NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 7: Kuminga will have his left knee injury re-evaluated by medical staff after the All-Star break, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. |
Boston Celtics| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | F | Mar 4 | Out | Feb 12: Tatum (Achilles) said that he was "feeling good" after taking part in practice with the G League's Maine Celtics on Tuesday, but he remained non-committal about returning to action during the 2025-26 season, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. "[It's been] 39 weeks [since Achilles surgery], so it's been a long journey," Tatum said. "[Practicing] was the next step. Doesn't mean that I'm coming back [this season] or I'm not. It's just following the plan." |
Brooklyn Nets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Clowney (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports. |
| Nic Claxton | C | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Claxton (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports. |
| Michael Porter Jr. | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 10: Porter (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Pacers, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports. |
Charlotte Hornets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam McNeeley | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 10: McNeeley (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks. |
| Coby White | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 5: White will be held out through the All-Star break in an abundance of caution to help rest his ailing right calf, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. |
Chicago Bulls| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Smith (calf) will remain on the inactive list for Wednesday's game in Boston. |
| Tre Jones | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Jones (hamstring) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Boston. |
| Josh Giddey | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. |
| Isaac Okoro | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Okoro (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Celtics. |
| Zach Collins | F | Feb 19 | Out | Jan 14: Head coach Billy Donovan said he doesn't think Collins (toe) will return before the All-Star break, which begins Feb. 13, 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. |
Cleveland Cavaliers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | C | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 12: Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said Wednesday that Mobley (calf) should return to action right after the All-Star break, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports. |
| Dean Wade | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 10: Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Washington. |
| Max Strus | G | Feb 19 | Out | Jan 6: Strus (foot) is expected to miss at least four more weeks, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports. |
Dallas Mavericks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | F | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 13: Gafford won't return to Thursday's game against the Lakers due to right ankle soreness. He tallied two points (1-2 FG), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 28 minutes. |
| Naji Marshall | F | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 13: Marshall has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Lakers due to a left foot strain. He collected 19 points (8-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 29 minutes. |
| Caleb Martin | F | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Martin has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers. |
| Cooper Flagg | F | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 11: Flagg (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers. |
| Kyrie Irving | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 3: Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Jan. 22 that Irving (knee) "probably" won't be ready to make his season debut until after the All-Star break, Dwain Price of the team's official site reports. |
| Dereck Lively II | C | Oct 1 | Out | Dec 21: Lively successfully underwent surgery on his right foot Sunday. |
Denver Nuggets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 12: Pickett (knee) did not return to Wednesday's 122-116 win over the Grizzlies. |
| Spencer Jones | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Jones (concussion) won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. |
| Peyton Watson | G | Mar 9 | Out | Feb 6: Watson is expected to miss at least four weeks with his Grade 2 right hamstring strain, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. |
| Aaron Gordon | F | Feb 27 | Out | Jan 29: Gordon (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reported Thursday. |
| Tamar Bates | G | Apr 1 | Out | Dec 22: The Nuggets announced Monday that Bates (foot) will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks. |
Detroit Pistons| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Holland II | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 10: Holland (personal) is out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Richard | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Richard (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. |
| L.J. Cryer | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 10: Cryer (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. |
| Stephen Curry | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 9: Curry (knee), who is out Monday against Memphis, has also been ruled out for Wednesday's game against San Antonio, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. |
| Jimmy Butler III | F | Dec 1 | Out | Feb 9: Butler underwent successful surgery Monday to repair a torn right anterior cruciate ligament. |
| Kristaps Porzingis | C | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 7: The Warriors plan to have Porzingis (Achilles) wait until after the All-Star break to make his team debut, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports. |
| Seth Curry | G | Feb 19 | Out | Jan 31: The Warriors announced Saturday that Curry (back) has progressed to on-court workouts and will be re-evaluated again in two weeks. |
Houston Rockets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Finney-Smith (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Clippers. |
