NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | G | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 19: Young (knee) is out for Friday's game against Spurs. |
| Eli John Ndiaye | C | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 19: Ndiaye (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder. |
| N'Faly Dante | C | Dec 19 | Out | Dec 16: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Harper Jr. | G | Dec 19 | Day-To-Day | Dec 12: Harper (calf) is listed as available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks. |
| 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 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 18: Powell will not return to Thursday's game versus the Heat due to a right ankle sprain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. |
| 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. |
| E.J. Liddell | F | Dec 19 | Out | Dec 15: Liddell ended Friday's 125-107 loss to Detroit with two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound in five minutes. |
| Cam Thomas | G | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 6: Thomas (hamstring) has been cleared for on-court work and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. |
Charlotte Hornets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | G | Dec 20 | Out | Dec 19: Sexton (quadriceps) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Pistons. |
| Pat Connaughton | G | Dec 20 | Out | Dec 19: Connaughton (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against Detroit. |
| Tre Mann | G | Dec 20 | Out | Dec 19: Mann (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Pistons. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lachlan Olbrich | C | Dec 19 | Day-To-Day | Dec 15: Olbrich (calf) will be available Wednesday against the Nets. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | G | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 19: Mitchell (illness) won't suit up for Friday's game versus the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports. |
| Craig Porter Jr. | G | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 19: Porter is out for Friday's game against the Bulls due to an illness, per Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network. |
| Max Strus | G | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 16: Strus (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls. |
| Sam Merrill | G | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 16: Merrill is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to a right hand sprain. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | G | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Thompson is questionable to play Saturday versus the 76ers due to left knee soreness. |
| Anthony Davis | F | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Davis (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the 76ers. |
| 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. |
| Dereck Lively II | C | Oct 1 | Out | Dec 10: Lively (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | G | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Watson (side) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Rockets. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | G | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: LeVert is questionable for Saturday's game against Charlotte with right knee soreness. |
| Duncan Robinson | F | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Robinson is questionable for Saturday's game against Charlotte with a left hip contusion. |
| Isaac Jones | C | Dec 19 | Out | Dec 19: Detroit assigned Jones (knee) to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Saturday. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Curry | SG | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 19: Curry (glute) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | F | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 19: Eason (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Denver. |
| 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 26 | Out | Dec 19: Sheppard (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans. |
| Tony Bradley | C | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Bradley is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans due to a fractured right thumb. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser | C | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 19: Niederhauser (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers. |
| Cam Christie | G | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Christie (foot) is questionable to play Saturday versus the Lakers, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | F | Dec 30 | Out | Dec 13: Jones (knee) was spotted working on the side during Saturday's practice, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | C | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 19: Ayton (elbow) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. |
| Rui Hachimura | F | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Hachimura is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to right groin soreness, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. |
| Austin Reaves | G | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 19: Reaves (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. |
| 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 22 | Out | Dec 19: Williams has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards due to left knee soreness. |
| Ja Morant | G | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 19: Morant (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | G | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 19: Mitchell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. |
| Andrew Wiggins | F | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 19: Wiggins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics. |
| Pelle Larsson | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 19: Larsson is out for Friday's game against the Celtics due to a sprained left ankle. |
| Tyler Herro | G | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 19: Herro (toe) will not play against Boston on Friday. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | F | Dec 21 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Kuzma (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors. |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | F | Dec 31 | Out | Dec 5: Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said he won't rush Antetokounmpo back to the court and expects him to need closer to four weeks to recover from the calf injury. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Clark | G | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 19: Clark (illness) won't suit up for Friday's game versus the Thunder. |
| Mike Conley | G | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 18: Conley (Achilles) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder. |
New Orleans Pelicans| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | G | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 19: Wiggins (adductor) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves. |
| Jaylin Williams | F | Dec 22 | Out | Dec 19: Williams (heel) will not play Friday against the Timberwolves. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | F | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Isaac is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz with a left hip contusion. |
| Jalen Suggs | G | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Suggs (hip) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Jazz. |
| Tristan da Silva | F | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Da Silva is questionable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to a right shoulder contusion. |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | C | Dec 20 | Out | Dec 19: Embiid (illness) will not play Friday against the Knicks. |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 18: Oubre is out for Friday's game against New York due to a sprained left knee. |
| Trendon Watford | F | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 18: Watford (thigh) won't play in Friday's game against the Knicks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. |
| Hunter Sallis | G | Dec 19 | Day-To-Day | Dec 12: Sallis has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a right shoulder sprain. |
Phoenix Suns| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Livers | F | Dec 20 | Out | Dec 19: Livers (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors. |
| Grayson Allen | G | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Allen (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors. |
| Jalen Green | G | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 18: Green (hamstring) is targeting a return before the end of December, Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports reports. |
| Koby Brea | G | Dec 21 | 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 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Grant is questionable for Saturday's game in Sacramento due to soreness in his left Achilles tendon. |
| 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 22 | 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 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: McDermott (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
| 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. |
| Zach LaVine | G | Dec 23 | Out | Dec 16: The Kings announced Tuesday that LaVine (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mangas | G | Dec 19 | Day-To-Day |
Toronto Raptors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | C | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Poeltl (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. |
| RJ Barrett | F | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 19: Barrett (knee) won't play Saturday against the Celtics, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. |
Utah Jazz| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | F | Dec 20 | Day-To-Day | Dec 19: Markkanen (groin) is doubtful to play Saturday versus the Magic. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kispert | F | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 19: Kispert (thumb) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies. |
| Malaki Branham | G | Dec 20 | Out | Dec 19: Branham is questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to a sprained right thumb. |
| Khris Middleton | F | Dec 20 | Out | Dec 19: Middleton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Memphis. |