NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Toppin | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Toppin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets. |
| Jalen Johnson | F | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Johnson (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. |
| Kristaps Porzingis | C | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. |
| N'Faly Dante | C | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 2: Dante (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers. |
| Trae Young | G | Dec 6 | Out | Nov 29: Young (knee) will be re-evaluated by the Hawks' medical staff in two weeks, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. |
Boston Celtics| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Brown (illness) will not play Thursday against the Wizards, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Powell | G | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 5: Powell (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
| Michael Porter Jr. | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Porter (back) won't play Thursday against the Jazz, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Green | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Charlotte recalled Green (shoulder) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday. |
| Tre Mann | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Mann (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Toronto. |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | C | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Kalkbrenner is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors with a left ankle contusion. |
| Brandon Miller | F | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Miller (shoulder) is being listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Raptors. |
| Pat Connaughton | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 4: Connaughton (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors. |
| LaMelo Ball | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Ball (wrist) is probable for Friday's game in Toronto. |
| Collin Sexton | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 4: Sexton has been ruled out for Friday's game in Toronto due to a left thigh strain. |
| Grant Williams | F | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 2: Williams (knee) was spotted participating in the Hornets' morning shootaround prior to Monday's 116-103 loss to the Nets. |
Chicago Bulls| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | F | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Williams is considered probable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a left wrist sprain. |
| Zach Collins | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Collins (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers. |
| Jalen Smith | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Smith (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers. |
| Dalen Terry | F | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Terry (calf) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Pacers. |
| Isaac Okoro | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Okoro (back) is doubtful to play Friday against the Pacers. |
| Tre Jones | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Jones (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against Indiana. |
| Ayo Dosunmu | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Dosunmu is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a right thumb sprain. |
| Coby White | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: White (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers. |
| Kevin Huerter | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 3: Huerter (hamstring) will miss at least one week of action before he's re-evaluated, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Proctor | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Proctor is out for Friday's game against the Spurs for personal reasons. |
| Sam Merrill | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 4: Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs. |
| Darius Garland | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Garland (toe) will miss Friday's game against the Spurs. |
| Max Strus | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 2: Strus (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
| Jarrett Allen | C | Dec 12 | Out | Nov 30: The Cavaliers announced Sunday that Allen (finger) is expected to miss at least one week. |
| Larry Nance Jr. | F | Dec 22 | Out | Nov 30: An MRI revealed a Grade 1 soleus strain in Nance's right calf and he is expected to miss the next 3-4 weeks of action. |
Dallas Mavericks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | F | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Gafford (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game in Oklahoma City. |
| P.J. Washington | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Washington is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder with a right ankle sprain. |
| Dereck Lively II | C | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 4: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Lively (foot) has no timetable for a return, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
| Dante Exum | G | Oct 1 | Out | Nov 20: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jones | F | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Jones (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks. |
| Julian Strawther | G | Dec 11 | Out | Dec 1: Strawther (back) remains without a timetable to return, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports. |
| Aaron Gordon | F | Jan 2 | Out | Nov 23: Gordon (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Sasser | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Sasser (hip) is questionable to play Friday against the Trail Blazers. |
| Duncan Robinson | F | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Robinson (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
| Bobi Klintman | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Klintman (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Portland. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | F | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Green was wearing a walking boot after Thursday's game against the 76ers but intends to continue playing through a right foot injury, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. |
| Jimmy Butler III | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Butler (knee) will not play Thursday against the 76ers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. |
| Alex Toohey | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 3: Toohey (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers. |
| Stephen Curry | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 3: Head coach Steve Kerr said after Tuesday's 124-112 loss to the Thunder that Curry (quadriceps) will miss at least three more games, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. |
Houston Rockets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | F | Dec 20 | Out | Dec 3: Eason (oblique) is targeting a late December return, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sheppard | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Sheppard is out for Friday's game against the Bulls with a left calf strain. |
| Kam Jones | G | Dec 8 | Out | Nov 30: Jones (lower back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers. |
| Quenton Jackson | G | Dec 8 | Out | Nov 30: Jackson (hamstring) will remain on the inactive list for Monday's game against the Cavs. |
