NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | F | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 21: Okongwu is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans due to left ankle inflammation, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. |
| Eli John N'Diaye | C | Nov 26 | Out | Nov 21: Ndiaye (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder. |
| N'Faly Dante | C | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 19: Atlanta assigned Dante (knee) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday. |
| Trae Young | G | Nov 30 | Out | Nov 1: Young (knee) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. |
Boston Celtics| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | F | Apr 1 | Out | Oct 9: The Celtics have not ruled Tatum (Achilles) out for the 2025-26 season, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. |
Brooklyn Nets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Saraf | G | Nov 28 | Out | Nov 18: Brooklyn recalled Saraf from the G League's Long Island Nets on Monday after the team announced that he will be sidelined at least 10 days with a left ankle injury, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports. |
| Cam Thomas | G | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 7: Thomas has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and he will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports. |
| Haywood Highsmith | F | Dec 18 | Out | Oct 19: Highsmith (knee) experienced swelling during rehab and will re-evaluated in eight weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
Charlotte Hornets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sion James | G | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 21: James is probable for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to a left groin issue. |
| Tre Mann | G | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 21: Mann (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers. |
| Grant Williams | F | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 16: Williams (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Raptors and remains week-to-week. |
| Josh Green | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 16: Green (shoulder) remains out for Monday's game against the Raptors and can be treated as week-to-week going forward. |
Chicago Bulls| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | G | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: White (rest) is out for Friday's game against the Heat, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports. |
| Dalen Terry | F | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Terry will not return to Friday's game due to a calf injury, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. |
| Matas Buzelis | F | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Buzelis has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against Miami due to a right ankle injury, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports. |
| Isaac Okoro | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 21: Okoro is considered questionable to return to Friday's game against Miami due to a low back injury, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. |
| Trentyn Flowers | F | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 21: Flowers signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Clippers on Tuesday. |
| Zach Collins | F | Dec 1 | Out | Nov 18: Collins (wrist) will remain on the inactive list for Wednesday's game in Portland. |
Cleveland Cavaliers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | G | Nov 23 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers. |
| Jarrett Allen | C | Nov 23 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Allen (finger) will not play Friday against the Pacers, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports. |
| Max Strus | G | Dec 1 | Out | Sep 30: Strus (foot) is no longer wearing a walking boot on Tuesday, but still has a lengthy recovery process ahead, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. |
Dallas Mavericks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dereck Lively II | C | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Lively is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans. |
| D'Angelo Russell | G | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Russell (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. |
| Dante Exum | G | Oct 1 | Out | Nov 20: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery. |
| Anthony Davis | F | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 16: Davis (calf) will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days, the Mavericks announced Sunday. |
| Kyrie Irving | G | Jan 1 | Out | Sep 29: At Media Day on Monday, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd refuted the report that Irving (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery, Christian Clark reports. |
Denver Nuggets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | F | Dec 1 | Out | Nov 22: Gordon (hamstring) is expected to miss some time, head coach David Adelman said in his post-game press conference, according to Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports. |
| Julian Strawther | G | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 20: Strawther (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets. |
| Christian Braun | G | Jan 9 | Out | Nov 14: Christian Braun (ankle) will be re-evaluated in six weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain during Wednesday's win over the Clippers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Detroit Pistons| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | G | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 21: Ivey (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Milwaukee. |
| Tobias Harris | F | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 21: Harris (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks |
| Bobi Klintman | F | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 17: Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Klintman, who has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers, is expected to miss a "little bit of time" due to a sprained left ankle, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. |
| Marcus Sasser | G | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 8: Sasser (hip) will remain on the inactive list for Sunday's game in Philadelphia. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford | C | Nov 24 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Horford was not available for the fourth quarter of Friday's 127-123 loss to the Trail Blazers due to an undisclosed injury, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports. |
| Jonathan Kuminga | F | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 21: Kuminga (knee) is going through an on-court workout Friday and head coach Steve Kerr said the hope is Kuminga will be able to practice Sunday, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. |
| De'Anthony Melton | G | Dec 2 | Out | Nov 19: Melton (knee) will be re-evaluated in 10 days. |
Houston Rockets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | F | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 15: Eason (hip) is expected to miss four to six weeks, coach Ime Udoka announced Saturday, according to Rockets reporter Vaneesa Richardson. |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | F | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 8: Finney-Smith (ankle surgery) will miss Sunday's game in Milwaukee and he remains without a timetable to return. |
| Fred VanVleet | G | Jun 1 | Out | Sep 22: VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Indiana Pacers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 20: Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland. |
| Johnny Furphy | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 20: Furphy (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Cleveland. |
| Aaron Nesmith | G | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 15: Nesmith (knee) is expected to be out for around four weeks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. |
| Kam Jones | G | Dec 3 | Out | Nov 10: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Jones (back) is still a "ways out" from returning, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. |
| Obi Toppin | F | Feb 2 | Out | Oct 31: Toppin will undergo surgery to place a screw in his right foot Monday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. |
| Tyrese Haliburton | G | Oct 1 | Out | Jul 7: Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from surgery on his right Achilles tendon, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
LA Clippers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 21: Miller (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Charlotte, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports. |
| Kawhi Leonard | F | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 21: Leonard (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Hornets, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports. |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | F | Dec 30 | Out | Nov 17: Jones sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Bradley Beal | G | Oct 1 | Out | Nov 12: Beal will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. |
