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

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kobe BufkinGMar 6Day-To-DayMar 6: Bufkin (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.
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
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 7Day-To-DayMar 6: Sharpe (wrist) will not play in Tuesday’s game against the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Cameron JohnsonSFMar 7Day-To-DayMar 6: Johnson won’t return to Tuesday’s game versus the 76ers due to a right ankle sprain, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports. He will finish six points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound in eight minutes.
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.
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
Dalen TerryFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 6: Terry (personal) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Jazz.
Torrey CraigSFMar 6OutMar 5: Craig (knee) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game versus the Jazz.
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 6Day-To-DayMar 6: Strus has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Celtics due to a right knee strain.
Evan MobleyPFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 6: Mobley left the arena after Tuesday’s game versus the Celtics on crutches with a very swollen ankle, Hayden Grove of Cleveland.com 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.

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 7Day-To-DayMar 6: Grimes (knee) won’t play in Tuesday’s game versus the Heat.

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
Doug McDermottSFMar 7OutMar 4: McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Mavericks.

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
Cam ReddishSFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Reddish (ankle) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.comreports.
Anthony DavisPFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Davis (Achilles) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
LeBron JamesSFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: James (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Gabe VincentPGMar 24OutMar 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 8OutMar 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.
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
Yuta WatanabeSFMar 8OutMar 5: Watanabe (wrist) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the 76ers.
Jaren Jackson Jr.PFMar 6OutMar 5: Jackson (quadriceps) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers.
Derrick RosePGMar 27OutMar 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 5: Richardson (shoulder) is set to undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Patty MillsPGMar 7Day-To-DayMar 5: Mills has agreed to a deal with Miami on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
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.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jae CrowderPFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Crowder is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game versus the Warriors due to a left knee contusion.
MarJon BeauchampFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Beauchamp (foot) is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game versus the Warriors.
Khris MiddletonSFMar 8OutMar 5: Middleton (ankle) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Warriors.
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Antetokounmpo (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game versus the Warriors.

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 8Day-To-DayMar 6: Brunson (knee) won’t play in Tuesday’s game versus the Hawks, 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 8OutMar 5: Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Portland.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gary HarrisSGMar 8OutMar 6: Harris is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game versus the the Hornets due to right calf injury maintenance.
Jonathan IsaacPFMar 8OutMar 6: Isaac will be rested for Wednesday’s game versus the Wizards.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyrese MaxeyPGMar 6Day-To-DayMar 6: The 76ers announced Tuesday that Maxey has been diagnosed with a mild concussion, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
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
Josh OkogieSFMar 7Day-To-DayMar 6: Okogie (abdomen) will not play Tuesday versus Denver.
Nassir LittleSFMar 7OutMar 4: Little (knee) is out Monday versus Denver.
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 questionable for Wednesday’s game versus the Thunder.
Jerami GrantSFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Grant (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game versus the Thunder.
Toumani CamaraFMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: Camara (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder.
Deandre AytonCMar 6OutMar 5: Ayton (hand) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game versus the Thunder.
Scoot HendersonGMar 8OutMar 5: Henderson (thigh) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Thunder.
Malcolm BrogdonPGMar 11OutMar 3: Brogdon (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Timberwolves.
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
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
Bruce BrownSFMar 7Day-To-DayMar 6: Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Ochai AgbajiGMar 7Day-To-DayMar 6: Agbaji will not return to Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans due to left knee soreness, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. He finished with three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds in 16 minutes.
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
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.
Keyonte GeorgeGMar 6Day-To-DayMar 5: George (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Lauri MarkkanenPFMar 9OutMar 5: Markkanen (quadriceps) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Bulls, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Walker KesslerCMar 9OutMar 5: Kessler (foot) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Bulls, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Patrick Baldwin Jr.FMar 6Day-To-DayMar 6: Baldwin didn’t play Wednesday in the G League Capital City Go-Go’s 120-115 win over the Wisconsin Herd due to a back strain.
Marvin Bagley IIIPFMar 8OutMar 5: Bagley (back) will not play Wednesday versus Orlando.
Isaiah LiversPFOct 1OutFeb 26: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season.

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