NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Johnson (calf) won't play Wednesday against the Clippers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports. |
| Jacob Toppin | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Toppin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. |
| Kristaps Porzingis | C | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Porzingis is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers with an illness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Networkreports. |
| N'Faly Dante | C | Dec 3 | 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 4 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: Brown (illness) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Wizards, per 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terance Mann | G | Dec 4 | Out | Dec 2: Mann (ribs) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Connaughton | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Connaughton (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. |
| Tre Mann | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Mann (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. |
| Brandon Miller | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Miller (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. |
| 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. |
| Josh Green | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 2: Charlotte assigned Green (shoulder) to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. |
Chicago Bulls| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Isaac Okoro | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Okoro (back) won't play in Wednesday's game against Brooklyn, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. |
| Zach Collins | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Collins (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. |
| Jalen Smith | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Smith (hamstring) won't play in Wednesday's game against Brooklyn, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. |
| Tre Jones | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network 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. |
| Coby White | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: White (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets. |
Cleveland Cavaliers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Washington (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Heat. |
| Dereck Lively II | C | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Lively (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Robinson (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Bucks. |
| Bobi Klintman | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Klintman is out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee due to a sprained left ankle. |
| Marcus Sasser | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 2: Detroit assigned Sasser (hip) to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Toohey | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 3: Toohey (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers. |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | F | Dec 4 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: Jackson-Davis (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers. |
| Quinten Post | C | Dec 4 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: Post is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle sprain. |
| Jonathan Kuminga | F | Dec 4 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: Kuminga (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers. |
| Al Horford | C | Dec 4 | Out | Dec 3: Horford (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers. |
| Jimmy Butler III | F | Dec 4 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: Butler is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to left knee soreness. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Out | Dec 3: Miller (back) will not play Wednesday against the Hawks. |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Bogdanovic (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, 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. |
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 12 | Out | Dec 1: Morant (calf) is set to be re-evaluated after Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports. |
| 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 | Out | Dec 3: Powell (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks. |
| 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 5 | Out | Dec 3: Antetokounmpo limped back to the locker room after sustaining an apparent non-contact leg injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlo Matkovic | F | Dec 4 | Out | Dec 3: Matkovic (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against Minnesota. |
| 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 9 | Out | Dec 3: Anunoby (hamstring) remains without a timeline for return, but he's progressed to taking contact in practice, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports. |
| Mitchell Robinson | C | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Robinson (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets. |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | G | Dec 3 | 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 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: Dort has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to a right adductor strain. |
| Alex Caruso | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: Caruso (quad) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Wagner (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. |
| Paolo Banchero | F | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Banchero (groin) will not play Wednesday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 3: Oubre (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors. |
| Quentin Grimes | G | Dec 4 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: Grimes (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors. |
| Paul George | F | Dec 4 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: George (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors. |
| Joel Embiid | C | Dec 4 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: Embiid (knee) is doubtful 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | G | Dec 17 | Out | Dec 3: Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated in one week, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Grayson Allen | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 2: Allen (illness) won't play in Monday's game against the Lakers, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports. |
| Isaiah Livers | F | Dec 5 | Out | Nov 30: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic 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 | Out | Dec 3: Murray (hip) won't play Wednesday against the Cavs. |
| Robert Williams III | C | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 3: Williams won't play in Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to knee injury management. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | G | Dec 5 | Out | Dec 2: Head coach Mitch Johnson said that Castle (hip), who has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, won't travel with the team for Wednesday's matchup with Orlando, Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| A.J. Lawson | G | Dec 3 | Day-To-Day | Dec 2: Lawson signed a two-way contract with the Raptors on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today 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 4 | Day-To-Day | Dec 3: Nurkic is questionable for Thursday's game in Brooklyn due to a right rib contusion. |
| 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. |