Memphis Grizzlies| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | F | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 21: Jackson (ankle) is unlikely to play in Saturday's game against Dallas. |
| Ty Jerome | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 17: Jerome (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs. |
| Ja Morant | G | Dec 2 | Out | Nov 17: Morant will miss at least two weeks with a right calf strain, the Grizzlies announced Monday. |
| Javon Small | G | Dec 7 | Out | Nov 15: Small (toe) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the Grizzlies announced Saturday. |
| Brandon Clarke | F | Dec 30 | Out | Nov 11: The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Clarke (knee) is progressing well, but he will be sidelined for another six-to-nine weeks. |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | Jan 15 | Out | Oct 18: Pippen will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Saturday. |
Miami Heat| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | F | Nov 23 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said Friday that Wiggins (hip) is going to be day-to-day going forward, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. |
| Nikola Jovic | F | Nov 23 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Jovic (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls. |
| Tyler Herro | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 19: Herro (ankle) is targeting Monday's matchup with the Mavericks as a potential return date, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports. |
| Terry Rozier | G | Dec 1 | Out | Oct 23: The NBA placed Rozier on immediate leave from the Heat on Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. |
Milwaukee Bucks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | F | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Kuzma (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons. |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | F | Nov 28 | Out | Nov 18: Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss 1-2 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Taurean Prince | F | Jan 2 | Out | Nov 13: Prince underwent surgery Thursday to repair the herniated disc in his neck and will remain out indefinitely. |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | G | Nov 28 | Out | Nov 5: The Bucks announced that Porter underwent surgery on his right knee meniscus injury Monday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. |
Minnesota Timberwolves| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 14: Shannon (foot) will be re-evaluated in one week, the Timberwolves announced Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. |
New Orleans Pelicans| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | F | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Williamson (hamstring) chipped in 22 points (7-9 FG, 8-11 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 118-115 loss to the Mavericks. |
| Karlo Matkovic | F | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Matkovic (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. |
| Jordan Poole | G | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 20: Poole (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. |
| Dejounte Murray | G | Jan 2 | Out | Sep 25: ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Murray (Achilles) could return right after New Years, according to Pelicans Film Room. |
New York Knicks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | G | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 21: Brunson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Magic. |
| OG Anunoby | F | Dec 2 | Out | Nov 16: Anunoby (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | G | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 9: McCullar (nose) signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Tuesday. |
Oklahoma City Thunder| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Utah, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Kenrich Williams | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Aaron Wiggins | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Wiggins (thigh) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Nikola Topic | G | Feb 20 | Out | Oct 30: Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports. |
| Thomas Sorber | C | Oct 1 | Out | Sep 5: The Thunder announced Friday that Sorber has sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during an offseason workout, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports. |
Orlando Magic| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | F | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 21: Banchero (groin) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Knicks. |
| Colin Castleton | C | Nov 29 | Day-To-Day | Nov 21: The Magic plan to sign Castleton to a two-way deal, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. |
| Moritz Wagner | F | Nov 25 | Out | Nov 17: Wagner (knee) won't play Tuesday against the Nets and remains without a timetable for a return. |
Philadelphia 76ers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | C | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Embiid (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks. |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | G | Dec 4 | Out | Nov 19: Oubre (knee) will miss at least two weeks, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. |
| Adem Bona | C | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 16: Bona will miss at least three games with a right ankle sprain, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports. |
Phoenix Suns| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheer Fleming | F | Nov 23 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Fleming has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. |
| Grayson Allen | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Allen (quadriceps) won't play Friday against the Timberwolves, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports. |
| Jalen Green | G | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 11: Green (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Portland Trail Blazers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | G | Nov 23 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Sharpe is out for Friday's game against the Warriors with a strained right calf. |
| Scoot Henderson | G | Dec 20 | Out | Nov 21: Henderson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks. |
| Jrue Holiday | G | Dec 5 | Out | Nov 21: Holiday (calf) will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks. |
| Blake Wesley | G | Jan 30 | Out | Nov 5: Wesley underwent a successful procedure to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal base in his right foot Wednesday, and he's expected to be sidelined for 8-12 weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
| Matisse Thybulle | G | Dec 2 | Out | Oct 31: Thybulle underwent surgery Friday to repair torn UCL in his left thumb and will miss 4-6 weeks. |
| Damian Lillard | G | Oct 1 | Out | Sep 25: Lillard won't be back on the court for the 2025-26 season, as he made clear during an interview with YouTube influencer Speed on Wednesday. |
Sacramento Kings| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | F | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 20: Sabonis has been diagnosed with a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and is expected to be evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
San Antonio Spurs| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan McLaughlin | G | Nov 23 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: McLaughlin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
| Stephon Castle | G | Nov 30 | Out | Nov 18: Castle sustained a left hip flexor strain and will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Dylan Harper | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 17: Harper (calf) will remain out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Don Harris of News 4 San Antonio reports. |
| Victor Wembanyama | F | Dec 2 | Out | Nov 17: Wembanyama (calf) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Toronto Raptors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Murray-Boyles | F | Nov 23 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Murray-Boyles (knee) will not play Friday against the Wizards, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports. |
Utah Jazz| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Niang | F | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 14: Niang (foot) will be re-evaluated in one week, the Jazz announced Friday. |
| Walker Kessler | C | Oct 1 | Out | Nov 5: Kessler will undergo left shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. |
Washington Wizards| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | F | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Middleton ended with 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 129-106 loss to the Nets. |
| Alex Sarr | C | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Sarr (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Toronto. |
| AJ Johnson | G | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Johnson (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Toronto. |
| Marvin Bagley III | F | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 22: Bagley (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors. |