Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t: January 26, 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Wesley MatthewsSGJan 26OutJan 25: Matthews (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday’s game versus the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Vit KrejciGJan 28OutJan 25: Krejci (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against Dallas, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
De’Andre HunterSFJan 28OutJan 25: Hunter (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against Dallas.
Clint CapelaCJan 26Day-To-DayJan 25: Capela is questionable for Friday’s game against the Mavericks due to a left calf contusion, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Trae YoungPGJan 26Day-To-DayJan 25: Young (concussion) is listed as questionable for Friday’s game versus the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Bruno FernandoPFJan 26Day-To-DayJan 25: Fernando (back) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Mavericks.
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
Kristaps PorzingisCJan 27Day-To-DayJan 25: Porzingis, who suffered a left ankle tweak during Thursday’s game against the Heat, downplayed the issue after the game,John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ben SimmonsPGJan 29OutJan 25: Simmons (back) is expected to practice with members of the Long Island Nets of the G League this weekend, and he could be set to play early next week if all goes well, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Day’Ron SharpeCJan 29OutJan 23: Sharpe (knee) is ramping up conditioning and weight room activities, although he does not have a timeline for returning to action, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily reports.
Dariq WhiteheadFFeb 22OutJan 18: Whitehead has been diagnosed with a left shin stress reaction, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach LaVineSGFeb 3OutJan 25: LaVine (ankle) will miss at least another week of action, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times 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
Ty JeromeSGApr 10OutJan 25: Jerome underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle on January 23 and he remains out indefinitely, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
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
Kyrie IrvingPGJan 27OutJan 26: Irving (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday’s matchup against the Hawks.
Maxi KleberPFJan 27OutJan 26: Kleber (toe) won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Hawks.
Dwight PowellCJan 27OutJan 25: Powell (eye) is out for Friday’s game versus the Hawks.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Julian StrawtherGJan 27OutJan 24: Strawther (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Knicks.
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 27OutJan 24: Cunningham (knee) will remain on the sidelines for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets, Keith Langlois of the Pistons’ official site reports.
Malcolm CazalonGJan 25OutJan 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
Jabari Smith Jr.PFJan 26Day-To-DayJan 26: Smith (ankle) is now listed as questionable for Friday’s game versus the Hornets.
Reggie Bullock Jr.SFJan 26OutJan 25: Bullock (back) is listed as questionable for Friday’s game versus the Hornets.
Jae’Sean TateSFJan 26Day-To-DayJan 25: Tate (wrist) is being listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Hornets.
Tari EasonFJan 27OutJan 25: Eason (lower leg) is out for Friday’s game versus the Hornets.
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
Jalen SmithPFJan 26Day-To-DayJan 26: Smith is questionable for Friday’s game against the Suns due to low back spasms.
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.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jordan MillerGJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Miller was absent during Thursday’s 110-101 win over Greensboro with an Achilles injury.
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.
Xavier MoonGJan 27OutJan 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.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cam ReddishSFFeb 13OutJan 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.
Maxwell LewisFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: The Lakers recalled Lewis from the G League’s South Bay Lakers on Tuesday.
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 26Day-To-DayJan 25: Aldama (knee) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Magic.
Derrick RosePGJan 28OutJan 25: Rose (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Magic.
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
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 AntetokounmpoPFJan 26Day-To-DayJan 25: Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Friday’s game against the Cavaliers due to back spasms, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylen ClarkGJan 31OutJan 1: Clark (Achilles) is out for Monday’s game against the Knicks.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah HartensteinCJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Hartenstein (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Nuggets, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.
Duane Washington Jr.PGJan 27Day-To-DayJan 25: The Knicks announced Wednesday that they have signed Washington (thumb) to a two-way contract.
Jacob ToppinFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 25: The Knicks converted Toppin’s Exhibit 10 deal into a two-way contract Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN 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 28OutJan 25: Sarr (hip) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Pelicans.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gary HarrisSGJan 28OutJan 25: Harris (calf) won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Grizzlies.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Marcus Morris Sr.SFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 25: Morris (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Pacers, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Tobias HarrisPFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 25: Harris (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against Indiana, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Mo BambaCJan 27OutJan 24: Bamba (knee) is out for Thursday’s game versus the Pacers.
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.
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
Bol BolCJan 28OutJan 25: Bol (foot) won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Pacers.
Eric GordonSGJan 26Day-To-DayJan 25: Gordon (wrist) is questionable for Friday’s game against Indiana, 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
Malcolm BrogdonPGJan 26Day-To-DayJan 25: Brogdon is questionable for Friday’s game against the Spurs due to a right knee contusion.
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.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Sasha VezenkovFFeb 2OutJan 24: Vezenkov was diagnosed with a moderate right ankle sprain Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in 7-to-14 days, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tre JonesPGJan 26Day-To-DayJan 26: Jones (ankle) participated in shootaround ahead of Friday’s game versus the Trail Blazers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Sidy CissokoGJan 27OutJan 26: Cissoko (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
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
Jakob PoeltlCJan 28OutJan 25: Poeltl (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Clippers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Immanuel QuickleySGJan 28OutJan 25: Quickley has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Clippers due to a right thigh bruise, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star 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
Isaiah LiversPFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game versus Utah.

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