NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N'Faly Dante | C | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 5: Dante (concussion) won't play Friday against the Nuggets. |
| Jacob Toppin | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Toppin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets. |
| Trae Young | G | Dec 6 | Out | Nov 29: Young (knee) will be re-evaluated by the Hawks' medical staff in two weeks, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | F | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 5: Clowney (back) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Brian Lewis of the New York Post 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 | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Mann (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Toronto. |
| Josh Green | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Charlotte recalled Green (shoulder) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday. |
| Pat Connaughton | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 4: Connaughton (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors. |
| Collin Sexton | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 4: Sexton has been ruled out for Friday's game in Toronto due to a left thigh strain. |
| Grant Williams | F | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 2: Williams (knee) was spotted participating in the Hornets' morning shootaround prior to Monday's 116-103 loss to the Nets. |
Chicago Bulls| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | F | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. |
| Tre Jones | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Jones (ankle) will remain on the inactive list for Friday's game versus the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. |
| Isaac Okoro | F | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Okoro (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. |
| Ayo Dosunmu | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Dosunmu (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. |
| Kevin Huerter | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 3: Huerter (hamstring) will miss at least one week of action before he's re-evaluated, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Proctor | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Proctor is out for Friday's game against the Spurs for personal reasons. |
| Sam Merrill | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 4: Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs. |
| Darius Garland | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Garland (toe) will miss Friday's game against the Spurs. |
| Max Strus | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 2: Strus (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
| Jarrett Allen | C | Dec 12 | Out | Nov 30: The Cavaliers announced Sunday that Allen (finger) is expected to miss at least one week. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 5: Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. |
| Daniel Gafford | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 5: Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. |
| Dereck Lively II | C | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 4: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Lively (foot) has no timetable for a return, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
| Dante Exum | G | Oct 1 | Out | Nov 20: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery. |
| 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 | Dec 11 | Out | Dec 1: Strawther (back) remains without a timetable to return, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports. |
| Aaron Gordon | F | Jan 2 | Out | Nov 23: Gordon (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Sasser | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 5: Sasser (hip) is listed as out for Friday's game against Portland, per the official NBA lineups page. |
| Bobi Klintman | F | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 5: Klintman (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Curry | SG | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 5: Curry (toe) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers. |
| De'Anthony Melton | G | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 5: Melton (left knee injury management) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Cleveland. |
| Alex Toohey | F | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Toohey (knee) won't play in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers. |
| Al Horford | C | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Horford has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Cleveland due to right sciatic nerve irritation. |
| Draymond Green | F | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 5: Green (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Cleveland. |
| Jimmy Butler III | F | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 5: Butler (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Cleveland. |
| Stephen Curry | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 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| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | C | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 5: Sengun (illness) won't suit up for Friday's game versus the Suns, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports. |
| Tari Eason | F | Dec 20 | Out | Dec 3: Eason (oblique) is targeting a late December return, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports. |
| 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 12 | Out | Dec 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. |
| Kam Jones | G | Dec 8 | Out | Nov 30: Jones (lower back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers. |
| Quenton Jackson | G | Dec 8 | Out | Nov 30: Jackson (hamstring) will remain on the inactive list for Monday's game against the Cavs. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 5: Miller (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 4: Bogdanovic (hip) is out for Friday's game against Memphis, NBA writer Justin Russoreports. |
| 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. |
Los Angeles Lakers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Head coach JJ Redick said Friday that Doncic (personal), who has already been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, could return as soon as Sunday's matchup against the 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. |
| LeBron James | F | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: James (sciatica/foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. |
| Marcus Smart | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Smart (back) won't play in Friday's game against the Celtics, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. |
Memphis Grizzlies| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 4: Morant (calf) won't play in Friday's game against the Clippers. |
| Ty Jerome | G | Jan 15 | Out | Nov 22: Jerome (calf) will be held out of games for at least 6-to-9 weeks. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | G | Dec 6 | Out | Dec 5: Herro (toe) won't play in Friday's game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. |
| Terry Rozier | G | Dec 18 | 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 | Dec 21 | Out | Dec 4: Antetokounmpo (calf) is expected to be sidelined for two-to-four weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania 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. |
New Orleans Pelicans| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Jones | F | Dec 8 | Out | Dec 5: Jones has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets. |
| Yves Missi | C | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 5: Missi (foot/ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets. |
| Jordan Poole | G | Dec 14 | Out | Dec 5: Poole (quad) won't play Saturday versus Brooklyn. |
| Zion Williamson | F | Dec 26 | Out | Dec 2: Williamson (adductor) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Nov 27: McCullar (nose) signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Tuesday. |
| Landry Shamet | G | Dec 24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Joe | G | Dec 5 | Day-To-Day | Dec 5: Joe is questionable for Friday's game against Dallas due to knee soreness, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Luguentz Dort | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 4: Dort (thigh) won't play Friday versus the Mavericks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Alex Caruso | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 4: Caruso (quad) will remain on the inactive list for Friday's game versus Dallas, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C | Dec 10 | Out | Nov 29: Hartenstein sustained a right soleus strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days, Michael Scotto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | F | Dec 9 | Out | Dec 2: Wagner (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. |
| 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 7 | Out | Dec 5: Embiid (left knee injury management) won't play in Friday's game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 3: Oubre (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors. |
| Trendon Watford | F | Dec 18 | Out | Nov 26: Watford (adductor) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. |
Phoenix Suns| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | G | Dec 10 | Out | Dec 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 Livers | F | Dec 8 | Out | Dec 5: Livers (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Clingan | C | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Clingan (leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game in Detroit. |
| Jrue Holiday | G | Dec 11 | Out | Dec 4: Holiday (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons. |
| Matisse Thybulle | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 1: Thybulle (thumb) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors. |
| Scoot Henderson | G | Dec 20 | Out | Nov 21: Henderson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | G | Dec 8 | Out | Dec 5: Schroder (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | C | Dec 8 | Out | Dec 5: Kornet (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports. |
| Stephon Castle | G | Dec 8 | Out | Dec 4: Castle (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
| Victor Wembanyama | F | Dec 17 | Out | Dec 1: Wembanyama (calf) remains without an official timetable to return, and according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, it's unlikely that Wembanyama will play during the NBA Cup. |
| Jordan McLaughlin | G | Dec 8 | Out | Dec 1: McLaughlin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
Toronto Raptors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | G | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Agbaji (personal) won't play in Friday's game against the Hornets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. |
| RJ Barrett | F | Dec 7 | Out | Dec 5: Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. |
Utah Jazz| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Niang | F | Dec 7 | Out | Nov 22: Niang will have his left foot injury re-evaluated by Jazz medical staff in 10-to-14 days, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharife Cooper | G | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 5: Cooper (calf) won't play in Saturday's game against Atlanta. |
| Tristan Vukcevic | F | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 5: Vukcevic is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks due to a right knee contusion. |
| Cam Whitmore | F | Dec 6 | Day-To-Day | Dec 5: Whitmore is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta due to illness. |
| Alex Sarr | C | Dec 12 | Out | Dec 5: Sarr (thigh) will remain on the inactive list for Saturday's game versus the Hawks. |
| Bilal Coulibaly | G | Dec 17 | Out | Dec 3: Coulibaly (oblique) is likely to be sidelined for multiple weeks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. |
| Corey Kispert | F | Dec 17 | Out | Nov 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 Johnson | G | Dec 17 | Out | Nov 24: Johnson has a strained left hip flexor and doesn't have a timetable to return, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. |