NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | PG | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 18 Dec: Young is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Spurs due to right Achilles tendinitis, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. |
| Onyeka Okongwu | PF | 28 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Okongwu is dealing with left knee inflammation and will miss at least four games, NBA writer Marc Stein reports. The big man will be re-evaluated in approximately one week. |
| Kobe Bufkin | G | 1 Oct | Out | 18 Dec: Bufkin will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season as he undergoes surgery to address his right shoulder instability, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. |
| Cody Zeller | C | 21 Dec | Out | 10 Dec: Zeller (personal) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Knicks, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports. |
Boston Celtics| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Tillman | F | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 18 Dec: Tillman is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls due to a non-COVID illness. |
| Sam Hauser | SF | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 18 Dec: Hauser is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls with lower back spasms, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. |
| Kristaps Porzingis | C | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 18 Dec: Porzingis (heel) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. |
Brooklyn Nets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | F | 21 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Williams (knee) has been limited to shooting at practice, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports. |
| Cam Thomas | SG | 21 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Thomas (hamstring) hasn't been cleared for contact yet, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports. |
| Trendon Watford | PF | 21 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Watford (hamstring) will not play Thursday against the Raptors, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports. |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | SF | 29 Dec | Out | 12 Dec: The Nets announced Thursday that Bogdanovic (foot) remains without a timetable for his return, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
Chicago Bulls| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalen Terry | F | 19 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Terry (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports. |
| Josh Giddey | SG | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Giddey (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports. |
| E.J. Liddell | F | 19 Dec | Out | 16 Dec: Liddell (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors. |
Cleveland Cavaliers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Strus | SG | 20 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Strus (ankle) was a full go at Wednesday's practice, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports. |
| Isaac Okoro | SF | 20 Dec | Day-To-Day | 18 Dec: Okoro (shoulder) was unable to practice Wednesday, Danny Cunningham of Locked on Cavaliers reports. |
| Jaylon Tyson | F | 20 Dec | Day-To-Day | 17 Dec: Tyson has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets due to an illness. |
| Craig Porter Jr. | G | 20 Dec | Day-To-Day | 17 Dec: Porter was ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle sprain. |
| Luke Travers | G | 20 Dec | Day-To-Day | 15 Dec: Travers signed a two-way contract with the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
Dallas Mavericks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williams | G | 21 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Williams (thumb) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. |
| Jaden Hardy | G | 21 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Hardy (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. |
| Kyrie Irving | PG | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Irving (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. |
| Luka Doncic | PG | 21 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Doncic (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. |
| Dante Exum | G | 20 Jan | Out | 9 Oct: Exum underwent surgery on his right wrist Tuesday, Grant Afseth of EssentiallySports.com reports. |
Denver Nuggets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | PF | 22 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Saric (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Portland. |
| Christian Braun | G | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Braun (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
| Vlatko Cancar | SF | 20 Feb | Out | 4 Dec: Cancar (knee) will be re-evaluated in 8 weeks following left knee surgery, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports. |
| DaRon Holmes II | C | 1 Jul | Out |
Detroit Pistons| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stewart | C | 21 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Stewart (knee) won't play in Thursday's game against Utah. |
| Jaden Ivey | PG | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Ivey (knee) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Utah. |
| Tobias Harris | F | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Harris (thumb) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against Utah. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Moody | SG | 21 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Moody (knee) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies. |
| Dennis Schroder | PG | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 16 Dec: Schroder (trade pending) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks. |
Houston Rockets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | C | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Adams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports. |
| Tari Eason | F | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Eason is questionable for Thursday's game against New Orleans due to left lower leg injury management, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports. |
