Who Will, Who Won’t and Who Might: 12 November 202 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nikola DurisicFNov 13OutNov 11: Durisic (elbow) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Kings, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site reports.
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerGNov 12Day-To-DayNov 11: Alexander-Walker (back) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks’ official site reports.
Trae YoungGNov 30OutNov 1: Young (knee) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Hugo GonzalezGNov 12Day-To-DayNov 12: Gonzales (ankle) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Grizzlies, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Jayson TatumFApr 1OutOct 9: The Celtics have not ruled Tatum (Achilles) out for the 2025-26 season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Day’Ron SharpeCNov 14Day-To-DayNov 11: Sharpe (glute) won’t play Tuesday against the Raptors.
Cam ThomasGDec 18OutNov 7: Thomas has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and he will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Haywood HighsmithFDec 18OutOct 19: Highsmith (knee) experienced swelling during rehab and will re-evaluated in eight weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ryan KalkbrennerCNov 12Day-To-DayNov 12: Kalkbrenner (personal reasons) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.
Collin SextonGNov 12Day-To-DayNov 11: Sexton (ankle) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.
Pat ConnaughtonGNov 12Day-To-DayNov 11: Connaughton is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks due to an illness.
KJ SimpsonGNov 12Day-To-DayNov 11: Simpson (shoulder) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.
Grant WilliamsFNov 17OutNov 11: Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.
LaMelo BallGNov 14OutNov 11: Ball (ankle) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.
Josh GreenGNov 17OutNov 11: Green (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.
Drew PetersonFNov 13Day-To-DayNov 8: Peterson agreed to a two-way contract with the Hornets on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Brandon MillerFNov 19OutNov 3: The Hornets announced Monday that Miller (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in about two weeks.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Josh GiddeyGNov 12Day-To-DayNov 12: Giddey (ankle) participated in Wednesday’s morning shootaround, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Coby WhiteGNov 19OutNov 11: Chicago recalled White (calf) from the G League’s Windy City Bulls on Monday.
Zach CollinsFNov 16OutOct 18: Collins will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a left wrist fracture, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Darius GarlandGNov 13OutNov 12: Garland sustained a contusion on his left great toe Monday and will be re-evaluated further, the Cavaliers announced Wednesday.
Larry Nance Jr.FNov 12Day-To-DayNov 11: Nance (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Miami.
Jaylon TysonGNov 13OutNov 11: Tyson (concussion) is out for Wednesday’s game against Miami.
Evan MobleyCNov 13OutNov 11: Mobley (rest) won’t play in Wednesday’s game against Miami.
Donovan MitchellGNov 13OutNov 11: Mitchell (rest) is out for Wednesday’s game against Miami.
Max StrusGDec 1OutSep 30: Strus (foot) is no longer wearing a walking boot on Tuesday, but still has a lengthy recovery process ahead, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Dallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dereck Lively IICNov 12OutNov 11: Lively (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Suns.
Anthony DavisFNov 12OutNov 11: Davis (calf) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Suns.
Dante ExumGNov 17OutNov 10: Exum (knee) still does not have an official timetable to return.
Kyrie IrvingGJan 1OutSep 29: At Media Day on Monday, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd refuted the report that Irving (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery, Christian Clark reports.

