NBA Injuries

Atlanta Hawks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kristaps PorzingisCDec 5OutDec 5: Porzingis, who's officially listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to an illness, was spotted getting shots up after the Hawks' morning shootaround, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Jalen JohnsonFDec 5Day-To-DayDec 5: Johnson, who's officially listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to right calf tightness, was spotted getting shots up following the Hawks' morning shootaround, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
N'Faly DanteCDec 12OutDec 5: Dante (concussion) won't play Friday against the Nuggets.
Jacob ToppinFDec 6OutDec 4: Toppin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Trae YoungGDec 6OutNov 29: Young (knee) will be re-evaluated by the Hawks' medical staff in two weeks, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Boston Celtics
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jayson TatumFApr 1OutOct 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Michael Porter Jr.FDec 6Day-To-DayDec 5: Porter (back) won't play Thursday against the Jazz, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Drake PowellGDec 6Day-To-DayDec 5: Powell (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Cam ThomasGDec 18OutNov 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 HighsmithFDec 18OutOct 19: Highsmith (knee) experienced swelling during rehab and will re-evaluated in eight weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Charlotte Hornets
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tre MannGDec 5Day-To-DayDec 5: Mann (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against Toronto.
Brandon MillerFDec 5Day-To-DayDec 5: Miller (shoulder) is now probable for Friday's game against Toronto.
Josh GreenGDec 7OutDec 5: Charlotte recalled Green (shoulder) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday.
Ryan KalkbrennerCDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Kalkbrenner is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors with a left ankle contusion.
Pat ConnaughtonGDec 12OutDec 4: Connaughton (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
LaMelo BallGDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Ball (wrist) is probable for Friday's game in Toronto.
Collin SextonGDec 7OutDec 4: Sexton has been ruled out for Friday's game in Toronto due to a left thigh strain.
Grant WilliamsFDec 7OutDec 2: Williams (knee) was spotted participating in the Hornets' morning shootaround prior to Monday's 116-103 loss to the Nets.
Chicago Bulls
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Patrick WilliamsFDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Williams is considered probable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a left wrist sprain.
Zach CollinsFDec 5OutDec 4: Collins (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Jalen SmithFDec 5OutDec 4: Smith (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Dalen TerryFDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Terry (calf) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Isaac OkoroFDec 5OutDec 4: Okoro (back) is doubtful to play Friday against the Pacers.
Tre JonesGDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Jones (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against Indiana.
Ayo DosunmuGDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Dosunmu is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a right thumb sprain.
Coby WhiteGDec 5OutDec 4: White (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Kevin HuerterGDec 12OutDec 3: Huerter (hamstring) will miss at least one week of action before he's re-evaluated, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Noa EssengueFOct 1OutDec 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Evan MobleyCDec 5Day-To-DayDec 5: Mobley has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to an illness.
Tyrese ProctorGDec 6OutDec 4: Proctor is out for Friday's game against the Spurs for personal reasons.
Sam MerrillGDec 12OutDec 4: Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Darius GarlandGDec 6OutDec 4: Garland (toe) will miss Friday's game against the Spurs.
Max StrusGDec 12OutDec 2: Strus (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Jarrett AllenCDec 12OutNov 30: The Cavaliers announced Sunday that Allen (finger) is expected to miss at least one week.
Larry Nance Jr.FDec 22OutNov 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
P.J. WashingtonFDec 6OutDec 5: Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Daniel GaffordFDec 6OutDec 5: Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Dereck Lively IICDec 12OutDec 4: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Lively (foot) has no timetable for a return, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Dante ExumGOct 1OutNov 20: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery.
Kyrie IrvingGJan 1OutSep 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Spencer JonesFDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Jones (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Julian StrawtherGDec 11OutDec 1: Strawther (back) remains without a timetable to return, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.
Aaron GordonFJan 2OutNov 23: Gordon (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Christian BraunGJan 9OutNov 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Duncan RobinsonFDec 5Day-To-DayDec 5: Robinson, who's questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, was present during Detroit's morning shootaround, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.
Marcus SasserGDec 5OutDec 4: Sasser (hip) is questionable to play Friday against the Trail Blazers.
Bobi KlintmanFDec 6OutDec 4: Klintman (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Portland.
Golden State Warriors
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jimmy Butler IIIFDec 6Day-To-DayDec 5: Butler (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Draymond GreenFDec 6Day-To-DayDec 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.
Alex TooheyFDec 6OutDec 3: Toohey (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Stephen CurryGDec 12OutDec 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alperen SengunCDec 5Day-To-DayDec 5: Sengun is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Phoenix due to illness.
Tari EasonFDec 20OutDec 3: Eason (oblique) is targeting a late December return, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports.
Dorian Finney-SmithFJan 1OutDec 3: The Rockets are eyeing January for Finney-Smith (ankle) to make his season debut, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports.
Fred VanVleetGJun 1OutSep 22: VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Indiana Pacers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ben SheppardGDec 8OutDec 4: Sheppard is out for Friday's game against the Bulls with a left calf strain.
Kam JonesGDec 8OutNov 30: Jones (lower back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Quenton JacksonGDec 8OutNov 30: Jackson (hamstring) will remain on the inactive list for Monday's game against the Cavs.
