Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 23, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lou WilliamsSGMar 23Out
Danilo GallinariPFMar 23Out
Bogdan BogdanovicSGMar 23Day-To-Day
Skylar MaysSGMar 23Day-To-Day
John CollinsPFMar 18OutCollins received an anti-inflammatory injection for his sprained right ring finger Thursday and is scheduled to undergo a non-surgical procedure to address his strained right foot within the next couple days. His status will be updated in 10-to-14 days.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Marcus SmartPGMar 22Day-To-DaySmart (illness) is probable for Wednesday’s contest against the Jazz.
Robert Williams IIICMar 22Day-To-DayWilliams (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game against Utah.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Goran DragicPGMar 23Day-To-DayNets head coach Steve Nash said Dragic (knee) will be a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Grizzlies, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Seth CurrySGMar 23Day-To-DayNets head coach Steve Nash said Curry (ankle) will be a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against the Grizzlies, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
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.
Ben SimmonsPGMar 21OutSimmons, who received an epidural injection last week to relieve soreness in his back, is dealing with a herniated disc and is uncertain to play this season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
LaMarcus AldridgeCMar 20OutNets head coach Steve Nash said Sunday that Aldridge (hip) will be sidelined for at least another week as he continue his rehab, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gordon HaywardSFMar 16OutHayward (ankle) said Wednesday that he’s “starting to ramp things up” and is planning to begin contact work next week, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lonzo BallPGMar 21OutBall (knee) will take a 10-day break from running after his surgically repaired left knee did not respond well to a recent ramp-up, Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dean WadePFMar 21OutWade (knee) has been diagnosed with a partially torn right meniscus and will miss several weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Rajon RondoPGMar 20OutRondo (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Lakers.
Jarrett AllenCMar 15OutAllen (finger) has elected to not undergo surgery to repair his fractured left middle finger and could possibly return by the end of the regular season, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
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
Theo PinsonGMar 22OutPinson (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Rockets.
Luka DoncicPGMar 22OutDoncic (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Rockets.
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.
Davis BertansSFMar 22OutBertans (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Rockets, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zeke NnajiPFMar 21OutNnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Clippers.
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.
Michael Porter Jr.SFMar 15OutPorter (back) could return as soon as next week, Ryan Blackburn of Denver Stiffs reports.
Vlatko CancarSFJan 7OutCancar (foot) underwent surgery for his right fifth metatarsal fracture and will be re-evaluated in three months, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Detroit Pistons

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah LiversPFMar 22Day-To-Day
Chris SmithSFMar 22OutSmith (knee) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks.
Hamidou DialloSGMar 22OutPistons head coach Dwane Casey said Tuesday that he hopes Diallo (finger) will return before the season ends, but he remains without a return timetable, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Frank JacksonPGMar 22OutPistons head coach Dwane Casey said Tuesday that he hopes Jackson (back) will return before the season ends, but he remains without a return timetable, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
James WisemanCMar 19OutWiseman has experienced recent swelling in his right knee, and his status moving forward is uncertain, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Stephen CurryPGMar 18OutCurry will be re-evaluated in two weeks after an MRI on Wednesday confirmed he suffered a sprained left foot ligament.
Andre IguodalaFMar 12OutIguodala (back) has yet to return to the court and is still without a timetable for a return, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Usman GarubaPFMar 18OutCoach Stephen Silas said Friday that Garuba (ankle) will be re-evaluated in a week, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Trevelin QueenGMar 18Day-To-DayQueen was inactive in Thursday’s victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce with an undisclosed injury.
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
Isaiah JacksonFMar 22Day-To-DayJackson (concussion) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings.
Tyrese HaliburtonPGMar 22Day-To-Day
Chris DuarteSGMar 22Day-To-DayDuarte (toe) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings.
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.
Myles TurnerCMar 10OutPacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Turner (foot) did “30 minutes of non-contact work” at Thursday’s practice, but the center remains without a timeline for a return, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
T.J. McConnellPGMar 10OutPacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday that McConnell’s surgically repaired right wrist is getting better, but the point guard is still considered “week-to-week,” James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star 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
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.
Paul GeorgeSGMar 20OutGeorge (elbow) has been limited to shooting within 17 feet of the hoop while participating in the Clippers’ recent team shootarounds, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Jason PrestonPGMar 9OutPreston (foot) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards.
Norman PowellSFFeb 13Out
Jay ScrubbSGFeb 9OutScrubb (toe) will undergo season-ending surgery, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
LeBron JamesSFMar 22Day-To-DayJames (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the 76ers, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Talen Horton-TuckerSGMar 22Day-To-DayHorton-Tucker (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Anthony DavisPFMar 13OutDavis (foot) will return to light, on-court activities Monday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
Kendrick NunnGFeb 8OutNunn (knee) won’t be available until at least March, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ja MorantPGMar 22OutMorant (knee) won’t play in Wednesday’s game against Brooklyn.
Killian TillieSFMar 22OutTillie (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Nets.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gabe VincentPGMar 22OutVincent (toe) won’t play in Wednesday’s game against Golden State.
Jimmy ButlerSFMar 22Day-To-DayButler (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s contest against the Warriors.
Victor OladipoSGMar 22Day-To-DayOladipo (back) is questionable to play in Wednesday’s contest against Golden State.
Caleb MartinSFMar 22Day-To-DayMartin (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors.
Tyler HerroPGMar 22Day-To-DayHerro is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors due to a left knee sprain.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Khris MiddletonSFMar 23Day-To-Day
DeAndre’ BembrySGMar 13OutBembry (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Karl-Anthony TownsCMar 22Day-To-DayTowns (forearm) is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Suns.
Jaden McDanielsPFMar 16OutCoach Chris Finch said Wednesday that McDaniels is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Brandon IngramSFMar 21OutIngram (hamstring) will remain out for Monday’s game at Charlotte.
Zion WilliamsonPFMar 21OutWilliamson (foot) is not expected to return to game action this season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Larry Nance Jr.PFFeb 10OutNance will undergo surgery on his right knee Friday and is expected to need up to six weeks of recovery time, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com 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
Julius RandlePFMar 23Day-To-DayRandle (quadriceps) is doubtful for Wednesday’s matchup against the Hornets.
Nerlens NoelCMar 23OutNoel (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Hornets.
Derrick RosePGMar 13OutKnicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said Sunday that New York’s medical team still hasn’t cleared Rose for practice, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York 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
Kenrich WilliamsSFMar 22OutWilliams (knee) remains out Wednesday against Orlando.
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderPGMar 22Day-To-DayGilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Magic.
Derrick FavorsCMar 22OutFavors (back) remains out Wednesday against Orlando.
Olivier SarrCMar 22Day-To-DaySarr (illness) is listed as questionable Wednesday against Orlando.
Josh GiddeySGMar 18OutCoach Mark Daigneault said Friday that Giddey (hip) will be re-evaluated at the end of next week, 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.
Jeremiah Robinson-EarlPFFeb 3OutRobinson-Earl was diagnosed with a fracture in the third metatarsal of his right foot Thursday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Andrew Schlecht reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gary HarrisSGMar 23Day-To-DayHarris (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder.
Wendell Carter Jr.CMar 23Day-To-DayCarter is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder due to left wrist and ankle sprains.
Jalen SuggsSGMar 23OutSuggs (ankle) is out Wednesday against the Thunder.
Markelle FultzPGMar 22Out
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
Gabriel LundbergFMar 22Out
Cameron JohnsonSFMar 22OutJohnson (quadriceps) is out for Wednesday’s contest against the Timberwolves, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Chris PaulPGMar 22OutPaul (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Timberwolves, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
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
Anfernee SimonsSGMar 22OutSimons (quadriceps) is out Wednesday against the Spurs, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Josh HartSGMar 22Out
Greg Brown IIIPFMar 22Day-To-DayBrown is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs due to a sprained left ankle, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Eric BledsoeSGMar 21OutBledsoe (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Pistons, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
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.
Jusuf NurkicCFeb 23OutNurkic will be sidelined for at least four weeks after being diagnosed with left foot plantar fasciitis, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Cody ZellerCFeb 8OutZeller is being waived by the Trail Blazers, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports.
Didi LouzadaSFFeb 8OutThe Trail Blazers acquired Louzada (knee, COVID-19 protocols) on Tuesday along with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, a 2022 protected first-round pick and two future second-round picks in exchange for CJ McCollum, Larry Nance (knee) and Tony Snell, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Nassir LittleSFFeb 1OutLittle underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
De’Aaron FoxPGMar 22Day-To-DayFox (hand) has yet to return to basketball activities and is expected to remain out for Wednesday’s contest against the Pacers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Domantas SabonisPFMar 21OutSabonis has been diagnosed with a left bruised knee and won’t travel with the team on the upcoming five-game road trip, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN 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
Lonnie Walker IVSGMar 22Out
Keita Bates-DiopSFMar 22OutBates-Diop (back) is probable for Wednesday’s game against Portland.
Romeo LangfordSGMar 22OutLangford (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Trail Blazers.
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 AnunobySFMar 23OutAnunoby (finger) participated at Wednesday’s practice but isn’t expected to play Thursday against the Cavaliers, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Gary Trent Jr.SGMar 23Day-To-DayTrent (toe) returned to practice Wednesday, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Malachi FlynnPGMar 18OutCoach Nick Nurse said Friday that Flynn (hamstring) will likely be out at least another week, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Danuel House Jr.SFMar 22OutHouse (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Celtics.
Udoka AzubuikeCMar 22OutAzubuike (ankle) remains out for Wednesday’s game against the Celtics.
Bojan BogdanovicSFMar 22OutBogdanovic (calf) is out Wednesday against the Celtics.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyle KuzmaSFMar 23Day-To-DayWizards head coach Wes Unseld said he is “doubtful” that Kuzma (knee) will be able to play in Thursday’s game against the Bucks, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Bradley BealSGFeb 8OutBeal is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

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