Who will, Who won’t, and Who might: March 4, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Onyeka OkongwuPFMar 4OutOkongwu (concussion) is out Friday against the Wizards.
John CollinsPFMar 4OutCollins (foot) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Wizards.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Aaron NesmithSFMar 3Day-To-Day
Jaylen BrownSGMar 3Day-To-Day

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Joe HarrisSFMar 3OutHarris is set to undergo season-ending ankle surgery, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Ben SimmonsPGMar 3OutNets general manager Sean Marks confirmed Thursday that Simmons (back) remains without a timeline to make his season debut, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. “Unfortunately his back stiffness has delayed his ability to get on the floor with his teammates,” Marks said, adding that he’s hopeful that Simmons will be a full participant in practice in the coming weeks.

Charlotte Hornets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
James BouknightSGMar 3Day-To-Day
Jalen McDanielsPFMar 2OutMcDaniels (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Cavs.
Gordon HaywardSFFeb 23OutHayward (ankle) remains out indefinitely, Hornets radio play-by-play man Will Palaszczuk reports.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lonzo BallPGFeb 23OutBall (knee) has been ramping up his running lately, Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Patrick WilliamsPFFeb 23OutWilliams (wrist) has started working with the ball again, but has yet to ramp up to contact drills or participating in practice, Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Alex CarusoSGFeb 16OutCaruso (wrist) may be cleared to resume dribbling and shooting drills shortly after the All-Star break, Jamal Collier of ESPN reports.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Caris LeVertSGMar 3OutLeVert (foot) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against Philadelphia.
Rajon RondoPGMar 3OutRondo (toe) is doubtful for Friday’s game against the 76ers.
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 KleberPFMar 3Day-To-Day
Trey BurkePGMar 3OutBurke (shoulder) is out Thursday against the Warriors.
Theo PinsonGMar 2OutPinson (finger) is out Thursday against the Warriors.
Marquese ChrissSFMar 2OutChriss (knee) is out Thursday against the Warriors.
Tim Hardaway Jr.SFFeb 1OutDallas announced Tuesday that Hardaway underwent surgery to address a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his left foot.

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zeke NnajiPFMar 3OutNnaji (knees) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Rockets, freelance writer T.J. McBride reports.
Michael Porter Jr.SFMar 1OutThe Nuggets are planning to send Porter (back) to the G League’s Grand Rapids Gold to scrimmage later this week, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Jamal MurrayPGFeb 28OutThe Nuggets have growing optimism that Murray (knee) will be ready to make his 2021-22 season debut prior to the start of the playoffs, Sam Amick of The Athletic 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
Cade CunninghamPGMar 4Day-To-DayCunningham is questionable for Friday’s game against Indiana with a sprained right wrist.
Frank JacksonPGMar 4Day-To-DayJackson (back) is questionable for Friday’s contest against the Pacers.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Andre IguodalaFMar 2OutIguodala (back) won’t play Thursday against the Mavericks.
Draymond GreenPFFeb 27OutGreen (back) was a limited participant during Saturday’s practice, Jack Maloney of CBS Sports reports.
James WisemanCFeb 26OutWiseman (knee) was recalled by Golden State on Saturday.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dennis SchroderPGMar 3Day-To-DaySchroder (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday’s contest against the Nuggets, Ben DuBose of USA Today 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.
Usman GarubaPFJan 26OutGaruba will undergo right wrist surgery and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Goga BitadzeCMar 3Day-To-Day
Lance StephensonGMar 3Day-To-DayStephenson (ankle) is probable for Friday’s game against Detroit.
Chris DuarteSGMar 3Day-To-DayDuarte (toe) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Pistons.
T.J. McConnellPGFeb 24OutPacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday that McConnell is no longer donning a cast on his surgically repaired right wrist, but the point guard is “weeks” away from playing, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports. “[The training staff is] starting to do mobility and manual therapy and get [his right wrist] moving,” Carlisle said of McConnell. “Every day is a little bit better. As far as a timetable, it’s gonna be weeks. I don’t know how many.”
T.J. WarrenSFFeb 23OutWarren (foot) participated in the majority of practice Wednesday but remains without a timetable for a return, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Myles TurnerCFeb 23OutTurner (foot) is still “a couple weeks” away from a return, 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 GeorgeSGFeb 25OutCoach Ty Lue said Friday that George (elbow) remains without a timetable to return, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
Norman PowellSFFeb 13Out
Jay ScrubbSGFeb 9OutScrubb (toe) will undergo season-ending surgery, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Kawhi LeonardSFFeb 4OutCoach Tyronn Lue said after Thursday’s win over the Lakers that Leonard (knee) is “probably not” coming back this season, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Jason PrestonPGOct 7OutPreston (foot) underwent surgery Thursday and is expected to miss a significant part of the season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Talen Horton-TuckerSGMar 3Day-To-DayHorton-Tucker (ankle), who was initially deemed available for Thursday’s game against the Clippers, isn’t in uniform after going through a pre-game workout, Bill Oram of The Athletic reports.
Anthony DavisPFFeb 17OutDavis (ankle) underwent an MRI on Thursday that revealed a mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Kendrick NunnGFeb 8OutNunn (knee) won’t be available until at least March, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Yves PonsSGMar 2OutPons (thigh) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Celtics.
Dillon BrooksSFFeb 20OutGrizzlies executive Zach Kleiman said Feb. 10 that Brooks (ankle) could return to the lineup in early March, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
P.J. TuckerPFMar 3Day-To-Day
Jimmy ButlerSFMar 3Day-To-Day
Victor OladipoSGMar 3OutOladipo (knee) is planning to make his season debut Monday against the Rockets, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Kyle LowryPGMar 3OutLowry (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Nets.
Markieff MorrisPFMar 1OutMorris (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Milwaukee Bucks

