NBA Injuries

Atlanta Hawks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dyson DanielsGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Daniels (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Zaccharie RisacherFJan 19OutJan 16: Risacher (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Kristaps PorzingisCJan 19OutJan 16: Porzingis won't play in Saturday's game against Boston due to left Achilles tendinitis, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
N'Faly DanteCJan 1OutDec 23: Dante will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Boston Celtics
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Payton PritchardGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Pritchard (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Josh MinottFJan 19OutJan 16: Minott (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Hawks, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
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
Ziaire WilliamsFJan 18OutJan 15: Williams (conditioning) won't play in Friday's game against the Bulls, per Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today.
Haywood HighsmithFJan 19OutJan 12: Highsmith (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Charlotte Hornets
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Moussa DiabateFJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Diabate is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to right hamstring soreness.
Mason PlumleeCFeb 11OutDec 31: Plumlee underwent surgery to address his right groin injury and will be reevaluated in six weeks, the Hornets announced.
Chicago Bulls
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Patrick WilliamsFJan 18Day-To-DayJan 16: Williams won't return to Friday's game against the Nets due to a right ankle sprain, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Lachlan OlbrichCJan 23Day-To-DayJan 16: Olbrich chipped in zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists over 12 minutes during Monday's 115-101 loss to the Celtics.
Zach CollinsFFeb 19OutJan 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.
Josh GiddeyGJan 22OutJan 14: Head coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday that Giddey is beginning to ramp up, 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
Sam MerrillGJan 19Day-To-DayJan 16: Merrill is out for Friday's game against the 76ers with a right hand sprain.
Darius GarlandGJan 19Day-To-DayJan 16: Garland (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Philadelphia.
Dean WadeFJan 19OutJan 15: Wade (knee) won't play Friday versus the 76ers.
Max StrusGFeb 11OutJan 6: Strus (foot) is expected to miss at least four more weeks, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Chris LivingstonFJan 19OutJan 4: Livingston agreed to a two-way contract with the Cavaliers on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Dallas Mavericks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Max ChristieGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Christie (illness) is probable for Saturday's game against Utah, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Cooper FlaggFJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Flagg (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
P.J. WashingtonFJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Washington is probable for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to right ankle injury management.
Daniel GaffordFJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Gafford (ankle) is doubtful to play Saturday versus Utah.
Anthony DavisFMar 1OutJan 13: A second opinion revealed Davis (finger) won't require surgery, and he'll be re-evaluated in six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Dereck Lively IICOct 1OutDec 21: Lively successfully underwent surgery on his right foot Sunday.
Kyrie IrvingGFeb 12OutDec 13: Irving (knee) remains out indefinitely and doesn't have a return timetable, Mavericks reporter Grant Afseth said during an appearance on HoopsHype's podcast 'Around the Beat' on Friday.
Dante ExumGOct 1OutNov 20: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery.
Denver Nuggets
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Christian BraunGJan 18OutJan 16: Braun (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Aaron GordonFJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Gordon (hamstring) is probable to play Saturday against the Wizards.
Bruce BrownGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Brown (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Jamal MurrayGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Murray (ankle) is probable to play Saturday versus the Wizards.
Nikola JokicCFeb 1OutJan 14: Jokic (knee) has resumed on-court workouts, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Jonas ValanciunasCFeb 1OutJan 1: Valanciunas will be re-evaluated in four weeks for a right calf strain that he suffered during the Nuggets' 106-103 win over the Raptors on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Cameron JohnsonFJan 22OutDec 25: Johnson will be reevaluated in 4-to-6 weeks due to a right knee contusion, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Tamar BatesGApr 1OutDec 22: The Nuggets announced Monday that Bates (foot) will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
Detroit Pistons
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ausar ThompsonGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Thompson (heel) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Cade CunninghamGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Cunningham is probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers with a right wrist contusion.
Paul ReedFJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Reed is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers for personal reasons.
Wendell Moore Jr.FJan 17OutJan 6: Moore will sign a two-way contract with the Pistons, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Golden State Warriors
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Gui SantosFJan 19OutJan 16: Santos won't play Saturday's game against the Hornets due to a sprained left ankle, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Seth CurrySGJan 26OutJan 11: The Warriors announced Sunday that Curry is making progress in his recovery from a sciatic nerve issue and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Houston Rockets
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tari EasonFJan 18OutJan 16: Eason (ankle) won't play Friday versus the Timberwolves.
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
Bennedict MathurinGJan 26OutJan 16: Head coach Rick Carlisle said he believes that Mathurin (thumb) will be able to return at some point during their upcoming five-game road trip, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Isaiah JacksonFJan 17OutJan 10: Head coach Rick Carlisle said Saturday that Jackson has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol, though he'll need at least one more week to ramp up his conditioning, 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
Kawhi LeonardFJan 19Day-To-DayJan 16: Leonard (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against the Raptors, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Patrick Baldwin Jr.GJan 19Day-To-DayJan 16: Baldwin (recently signed) won't play in Friday's game against the Raptors but will join the Clippers for Monday's game in Washington, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Bogdan BogdanovicGJan 22OutJan 14: Bogdanovic (hamstring) will not travel on the Clippers' upcoming three-game road trip, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Derrick Jones Jr.FFeb 19OutJan 4: Jones has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain 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
Deandre AytonCJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Ayton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Luka DoncicGJan 18OutJan 16: Doncic will sit out Saturday's game in Portland due to left groin soreness, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Jaxson HayesCJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Hayes is questionable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers due to left hamstring tendinopathy, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Adou ThieroFFeb 2OutDec 31: Thiero will miss at least four weeks with a right MCL sprain, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Austin ReavesGJan 26OutDec 26: Reaves has been diagnosed with a grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Memphis Grizzlies
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ty JeromeGJan 21OutJan 14: Jerome (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Magic in Berlin.
