Who Will, Who Might and Who Won’t : 2 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Vit KrejciGFeb 2OutJan 31: Atlanta recalled Krejci (shoulder) from the G League’s College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday.
Bruno FernandoPFFeb 2OutJan 29: Fernando (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Lakers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Mouhamed GueyeFFeb 10OutJan 18: The Hawks announced Thursday that Gueye (back) has increased his activity to include full-court work and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.

Boston Celtics

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Luke KornetCFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Kornet (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics’ official site reports.

Brooklyn Nets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ben SimmonsPGFeb 3OutJan 31: Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Phoenix, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Day’Ron SharpeCFeb 8OutJan 31: Sharpe (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Suns.
Dorian Finney-SmithPFFeb 3OutJan 30: Finney-Smith (ankle), who has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Jazz, has also been ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup against Phoenix, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Dariq WhiteheadFOct 1OutJan 29: Whitehead underwent successful season-ending surgery on his left shin stress reaction Monday and is expected to need three months to recover, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Chicago Bulls

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dalen TerryFFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 1: Terry (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets.
Torrey CraigSFFeb 3OutJan 31: Craig (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets.
Patrick WilliamsPFFeb 22OutJan 30: The Bulls announced Tuesday that Williams has been diagnosed with acute bone edema in his left foot and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Zach LaVineSGFeb 3OutJan 25: LaVine (ankle) will miss at least another week of action, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Lonzo BallPGOct 1OutDec 28: Ball (knee) is expected to return to running in January, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports. “The pain that he was experiencing has been eliminated,” coach Billy Donovan said of Ball on Thursday.

Cleveland Cavaliers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ty JeromeSGMar 22OutJan 25: Jerome underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle on January 23 and he remains out indefinitely, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Dallas Mavericks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Luka DoncicPGFeb 3Day-To-DayFeb 1: Doncic has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Minnesota due to a right ankle sprain, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Derrick Jones Jr.SFFeb 3OutJan 31: Jones (wrist) is out for Wednesday’s game versus the Timberwolves, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Dante ExumGFeb 3OutJan 31: Exum (knee) will not suit up for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.
Kyrie IrvingPGFeb 3OutJan 30: Irving (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Dereck Lively IICFeb 3OutJan 30: Lively has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against Minnesota due to a broken nose, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports

Denver Nuggets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nikola JokicCFeb 2OutJan 31: Jokic (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder.
Julian StrawtherGFeb 2OutJan 30: Strawther (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Thunder.
Vlatko CancarSFApr 2OutAug 17: Cancar underwent surgery surgery on his left knee Thursday and is out indefinitely, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Detroit Pistons

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah StewartCFeb 2Day-To-DayFeb 1: Stewart (ankle) will not play Wednesday versus Cleveland.
Mike MuscalaCFeb 2Day-To-DayFeb 1: Muscala has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers with a head injury, Johnny Kane of Bally Sports reports. He’ll finish the game with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and a rebound over four minutes.
Malcolm CazalonGFeb 1OutJan 22: Cazalon won’t play Monday in the G League Motor City Cruise’s game against the College Park Skyhawks due to a left ankle sprain, Blake Silverman of DetroitBadBoys.com reports.

Golden State Warriors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Klay ThompsonSGFeb 2Day-To-DayJan 31: Thompson will not play in Tuesday’s game against the 76ers due to illness.
Moses MoodySGFeb 2OutJan 30: The Warriors announced Tuesday that Moody (calf) is making good progress in his recovery and has been cleared to practice.
Chris PaulPGFeb 14OutJan 30: Chris Paul (hand) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Gary Payton IISGFeb 10OutJan 22: The Warriors announced Monday that Payton (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Houston Rockets

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tari EasonFFeb 2OutJan 30: Eason (leg) is out for Wednesday’s game against New Orleans.
Victor OladipoSGFeb 2OutJan 21: Oladipo (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Celtics and remains out indefinitely.

Indiana Pacers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen SmithPFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Smith (back) is questionable to play Thursday against the Knicks.
T.J. McConnellPGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: McConnell (illness) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Knicks.
Bennedict MathurinSGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Mathurin (toe) is questionable for Thursday’s game in New York.
Tyrese HaliburtonPGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Haliburton (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Knicks.

LA Clippers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Paul GeorgeFFeb 2Day-To-DayFeb 1: George (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Moussa DiabateFFeb 7OutJan 24: Diabate said after Tuesday’s 127-116 win over the Lakers that he expects to be back on the court in about two weeks, Justin Russo of the ‘Clip & Roll’ podcast reports.
Ivica ZubacCFeb 14OutJan 16: The Clippers announced Tuesday that Zubac has been diagnosed with a right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Justin Russo of the ‘Clip & Roll’ podcast reports.

Los Angeles Lakers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anthony DavisPFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Davis (Achilles/hip) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Celtics, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
LeBron JamesSFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: James is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Celtics due to left ankle peroneal tendinopathy, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Cam ReddishSFFeb 14OutJan 26: The Lakers announced Friday that Reddish was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Gabe VincentPGFeb 14OutDec 27: The Lakers announced Wednesday that Vincent underwent a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee and will re-evaluated in eight weeks.