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
George HillPGFeb 27OutHead coach Mike Budenholzer said prior to Saturday’s 126-123 loss to the Nets that Hill (neck) will be sidelined for at least another week, Justin Garcia of the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network reports.
Brook LopezCFeb 25OutLopez (back) was able to go through parts of Thursday’s practice, Jim Owczarski of the Journal Sentinel reports.
Pat ConnaughtonSGFeb 14OutConnaughton underwent successful surgery Monday to repair the fractured fourth metacarpal on his right hand and is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jarred VanderbiltPFMar 3Day-To-DayVanderbilt is questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Thunder due to a bruised left quad.
Anthony EdwardsSFMar 3OutEdwards (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against Oklahoma City.
McKinley Wright IVPGMar 1OutWright (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Warriors.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zion WilliamsonPFMar 2OutWilliamson (foot) is showing improved healing and will gradually progress to full-weight bearing exercise and basketball activity, 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
Nerlens NoelCMar 2OutNoel (foot) is not included on the Knicks’ injury report, but he’s not expected to be available for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports.
Derrick RosePGMar 1OutCoach Tom Thibodeau said Tuesday that there may be an update on Rose (ankle) in 7-to-10 days, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Quentin GrimesSGFeb 26OutThe Knicks announced Saturday that Grimes (kneecap) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
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.
Luka SamanicPFJan 24Out

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Aaron WigginsSGMar 4OutWiggins (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Timberwolves.
Ty JeromeSGMar 4OutJerome (hip) won’t play Friday against the Timberwolves.
Kenrich WilliamsSFMar 4OutWilliams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Timberwolves.
Derrick FavorsCMar 4OutFavors (back) is out for Friday’s game against the Timberwolves.
Luguentz DortSFMar 4OutDort (shoulder) is out Friday against the Timberwolves.
Mike MuscalaCMar 1OutMuscala (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against Denver.
Josh GiddeySGFeb 28OutGiddey (hip), who was ruled out ahead of Monday’s game against the Kings, appears likely to miss additional time, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports. “It could be a minute,” head coach Mark Daigneault said, regarding the length of Giddey’s absence. “[Giddey] is not day-to-day.”
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
Wendell Carter Jr.CMar 4Day-To-DayCarter is questionable for Friday’s game against the Raptors due to a non-COVID-19 illness.
Markelle FultzPGMar 4OutFultz won’t play Friday against the Raptors for left knee injury management.
Moritz WagnerCMar 3OutWagner (ribs) is out Friday against the Raptors.
Jonathan IsaacPFMar 1OutGeneral manager John Hammond made no assurances Tuesday that Isaac (knee) would play this season, Michael Tozzi of 96.9 The Game Orlando reports. “No expectation either way,” Hammond said, regarding if or when Isaac will play. “We’re trying to keep Jonathan ready physically, keeping Jonathan ready mentally. He’s committed to the medical staff and they’re committed to him.”
Bol BolCFeb 10OutBol (foot) was traded to the Magic on Thursday, along with P.J. Dozier (knee), cash and a future second-round pick, in exchange for a future second-round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tobias HarrisPFMar 4Day-To-DayHarris didn’t take part in the team’s morning shootaround and is questionable for Friday’s matchup against the Cavaliers due to a non-COVID illness, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
DeAndre JordanCMar 4OutJordan (not injury related) won’t play Friday against the Cavaliers, but he’s expected to join his new team for Saturday’s contest in Miami, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Devin BookerSGMar 3OutBooker (health and safety protocols) won’t play in Friday’s contest against the Knicks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Chris PaulPGFeb 20OutPaul has an avulsion fracture of his right thumb and is slated to miss 6-8 weeks once the regular season resumes, David Aldridge of The Athletic 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
Justise WinslowPFMar 3Day-To-Day
Brandon WilliamsPGMar 3Day-To-DayWilliams left Wednesday’s game against the Suns with a left hip pointer, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Elijah HughesFMar 3Day-To-DayHughes exited Wednesday’s game at Phoenix with a sprained left thumb, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Eric BledsoeSGMar 1OutBledsoe (Achilles) is out Wednesday against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers’ official site reports.
Damian LillardPGFeb 27OutThe Blazers announced Sunday that Lillard (abdomen) will be reevaluated in two-to-three weeks after progressing through the initial phase of his rehabilitation without setback.
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
Richaun HolmesCMar 3OutHolmes (back) won’t play in Thursday’s contest against the Spurs, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Terence DavisSGFeb 1OutDavis (wrist) underwent surgery Tuesday and is out for a minimum of three months, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
David JohnsonPGMar 4Day-To-DayJohnson is questionable for Friday’s game against the Magic due to left knee inflammation.
D.J. WilsonFMar 4OutWilson (knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s contest against the Magic.
Fred VanVleetSGMar 4OutVanVleet (knee) has been ruled out Friday against the Magic.
Thaddeus YoungPFMar 4Day-To-DayYoung (illness) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Magic.
OG AnunobySFMar 3OutAnunoby (finger) is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Utah Jazz

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jared ButlerSGMar 3OutButler (ankle) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Pelicans.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSDATESTATUSCOMMENT
Vernon Carey Jr.CMar 3Day-To-DayCarey (hip) is doubtful for Friday’s game against the Hawks.
Kristaps PorzingisCMar 3OutCoach Wes Unseld said Thursday that Porzingis (knee) remains without a timetable to return, 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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