NBA Injuries

Atlanta Hawks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nikola DurisicFDec 9OutDec 7: Atlanta assigned Durisic (elbow) to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Friday.
Kristaps PorzingisCDec 12Day-To-DayDec 7: Porzingis (rest) won't suit up for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Jacob ToppinFDec 12OutDec 6: Toppin (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
N'Faly DanteCDec 12OutDec 6: Dante (concussion) will remain on the inactive list for Saturday's game versus Washington, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Trae YoungGDec 12OutDec 6: Young (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards and remains out indefinitely, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network 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
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 7Day-To-DayDec 6: Diabate is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to right knee soreness.
Grant WilliamsFDec 12OutDec 6: Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Josh GreenGDec 12OutDec 6: Green (shoulder) will not play Sunday against Denver.
Pat ConnaughtonGDec 12OutDec 6: Connaughton (calf) will not play Sunday against Denver.
Tre MannGDec 12OutDec 6: Mann (knee) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
LaMelo BallGDec 12OutDec 6: Ball (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
Collin SextonGDec 12OutDec 6: Sexton (thigh) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
Chicago Bulls
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach CollinsFDec 7Day-To-DayDec 6: Collins (wrist) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup versus the Warriors.
Patrick WilliamsFDec 7Day-To-DayDec 6: Williams is probable for Sunday's game against the Warriors with a left wrist sprain.
Jalen SmithFDec 7OutDec 6: Smith (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Isaac OkoroFDec 7OutDec 6: Okoro (back) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Dalen TerryFDec 7Day-To-DayDec 6: Terry is probable for Sunday's game against the Warriors with a left calf strain.
Tre JonesGDec 7Day-To-DayDec 6: Jones (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Ayo DosunmuGDec 7Day-To-DayDec 6: Dosunmu (thumb) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Coby WhiteGDec 7Day-To-DayDec 6: White (calf) is probable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
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
Lonzo BallGDec 12Day-To-DayDec 7: Ball (knee/rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Tyrese ProctorGDec 12OutDec 6: Proctor (personal) won't suit up for Saturday's game versus the Warriors.
Sam MerrillGDec 12OutDec 6: Merrill (hand) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
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
Daniel GaffordFDec 12OutDec 7: Gafford (ankle) will not play Saturday against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Klay ThompsonGDec 12Day-To-DayDec 7: Thompson (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets, 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
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
Tobias HarrisFDec 12Day-To-DayDec 7: Harris (ankle) will not play Saturday against the Bucks.
Bobi KlintmanFDec 12OutDec 6: Klintman (ankle) won't play Saturday versus the Bucks.
Golden State Warriors
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alex TooheyFDec 12OutDec 7: Toohey (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Seth CurrySGDec 7Day-To-DayDec 7: Curry (toe) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Al HorfordCDec 12OutDec 7: Horford (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Draymond GreenFDec 12OutDec 7: Green (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Jimmy Butler IIIFDec 7OutDec 7: Butler (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
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
Steven AdamsCDec 11Day-To-DayDec 7: Adams is out for Saturday's game in Dallas due to right ankle tendinopathy.
Alperen SengunCDec 11OutDec 6: Sengun (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Dallas, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
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
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.
Quenton JacksonGDec 8OutDec 7: Head coach Rick Carlisle said Jackson (hamstring) did some work at Sunday's practice, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Ben SheppardGDec 12OutDec 5: Head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that they hope Sheppard's (calf) injury isn't long-term, but he remains without a timetable for return, 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
Jordan MillerGDec 11OutDec 6: Miller (back) will remain on the inactive list for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
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
LeBron JamesFDec 7Day-To-DayDec 7: James (sciatica/foot) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Marcus SmartGDec 10OutDec 6: Smart (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Memphis Grizzlies
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Javon SmallGDec 15OutDec 6: Small (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland.
Ja MorantGDec 7OutDec 6: Morant (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Law Murray of The Athletic 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
Davion MitchellGDec 9Day-To-DayDec 7: Mitchell (groin) will not play Saturday against the Kings, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Pelle LarssonGDec 9Day-To-DayDec 7: Larsson (hip) will not play Saturday against the Kings, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Tyler HerroGDec 9Day-To-DayDec 7: Herro (toe) will not play Saturday against the Kings, 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
AJ GreenGDec 11Day-To-DayDec 7: Green (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Herbert JonesFDec 8OutDec 5: Jones has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Jordan PooleGDec 8OutDec 5: Poole (quad) won't play Saturday versus Brooklyn.
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 9Day-To-DayDec 7: McBride's X-ray on his left ankle came back negative, and he'll undergo an MRI on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Karl-Anthony TownsCDec 9Day-To-DayDec 7: Towns (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Landry ShametGDec 24OutNov 26: Shamet (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Oklahoma City Thunder
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Alex CarusoGDec 10OutDec 6: Caruso (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Isaiah JoeGDec 10OutDec 6: Joe (knee) will not play Sunday against the Jazz.
Luguentz DortGDec 10OutDec 6: Dort (thigh) won't play Sunday against the Jazz.
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderGDec 10OutDec 6: Gilgeous-Alexander won't play Sunday against the Jazz due to left elbow bursitis.
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
Jalen SuggsGDec 9Day-To-DayDec 7: Suggs (leg) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks and didn't return. He finished with 17 points (6-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block in 32 minutes.
Franz WagnerFDec 9Day-To-DayDec 7: Wagner sustained a lower left leg injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Knicks and won't return. He'll be re-evaluated when the team returns to Orlando.
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
Paul GeorgeFDec 7Day-To-DayDec 7: George (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Joel EmbiidCDec 7Day-To-DayDec 7: Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
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
Devin BookerGDec 10OutDec 5: Head coach Jordan Ott said that Booker (groin) could play in Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Isaiah LiversFDec 8OutDec 5: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix 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
Robert Williams IIICDec 7Day-To-DayDec 7: Williams (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Donovan ClinganCDec 7Day-To-DayDec 6: Clingan (leg) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Jrue HolidayGDec 11OutDec 4: Holiday (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Matisse ThybulleGDec 11OutDec 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 8OutDec 5: Schroder (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
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
Jordan McLaughlinGDec 8OutDec 7: McLaughlin (hamstring) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Stephon CastleGDec 8OutDec 7: Castle (hip) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Victor WembanyamaFDec 10OutDec 7: Wembanyama (calf) was a full participant during Sunday's practice, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Luke KornetCDec 8Day-To-DayDec 6: Kornet (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Toronto Raptors
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jamison BattleFDec 9OutDec 7: Battle (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
RJ BarrettFDec 9OutDec 6: Barrett (knee) will not play Sunday against the Celtics, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Utah Jazz
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lauri MarkkanenFDec 7Day-To-DayDec 7: Markkanen (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Georges NiangFDec 12OutDec 6: Niang (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
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
Khris MiddletonFDec 12Day-To-DayDec 7: Middleton (knee) will not play Saturday against the Hawks.
Sharife CooperGDec 12OutDec 5: Cooper (calf) won't play in Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Alex SarrCDec 12OutDec 5: Sarr (thigh) will remain on the inactive list for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.
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.
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.