Who Will, Who Might, and Who Won’t: January 27, 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bruno FernandoPFJan 28Day-To-DayJan 26: Fernando (back) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Mavericks.
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.
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 29OutJan 27: Porzingis (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against Los Angeles, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ben SimmonsPGJan 29OutJan 27: Simmons (back) was recalled from the G League’s Long Island Nets on Saturday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Cameron JohnsonSFJan 29OutJan 26: Johnson won’t play in Saturday’s game against Houston for personal reasons.
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 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.
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
Dwight PowellCJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Powell (eye) is out for Friday’s game versus the Hawks.
Maxi KleberPFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Kleber (toe) won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Hawks.
Kyrie IrvingPGJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Irving (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday’s matchup against the Hawks.
Derrick Jones Jr.SFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Jones suffered a left wrist sprain during Friday’s game against Atlanta and will not return. He finished with two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one assist in 18 minutes.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Reggie JacksonPGJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Jackson (toe) is listed as probable for Saturday’s game versus the 76ers.
Aaron GordonPFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Gordon (shoulder) is listed as probable for Saturday’s game versus the 76ers.
Jamal MurrayPGJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Murray is probable for Saturday’s game against the 76ers due to bilateral shin inflammation.
Julian StrawtherGJan 29OutJan 26: Strawther (knee) won’t play in Saturday’s game versus the 76ers.
Nikola JokicCJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Jokic is listed as probable for Saturday’s game versus the 76ers due to a left eye abrasion.
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
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
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
Tari EasonFJan 29OutJan 27: Eason (lower leg) won’t play in Saturday’s game versus the Nets.
Reggie Bullock Jr.SFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 27: Bullock (back) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Nets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Jabari Smith Jr.PFJan 29OutJan 27: Smith (ankle) won’t play in Saturday’s game versus the Nets.
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
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
Paul GeorgeFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 27: George is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Celtics due to left groin soreness, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
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
Maxwell LewisFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Lewis (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday’s tilt against the Warriors, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
LeBron JamesSFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: James is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Warriors due to a left ankle injury, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Anthony DavisPFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Davis (Achilles) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athleticreports.
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.
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
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.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Mike ConleyPGJan 27Day-To-DayJan 27: Conley is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Spurs due to left hamstring tightness.
Jaylen ClarkGJan 31OutJan 1: Clark (Achilles) is out for Monday’s game against the Knicks.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zion WilliamsonPFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 27: Williamson (foot) will not play in Friday’s matchup with the Thunder.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah HartensteinCJan 27Day-To-DayJan 27: Hartenstein (Achilles) could play Saturday against the Heat if he gets through pregame warmups, Steve Popper of Newsday 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
Jalen SuggsSGJan 28Day-To-DayJan 26: Suggs will not return to Friday’s game against the Grizzlies due to a left knee bruise, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports. He finished scoreless (0-2 FG) in four minutes.
Gary HarrisSGJan 28OutJan 25: Harris (calf) won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Grizzlies.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kenneth Lofton Jr.FJan 29OutJan 26: Lofton is out for Saturday’s game versus Philadelphia due to personal reasons.
Mo BambaCJan 27OutJan 26: Bamba (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game versus the Nuggets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Marcus Morris Sr.SFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Morris (foot) is probable for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Tobias HarrisPFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Harris (illness) is questionable for Saturday’s game versus the Nuggets, Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com reports.
Tyrese MaxeyPGJan 27Day-To-DayJan 26: Maxey is questionable for Saturday’s game versus the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain, Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com reports.
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
Jusuf NurkicCJan 28Day-To-DayJan 27: Nurkic said after Friday’s 133-131 loss to the Pacers that X-rays on his injured left thumb returned negative, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Bol BolCJan 28OutJan 25: Bol (foot) won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Pacers.
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 28Day-To-DayJan 27: Brogdon (knee) will not play in Friday’s game against the Spurs.
Scoot HendersonGJan 28Day-To-DayJan 26: Henderson will not return to Friday’s game against the Spurs due to a left quad contusion. He finished with six points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and one rebound in six minutes.
Jerami GrantSFJan 28Day-To-DayJan 26: Grant will not return to Friday’s game against the Spurs due to back soreness. He finished with four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and one rebound in 10 minutes.
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 VezenkovFJan 27OutJan 26: Vezenkov (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game versus the Mavericks.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach CollinsPFJan 27Day-To-DayJan 27: Collins is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Timberwolves due to right ankle soreness, 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
Immanuel QuickleySGJan 28Day-To-DayJan 27: 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.
Jontay PorterCJan 28Day-To-DayJan 26: Porter will not return to Friday’s game against the Clippers due to an eye issue, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Jakob PoeltlCJan 28OutJan 25: Poeltl (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Clippers, Aaron Rose of SI.com 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 29OutJan 27: Livers (hip) is out for Saturday’s game versus the Pistons.

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