NBA Injuries

Atlanta Hawks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kristaps PorzingisCDec 14OutDec 11: Porzingis has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons due to illness.
N'Faly DanteCDec 14OutDec 11: Dante (concussion) will not play Friday against the Pistons.
Trae YoungGDec 14OutDec 11: Young (knee) will not play Friday against the Pistons.
Jacob ToppinFOct 1OutDec 8: The Hawks announced that Toppin underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Monday.
Boston Celtics
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Amari WilliamsFDec 15OutDec 11: Williams (hand) is out for Thursday's game against Bucks, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Ron Harper Jr.GDec 15OutDec 11: Harper (calf) is listed as available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Chris BoucherFDec 15OutDec 10: Boucher is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to a non-COVID illness.
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
E.J. LiddellFDec 19Day-To-DayDec 11: Liddell ended Friday's 125-107 loss to Detroit with two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound in five minutes.
Cam ThomasGDec 14OutDec 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.
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
Moussa DiabateFDec 12Day-To-DayDec 11: Diabate (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Grant WilliamsFDec 14OutDec 11: Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Tre MannGDec 14OutDec 11: Mann (knee) won't play Friday against the Bulls.
Collin SextonGDec 14OutDec 11: Sexton (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Pat ConnaughtonGDec 14OutDec 11: Connaughton (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
LaMelo BallGDec 14OutDec 11: Ball (ankle) will not play Friday against the Bulls.
Chicago Bulls
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Coby WhiteGDec 12Day-To-DayDec 11: White is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Hornets due to right calf tightness.
Zach CollinsFDec 12Day-To-DayDec 11: Collins (wrist) is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Jalen SmithFDec 12OutDec 11: Smith (hamstring) is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Isaac OkoroFDec 12OutDec 11: Okoro (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Kevin HuerterGDec 14OutDec 11: Huerter (thigh) will not play Friday against Charlotte, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Ayo DosunmuGDec 14OutDec 11: Dosunmu (thumb) will not play Friday against the Hornets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Tre JonesGDec 12OutDec 11: Jones (ankle) is expecting to play Friday against Charlotte, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network 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
Sam MerrillGDec 14OutDec 11: Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Washington.
Jarrett AllenCDec 14OutDec 11: Allen (finger) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Max StrusGDec 12OutDec 2: Strus (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
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
Daniel GaffordFDec 12OutDec 11: Gafford (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Nets.
Dereck Lively IICOct 1OutDec 10: Lively (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery, ESPN's Shams Charania 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
Julian StrawtherGDec 15OutDec 10: Strawther (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Aaron GordonFJan 2OutDec 9: Gordon (hamstring) is not expected to return before Christmas, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette 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
Isaac JonesCDec 15OutDec 11: Jones is listed out for Friday's game against the Hawks due to a left knee sprain.
Tolu SmithFDec 12Day-To-DayDec 11: Smith finished with six points (3-4 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 124-113 victory over Chicago.
Golden State Warriors
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Trayce Jackson-DavisFDec 12Day-To-DayDec 11: Jackson-Davis (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Draymond GreenFDec 14OutDec 11: Green (personal) is out for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Al HorfordCDec 14OutDec 10: Horford (back has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Houston Rockets
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
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 20OutDec 8: Sheppard has a Grade 1 left calf strain and will miss at least 10 more days, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Kam JonesGDec 12OutDec 7: Head coach Rick Carlisle said Jones (back) participated in non-contact work Sunday and is expected to return "sooner than later," Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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
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
Maxi KleberFDec 14Day-To-DayDec 11: Kleber (back) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Memphis Grizzlies
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ja MorantGDec 12OutDec 11: Morant (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Javon SmallGJan 9OutDec 11: Small (toe) is expected to miss at least three more weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
John KoncharGDec 30OutDec 11: The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Konchar (thumb) is out indefinitely, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Zach EdeyCJan 9OutDec 11: Edey (ankle) will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Ty JeromeGJan 15OutNov 22: Jerome (calf) will be held out of games for at least 6-to-9 weeks.
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
Pelle LarssonGDec 18OutDec 10: Larsson (ankle) will miss at least one week, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press 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
AJ GreenGDec 14OutDec 11: Green (shoulder) will not play Thursday against the Celtics, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Giannis AntetokounmpoFDec 31OutDec 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 PrinceFJan 2OutNov 13: Prince underwent surgery Thursday to repair the herniated disc in his neck and will remain out indefinitely.
Minnesota Timberwolves
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Mike ConleyGDec 14OutDec 11: Conley won't play Friday against the Warriors due to right Achilles tendinopathy.
Anthony EdwardsGDec 12Day-To-DayDec 11: Edwards is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to right foot soreness.
New Orleans Pelicans
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
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
Miles McBrideGDec 18OutDec 11: McBride (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Pacome DadietFDec 13OutDec 11: New York recalled Dadiet (ankle) from the G League's Westchester Knicks on Wednesday.
Landry ShametGDec 24OutNov 26: Shamet (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Oklahoma City Thunder
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Cason WallaceGDec 13Day-To-DayDec 10: Wallace (undisclosed) did not return to Wednesday's 138-89 win over the Suns, and he'll be evaluated further Thursday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Isaiah HartensteinCDec 13OutDec 9: Hartenstein (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Isaiah JoeGDec 13OutDec 9: Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
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
Franz WagnerFDec 26OutDec 8: Wagner was diagnosed with a high left ankle sprain Monday and could miss two-to-four weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Moritz WagnerFDec 18OutDec 6: Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
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 12Day-To-DayDec 11: Embiid is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to left knee injury management.
Kelly Oubre Jr.GDec 14OutDec 11: Oubre (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Tyrese MaxeyGDec 12Day-To-DayDec 11: Maxey is probable for Friday's game against Indiana due to illness.
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
Devin BookerGDec 14OutDec 10: Booker (groin) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Koby BreaGDec 14OutDec 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.
Isaiah LiversFDec 14OutDec 9: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
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
Yang HansenCDec 14OutDec 11: Hansen (face) will not play Thursday against the Pelicans.
Robert Williams IIICDec 14OutDec 11: Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Jrue HolidayGDec 14OutDec 10: Holiday (calf) is out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Donovan ClinganCDec 14OutDec 10: Clingan (leg) won't play in Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Matisse ThybulleGDec 14OutDec 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 14OutDec 11: Schroder (hip) will not play Thursday against Denver.
Zach LaVineGDec 14OutDec 10: LaVine has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to right thumb soreness.
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
Riley MinixFDec 12Day-To-DayDec 11: Minix finished Monday's 121-103 victory over Toronto with one assist in two minutes.
Victor WembanyamaFDec 13OutDec 11: Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said Wednesday that there's "very much" a chance that Wembanyama (calf) will return for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game against the Thunder, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Toronto Raptors
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jamison BattleFDec 15OutDec 9: Battle (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Immanuel QuickleyGDec 15OutDec 9: Quickley (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
RJ BarrettFDec 15OutDec 8: Barrett (knee) will sidelined for at least one more week following a PRP injection, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Utah Jazz
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Georges NiangFDec 18OutDec 11: Niang (foot) will not play against the Grizzlies on Friday and remains without a timetable for a return.
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
Malaki BranhamGDec 12Day-To-DayDec 11: Branham is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right thumb sprain.
Khris MiddletonFDec 14OutDec 11: Middleton (knee) will not play Friday against the Cavaliers.
Alex SarrCDec 14OutDec 11: Sarr (thigh) will not play Friday against the Cavaliers.
Bilal CoulibalyGDec 17OutDec 3: Coulibaly (oblique) is likely to be sidelined for multiple weeks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
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.