Detroit Pistons

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen DurenCNov 12Day-To-DayNov 12: Duren (ankle) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.
Cade CunninghamGNov 12Day-To-DayNov 12: Cunningham (hip) was not seen at Wednesday’s morning shootaround, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Isaiah StewartFNov 12OutNov 11: Stewart (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.
Ausar ThompsonGNov 14OutNov 11: Thompson (ankle) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.
Tobias HarrisFNov 24OutNov 10: Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that Harris (ankle), who has already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Wizards, is trending in the right direction but remains without a timetable for return, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Marcus SasserGDec 18OutNov 8: Sasser (hip) will remain on the inactive list for Sunday’s game in Philadelphia.
Jaden IveyGNov 24OutOct 16: The Pistons announced Thursday that Ivey underwent an arthroscopic procedure to relieve right knee discomfort and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Quinten PostCNov 12Day-To-DayNov 12: Post (Achilles) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs.
Jonathan KumingaFNov 12Day-To-DayNov 12: Kuminga (bilateral knee tendonitis) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs.
Alex TooheyFNov 14OutNov 9: Toohey (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Friday’s game against Denver.
De’Anthony MeltonGNov 21OutNov 1: Golden State assigned Melton to the Santa Cruz Warriors before recalling him Friday.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dorian Finney-SmithFNov 24OutNov 8: Finney-Smith (ankle surgery) will miss Sunday’s game in Milwaukee and he remains without a timetable to return.
Fred VanVleetGJun 1OutSep 22: VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kam JonesGDec 3OutNov 10: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Jones (back) is still a “ways out” from returning, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Bennedict MathurinGNov 15OutNov 8: Mathurin (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets.
Johnny FurphyGNov 15OutNov 5: Furphy is set to miss at least the next five games for the Pacers, Alex Golden of the ‘Setting the Pace’ podcast reports.
Quenton JacksonGNov 15OutNov 5: Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that Jackson (hamstring) will be out for “a while,” as he’s set to miss at least the next five games for Indiana, Alex Golden of the ‘Setting the Pace’ podcast reports.
Obi ToppinFFeb 2OutOct 31: Toppin will undergo surgery to place a screw in his right foot Monday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Tyrese HaliburtonGOct 1OutJul 7: Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from surgery on his right Achilles tendon, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bradley BealGNov 14OutNov 11: Beal (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Kawhi LeonardFNov 14OutNov 8: Head coach Tyronn Lue said Saturday that Leonard will miss “the next few games” due to a sprained right ankle, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
LeBron JamesFNov 18OutNov 12: James (back) was assigned to the G League’s South Bay Lakers on Wednesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.
Gabe VincentGNov 18OutNov 8: Vincent (ankle) has been ramping up his on-court work, but he still hasn’t been cleared for 1-on-1, contact work, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Adou ThieroFNov 18OutNov 1: The Lakers recalled Thiero (knee) from their G League affiliate South Bay Lakers on Saturday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Javon SmallGNov 15OutNov 12: Small (toe) won’t play Wednesday against Golden State.
Zach EdeyCNov 12OutNov 12: Edey (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday’s game against Boston.
Ja MorantGNov 12Day-To-DayNov 12: Morant is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Boston due to left ankle soreness.
Brandon ClarkeFDec 30OutNov 11: The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Clarke (knee) is progressing well, but he will be sidelined for another six-to-nine weeks.
Ty JeromeGNov 18OutOct 20: The Grizzlies announced Monday that Jerome (calf) will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Scotty Pippen Jr.GJan 15OutOct 18: Pippen will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Saturday.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bam AdebayoCNov 14OutNov 11: Adebayo (toe) won’t play Wednesday against the Cavaliers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Terry RozierGDec 1OutOct 23: The NBA placed Rozier on immediate leave from the Heat on Thursday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.
Tyler HerroGNov 17OutSep 30: Herro (foot/ankle) said Tuesday that he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery and expects to be back in 8-12 weeks, Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Giannis AntetokounmpoFNov 14OutNov 12: Antetokounmpo (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Hornets.
Taurean PrinceFDec 18OutNov 10: Prince is expected to miss extended time with a herniated disc in his neck, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.
Kevin Porter Jr.GNov 28OutNov 5: The Bucks announced that Porter underwent surgery on his right knee meniscus injury Monday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Terrence Shannon Jr.GNov 14OutNov 10: Shannon (foot) is out for Monday’s game against Utah.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zion WilliamsonFNov 14OutNov 11: Williamson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Jordan PooleGNov 17OutNov 7: The Pelicans announced Friday that Poole has been diagnosed with a mild left quadriceps strain, and he will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.
Dejounte MurrayGJan 2OutSep 25: ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Murray (Achilles) could return right after New Years, according to Pelicans Film Room.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kevin McCullar Jr.GNov 12Day-To-DayNov 9: McCullar (nose) signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Tuesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kenrich WilliamsGNov 17OutNov 10: Williams (knee) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Warriors.
Luguentz DortGNov 12OutNov 10: Dort (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Warriors.
Aaron WigginsGNov 12OutNov 10: Wiggins (thigh) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against Golden State.
Jalen WilliamsGNov 12OutNov 10: Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Warriors.
Nikola TopicGFeb 20OutOct 30: Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Thomas SorberCOct 1OutSep 5: The Thunder announced Friday that Sorber has sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during an offseason workout, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Moritz WagnerFNov 18OutNov 11: Wagner (knee) won’t play Wednesday against the Knicks.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Joel EmbiidCNov 14Day-To-DayNov 11: Embiid (knee) doesn’t have structural issues in his right knee and is listed as day-to-day, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Paul GeorgeFNov 14OutNov 11: George (knee) is moving closer to a return to game action and will be re-evaluated later this week, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Dominick BarlowFNov 17OutNov 10: Barlow (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Celtics.
Johni BroomeFNov 14OutNov 10: Broome (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Celtics.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen GreenGDec 18OutNov 11: Green (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Portland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Scoot HendersonGNov 18OutNov 11: Henderson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Pelicans.
Blake WesleyGJan 30OutNov 5: Wesley underwent a successful procedure to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal base in his right foot Wednesday, and he’s expected to be sidelined for 8-12 weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Matisse ThybulleGNov 30OutOct 31: Thybulle underwent surgery Friday to repair torn UCL in his left thumb and will miss 4-6 weeks.
Damian LillardGOct 1OutSep 25: Lillard won’t be back on the court for the 2025-26 season, as he made clear during an interview with YouTube influencer Speed on Wednesday.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Devin CarterGNov 12Day-To-DayNov 12: Carter (illness) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Keegan MurrayFNov 30OutOct 15: The Kings signed Murray (thumb) to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dylan HarperGNov 18OutNov 3: Harper is set to be out for multiple weeks due to a strained left calf, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Sandro MamukelashviliFNov 13Day-To-DayNov 11: Mamukelashvili (neck) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Nets, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Ochai AgbajiGNov 13Day-To-DayNov 11: Agbaji won’t play Tuesday against the Nets due to lower back spasms.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kevin LoveFNov 13Day-To-DayNov 11: Love (rest) won’t play in Tuesday’s game against the Pacers.
Taylor HendricksFNov 13Day-To-DayNov 11: Hendricks (hamstring) Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City Tuesday against the Pacers.
Kyle AndersonFNov 13Day-To-DayNov 11: Anderson (back) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers.
Georges NiangFNov 18OutNov 11: Niang (foot) will not play Tuesday against the Pacers, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Walker KesslerCOct 1OutNov 5: Kessler will undergo left shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bilal CoulibalyGNov 16OutNov 11: Coulibaly (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets.

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