NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 22: Daniels won't play Tuesday against the Bulls with right hip inflammation. |
| Mouhamed Gueye | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Gueye is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls with a sprained right shoulder. |
| Eli John Ndiaye | C | Jul 2 | Out | Dec 21: Ndiaye has been diagnosed with a torn left labrum and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. |
| N'Faly Dante | C | Dec 29 | Out | Dec 20: The Hawks assigned Dante (concussion) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday. |
| Kristaps Porzingis | C | Dec 29 | Out | Dec 14: Porzingis will miss at least the next two weeks of action as he undergoes further testing for the illness he's dealing with, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Boston Celtics| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walsh | G | Dec 26 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Walsh (illness) won't play Monday against the Pacers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. |
| 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 | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Saraf (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports. |
| Drake Powell | G | Dec 27 | Out | Dec 22: Powell (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers. |
| Cam Thomas | G | Dec 29 | Out | Dec 22: Thomas (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers. |
| Haywood Highsmith | F | Jan 4 | Out | Dec 18: Highsmith (knee) has progressed to going through on-court work, but he's still not been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 drills, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
Charlotte Hornets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | C | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Kalkbrenner (elbow) will not play Monday against the Cavaliers. |
| Mason Plumlee | C | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Plumlee has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to right groin soreness. He'll finish the night with five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 FT) and five rebounds in 10 minutes. |
| Collin Sexton | G | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 22: Sexton (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Cleveland. |
| Grant Williams | F | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 13: Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland. |
Chicago Bulls| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noa Essengue | F | Oct 1 | Out | Dec 3: Essengue will undergo left shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. |
Cleveland Cavaliers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | F | Dec 29 | Out | Dec 21: Nance (calf) will not play Monday against the Hornets and remains week-to-week. |
| Max Strus | G | Dec 29 | Out | Dec 21: Strus (foot) won't play Monday against the Hornets and remains without a timetable to return. |
| Evan Mobley | C | Dec 27 | Out | Dec 13: Mobley sustained a Grade 1 left calf strain during the Cavaliers' 130-126 win over the Wizards on Friday. |
Dallas Mavericks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie | G | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Christie (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans. |
| Dereck Lively II | C | Oct 1 | Out | Dec 21: Lively successfully underwent surgery on his right foot Sunday. |
| Kyrie Irving | G | Feb 12 | Out | Dec 13: Irving (knee) remains out indefinitely and doesn't have a return timetable, Mavericks reporter Grant Afseth said during an appearance on HoopsHype's podcast 'Around the Beat' on Friday. |
| Dante Exum | G | Oct 1 | Out | Nov 20: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery. |
Denver Nuggets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar Bates | G | Apr 1 | Out | Dec 22: The Nuggets announced Monday that Bates (foot) will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks. |
| Christian Braun | G | Jan 9 | Out | Dec 13: Braun (ankle) was spotted doing some training off to the side during Saturday's practice, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports. |
| Aaron Gordon | F | Jan 2 | Out | Dec 9: Gordon (hamstring) is not expected to return before Christmas, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports. |
Detroit Pistons| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Holland II | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Holland (knee) won't suit up in Monday's game against the Trail Blazers and will undergo imaging in Sacramento on Tuesday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Curry | SG | Dec 25 | Out | Dec 21: Curry (thigh) won't play in Monday's game against the Magic. |
| Al Horford | C | Dec 25 | Out | Dec 18: Horford (back) said Thursday he expects to miss another week of action, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports. |
Houston Rockets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | F | Jan 1 | Out | Dec 3: The Rockets are eyeing January for Finney-Smith (ankle) to make his season debut, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | G | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: McConnell (knee) will not play Monday against the Celtics. |
| Isaiah Jackson | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Jackson is having his head evaluated and will not return to Monday's game versus the Celtics. |
| Ben Sheppard | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 19: Sheppard (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans. |
| Aaron Nesmith | G | Dec 26 | Out | Nov 15: Nesmith (knee) is expected to be out for around four weeks, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | C | Jan 12 | Out | Dec 21: Zubac sustained a Grade 2 left ankle sprain during the Clippers' 103-88 win over the Lakers on Saturday and is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports. |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | F | Dec 30 | Out | Dec 20: Jones (knee) has progressed to going through 5-on-5 work, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. |
| Bradley Beal | G | Oct 1 | Out | Nov 12: Beal will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. |
Los Angeles Lakers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | F | Dec 25 | Out | Dec 22: Hachimura (groin) will remain on the inactive list for Tuesday's game in Phoenix, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. |
| Austin Reaves | G | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 22: Reaves (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns. |
| Luka Doncic | G | Dec 25 | Out | Dec 22: Doncic (leg) is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns. |
| Gabe Vincent | G | Dec 28 | Out | Dec 18: Vincent (back) will miss at least one week of action, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. |
Memphis Grizzlies| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | G | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Williams (knee) will not play Monday against the Thunder. |
| Brandon Clarke | F | Jan 15 | Out | Dec 22: Clarke (calf) has sustained a Grade 2 right calf strain and will be reevaluated in about three weeks. |
| Ja Morant | G | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 21: Morant (ankle) won't play Monday against the Thunder. |
| John Konchar | G | Jan 6 | Out | Dec 15: Konchar underwent successful left thumb surgery Thursday and will be re-evaluated in three weeks. |
| Javon Small | G | Jan 9 | Out | Dec 11: Small (toe) is expected to miss at least three more weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
| Zach Edey | C | Jan 9 | Out | Dec 11: Edey (ankle) will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Ty Jerome | G | Jan 15 | Out | Nov 22: Jerome (calf) will be held out of games for at least 6-to-9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 22: Larsson is out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors due to a sprained left ankle. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. |