Aaron NesmithGDec 18OutNov 15: Nesmith (knee) is expected to be out for around four weeks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Obi ToppinFFeb 2OutOct 31: Toppin will undergo surgery to place a screw in his right foot Monday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Tyrese HaliburtonGOct 1OutJul 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jordan MillerGDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Miller (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Bogdan BogdanovicGDec 6OutDec 4: Bogdanovic (hip) is out for Friday's game against Memphis, NBA writer Justin Russoreports.
Derrick Jones Jr.FDec 30OutNov 17: Jones sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Bradley BealGOct 1OutNov 12: Beal will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Los Angeles Lakers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Marcus SmartGDec 7OutDec 5: Smart (back) won't play in Friday's game against the Celtics, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
LeBron JamesFDec 7Day-To-DayDec 5: James is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Boston due to left foot joint arthritis and a right sciatica injury, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Luka DoncicGDec 7OutDec 5: Doncic (personal) won't play in Friday's game against Boston, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Memphis Grizzlies
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ja MorantGDec 7OutDec 4: Morant (calf) won't play in Friday's game against the Clippers.
Ty JeromeGJan 15OutNov 22: Jerome (calf) will be held out of games for at least 6-to-9 weeks.
Javon SmallGDec 7OutNov 15: Small (toe) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, the Grizzlies announced Saturday.
Brandon ClarkeFDec 30OutNov 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.GJan 15OutOct 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyler HerroGDec 5Day-To-DayDec 5: Herro (toe) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against the Magic, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Terry RozierGDec 18OutOct 23: The NBA placed Rozier on immediate leave from the Heat on Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Milwaukee Bucks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Giannis AntetokounmpoFDec 21OutDec 4: Antetokounmpo (calf) is expected to be sidelined for two-to-four weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Taurean PrinceFJan 2OutNov 13: Prince underwent surgery Thursday to repair the herniated disc in his neck and will remain out indefinitely.
New Orleans Pelicans
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Yves MissiCDec 6Day-To-DayDec 5: Missi (foot, ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Minnesota.
Herbert JonesFDec 6OutDec 3: Jones (calf) won't play Thursday against the Timberwolves.
Jordan PooleGDec 6OutDec 3: Poole (quadriceps) is out for Thursday's game against Minnesota.
Zion WilliamsonFDec 26OutDec 2: Williamson (adductor) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Dejounte MurrayGJan 2OutSep 25: ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Murray (Achilles) could return right after New Years, according to Pelicans Film Room.
New York Knicks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
OG AnunobyFDec 5OutDec 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.GDec 5Day-To-DayNov 27: McCullar (nose) signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Tuesday.
Landry ShametGDec 24OutNov 26: Shamet (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Oklahoma City Thunder
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah JoeGDec 5Day-To-DayDec 5: Joe is questionable for Friday's game against Dallas due to knee soreness, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Luguentz DortGDec 7OutDec 4: Dort (thigh) won't play Friday versus the Mavericks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Alex CarusoGDec 7OutDec 4: Caruso (quad) will remain on the inactive list for Friday's game versus Dallas, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Isaiah HartensteinCDec 10OutNov 29: Hartenstein sustained a right soleus strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Nikola TopicGFeb 20OutOct 30: Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Thomas SorberCOct 1OutSep 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Moritz WagnerFDec 9OutDec 2: Wagner (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Colin CastletonCDec 22OutNov 24: The Magic plan to sign Castleton to a two-way deal, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Philadelphia 76ers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Joel EmbiidCDec 7OutDec 5: Embiid (left knee injury management) won't play in Friday's game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Kelly Oubre Jr.GDec 12OutDec 3: Oubre (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Trendon WatfordFDec 18OutNov 26: Watford (adductor) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Phoenix Suns
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah LiversFDec 5OutDec 4: Livers (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Devin BookerGDec 17OutDec 3: Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated in one week, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Jalen GreenGDec 18OutNov 11: Green (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Portland Trail Blazers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kris MurrayFDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Murray (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Robert Williams IIICDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Donovan ClinganCDec 5Day-To-DayDec 4: Clingan (leg) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Jrue HolidayGDec 11OutDec 4: Holiday (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Matisse ThybulleGDec 7OutDec 1: Thybulle (thumb) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Scoot HendersonGDec 20OutNov 21: Henderson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks.
Blake WesleyGJan 30OutNov 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 LillardGOct 1OutSep 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dennis SchroderGDec 6OutDec 3: Schroder (hip) will not play Wednesday against the Rockets.
Domantas SabonisFDec 18OutNov 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Luke KornetCDec 8OutDec 5: Kornet (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Stephon CastleGDec 8OutDec 4: Castle (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Victor WembanyamaFDec 17OutDec 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 McLaughlinGDec 8OutDec 1: McLaughlin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Toronto Raptors
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ochai AgbajiGDec 7OutDec 5: Agbaji (personal) won't play in Friday's game against the Hornets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
RJ BarrettFDec 7OutDec 5: Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Utah Jazz
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jusuf NurkicCDec 5Day-To-DayDec 5: Nurkic (ribs) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Georges NiangFDec 7OutNov 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 KesslerCOct 1OutNov 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Bilal CoulibalyGDec 17OutDec 3: Coulibaly (oblique) is likely to be sidelined for multiple weeks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Sharife CooperGDec 6OutDec 3: Cooper (calf) won't play in Thursday's game against Boston.
Alex SarrCDec 6OutDec 3: Sarr (thigh) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Corey KispertFDec 17OutNov 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 JohnsonGDec 17OutNov 24: Johnson has a strained left hip flexor and doesn't have a timetable to return, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.