NBA Injuries

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Player	POS	Status
M. Gueye	PF	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 23)
Gueye did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Bulls.
D. Daniels	SG	Day To Day - Hip ( Tue, Dec 23)
Daniels did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against Chicago.
N. Dante	C	Out For Season - Knee ( Mon, Dec 22)
Dante will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
K. Porzingis	C	Out - Reconditioning ( Sat, Dec 13)
The Hawks announced Porzingis will miss the next two weeks and undergo further evaluations, sources tell ESPN.

Boston
Celtics

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Player	POS	Status
J. Walsh	PF	Day To Day - Illness ( Mon, Dec 22)
Walsh did not play on Monday's (Decc. 22) game against Indiana.
J. Tatum	PF	Out - Achilles ( Wed, Oct 8)
The Celtics have not ruled Tatum out for the 2025-26 season, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday (Oct. 9).

Brooklyn
Nets

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Player	POS	Status
D. Powell	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 23)
Powell did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the 76ers.
C. Thomas	SG	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Tue, Dec 23)
Thomas did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the 76ers.
H. Highsmith	SF	Out - Knee ( Wed, Dec 17)
Highsmith has progressed to going through on-court work, but he's still not been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 drills, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.

Charlotte
Hornets

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Player	POS	Status
M. Plumlee	C	Day To Day - Groin ( Tue, Dec 23)
Plumlee did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Wizards.
R. Kalkbrenner	C	Day To Day - Elbow ( Tue, Dec 23)
Kalkbrenner did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Wizards.
G. Williams	PF	Out - ACL ( Thu, Dec 18)
Williams remains out as he recovers from knee surgery and is without a timetable for his return.

Chicago
Bulls

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Player	POS	Status
M. Buzelis	SF	Day To Day - Leg ( Mon, Dec 22)
Buzelis sustained an apparent leg injury in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Hawks and did not return.
N. Essengue	PF	Out For Season - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 2)
The Bulls reported on Wednesday (Dec. 3) that Essengue will have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, per HC Billy Donovan.

Cleveland
Cavaliers

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Player	POS	Status
E. Mobley	PF	Day To Day - Calf ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Cavaliers listed Mobley as Questionable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Knicks.
L. Nance Jr.	PF	Out - Calf ( Sat, Nov 29)
The Cavaliers reported Nance Jr. to miss at least 3-4 weeks with a calf strain.
M. Strus	SF	Out - Foot ( Mon, Sep 29)
Strus is no longer wearing a walking boot Tuesday (Sept. 30) but still has a lengthy recovery process ahead due to the surgery on his fractured left foot, per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Dallas
Mavericks

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Player	POS	Status
B. Williams	PG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Mavericks listed Williams as Probable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Warriors.
K. Thompson	SF	Day To Day - Knee ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Mavericks listed Thompson as Probable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Warriors.
P. Washington	PF	Day To Day - Foot ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Mavericks listed Washington as Questionable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Warriors.
D. Powell	C	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Mavericks listed Powell as Probable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Warriors.
M. Christie	SG	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Mavericks listed Christie as Probable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Warriors.
K. Irving	SG	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 12)
Irving 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.
D. Lively II	C	Out For Season - Foot ( Tue, Dec 9)
The Mavericks announced on Wednesday (Dec. 10) that Lively II will undergo season-ending foot surgery.
D. Exum	PG	Out For Season - Knee ( Thu, Nov 20)
The Mavericks announced on Friday (Nov. 21) that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery.

Denver
Nuggets

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Player	POS	Status
T. Bates	SG	Out - Foot ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Nuggets listed Bates as OUT for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game agaisnt Minnesota.
C. Johnson	PF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Nuggets said on Wednesday (Dec. 24) that Johnson is expected to miss some time, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
A. Gordon	PF	Out - Hamstring ( Mon, Dec 8)
Gordon is not expected to return before Christmas, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
C. Braun	SG	Out - Ankle ( Thu, Nov 13)
Christian Braun will be re-evaluated in six weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain during Wednesday's (Nov. 12) win over the Clippers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Detroit
Pistons

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Player	POS	Status
R. Holland II	SF	Day To Day - Knee ( Tue, Dec 23)
Holland II did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Kings.

Golden State
Warriors

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Player	POS	Status
S. Curry	SG	Out - Thigh ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Warriors said that Curry is OUT for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Mavericks.
A. Horford	C	Day To Day - Back ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Warriors said that Horford is Probable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Mavericks.