Memphis Grizzlies

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ziaire WilliamsFFeb 2OutJan 31: Williams (hand) won’t play in Thursday’s game versus the Cavaliers.
Luke KennardSGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Kennard (knee) is doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Derrick RosePGFeb 1OutJan 31: Rose (hamstring) is doubtful for Thursday’s game against Cleveland.
John KoncharSGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Konchar (ankle) is questionable for Thursday’s game against Cleveland.
Jake LaRaviaFFeb 6OutJan 14: The Grizzlies announced Sunday that LaRavia has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 high left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Desmond BaneSGFeb 26OutJan 14: The Grizzlies announced Sunday that Bane has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.
Marcus SmartPGFeb 23OutJan 11: An MRI revealed Smart suffered a severe right ring finger injury, which will sideline him for approximately six weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Ja MorantPGOct 1OutJan 11: Morant underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder Thursday and will be out for the remainder of 2023-24, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Brandon ClarkePFFeb 15OutDec 20: Clarke (Achilles) said Wednesday that he expects to make his season debut around the NBA All-Star break, which begins Feb. 16, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Steven AdamsCOct 1OutNov 7: Adams (knee) is set to undergo surgery on his right knee Wednesday, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.

Miami Heat

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Duncan RobinsonFFeb 2OutJan 30: The Heat placed Robinson in concussion protocol Tuesday.
Dru SmithGOct 1OutNov 24: Smith (knee) is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Timberwolves

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaylen ClarkGFeb 2OutJan 30: Clark (Achilles) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks and remains out indefinitely.

New Orleans Pelicans

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Herbert JonesSFFeb 2Day-To-DayFeb 1: Jones (thigh) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Zion WilliamsonPFFeb 2OutJan 31: Williamson (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

New York Knicks

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
OG AnunobySFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Anunoby (elbow) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Pacers.
Quentin GrimesSGFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Grimes (right knee sprain) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Pacers.
Julius RandlePFFeb 22OutJan 29: Randle (shoulder) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Duane Washington Jr.PGFeb 1OutJan 27: The Knicks announced Wednesday that they have signed Washington (thumb) to a two-way contract.
Mitchell RobinsonCApr 2OutJan 10: The NBA denied the Knicks’ $7.8 million Disabled Player Exception for the loss of Robinson (ankle) because there’s optimism the center may return late in the regular season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Oklahoma City Thunder

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah JoeSGFeb 6OutJan 31: Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Wednesday that he expects Joe (chest) to miss a few games, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Jalen WilliamsFFeb 6OutJan 31: Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Wednesday that he’d be surprised if Williams (ankle) plays in the next couple of games, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Orlando Magic

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gary HarrisSGFeb 2OutJan 30: Harris (calf) will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Spurs.

Philadelphia 76ers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
De’Anthony MeltonSGFeb 3OutJan 31: Melton (back) won’t play in Thursday’s game versus the Jazz.
Kenneth Lofton Jr.FFeb 3OutJan 31: Lofton (personal) won’t play in Thursday’s game versus the Jazz.
Marcus Morris Sr.SFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Morris (foot) is doubtful for Thursday’s tilt against Utah.
Nicolas BatumPFFeb 1Day-To-DayJan 31: Batum (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday’s game versus the Jazz.
Tyrese MaxeyPGFeb 1OutJan 31: Maxey (ankle) is being listed as questionable for Thursday’s game in Utah.
Joel EmbiidCFeb 3OutJan 31: Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Jazz, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Robert CovingtonPFFeb 22OutJan 24: Covington (knee) will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.comreports.

Phoenix Suns

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Grayson AllenSGFeb 2OutJan 31: Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Nets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Bol BolCFeb 2OutJan 31: Bol (foot) will be active, but will not play Wednesday against the Nets, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Damion LeeSGMar 2OutJan 10: Lee (knee) is still a “ways away” from returning but hopes to see action before the end of the regular season, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Portland Trail Blazers

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Shaedon SharpeSGFeb 2OutJan 31: The Trail Blazers announced Wednesday that Sharpe (abdomen) is making good progress in his rehab and will begin ramping up with light-on court activities.
Moses BrownCFeb 23OutJan 10: The Trail Blazers announced Wednesday that Brown underwent successful surgery on his left shoulder and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.
Robert Williams IIICOct 1OutNov 13: Williams underwent successful surgery Monday to reconstruct a torn ligament in his right knee after he sustained a patellar dislocation and is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

Sacramento Kings

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Sasha VezenkovFFeb 2OutJan 31: Vezenkov (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Heat, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

San Antonio Spurs

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach CollinsPFFeb 2OutJan 31: Collins (ankle) won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Magic, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Keldon JohnsonSFFeb 2OutJan 31: Johnson (elbow) is out for Wednesday’s game versus the Magic, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Charles BasseyCOct 1OutDec 12: Bassey will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left ACL in Sunday’s G League contest against the Legends, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Toronto Raptors

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
RJ BarrettSGFeb 2Day-To-DayJan 30: Barrett (knee) won’t play in Tuesday’s game against the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Jontay PorterCFeb 2Day-To-DayJan 30: Porter will not return to Tuesday’s game against the Bulls due to back spasms, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports. He finished scoreless in five minutes with two rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Immanuel QuickleySGFeb 2OutJan 30: Quickley (quad) will not play Tuesday versus Chicago, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors’ official site reports.
Jakob PoeltlCFeb 2OutJan 30: Poeltl (ankle) is out for Tuesday’s game versus the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Markquis NowellGFeb 11OutJan 23: Nowell sustained a left hamstring strain Saturday in the G League Raptors 905’s 97-91 win over the Delaware Blue Coats and is considered out indefinitely, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Washington Wizards

NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Landry ShametSGFeb 2Day-To-DayFeb 1: Shamet will not play Wednesday against the Clippers due to illness.
Jordan PooleSGFeb 2Day-To-DayFeb 1: Poole won’t play in Wednesday’s game versus the Clippers due to a non-COVID illness, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Isaiah LiversPFFeb 2OutJan 30: Livers (hip) won’t play Wednesday against the Clippers.

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