Who will, Who won’t and Who might: April 6, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Danilo GallinariPFApr 5Day-To-Day
John CollinsPFMar 31OutCollins (finger, foot) is yet to return to any running or agility work, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks reports.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nik StauskasGApr 5OutStauskas is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls with a right ankle sprain.
Juwan MorganFApr 5Out
Jaylen BrownSGApr 5Day-To-DayBrown (knee) is probable for Wednesday’s game at Chicago.
Jayson TatumSFApr 5Day-To-DayTatum (knee) is probable for Wednesday’s game at Chicago.
Al HorfordCApr 5Day-To-DayHorford (back) is probable for Wednesday’s game at Chicago.
Robert Williams IIICMar 30OutWilliams is expected to return within 4-to-6 weeks after he underwent surgery Wednesday to address a torn meniscus in his left knee, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
James JohnsonPFApr 5Day-To-Day
Seth CurrySGApr 5Day-To-Day
Goran DragicPGApr 4OutDragic (COVID-19) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against Houston, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.
Ben SimmonsPGApr 3OutSimmons (back) will not play during the remainder of the regular season and is considered unlikely to be available for the play-in tournament, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Joe HarrisSFMar 21OutHarris (ankle) underwent successful left ankle ligament surgery Monday and is expected to be ready for the start of next season’s training camp, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gordon HaywardSFApr 5Day-To-Day

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Javonte GreenSFApr 6Day-To-Day
Zach LaVineSGApr 6Day-To-DayLaVine (knee) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Celtics.
Lonzo BallPGApr 5OutBall (knee) once again experienced discomfort in his left knee after a second ramp-up period, Jamal Collier of ESPN reports.
Matt ThomasSGApr 5Day-To-DayThomas is questionable for Tuesday’s contest against the Bucks due to a lower leg contusion.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Evan MobleyCApr 4OutMobley (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Magic.
Jarrett AllenCApr 1OutAllen (finger) is out Saturday against the Knicks are remains out indefinitely.
Dean WadePFMar 28OutWade underwent successful surgery Monday to treat ongoing issues with the meniscus in his right knee and will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign.
Collin SextonPGNov 19OutSexton (knee) will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his left meniscus tear, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Dallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Maxi KleberPFApr 5OutKleber (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Pistons, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Tim Hardaway Jr.SFMar 22OutMavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Tuesday that Hardaway (foot) would unlikely be able to return for a potential playoff run, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jeff GreenPFApr 6Day-To-Day
Vlatko CancarSFApr 2OutCancar said March 16 that the broken bone in right foot and has fully healed, and the 24-year-old is aiming to return to the lineup before the end of the regular season, Chris Marlowe of Altitude Sports reports.
Zeke NnajiPFMar 31OutNnaji (knee) remains out indefinitely.
Michael Porter Jr.SFMar 29OutPorter (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Pacers.
Jamal MurrayPGMar 20OutNuggets coach Michael Malone said Sunday that Murray (knee) is “not close” to rejoining the team’s lineup, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.

Detroit Pistons

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kelly OlynykPFApr 5Out
Rodney McGruderGApr 5OutMcGruder (hip) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against Dallas.
Marvin Bagley IIIPFApr 5OutBagley (hip) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against Dallas.
Cory JosephPGApr 5OutJoseph (back) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against Dallas.
Jerami GrantSFMar 28OutGrant (calf) will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season, Keith Langlois of the Pistons’ official site reports.
Hamidou DialloSGMar 25OutDiallo (finger) will be out the remainder of the season, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Otto Porter Jr.SFApr 3Day-To-Day
Stephen CurryPGApr 1OutCurry (foot) is not expected to return during the regular season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. He will be re-evaluated in a week.
James WisemanCMar 25OutWiseman (knee) will not play this season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dennis SchroderPGMar 30OutSchroder (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Eric GordonSGMar 30OutGordon (groin/rest) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Christian WoodCMar 30OutWood (hamstring) has been shut down for the remainder of the season, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
John WallPGFeb 15OutWall has recently been working on his conditioning and ramping up his workouts in Miami, but he’s not expected to play for the Rockets at any point this season, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Goga BitadzeCApr 5Day-To-Day
Malcolm BrogdonPGApr 5OutBrogdon (back) remains out Tuesday against the 76ers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Chris DuarteSGApr 4OutDuarte (toe) won’t play in the final three games of the regular season, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Myles TurnerCMar 28OutTurner (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2021-22 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
T.J. WarrenSFMar 17OutWarren (foot) has fully recovered from consecutive stress fractures in his left foot but will remain out for the Pacers’ final 12 games to prepare for next season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Ricky RubioPGFeb 6OutRubio (knee), along with a 2022 first-round pick and two future second-round picks, was traded to the Pacers in exchange for Caris LeVert on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Norman PowellSFApr 5OutPowell (foot) is doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Suns, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Jason PrestonPGApr 1OutPreston (foot) said last weekend that he expects to be cleared for full-contact work in practice in “the next couple of weeks,” Andrew Grief of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Kawhi LeonardSFMar 20OutLeonard (knee) has not yet been cleared to take contact, but he’s been spotted shooting during the Clippers’ recent practices and traveled with the team for its back-to-back road games in Houston a few weeks ago, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Jay ScrubbSGFeb 9OutScrubb (toe) will undergo season-ending surgery, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
LeBron JamesSFApr 6Day-To-Day
Kendrick NunnGMar 29OutNunn (knee) is not expected to play this season, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyrell TerryPGApr 6Day-To-Day
Dillon BrooksSFApr 6Day-To-Day
Killian TillieSFMar 31OutTillie (knee) will remain out for Friday’s game against the Suns.
Ja MorantPGMar 24OutMorant (knee) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
P.J. TuckerPFApr 5Day-To-Day
Dewayne DedmonCApr 5Day-To-Day
Markieff MorrisPFApr 5Day-To-Day