Houston
Rockets

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Player	POS	Status
J. Tate	SF	Day To Day - Wrist ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Rockets listed Tate as Questionable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against Memphis.
A. Sengun	C	Day To Day - Calf ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Rockets listed Sengun as Questionable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against Memphis.
D. Finney-Smith	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Rockets listed Finney-Smith as Questionable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against Memphis.
F. VanVleet	PG	Out For Season - ACL ( Sun, Sep 21)
The Rockets said on Monday (Sept. 22) that VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Indiana
Pacers

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Player	POS	Status
I. Jackson	C	Day To Day - Head ( Tue, Dec 23)
Jackson did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Bucks.
B. Sheppard	SG	Day To Day - Calf ( Tue, Dec 23)
Sheppard did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Bucks.
A. Nesmith	SF	Out - Knee ( Fri, Nov 14)
Nesmith is expected to be out for around four weeks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
O. Toppin	PF	Out - Foot ( Thu, Oct 30)
The Pacers announced that Toppin will undergo foot surgery and miss at least three months.
T. Haliburton	PG	Out For Season - Achilles ( Sun, Jul 6)
The Pacers confirmed that Haliburton will miss the 2025-2026 season as he recovers from a torn Achilles.

LA
Clippers

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Player	POS	Status
I. Zubac	C	Out - Ankle ( Sat, Dec 20)
The clippers announced Zubac will miss several weeks due to a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN.
D. Jones Jr.	SF	Out - Knee ( Sun, Nov 16)
The Clippers said Jones Jr. to miss at least 6 weeks with sprained MCL.
B. Beal	SG	Out For Season - Hip ( Tue, Nov 11)
Beal will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip, as per ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Los Angeles
Lakers

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Player	POS	Status
J. Hayes	C	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Lakers listed Hayes as Questionable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against Houston.
R. Hachimura	PF	Day To Day - Groin ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Lakers listed Hachimura as Probable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against Houston.
L. Doncic	PG	Day To Day - Leg ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Lakers listed Doncic as Questionable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against Houston.
G. Vincent	PG	Out - Back ( Wed, Dec 17)
Vincent will miss at least one week of action, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Memphis
Grizzlies

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Player	POS	Status
C. Coward	SG	Day To Day - Heel ( Tue, Dec 23)
Coward did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Jazz.
V. Williams Jr.	SG	Day To Day - Knee ( Tue, Dec 23)
Williams Jr. did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Jazz.
J. Morant	PG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 23)
Morant did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Jazz.
B. Clarke	PF	Out - Calf ( Sun, Dec 21)
Clarke has sustained a Grade 2 right calf strain and will be reevaluated in about three weeks.
J. Konchar	SG	Out - Thumb ( Sun, Dec 14)
The Grizzlies announced Konchar underwent a successful procedure to repair a UCL tear in his left thumb. He is expected to make a full recovery and will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks.
Z. Edey	C	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Dec 10)
Edey will be re-evaluated in about four weeks, as per Shams Charania of ESPN.
T. Jerome	SG	Out - Calf ( Fri, Nov 21)
The Grizzlies said on Saturday (Nov. 22) that Jerome is expected to make his season debut within 6-9 weeks.
S. Pippen Jr.	PG	Out - Toe ( Fri, Oct 17)
The Grizzlies announced on Saturday (Oct. 18) that Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure on his left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.

Miami
Heat

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Player	POS	Status
T. Herro	SG	Day To Day - Toe ( Tue, Dec 23)
Herro did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against Toronto.
P. Larsson	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 23)
Larsson did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against Toronto.
N. Jovic	PF	Out - Elbow ( Tue, Dec 16)
The Heat said on Wednesday (Dec. 17) that Jovic is expected to miss at least 1 week.

Milwaukee
Bucks

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Player	POS	Status
G. Trent Jr.	SG	Day To Day - Calf ( Mon, Dec 22)
Trent Jr. will not return to Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Pacers.
G. Antetokounmpo	PF	Out - Calf ( Wed, Dec 3)
Antetokounmpo is expected to be sidelined for two-to-four weeks, as per ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
T. Prince	SF	Out - Neck ( Wed, Nov 12)
The Team announce that Prince underwent surgery Thursday (Nov. 13) to repair the herniated disc in his neck and will remain out indefinitely.

Minnesota
Timberwolves

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Player	POS	Status
J. McDaniels	PF	Day To Day - Oblique ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Timberwolves listed McDaniels as Questionable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Nuggets.

New Orleans
Pelicans

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Player	POS	Status
J. Poole	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 23)
Poole did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Cavaliers.
H. Jones	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 23)
Jones did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Cavaliers.
D. Murray	PG	Out - Leg ( Wed, Sep 24)
The Pelicans said on Thursday (Sept. 25) that Murray could return right after New Year's.

New York
Knicks

(3)

Player	POS	Status
G. Yabusele	C	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Knicks said that Yabusele is Questionable for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Cavaliers.
M. McBride	PG	Out - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Knicks said that McBride is OUT for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Cavaliers.
L. Shamet	SG	Out - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Knicks said that Shamet is OUT for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Cavaliers and is still looking week-to-week.

Oklahoma City
Thunder

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Player	POS	Status
O. Dieng	C	Out - Calf ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Thunder listed Dieng as Out for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Spurs.
A. Mitchell	SG	Out - Concussion ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Thunder listed Mitchell as Out for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Spurs.
J. Williams	PF	Out - Foot ( Tue, Dec 23)
The Thunder listed Williams as Out for Thursday's (Dec. 25) game against the Spurs.
N. Topic	PG	Out - Groin ( Wed, Oct 29)
The Thunder announced that Topic is dealing with testicular cancer and there is no timetable for his return.
T. Sorber	C	Out For Season - Knee ( Thu, Sep 4)
The Thunder announced on Friday (Sept. 5) that Sorber will miss the 2025-2026 season with a torn ACL.