| 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. |
| 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 | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Miller (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Bogdanovic (hip) is out for Friday's game against Memphis, NBA writer Justin Russoreports. |
| 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. |
Los Angeles Lakers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Doncic won't play in Thursday's game against the Raptors for personal reasons, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. |
| Marcus Smart | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Smart (back) will not play Thursday against the Raptors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. |
Memphis Grizzlies| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 4: Morant (calf) won't play in Friday's game against the Clippers. |
| Ty Jerome | G | Jan 15 | Out | Nov 22: Jerome (calf) will be held out of games for at least 6-to-9 weeks. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Powell (ankle) is questionable to play Friday in Orlando. |
| Tyler Herro | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Herro is questionable for Friday's game in Orlando due to irritation in his right big toe. |
| Terry Rozier | G | Dec 18 | 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 21 | Out | Dec 4: Antetokounmpo (calf) is expected to be sidelined for two-to-four weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania 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. |
New Orleans Pelicans| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Jones | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 3: Jones (calf) won't play Thursday against the Timberwolves. |
| Jordan Poole | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 3: Poole (quadriceps) is out for Thursday's game against Minnesota. |
| Yves Missi | C | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 3: Missi (foot, ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Minnesota. |
| Zion Williamson | F | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 2: Williamson (adductor) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Anunoby (hamstring) is being listed as questionable for Friday's game versus Utah, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports. |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Nov 27: McCullar (nose) signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Tuesday. |
| Landry Shamet | G | Dec 24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 4: Dort (thigh) won't play Friday versus the Mavericks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Alex Caruso | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 4: Caruso (quad) will remain on the inactive list for Friday's game versus Dallas, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C | Dec 10 | Out | Nov 29: Hartenstein sustained a right soleus strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days, Michael Scotto 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 | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Banchero (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. |
| Moritz Wagner | F | Dec 9 | Out | Dec 2: Wagner (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. |
| Colin Castleton | C | Dec 22 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: George (knee) will not play Thursday against the Warriors, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 3: Oubre (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors. |
| Trendon Watford | F | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 26: Watford (adductor) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. |
Phoenix Suns| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Livers | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Livers (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets. |
| Devin Booker | G | Dec 17 | Out | Dec 3: Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated in one week, Shams Charania of ESPN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | F | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Murray (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons. |
| Robert Williams III | C | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons. |
| Donovan Clingan | C | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Clingan (leg) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons. |
| Jrue Holiday | G | Dec 11 | Out | Dec 4: Holiday (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons. |
| Matisse Thybulle | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 1: Thybulle (thumb) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors. |
| Scoot Henderson | G | Dec 20 | Out | Nov 21: Henderson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 2-4 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. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 3: Schroder (hip) will not play Wednesday against the Rockets. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | C | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 4: Kornet is questionable to play Friday in Cleveland due to left ankle soreness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
| Stephon Castle | G | Dec 8 | Out | Dec 4: Castle (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
| Victor Wembanyama | F | Dec 17 | Out | Dec 1: Wembanyama (calf) remains without an official timetable to return, and according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, it's unlikely that Wembanyama will play during the NBA Cup. |
| Jordan McLaughlin | G | Dec 8 | Out | Dec 1: McLaughlin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
Toronto Raptors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Agbaji (personal reasons) will not play Thursday against the Lakers. |
| Jakob Poeltl | C | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Poeltl (rest) will sit out Thursday's game against the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. |
| RJ Barrett | F | Dec 5 | Out | Nov 26: The Raptors announced Wednesday that an MRI on Barrett's right knee revealed no structural damage, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports. He has been diagnosed with a sprain and will be re-evaluated in seven days before the team updates his status. |
Utah Jazz| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | C | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 4: Nurkic (ribs) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nets. |
| Kevin Love | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Love (rest) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets. |
| Georges Niang | F | Dec 7 | Out | Nov 22: Niang will have his left foot injury re-evaluated by Jazz medical staff in 10-to-14 days, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Coulibaly | G | Dec 17 | Out | Dec 3: Coulibaly (oblique) is likely to be sidelined for multiple weeks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. |
| Sharife Cooper | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 3: Cooper (calf) won't play in Thursday's game against Boston. |
| Alex Sarr | C | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 3: Sarr (thigh) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics. |
| Corey Kispert | F | Dec 17 | Out | Nov 27: Kispert suffered a fractured right thumb Tuesday and is expected to miss a few weeks of action, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. |
| Tre Johnson | G | Dec 17 | Out | Nov 24: Johnson has a strained left hip flexor and doesn't have a timetable to return, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. |