| Steven Adams | C | Oct 1 | Out | Jan 28: The Rockets announced Wednesday that Adams has undergone season-ending left ankle surgery, per Shams Charania of ESPN. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Nembhard (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Nets. |
| T.J. McConnell | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: McConnell will be rested Wednesday against Brooklyn. |
| Pascal Siakam | F | Feb 15 | Out | Feb 11: Siakam (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Nets. |
| Aaron Nesmith | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Nesmith (rest) is out Wednesday against the Nets. |
| Ivica Zubac | C | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 10: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said on The Fan Morning Show on Tuesday that Zubac (ankle) will miss the next two games for Indiana. |
| Johnny Furphy | G | Jan 1 | Out | Feb 9: Furphy was diagnosed with a torn right ACL on Monday and will miss the remainder of the season, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. |
| Obi Toppin | F | Feb 19 | Out | Jan 31: Toppin (foot) is ahead of schedule in his recovery, but coach Rick Carlisle said he doesn't have a timetable yet, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. |
| Tyrese Haliburton | G | Oct 1 | Out | Jan 27: Haliburton said Tuesday in his appearance on the "Mind the Game" podcast that he has resumed taking part in 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 work on the court while he continues to recover from right Achilles surgery. |
LA Clippers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 13: Batum will be rested Wednesday against Houston, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. |
| Darius Garland | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 9: Garland (toe) has no timetable for a return, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | G | Feb 15 | Out | Feb 13: Doncic (hamstring) is expected to play in Sunday's All-Star Game, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports. |
| Deandre Ayton | C | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Ayton (knee), who has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Dallas, is being considered day-to-day, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. |
Memphis Grizzlies| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Coward | F | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 13: Coward (knee) will miss the Rising Stars Game on Friday, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. |
| Ja Morant | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said Friday that Morant (elbow) is ramping up, but the two-time All-Star is uncertain to return to action following the All-Star break, Clay Bailey of the Associated Press reports. "I will continue to say, [he is] currently rehabbing. He's attacking his rehab," Kleiman said of Morant. "It's a medical determination [when he returns]." |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 11: Clayton (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. |
| Santi Aldama | F | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 10: Aldama (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. |
| Zach Edey | C | Mar 4 | Out | Jan 14: The Grizzlies announced Wednesday that Edey continues to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle and will maintain his current plan of offloading and rehabilitation before being re-evaluated in six weeks. |
| Brandon Clarke | F | Feb 20 | Out | Jan 14: Clarke is progressing well from his Grade 2 right calf strain and is expected to return in four to six weeks, the Grizzlies announced Wednesday. |
Miami Heat| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | F | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 11: Wiggins (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. |
| Pelle Larsson | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 10: Anthony Chiang of the Miami HeraldLarsson (elbow) will not play Wednesday against the Pelicans, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. |
| Tyler Herro | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 10: Herro (ribs) will remain out for Wednesday's game in New Orleans, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. |
| Norman Powell | G | Feb 15 | Out | Feb 10: Powell (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. |
| Terry Rozier | G | Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | C | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Turner won't play Thursday against the Thunder due to right calf soreness. |
| Ryan Rollins | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Rollins (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports. |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | F | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 5: The Bucks have indicated to teams that they intend to keep Antetokounmpo (calf) through Thursday's trade deadline, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Taurean Prince | F | Mar 2 | Out | Jan 1: The Bucks applied for a Disabled Player Exception for Prince earlier this month, indicating that they anticipate that he's "substantially more likely than not" to be unable to play through June 15, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. |
Minnesota Timberwolves| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: The Timberwolves recalled Shannon (foot) from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday. |
New Orleans Pelicans| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | F | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Murphy has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Miami due to right shoulder soreness. |
| Yves Missi | C | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 11: Missi (calf) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Heat. |
| Micah Peavy | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 11: Peavy (toe) will not play Wednesday against Miami. |
| Dejounte Murray | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 8: Murray (Achilles) participated in Sunday's practice, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. |
New York Knicks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Head coach Mike Brown said Wednesday that Anunoby (toe) is day-to-day entering the All-Star Break, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports. |