Orlando
Magic

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Player	POS	Status
G. Bitadze	C	Day To Day - Knee ( Tue, Dec 23)
Bitadze did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Trailblazers.
T. da Silva	SF	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 23)
da Silva did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Trailblazers.
J. Suggs	PG	Day To Day - Hip ( Tue, Dec 23)
Suggs did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Trailblazers.
M. Wagner	C	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 12)
HC Mosley said that Wagner won't be available during Orlando's upcoming four-game road trip, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
F. Wagner	SF	Out - Leg ( Sun, Dec 7)
Wagner was diagnosed with a high left ankle sprain Monday (Dec. 8) and could miss two-to-four weeks, as per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Philadelphia
76ers

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Player	POS	Status
V. Edgecombe	SG	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Dec 23)
Edgecombe did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Nets.
Q. Grimes	SG	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Dec 23)
Grimes did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Nets.
D. Barlow	PF	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Dec 23)
Barlow did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Nets.
T. Watford	PF	Day To Day - Thigh ( Tue, Dec 23)
Watford did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Nets.
K. Oubre Jr.	SF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Nov 18)
Oubre will miss at least two weeks, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Phoenix
Suns

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Player	POS	Status
G. Allen	SG	Out - Injury Management ( Mon, Dec 22)
The Suns have listed Allen as OUT for Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Lakers.
J. Green	SG	Out - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 17)
Green is targeting a return before the end of December, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports reports.

Portland
Trail Blazers

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Player	POS	Status
R. Williams III	C	Day To Day - Injury Management ( Tue, Dec 23)
Williams III did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Magic.
J. Grant	PF	Day To Day - Achilles ( Tue, Dec 23)
Grant did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Magic.
J. Holiday	PG	Day To Day - Calf ( Tue, Dec 23)
Holiday did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Magic.
M. Thybulle	SG	Out - Thumb ( Sun, Nov 30)
The Trail Blazers announced on Monday (Dec. 1) that Thybulle remains to be OUT indefinitely.
S. Henderson	PG	Out - Hamstring ( Thu, Nov 20)
The Trail Blazers announced Friday (Nov. 21) that Henderson will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks.
B. Wesley	SG	Out - Foot ( Tue, Nov 4)
Wesley underwent a successful procedure to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal base in his right foot Wednesday (Nov. 5), and he's expected to be sidelined for 8-12 weeks, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com.
D. Lillard	PG	Out For Season - Achilles ( Wed, Sep 24)
The Trail Blazers said on Thursday (Sept. 25) that Lillard won't be back on the court for the 2025-26 season due to his achilles injury.

Sacramento
Kings

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Player	POS	Status
D. Carter	PG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 23)
Carter did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Pistons.
D. Eubanks	C	Day To Day - Thumb ( Tue, Dec 23)
Eubanks did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Pistons.
K. Murray	SF	Day To Day - Calf ( Mon, Dec 22)
Murray did not return to Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Pistons.
D. Sabonis	C	Out - Knee ( Thu, Dec 18)
Sabonis is expected to miss another 4-5 weeks according to reporter Marc Stein.
Z. LaVine	SG	Out - Ankle ( Mon, Dec 15)
The Kings announced on Tuesday (Dec. 16) that LaVine will be re-evaluated in one week, as reported by Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee.

San Antonio
Spurs

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Player	POS	Status
No injuries to report.

Toronto
Raptors

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Player	POS	Status
J. Poeltl	C	Day To Day - Back ( Tue, Dec 23)
Poeltl did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against Miami.
R. Barrett	SF	Out - Knee ( Sun, Dec 7)
Barrett will sidelined for at least one more week following a PRP injection, as per Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Utah
Jazz

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Player	POS	Status
L. Markkanen	PF	Day To Day - Injury Management ( Tue, Dec 23)
Markkanen did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Grizzlies.
J. Nurkic	C	Day To Day - Rest ( Tue, Dec 23)
Nurkic did not play on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Grizzlies.
G. Niang	PF	Out - Foot ( Sun, Dec 14)
The Jazz announced Monday (Dec. 15) that Niang will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
W. Kessler	C	Out For Season - Shoulder ( Tue, Nov 4)
Kessler will undergo left shoulder surgery to address a torn labrum and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, as per Tony Jones of The Athletic.

Washington
Wizards

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Player	POS	Status
C. Kispert	SF	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Mon, Dec 22)
Kispert won't return to Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Hornet
B. Carrington	PG	Day To Day - Foot ( Mon, Dec 22)
Carrington sustained an injury on Tuesday's (Dec. 23) game against the Hornets and exited early.
C. Whitmore	SF	Out - Shoulder ( Mon, Dec 22)
Cam Whitmore is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, sources tell ESPN.