Ja MorantGJan 18OutJan 14: Morant (calf) will not play Thursday against Orlando.
Scotty Pippen Jr.GFeb 20OutJan 14: The Grizzlies announced Wednesday that Pippen is progressing well in his recovery from left toe surgery and is expected to return in 4-6 weeks.
Zach EdeyCMar 4OutJan 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 ClarkeFFeb 20OutJan 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jaime Jaquez Jr.FJan 19OutJan 16: Jaquez (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Davion MitchellGJan 19OutJan 16: Mitchell (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Tyler HerroGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Herro (toe, rib) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Terry RozierGFeb 20OutOct 23: The NBA placed Rozier on immediate leave from the Heat on Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Milwaukee Bucks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Taurean PrinceFFeb 20OutJan 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anthony EdwardsGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 17: Edwards (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Terrence Shannon Jr.GJan 20OutJan 11: Shannon has been making progress in his recovery from a left foot abductor hallucis strain, but he remains without an official timetable to return.
New Orleans Pelicans
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Herbert JonesFJan 18OutJan 15: Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Jose AlvaradoGJan 23OutJan 12: Alvarado (oblique) is expected to miss about two more weeks, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports.
Dejounte MurrayGFeb 20OutJan 7: Pelicans head coach James Borrego said Sunday that Murray (Achilles) is "making a lot of progress" but doesn't appear to be close to making his season debut, Rod Walker of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. "We hope to get him back in our building here soon. He's doing a lot of work getting ready to get back here," Borrego said of Murray. "I say in the next month we'll have a little bit more clarity on where he's at. But he's made a lot of progress. Significant progress."
New York Knicks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jalen BrunsonGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Brunson (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Oklahoma City Thunder
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Isaiah HartensteinCJan 19OutJan 16: Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
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
Jett HowardGJan 18Day-To-DayJan 15: Howard is a late scratch against the Grizzlies on Thursday due to an illness, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Jalen SuggsGJan 18OutJan 14: Suggs (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
Colin CastletonCJan 22OutNov 24: The Magic plan to sign Castleton to a two-way deal, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Phoenix Suns
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jamaree BouyeaGJan 19OutJan 16: Bouyea (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Jalen GreenGJan 19OutJan 16: Green (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Devin BookerGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Booker (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game in New York, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
Portland Trail Blazers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Scoot HendersonGJan 18OutJan 16: Henderson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Matisse ThybulleGJan 26OutJan 16: Thybulle (knee, thumb) won't play Saturday versus the Lakers and remains without a timetable to return.
Jerami GrantFJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Grant (Achilles) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Jrue HolidayGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Holiday (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Deni AvdijaFJan 17OutJan 16: Avdija (back) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Kris MurrayFJan 18OutJan 11: Murray has been diagnosed with a lumbar strain in his lower back and he's currently without an official timetable to return.
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
Keon EllisGJan 18Day-To-DayJan 17: Ellis (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Isaiah StevensGJan 18OutJan 15: Stevens signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Keegan MurrayFFeb 4OutJan 6: Murray (ankle), who won't play in Monday's game against Dallas, is expected to miss at least three weeks, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
San Antonio Spurs
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Stephon CastleGJan 17Day-To-DayJan 16: Castle (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
Devin VassellGJan 19OutJan 16: Vassell (adductor) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Toronto Raptors
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Immanuel QuickleyGJan 18Day-To-DayJan 16: Quickley (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Jamison BattleFJan 18Day-To-DayJan 16: Battle (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Ja'Kobe WalterGJan 18OutJan 15: Walter (hip) will not play Friday against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Jakob PoeltlCJan 18OutJan 15: Poeltl (back) is out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
RJ BarrettFJan 18OutJan 15: Barrett (ankle) will not play Friday against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Chucky HepburnGFeb 19OutJan 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
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Lauri MarkkanenFJan 19OutJan 16: Markkanen (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Elijah HarklessGJan 17OutJan 13: Harkless finished Monday's 105-103 win over the Celtics with three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes.
Georges NiangFJan 19OutJan 11: Niang (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
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
Tristan VukcevicFJan 17Day-To-DayJan 17: Vukcevic won't play in Friday's game against the Kings due to left knee soreness.
Khris MiddletonFJan 17Day-To-DayJan 17: Middleton has been ruled out for Friday's game against Sacramento due to right knee injury management.
Bilal CoulibalyGJan 19OutJan 16: Coulibaly (back), who won't play Friday against the Kings, is also out for Saturday's game against Denver, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Cam WhitmoreFMay 1OutJan 15: Whitmore has begun the recovery process for a diagnosed venous condition and he will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Trae YoungGFeb 19OutJan 14: Young (knee, quadriceps) will be re-evaluated following the mid-February All-Star break, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.