtherGJan 25OutJan 22: Strawther (knee) is out Tuesday against the Pacers.
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 24OutJan 22: Cunningham (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against Milwaukee.
Monte MorrisPGJan 24OutJan 22: Morris (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Bucks.
Malcolm CazalonGJan 23OutJan 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
Gary Payton IISGFeb 7OutJan 22: The Warriors announced Monday that Payton (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Moses MoodySGJan 30OutJan 22: The Warriors announced Monday that Moody (calf) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Chris PaulPGFeb 10OutJan 9: Paul underwent successful surgery Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Fred VanVleetPGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 21: VanVleet will miss Sunday’s contest against Boston due to lower back tightness
Jabari Smith Jr.PFJan 24Day-To-DayJan 21: Smith will not play Sunday against Boston due to a sprained left ankle.
Jeff GreenPFJan 24Day-To-DayJan 21: Green is out Sunday against Boston.
Victor OladipoSGFeb 2OutJan 21: Oladipo (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Celtics and remains out indefinitely.
Reggie Bullock Jr.SFJan 24OutJan 21: Bullock (back) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Celtics.
Tari EasonFJan 24OutJan 20: Eason (lower leg) won’t play Sunday against the Celtics, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyrese HaliburtonPGJan 28OutJan 23: Head coach Rick Carlisle announced Tuesday that Haliburton (hamstring) will miss the Pacers’ next three games before being re-evaluated Saturday.
Isaiah JacksonSFJan 23Day-To-DayJan 22: Jackson (concussion) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets.
Andrew NembhardPGJan 23Day-To-DayJan 22: Nembhard (back) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
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.
Xavier MoonGJan 23OutJan 11: Moon posted 30 points (12-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 39 minutes in Thursday’s 121-111 win over Salt Lake City.
Moussa DiabateFJan 26OutJan 4: Diabate is out with a right hand metacarpal fracture and doesn’t have a timetable for his return.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jarred VanderbiltPFJan 23Day-To-DayJan 22: Vanderbilt is listed as probable to play Tuesday against the Clippers due to left heel bursitis.
Anthony DavisPFJan 23Day-To-DayJan 22: Davis is listed as probable for Tuesday’s game against the Clippers due to Achilles tendinopathy in both feet, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
LeBron JamesSFJan 25OutJan 22: James won’t play Tuesday against the Clippers due to an ankle injury, Shams Charania of The Athletic 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
Santi AldamaPFJan 24Day-To-DayJan 22: Aldama will not return to Monday’s contest due to right knee soreness.
Derrick RosePGJan 24OutJan 21: Rose (thigh) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Raptors.
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
Terry RozierSGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: The Hornets are trading Rozier to the Heat on Tuesday in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Jaime Jaquez Jr.GJan 24OutJan 21: Jaquez (groin) will miss his fourth consecutive game on Sunday and is currently without a timetable to return to action, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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 24Day-To-DayJan 22: Conley won’t play in Monday’s game against the Hornets due to rest.
Jaylen ClarkGJan 31OutJan 1: Clark (Achilles) is out for Monday’s game against the Knicks.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dereon SeabronGJan 20Day-To-DayJan 17: Seabron (undisclosed) isn’t on the injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies.
Matt RyanFJan 29OutDec 12: The Pelicans announced Tuesday that Ryan underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow and will be sidelined for approximately 6-to-8 weeks, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah HartensteinCJan 23Day-To-DayJan 23: Hartenstein (Achilles) is considered unlikely to play Tuesday against Brooklyn, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
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
Olivier SarrCJan 24OutJan 22: Sarr (illness) isn’t on the injury report for Thursday’s game versus the Trail Blazers.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jonathan IsaacPFJan 26Day-To-DayJan 22: Isaac will be rested for Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Markelle FultzPGJan 26Day-To-DayJan 22: Fultz (rest) will not play in Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Gary HarrisSGJan 26OutJan 22: Harris (calf) will not play in Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Marcus Morris Sr.SFJan 25Day-To-DayJan 22: Morris (foot) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Spurs.
Patrick BeverleyPGJan 25Day-To-DayJan 22: Beverley (illness) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Spurs, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Jaden SpringerGJan 25OutJan 22: Springer (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against San Antonio, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Mo BambaCJan 25OutJan 22: Bamba (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Spurs.
Robert CovingtonPFJan 25OutJan 21: Covington (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s matchup against the Spurs.
De’Anthony MeltonSGJan 25OutJan 21: Melton (back) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Spurs.
Kenneth Lofton Jr.FJan 26OutJan 18: The 76ers assigned Lofton (shoulder) to the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League on Thursday.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Eric GordonSGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 23: Gordon (wrist) will not play Monday versus Chicago, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Bol BolCJan 24OutJan 22: Bol (foot) will not play in Monday’s game against Chicago, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic 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 SharpeSGJan 31OutJan 15: Sharpe (thigh) will be re-evaluated in two weeks after further testing showed a lower abdominal strain, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
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.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tre JonesPGJan 24Day-To-DayJan 22: Jones suffered an apparent left foot injury in the fourth quarter of Monday’s 133-123 loss to the 76ers and didn’t return, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. He posted 12 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes before exiting with 4:02 remaining.
Sidy CissokoGJan 24OutJan 21: Cissoko (ankle) is out for Monday’s game against the 76ers, Tom Orsborn 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
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.
Jakob PoeltlCJan 26OutJan 22: Coach Darko Rajakovic said Monday that Poeltl is progressing well in his recovery from an ankle injury, and while the center remains out Monday against Memphis, the Raptors are hoping to get him back “very, very soon,” Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kris DunnGJan 23Day-To-DayJan 23: Dunn is questionable to play Tuesday against New Orleans due to an illness, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

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