NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | PG | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Young (heel) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. |
| Onyeka Okongwu | PF | Dec 28 | Out | Dec 18: 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 | Oct 1 | Out | Dec 18: 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 | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 10: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hauser | SF | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Hauser (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Chicago, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. |
Brooklyn Nets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | F | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 19: The Nets announced Thursday that Williams (knee) has progressed to on-court contract workouts with coaches and is expected to be integrated into team activities within the next week, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports. |
| Trendon Watford | PF | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 19: The Nets announced Thursday that Watford has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and his status will be updated in approximately one week, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports. |
| Cam Thomas | SG | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 19: Thomas (hamstring) is progressing well in his recovery and will be re-evaluated this week, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports. |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | SF | Dec 29 | Out | Dec 12: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | SG | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Giddey (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Boston. |
| Dalen Terry | F | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 20: Terry (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics. |
Cleveland Cavaliers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | SF | Jan 3 | Out | Dec 19: The Cavaliers announced Thursday that Okoro will miss at least two weeks due to a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. |
| Luke Travers | G | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 15: 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 | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Williams (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers. |
| Jaden Hardy | G | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Hardy (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers. |
| Luka Doncic | PG | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Doncic (heel) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Clippers. |
| Dante Exum | G | Jan 20 | Out | Oct 9: 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 | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 19: Saric (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Portland. |
| Vlatko Cancar | SF | Feb 20 | Out | Dec 4: Cancar (knee) will be re-evaluated in 8 weeks following left knee surgery, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports. |
| DaRon Holmes II | C | Jul 1 | Out |
Detroit Pistons| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | PG | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Ivey (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Suns. |
| Isaiah Stewart | C | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Phoenix. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Moody | SG | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 20: Moody (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves. |
Houston Rockets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | F | Dec 22 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against New Orleans. |
Indiana Pacers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nesmith | SF | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 10: 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 | Oct 1 | Out | Nov 2: Jackson suffered a torn Achilles during Friday's game against the Pelicans, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| James Wiseman | C | Oct 1 | Out | Oct 25: 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 | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Brown (back) is out for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks, Janis Carr of The Orange County Register reports. |
| Kawhi Leonard | SF | Dec 27 | Out | Dec 18: Leonard (knee) will not play during the three-game road trip, Joey Linn of SI.com reports. |
| Terance Mann | SG | Dec 27 | Out | Dec 4: 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 | Dec 27 | Out | Oct 20: 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 | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Hood-Schifino (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Kings, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. |
| Rui Hachimura | PF | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Hachimura is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Kings due to a left tibial contusion, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. |
| Anthony Davis | PF | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Davis (elbow) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. |
| LeBron James | SF | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: James is questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings due to left foot injury management, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. |
| Christian Wood | F | Dec 25 | Out | Dec 17: 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 | Dec 25 | Out | Dec 17: 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 | Jan 9 | Out | Dec 3: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Huff | C | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Huff (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks. |
| Ja Morant | PG | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Morant (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Hawks. |
| Marcus Smart | PG | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Smart (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks. |
| Vince Williams Jr. | G | Jan 11 | Out | Dec 20: Williams is progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 3 right ankle sprain and the team expects him to return to game action in 3-to-6 weeks. |
| GG Jackson II | F | Jan 13 | Out | Dec 4: Jackson (foot) "continues to progress well" from offseason foot surgery and is expected to return to play in 6-8 weeks |
Miami Heat| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | SF | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 21: Butler, who left Friday's game against the Thunder due to an illness, will not travel with the team to Orlando and his status for Saturday's game for the Magic is uncertain, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. |
| Josh Richardson | SG | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 20: Richardson (heel) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. |
Milwaukee Bucks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | PG | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 19: Lillard is out for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a right calf strain. |
Minnesota Timberwolves| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | SG | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Ingles (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors. |
New Orleans Pelicans| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | C | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Theis (personal) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Knicks. |
| Karlo Matkovic | C | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 20: Matkovic (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks. |
| Jose Alvarado | PG | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 20: Alvarado (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New York. |
| Zion Williamson | PF | Dec 30 | Out | Dec 19: Williams (hamstring) was seen getting work off to the side of Thursday's shootaround, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. |
| Brandon Ingram | SF | Jan 3 | Out | Dec 8: Ingram (ankle) has been ruled out indefinitely, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
New York Knicks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | C | Jan 25 | Out | Dec 11: Robinson (foot) is unlikely to be cleared for game action until "at least late January," Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | F | Dec 23 | Out | Oct 27: 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 | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Williams (hamstring) won't play in Friday's game versus the Heat. |
| Alex Ducas | G | Dec 20 | Out | Dec 16: 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 | Jan 8 | Out | Dec 9: 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 | Feb 10 | Out | Nov 11: 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 | Jul 1 | Out | Jul 24: 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 | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 20: Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat. |
| Jalen Suggs | SG | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Suggs (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Heat. |
| Paolo Banchero | PF | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 13: 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 | Jan 5 | Out | Dec 7: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | C | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Embiid (injury management) won't play Saturday against the Cavaliers, Austin Krell of USA Today reports. He ended Friday's 108-98 victory over Charlotte with 34 points (12-24 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes. |
| Caleb Martin | SF | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 19: Martin (shoulder) is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets. |
| Jared McCain | G | Mar 1 | Out | Dec 17: 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. |
Phoenix Suns| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | SG | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Detroit. |
| Collin Gillespie | G | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Gillespie (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Pistons. |
| Bol Bol | C | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Bol (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. |
Portland Trail Blazers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | G | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Banton (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio. |
| Matisse Thybulle | SG | Jan 2 | Out | Dec 17: 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. |
Sacramento Kings| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles | PF | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 20: Lyles (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers. |
| Keegan Murray | SF | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports. |
Toronto Raptors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | C | Dec 22 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Poeltl (groin) will not play Thursday against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. |
| Davion Mitchell | PG | Dec 22 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Mitchell (shoulder) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Nets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports. |
| RJ Barrett | SG | Dec 22 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: Barrett is out for Thursday's game versus the Nets due to an illness, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
| Bruce Brown | SF | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 18: Brown (knee) will not play Thursday against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. |
| Immanuel Quickley | SG | Jan 3 | Out | Dec 15: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | G | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 20: George is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to a sprained ankle, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. |
| Taylor Hendricks | F | Oct 1 | Out | Nov 6: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | SF | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 20: Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks. |
| Saddiq Bey | SF | Jan 12 | Out | Oct 15: Coach Brain Keefe said Tuesday that Bey (knee) doesn't have a return timetable, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports. |