| Tyler Herro | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 22: Herro (toe) will not play Tuesday against the Raptors, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. |
| Nikola Jovic | F | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 17: Jovic (elbow) is considered week-to-week, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. |
| Terry Rozier | G | Feb 20 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | F | Dec 31 | Out | Dec 20: Antetokounmpo (calf) participated in Saturday's practice, per the Bucks' X page. |
| 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. |
Minnesota Timberwolves| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ingles | F | Dec 25 | Out | Dec 22: Ingles is out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks for personal reasons. |
| Jaden McDaniels | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: McDaniels (oblique) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks. |
New Orleans Pelicans| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Jones | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Jones won't return to Monday's game against the Mavericks due to a sprained right ankle, per the broadcast. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele | F | Dec 25 | Out | Dec 22: Yabusele (illness) will not play Tuesday against Minnesota. |
| OG Anunoby | F | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 22: Anunoby is out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to left ankle soreness. |
| Jalen Brunson | G | Dec 25 | Out | Dec 22: Brunson (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Timberwolves. |
| Miles McBride | G | Dec 25 | Out | Dec 19: McBride (ankle) has progressed to solo on-court work but has yet to practice in a group setting, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. |
| Landry Shamet | G | Dec 25 | Out | Nov 26: Shamet (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Oklahoma City Thunder| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | C | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Holmgren (back) will not play Monday against the Grizzlies. |
| Ousmane Dieng | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Dieng won't suit up for Monday's matchup with Memphis due to a right calf strain. |
| Aaron Wiggins | G | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Wiggins (adductor) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies. |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Hartenstein won't suit up for Monday's matchup with Memphis due to right soleus soreness. |
| Alex Caruso | G | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Caruso is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to a sprained right finger. |
| Ajay Mitchell | G | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Mitchell (undisclosed) exited Monday's 119-103 win over Memphis in the fourth quarter and did not return. |
| Jaylin Williams | F | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 21: Williams (heel) will remain on the inactive list for Monday's matchup with Memphis. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | G | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 22: Suggs (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. |
| Tristan da Silva | F | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 22: Da Silva (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Warriors, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. |
| Moritz Wagner | F | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 19: Orlando recalled Wagner (knee) from the G League's Osceola Magic on Thursday. |
| Franz Wagner | F | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 8: Wagner was diagnosed with a high left ankle sprain Monday and could miss two-to-four weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. |
| Colin Castleton | C | Dec 26 | Out | Nov 24: The Magic plan to sign Castleton to a two-way deal, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. |
Philadelphia 76ers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 22: Oubre (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets. |
| Dominick Barlow | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Barlow is questionable to play Tuesday versus the Nets due to an illness. |
| Quentin Grimes | G | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Grimes (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets. |
| Joel Embiid | C | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Embiid (illness) is probable to play Tuesday versus the Nets. |
| Trendon Watford | F | Dec 28 | Out | Dec 22: Watford (thigh) is out for Tuesday's game against the Nets. |
Phoenix Suns| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Allen | G | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Allen (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Lakers. |
| Jalen Green | G | Jan 7 | Out | Dec 22: Green (hamstring) continues to make good progress in his recovery and will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports. |
| Koby Brea | G | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 10: Brea recorded 29 points (10-18 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one turnover across 39 minutes of Sunday's 123-105 G League loss to the Stockton Kings. |
Portland Trail Blazers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Grant (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports. |
| Scoot Henderson | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 19: Henderson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Kings. |
| Jrue Holiday | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 19: Holiday (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings. |
| Matisse Thybulle | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 13: Thybulle (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Golden State. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug McDermott | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: McDermott (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons. |
| Zach LaVine | G | Dec 27 | Out | Dec 22: LaVine (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons. |
| Domantas Sabonis | F | Jan 18 | Out | Dec 19: Sabonis (knee) will be sidelined for at least 4-to-5 more weeks, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports. |
| Drew Eubanks | F | Jan 4 | Out | Dec 13: Eubanks sustained a left thumb avulsion fracture in Thursday's loss to Denver and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports. |
San Antonio Spurs| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Wembanyama is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to left calf injury management, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
Toronto Raptors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | C | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 22: Poeltl (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Heat. |
| RJ Barrett | F | Dec 28 | Out | Dec 20: Barrett (knee) has been cleared to participate in on-court activities, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
Utah Jazz| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 23: Love will be rested Monday against the Nuggets. |
| Georges Niang | F | Dec 30 | Out | Dec 15: The Jazz announced Monday that Niang (foot) will be re-evaluated in two weeks. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | F | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 22: Whitmore (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets. |
| Marvin Bagley III | F | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Bagley (calf) is questionable to play Tuesday versus the Hornets. |
| Bilal Coulibaly | G | Dec 23 | Day-To-Day | Dec 22: Coulibaly (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game in Charlotte. |