| Alperen Sengun | C | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Sengun is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans due to left knee soreness, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports. |
Indiana Pacers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sheppard | G | 19 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Sheppard (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns. |
| Aaron Nesmith | SF | 26 Dec | Out | 10 Dec: Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis StarIndiana coach Rick Carlisle said Nesmith (ankle) is still weeks away from returning to action, Dustin Dopirak reports. |
| Isaiah Jackson | SF | 1 Oct | Out | 3 Nov: Jackson suffered a torn Achilles during Friday's game against the Pelicans, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| James Wiseman | C | 1 Oct | Out | 25 Oct: Wiseman underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left Achilles on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
LA Clippers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | G | 21 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Brown (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | SF | 19 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Jones (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. |
| Kawhi Leonard | SF | 27 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Leonard (knee) will not play during the three-game road trip, Joey Linn of SI.com reports. |
| Terance Mann | SG | 27 Dec | Out | 5 Dec: Mann will undergo surgery to repair his fractured left middle finger and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Joey Linn of SI.com reports. |
| P.J. Tucker | PF | 27 Dec | Out | 21 Oct: The Clippers announced Sunday that Tucker will not be with the team moving forward, Joey Linn of SI.com reports. |
Los Angeles Lakers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hood-Schifino | G | 21 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Hood-Schifino (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's game against the Kings, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports. |
| LeBron James | SF | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: James is questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings due to left foot injury management, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports. |
| Anthony Davis | PF | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Davis (foot) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against Sacramento, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports. |
| Christian Wood | F | 25 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Tuesday that Wood (knee) has been cleared to resume on-court workouts, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. |
| Jaxson Hayes | C | 25 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Head coach JJ Redick said Tuesday that Hayes is working on strengthening his right ankle, and the Lakers plan to provide an update on his status next week, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | PF | 9 Jan | Out | 3 Dec: After experiencing fluid in his left knee during the rehab process, Vanderbilt's expected return has been pushed to early January, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. |
Memphis Grizzlies| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | PG | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 18 Dec: Smart is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to left shoulder soreness. |
| Ja Morant | PG | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 18 Dec: Morant is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to low back soreness. |
| Jay Huff | C | 21 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Huff is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain. |
| GG Jackson II | F | 13 Jan | Out | 4 Dec: Jackson (foot) "continues to progress well" from offseason foot surgery and is expected to return to play in 6-8 weeks |
| Vince Williams Jr. | G | 3 Jan | Out | 21 Nov: The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks. |
Miami Heat| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | F | 20 Dec | Out | 15 Dec: Jovic (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. |
| Pelle Larsson | G | 20 Dec | Out | 15 Dec: Larsson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. |
| Josh Richardson | SG | 20 Dec | Out | 11 Dec: Richardson had an injection in his left heel Wednesday and will miss at least one week, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. |
Milwaukee Bucks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | SF | 20 Dec | Day-To-Day | 18 Dec: Middleton (illness) won't play in Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Thunder, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
Minnesota Timberwolves| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | SG | 21 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Ingles (calf) is out for Thursday's game against the Knicks. |
New Orleans Pelicans| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlo Matkovic | C | 21 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Matkovic (back) won't play in Thursday's game against the Rockets. |
| Jose Alvarado | PG | 21 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Alvarado (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's game against the Rockets. |
| Jordan Hawkins | G | 19 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Hawkins (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, |
| Brandon Ingram | SF | 3 Jan | Out | 8 Dec: Ingram (ankle) has been ruled out indefinitely, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Zion Williamson | PF | 30 Dec | Out | 4 Dec: Williamson is "progressing well through rehabilitation" of his left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. |
New York Knicks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Hukporti | C | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 16 Dec: Hukporti (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic. |
| Mitchell Robinson | C | 25 Jan | Out | 11 Dec: Robinson (foot) is unlikely to be cleared for game action until "at least late January," Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | F | 21 Dec | Out | 27 Oct: McCullar (knee) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Cavaliers. |