| Miles McBride | G | Apr 1 | Out | Feb 5: McBride will undergo surgery for a core muscle injury and may be sidelined until the playoffs, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports. |
Oklahoma City Thunder| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branden Carlson | C | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Carlson is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to lower-back spasms. |
| Jalen Williams | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Williams is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks with a strained right hamstring. |
| Ajay Mitchell | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Mitchell (abdomen) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks. |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Hartenstein (rest) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks. |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 4: Gilgeous-Alexander is dealing with an abdominal injury and he'll be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, Shams Charania of ESPN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jett Howard | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Howard has a left ankle sprain and will not play Wednesday against the Bucks. |
| Colin Castleton | C | Feb 19 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Grimes (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. |
| Joel Embiid | C | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports. |
Phoenix Suns| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Green (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports. |
| Devin Booker | G | Feb 15 | Out | Feb 11: Booker (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's meeting with the Thunder, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports. |
| Cole Anthony | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Anthony (not with team) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder. |
| Isaiah Livers | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 7: Livers (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. |
| Grayson Allen | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 7: Allen (knee) will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. |
Portland Trail Blazers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams III | C | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz. |
| Deni Avdija | F | Feb 15 | Out | Feb 12: Avdija (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz. |
| Damian Lillard | G | Oct 1 | Out | Feb 12: Lillard (Achilles) is scheduled to participate Saturday in the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest at All-Star weekend in Los Angeles. |
| Kris Murray | F | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Murray (back) is out for Thursday's game against Utah. |
| Shaedon Sharpe | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Sharpe (calf) is out for Thursday's game against Utah. |
| Matisse Thybulle | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 10: Thybulle (thumb/knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. |
Sacramento Kings| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | G | Oct 1 | Out | Feb 13: LaVine will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hand after the All-Star break, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports. |
| Russell Westbrook | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 10: Westbrook has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to left ankle soreness. |
| Malik Monk | G | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 10: Monk (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz. |
| Domantas Sabonis | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 10: Sabonis (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz. |
| De'Andre Hunter | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 8: Hunter (eye) will be reevaluated in about 10 days, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. |
| Keegan Murray | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 3: Murray (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. |
San Antonio Spurs| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindy Waters III | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Waters (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors. |
| David Jones Garcia | F | Jul 2 | Out | Feb 4: Jones Garcia underwent ankle surgery Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports. |
Toronto Raptors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chucky Hepburn | G | Feb 19 | Out | Jan 6: Hepburn produced 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 assists, two rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes of Wednesday's 115-108 G League win over the Delaware Blue Coats. |
Utah Jazz| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Tshiebwe | C | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: Tshiebwe won't return to Thursday's game against Portland after being placed in concussion protocol. |
| Keyonte George | G | Feb 20 | Out | Feb 12: George (ankle) will not play Thursday against Portland. |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | F | Oct 1 | Out | Feb 12: Jackson was diagnosed with a localized PVNS growth in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports. |
| Elijah Harkless | G | Feb 20 | Out | Jan 30: Harkless (hamstring) said Friday that he expects to miss about two more weeks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Sarr | C | Feb 28 | Out | Feb 12: The Wizards announced Thursday that Sarr has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and is expected to face a two-week recovery timeline. |
| Tristan Vukcevic | F | Feb 19 | Out | Feb 11: Vukcevic (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers. |
| D'Angelo Russell | G | Feb 28 | Out | Feb 8: Wizards' GM, Will Darkins, said Sunday that he won't ask Russell to report to the team "until we try to figure out what's best for him and us in our future," Henry J. Brown of SI reports. |
| Anthony Davis | F | Oct 1 | Out | Feb 6: Davis (hand/groin) is expected to sit out the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports. |
| Cam Whitmore | F | Oct 1 | Out | Jan 15: Whitmore has begun the recovery process for a diagnosed venous condition and he will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season. |
| Trae Young | G | Feb 19 | Out | Jan 14: Young (knee, quadriceps) will be re-evaluated following the mid-February All-Star break, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |