Who will, Who won’t and Who might: March 29, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
De’Andre HunterSFMar 29Day-To-Day
Danilo GallinariPFMar 29Day-To-Day
Skylar MaysSGMar 27OutMays (illness) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Pacers, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
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
Jayson TatumSFMar 29Day-To-Day
Al HorfordCMar 29Day-To-Day
Jaylen BrownSGMar 29Day-To-Day
Robert Williams IIICMar 28OutCeltics head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Williams will have surgery to address the torn meniscus in his left knee, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ben SimmonsPGMar 26OutSimmons has shown enough improvement in his back that he was able to join the Nets on their road trip this week, Brian Lewis of the New York Post 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.

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
Zach LaVineSGMar 29Day-To-Day
Alex CarusoSGMar 29Day-To-Day
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
Evan MobleyCMar 28Day-To-Day
Jarrett AllenCMar 28OutAllen (finger) will miss his 11th consecutive game Monday against the Magic and remains without a definitive timeline for returning to action, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
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.
Rajon RondoPGMar 27OutRondo (ankle) has been ruled out for out for Monday’s contest against the Magic.
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
Trey BurkePGMar 29Out
Sterling BrownSFMar 26OutBrown won’t play against Utah on Sunday since he remains in the league’s health and safety protocols.
Theo PinsonGMar 26OutPinson (finger) will sit out Sunday’s contest against the Jazz.
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
JaMychal GreenPFMar 29Day-To-Day
Michael Porter Jr.SFMar 27OutPorter (back) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Hornets.
Zeke NnajiPFMar 27OutNnaji (knee) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Hornets.
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.
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
Jerami GrantSFMar 28Out
Chris SmithSFMar 27OutSmith (knee) is out for Sunday’s game against the Knicks, Keith Langlois of the Pistons’ official site reports.
Isaiah LiversPFMar 26Out
Hamidou DialloSGMar 25OutDiallo (finger) will be out the remainder of the season, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
James WisemanCMar 25OutWiseman (knee) will not play this season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Stephen CurryPGMar 18OutCurry will be re-evaluated in two weeks after an MRI on Wednesday confirmed he suffered a sprained left foot ligament.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Christian WoodCMar 29Day-To-Day
Dennis SchroderPGMar 29Day-To-Day
Eric GordonSGMar 29Day-To-Day
Alperen SengunCMar 28Day-To-Day
Trevelin QueenGMar 24Out
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
Duane Washington Jr.PGMar 29Day-To-Day
Oshae BrissettSFMar 29Day-To-Day
Myles TurnerCMar 28OutTurner (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2021-22 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Isaiah JacksonFMar 27OutJackson (headache) will not play Monday against Atlanta, James Boyd of the Indy Star reports.
Chris DuarteSGMar 27OutDuarte (toe) will not play Monday against Atlanta, James Boyd of the Indy Star reports.
Malcolm BrogdonPGMar 27OutBrogdon (rest) is listed as out for Monday’s game against Atlanta, James Boyd of the Indy Star 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.
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
Paul GeorgeSGMar 28OutClippers head coach Tyronn Lue said George (elbow) went through 5-on-5 practice Sunday and will do so again Monday, but he refused to give a definitive return timetable, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Norman PowellSFMar 24OutPowell (foot) was able to go through on-court shooting drills this week, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN 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.
Jason PrestonPGMar 9OutPreston (foot) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards.
Jay ScrubbSGFeb 9OutScrubb (toe) will undergo season-ending surgery, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dwight HowardCMar 28Day-To-DayHoward (hip) is probable for Tuesday’s contest against Dallas, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Anthony DavisPFMar 28OutLakers head coach Frank Vogel said Davis (foot) was a full participant during Monday’s practice, but he remains doubtful for Tuesday’s contest against Dallas, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
LeBron JamesSFMar 28Day-To-DayJames (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Mavericks, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Kendrick NunnGFeb 8OutNunn (knee) won’t be available until at least March, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaren Jackson Jr.PFMar 29Day-To-Day
Killian TillieSFMar 27OutTillie (knee) is out Monday against the Warriors.
Ja MorantPGMar 24OutMorant (knee) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Caleb MartinSFMar 29Day-To-Day

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Giannis AntetokounmpoPFMar 28Day-To-Day
DeAndre’ BembrySGMar 23OutBembry underwent successful season-ending surgery to repair the ACL and MCL in his right knee.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Malik BeasleySGMar 28Day-To-Day
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
Larry Nance Jr.PFMar 28Day-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 GrimesSGMar 29Day-To-Day
Nerlens NoelCMar 24OutNoel (foot) is out Friday against the Heat.
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
Tre MannPGMar 29Day-To-Day
Darius BazleyPFMar 28OutBazley sustained a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his right knee and will miss the remaining eight games of the 2021-22 campaign, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Derrick FavorsCMar 27OutFavors (back) remains out indefinitely.
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderPGMar 27OutGilgeous-Alexander (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
Kenrich WilliamsSFMar 27OutWilliams (knee) remains out indefinitely.
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
Jalen SuggsSGMar 27OutSuggs (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’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
JaVale McGeeCMar 28Day-To-Day
Gabriel LundbergFMar 28Day-To-Day
Cameron JohnsonSFMar 26OutJohnson (quad) will not play Sunday against the 76ers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com 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
Greg Brown IIIPFMar 29Day-To-Day
Eric BledsoeSGMar 28OutBledsoe (Achilles) will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Didi LouzadaSFMar 28OutLouzada (knee) could return to action before the end of the regular 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.
Justise WinslowPFMar 27Out
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 LenCMar 29Day-To-Day
Josh JacksonSGMar 29Day-To-Day
Jeremy LambSGMar 28Day-To-Day
De’Aaron FoxPGMar 27OutFox (hand) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Heat.
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 28OutWalker (back) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Rockets, Ty Jager of PoundingTheRock.com reports.
Romeo LangfordSGMar 27OutLangford (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday’s contest against the Rockets.
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
Khem BirchCMar 29Day-To-Day
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
Hassan WhitesideCMar 29Out
Greg MonroeCMar 28Day-To-Day
Rudy GobertCMar 28Day-To-Day
Danuel House Jr.SFMar 26OutHouse (knee) will not play Sunday against the Mavericks, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Bojan BogdanovicSFMar 26OutBogdanovic (calf) will not play Sunday against the Mavericks, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News 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 KuzmaSFMar 28OutKuzma (knee) will remain out for Tuesday’s game against the Bulls, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Vernon Carey Jr.CMar 26OutCarey (hip) won’t see action Sunday against the Warriors,.
Bradley BealSGFeb 8OutBeal is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

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