Oklahoma City Thunder| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Williams | F | 20 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Williams (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's game against the Magic, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Alex Ducas | G | 19 Dec | Out | 17 Dec: Ducas (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Bucks, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports. |
| Adam Flagler | F | 8 Jan | Out | 10 Dec: Flagler has been diagnosed with a right fourth metacarpal fracture and will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Chet Holmgren | PF | 26 Jan | Out | 11 Nov: Holmgren suffered a right iliac hip fracture during Sunday's loss to the Warriors and a return to play protocol will be provided in 8-to-10 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Nikola Topic | G | 1 Jul | Out | 24 Jul: Topic underwent a successful left ACL procedure Wednesday and will miss the 2024-25 season, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
Orlando Magic| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | SG | 19 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. |
| Paolo Banchero | PF | 26 Dec | Out | 13 Dec: Coach Jamahl Mosley said Friday that Banchero (oblique) did some conditioning and ball handling drills during Friday's practice, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports. |
| Franz Wagner | SF | 5 Jan | Out | 7 Dec: Wagner (oblique) tore his right oblique during Friday's 102-94 loss to the 76ers and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Philadelphia 76ers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCain | G | 20 Feb | Out | 18 Dec: The 76ers announced Tuesday that McCain underwent successful surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear and remains out indefinitely, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports. |
| Joel Embiid | C | 23 Dec | Out | 16 Dec: The 76ers announced Monday that Embiid (sinus fracture) will be re-evaluated in one week, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. |
| Adem Bona | C | 20 Dec | Out | 15 Dec: Bona (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets. |
| Caleb Martin | SF | 20 Dec | Out | 15 Dec: Martin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets. |
Phoenix Suns| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | SG | 19 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Beal (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. |
| Collin Gillespie | G | 21 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Gillespie (ankle) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. |
Portland Trail Blazers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | G | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Banton is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to a left hip contusion. |
| Deandre Ayton | C | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Ayton (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets. |
| Matisse Thybulle | SG | 2 Jan | Out | 18 Dec: Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said Tuesday that Thybulle (ankle) has resumed standstill shooting on the court but hasn't progressed to taking contact, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports. |
| Taze Moore | G | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 17 Dec: The Trail Blazers signed Moore to a two-way contract Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Bryce McGowens | G | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 17 Dec: McGowens finished with 37 points (11-25 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 39 minutes in Monday's 112-109 G League loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors. |
Sacramento Kings| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | PF | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Sabonis is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to a back contusion. |
| Keegan Murray | SF | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers. |
| Kevin Huerter | SG | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Huerter (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers. |
San Antonio Spurs| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | PG | 19 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Jones is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Hawks due to a left shoulder sprain, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
| Zach Collins | PF | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 18 Dec: Collins (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
| Keldon Johnson | SF | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 18 Dec: Johnson (calf) is probable to play Thursday against the Hawks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
Toronto Raptors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | SF | 22 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Brown (knee) will not play Thursday against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. |
| Jakob Poeltl | C | 22 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Poeltl (groin) will not play Thursday against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. |
| Scottie Barnes | SF | 19 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Barnes (ankle) is expected to be listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. |
| Immanuel Quickley | SG | 3 Jan | Out | 15 Dec: Quickley (elbow) has begun incorporating his left arm into recent workouts, but he's still not ready for full-contact drills, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports. |
Utah Jazz| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svi Mykhailiuk | SG | 19 Dec | Out | 18 Dec: Mykhailiuk (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons. |
| Taylor Hendricks | F | 1 Oct | Out | 6 Nov: Hendricks underwent surgery on his broken right leg and dislocated ankle Wednesday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. |
Washington Wizards| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Carrington | G | 19 Dec | Day-To-Day | 19 Dec: Carrington (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets. |
| Kyle Kuzma | SF | 21 Dec | Out | 19 Dec: Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hornets. |
| Saddiq Bey | SF | 12 Jan | Out | 15 Oct: Coach Brain Keefe said Tuesday that Bey (knee) doesn't have a return timetable, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports. |