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
DeAndre’ BembrySGMar 23OutBembry underwent successful season-ending surgery to repair the ACL and MCL in his right knee.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Patrick BeverleyPGApr 5Day-To-Day

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jonas ValanciunasCApr 6Day-To-Day
Zion WilliamsonPFMar 23OutPelicans head coach Willie Green said Wednesday that Williamson (foot) has been cleared for 1-on-1 work, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Kira Lewis Jr.PGDec 9OutLewis suffered a season-ending torn ACL and Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee during the second quarter of Wednesday’s contest against the Nuggets, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Quentin GrimesSGApr 5Day-To-DayGrimes (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.
Miles McBridePGApr 5Day-To-DayMcBride (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.
Nerlens NoelCApr 5OutNoel (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets.
Derrick RosePGApr 3OutKnicks head coach Tom Thibodeau expressed pessimism Monday when asked about Rose’s (ankle) chances of playing again in 2021-22, Marc Berman of the New York Post reports. “I don’t know [if there’s time for Rose to return this season],” Thibodeau said. “I don’t know — he’s been out a long time. He hasn’t taken contact on. He’s ramped up his conditioning but hasn’t taken contact on. That’s a big thing.”
Julius RandlePFApr 2OutRandle (quadriceps) will likely be forced to miss the remainder of the season, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Cam ReddishSFMar 10Out
Kemba WalkerPGFeb 23OutWalker has been ruled out for the remainder of the season so he can work out in preparation for the 2022-23 campaign, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tre MannPGApr 4OutMann (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against the Trail Blazers.
Kenrich WilliamsSFMar 31OutWilliams (knee) is not expected to return this season, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Derrick FavorsCMar 31OutFavors (back) will be out for the remainder of the season, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Darius BazleyPFMar 28OutBazley (knee) is expected to be ready to return to basketball activities over the offseason, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderPGMar 28OutThunder head coach Mark Daigneault said Monday that Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) will be held out for the remainder of the season, Sean Highkin of BleacherReport.com reports.
Josh GiddeySGMar 26OutGiddey (hip) has been ruled out for the season, Nick Crain of SI.com reports.
Mike MuscalaCMar 8OutMuscala underwent successful arthroscopic surgery with additional ligament repair on his right ankle Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Ty JeromeSGMar 8OutJerome underwent successful surgery to address a sports hernia Tuesday and will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Luguentz DortSFMar 8OutDort underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder Tuesday and will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Franz WagnerSFApr 5Day-To-Day
Admiral SchofieldSFApr 5Day-To-Day
Gary HarrisSGApr 5Day-To-Day
Cole AnthonyPGApr 5Day-To-Day
Wendell Carter Jr.CApr 4OutCarter (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Cavaliers.
Jonathan IsaacPFMar 22OutOrlando announced Tuesday that Isaac underwent a small surgical procedure to address a right hamstring injury suffered while he was rehabbing from the torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee, Dan Savage of the Magic’s official site reports.
Bol BolCMar 15OutBol (foot) will remain out for the remainder of the 2021-22 season, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Frank KaminskyPFJan 7OutKaminsky underwent successful knee surgery Friday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, David Aldridge of The Athletic reports.
Dario SaricPFJul 7OutSaric suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Portland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Brandon WilliamsPGApr 5Day-To-Day
Justise WinslowPFApr 4OutWinslow (calf) will not play Tuesday at OKC.
Eric BledsoeSGMar 28OutBledsoe (Achilles) will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Josh HartSGMar 28OutHart (knee) will remain out for at least one more week.
Anfernee SimonsSGMar 28OutSimons (quad) will be shut down for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Jusuf NurkicCMar 28OutNurkic (foot) will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Trendon WatfordPFMar 27OutAn MRI revealed Watford “sustained a bone contusion to his left femur” after hyperextending his left knee during Saturday’s contest against the Rockets, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reprots.
Damian LillardPGMar 21OutLillard (abdomen) will not return to game action this season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Joe InglesSGFeb 24OutIngles underwent successful reconstructive ACL surgery on his left knee Wednesday.
Cody ZellerCFeb 8OutZeller is being waived by the Trail Blazers, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports.
Nassir LittleSFFeb 1OutLittle underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alex LenCApr 6Day-To-Day
Domantas SabonisPFApr 4OutSabonis (knee) won’t play in Tuesday’s game against New Orleans, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
De’Aaron FoxPGApr 4OutFox (hand) won’t play in Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Richaun HolmesCMar 18OutHolmes has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to personal reasons, Brenden Nunes of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Terence DavisSGFeb 1OutDavis (wrist) underwent surgery Tuesday and is out for a minimum of three months, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jock LandaleCApr 6Day-To-Day
Romeo LangfordSGApr 6Day-To-Day
Dejounte MurrayPGApr 4OutMurray (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Nuggets, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Doug McDermottSFMar 16OutMcDermott’s ankle sprain has been diagnosed Grade 3, and he’s expected to sit out the rest of the regular season, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
OG AnunobySFApr 5Day-To-Day
Yuta WatanabeSFApr 4OutWatanabe (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Hawks, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Trent ForrestSGApr 5OutForrest (concussion) is out Tuesday against the Grizzlies, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Udoka AzubuikeCMar 25OutAzubuike underwent surgery Friday to repair multiple ankle and foot ligaments, and he is out for the rest of the season, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyle KuzmaSFApr 5OutKuzma (knee) is not expected to play Wednesday against the Hawks, Neil Dalal of Hoop District reports.
Vernon Carey Jr.CApr 4OutCarey (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Timberwolves, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Bradley BealSGFeb 8OutBeal is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

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