NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N'Faly Dante | C | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 19: Atlanta assigned Dante (knee) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday. |
| Eli John N'Diaye | C | Nov 26 | Day-To-Day | Nov 15: Ndiaye (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder. |
| Trae Young | G | Nov 30 | Out | Nov 1: Young (knee) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. |
Boston Celtics| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nov 28 | Out | Nov 18: Brooklyn recalled Saraf from the G League's Long Island Nets on Monday after the team announced that he will be sidelined at least 10 days with a left ankle injury, Meghan Triplett of YES Network 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Mann | G | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Mann (ankle) will not suit up for Wednesday's game in Indiana. |
| Liam McNeeley | G | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 18: McNeeley (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers. |
| Brandon Miller | F | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 17: Charlotte recalled Miller from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday. |
| Grant Williams | F | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 16: Williams (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Raptors and remains week-to-week. |
| Josh Green | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 16: Green (shoulder) remains out for Monday's game against the Raptors and can be treated as week-to-week going forward. |
Chicago Bulls| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Smith (chest) is probable for Friday's game against Miami. |
| Tre Jones | G | Nov 21 | Out | Nov 20: Jones (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat. |
| Coby White | G | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: White (rest) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat. |
| Zach Collins | F | Dec 1 | Out | Nov 18: Collins (wrist) will remain on the inactive list for Wednesday's game in Portland. |
Cleveland Cavaliers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers. |
| Jaylon Tyson | G | Nov 21 | Out | Nov 20: Tyson (concussion) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers. |
| Darius Garland | G | Nov 21 | Out | Nov 20: Garland (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers. |
| Jarrett Allen | C | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Allen (finger) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers. |
| Max Strus | G | Dec 1 | Out | Sep 30: Strus (foot) is no longer wearing a walking boot on Tuesday, but still has a lengthy recovery process ahead, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. |
Dallas Mavericks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Exum | G | Oct 1 | Out | Nov 20: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery. |
| Anthony Davis | F | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 16: Davis (calf) will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days, the Mavericks announced Sunday. |
| 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 | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 20: Strawther (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets. |
| Aaron Gordon | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Gordon (hamstring) is probable for Friday's game against the Rockets. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | G | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 18: LeVert (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks. |
| Tobias Harris | F | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 18: Harris (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks. |
| Jaden Ivey | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 18: Detroit assigned Ivey to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. |
| Bobi Klintman | F | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 17: Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Klintman, who has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers, is expected to miss a "little bit of time" due to a sprained left ankle, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. |
| Marcus Sasser | G | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 8: Sasser (hip) will remain on the inactive list for Sunday's game in Philadelphia. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | G | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Hield is listed as probable for Friday's game against Portland due to illness. |
| Jonathan Kuminga | F | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 20: Kuminga (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
| Draymond Green | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Green (illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Portland. |
| Jimmy Butler III | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Butler (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
| De'Anthony Melton | G | Dec 2 | Out | Nov 19: Melton (knee) will be re-evaluated in 10 days. |
Houston Rockets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | C | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Adams (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets. |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Smith (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets. |
| Tari Eason | F | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 15: Eason (hip) is expected to miss four to six weeks, coach Ime Udoka announced Saturday, according to Rockets reporter Vaneesa Richardson. |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | F | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 8: Finney-Smith (ankle surgery) will miss Sunday's game in Milwaukee and he remains without a timetable to return. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 20: Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland. |
| Johnny Furphy | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 20: Furphy (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Cleveland. |
| 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. |
| Kam Jones | G | Dec 3 | Out | Nov 10: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Jones (back) is still a "ways out" from returning, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | F | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 20: Leonard (ankle) hasn't yet been cleared for contact in practice but has been a limited participant, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
| Jordan Miller | G | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 19: Miller is out for Thursday's game against the Magic due to left hamstring soreness, Law Murray of The Athletic 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. |
Memphis Grizzlies| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | F | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 20: Jackson (ankle) won't play Thursday against the Kings, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports. |
| Ty Jerome | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 17: Jerome (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs. |
| Ja Morant | G | Dec 2 | Out | Nov 17: Morant will miss at least two weeks with a right calf strain, the Grizzlies announced Monday. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | F | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Jovic (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls. |
| Andrew Wiggins | F | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Wiggins will not play Friday against the Bulls with a left hip injury. |
| Tyler Herro | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 19: Herro (ankle) is targeting Monday's matchup with the Mavericks as a potential return date, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports. |
| Terry Rozier | G | Dec 1 | 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 | Nov 28 | Out | Nov 18: Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss 1-2 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN 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. |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | G | Nov 28 | Out | Nov 5: The Bucks announced that Porter underwent surgery on his right knee meniscus injury Monday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. |
Minnesota Timberwolves| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: McDaniels (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns. |
| Joe Ingles | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Ingles is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns due to left groin soreness. |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | G | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 14: Shannon (foot) will be re-evaluated in one week, the Timberwolves announced Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. |
New Orleans Pelicans| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Poole | G | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 20: Poole (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. |
| Karlo Matkovic | F | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 20: Matkovic (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Will Guillory of The Athletic 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 2 | Out | Nov 16: Anunoby (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | G | Nov 22 | Day-To-Day | Nov 9: McCullar (nose) signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Tuesday. |
Oklahoma City Thunder| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Utah, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Kenrich Williams | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Aaron Wiggins | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Wiggins (thigh) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz, Clemente Almanza 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 | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 20: Coach Jamahl Mosley said Thursday that Banchero (groin) is without a timetable to return, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. |
| Moritz Wagner | F | Nov 25 | Out | Nov 17: Wagner (knee) won't play Tuesday against the Nets and remains without a timetable for a return. |
Philadelphia 76ers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | C | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Embiid (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks. |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | G | Dec 4 | Out | Nov 19: Oubre (knee) will miss at least two weeks, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. |
| Adem Bona | C | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 16: Bona will miss at least three games with a right ankle sprain, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports. |
Phoenix Suns| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheer Fleming | F | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Fleming has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. |
| Grayson Allen | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Allen (quadriceps) won't play Friday against the Timberwolves, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams III | C | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors. |
| Jerami Grant | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Grant is probable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to an illness. |
| Shaedon Sharpe | G | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Sharpe (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors. |
| Jrue Holiday | G | Nov 21 | Out | Nov 20: Holiday is questionable for Friday's game against Golden State. |
| Scoot Henderson | G | Dec 5 | Out | Nov 19: Henderson (hamstring) has been limited to stationary shooting and dribbling and is considered week-to-week moving forward, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports. |
| 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. |
| Matisse Thybulle | G | Dec 2 | Out | Oct 31: Thybulle underwent surgery Friday to repair torn UCL in his left thumb and will miss 4-6 weeks. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan McLaughlin | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 19: McLaughlin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
| Stephon Castle | G | Nov 30 | Out | Nov 18: Castle sustained a left hip flexor strain and will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Dylan Harper | G | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 17: Harper (calf) will remain out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Don Harris of News 4 San Antonio reports. |
| Victor Wembanyama | F | Dec 2 | Out | Nov 17: Wembanyama (calf) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Toronto Raptors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Murray-Boyles | F | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 20: Murray-Boyles (knee) will not play Friday against the Wizards, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports. |
Utah Jazz| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Filipowski | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Filipowski (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder. |
| Georges Niang | F | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 14: Niang (foot) will be re-evaluated in one week, the Jazz announced Friday. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | F | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Bagley is doubtful for Friday's game against the Raptors with a right hip contusion. |
| Alex Sarr | C | Nov 21 | Day-To-Day | Nov 20: Sarr (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors. |