NBA Injuries

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Player	POS	Status
L. Kennard	SG	Day To Day - Back ( Sat, Jan 3)
Kennard did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against Toronto.
K. Porzingis	C	Day To Day - Reconditioning ( Sat, Jan 3)
Porzingis did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against Toronto.
T. Young	PG	Day To Day - Quad ( Sat, Jan 3)
Young did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against Toronto.
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.

Boston
Celtics

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Player	POS	Status
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
N. Claxton	C	Out - Personal ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Nets listed Claxton as Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Nuggets.
M. Porter Jr.	SF	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Nets listed Porter Jr. as Probable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Nuggets.
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
T. Salaun	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Sat, Jan 3)
Salaun did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Bulls.
M. Diabate	C	Day To Day - Wrist ( Sat, Jan 3)
Diabate did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Bulls.
R. Kalkbrenner	C	Day To Day - Elbow ( Sat, Jan 3)
Kalkbrenner did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Bulls.
M. Plumlee	C	Out - Groin ( Tue, Dec 30)
Plumlee underwent surgery to address his right groin injury and will be reevaluated in six weeks, the Hornets announced.
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
J. Smith	PF	Day To Day - Concussion Protocol ( Sat, Jan 3)
Smith did not return to Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against Charlotte.
Z. Collins	PF	Day To Day - Toe ( Sat, Jan 3)
Collins did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Hornets.
T. Flowers	SF	Day To Day - Knee ( Sat, Jan 3)
Flowers did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Hornets.
C. White	SG	Out - Calf ( Tue, Dec 30)
The Bulls said on Wednesday (Dec. 31) that White will be re-evaluated in one week due to right calf tightness, per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.
J. Giddey	PG	Out - Hamstring ( Mon, Dec 29)
Giddey is slated to miss at least a few weeks due to a left hamstring strain he sustained during Monday's loss to the Timberwolves, as per Shams Charania of ESPN.
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
J. Allen	C	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Cleveland Cavaliers listed Allen as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against Detroit.
S. Merrill	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Cleveland Cavaliers listed Merrill as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against Detroit.
D. Wade	PF	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Cleveland Cavaliers listed Wade as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against Detroit.
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
P. Washington	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Jan 2)
Washington will not return to Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Rockets.
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
J. Murray	PG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Nuggets listed Murray as Probable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Nets.
A. Gordon	PF	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Nuggets listed Gordon as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Nets.
C. Braun	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Nuggets listed Braun as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Nets.
J. Valanciunas	C	Out - Calf ( Wed, Dec 31)
Valanciunas will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks after sustaining a right calf strain in Wednesday's (Dec. 31) game in Toronto, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
N. Jokic	C	Out - Knee ( Mon, Dec 29)
Jokic will miss at least four weeks with a hyperextended left knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
C. Johnson	PF	Out - Knee ( Wed, Dec 24)
The Nuggets said on Friday (Dec. 25) that Johnson is expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks.
T. Bates	SG	Out - Foot ( Sun, Dec 21)
The Nuggets announced on Monday (Dec. 22) that Bates will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.

Detroit
Pistons

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Player	POS	Status
J. Duren	C	Out - Ankle ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Pistons said on Saturday (Jan. 3) that Duren will miss at least 1 week.
T. Harris	PF	Out - Hip ( Fri, Jan 2)
Harris will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
C. LeVert	SG	Out - Knee ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Pistons listed LeVert as OUT for Sunday's (Dec. 4) game against Cleveland.

Golden State
Warriors

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Player	POS	Status
A. Horford	C	Day To Day - Back ( Sat, Jan 3)
Horford did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Jazz.
S. Curry	SG	Out - Thigh ( Sat, Dec 27)
The Warriors said Seth Curry to miss at least 2 weeks, per anthonyVslater.

Houston
Rockets

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Player	POS	Status
A. Sengun	C	Day To Day - Ankle ( Sat, Jan 3)
Sengun did not return to Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Mavericks.
S. Adams	C	Day To Day - Ankle ( Sat, Jan 3)
Adams did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Mavericks.
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
B. Mathurin	SF	Out - Thumb ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Pacers listed Mathurin as Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Magic.
I. Jackson	C	Out - Concussion ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Pacers listed Jackson as Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Magic.
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
B. Bogdanovic	SG	Out - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 31)
Bogdanovic won't return during the Clippers' current homestand and is without a timetable for a return ahead of the team's three-game road trip that begins against New York, according to Joey Linn of SI.com.
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
G. Vincent	PG	Out - Back ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Lakers listed Vincent as Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Grizzlies.
A. Thiero	SF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 30)
Thiero will miss at least four weeks with a right MCL sprain, according to Law Murray of The Athletic.
R. Hachimura	PF	Out - Calf ( Mon, Dec 29)
Hachimura has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons and will also miss the Lakers' two-game set against the Grizzlies on Friday and Sunday, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
A. Reaves	SG	Out - Calf ( Thu, Dec 25)
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

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Player	POS	Status
J. Morant	PG	Day To Day - Calf ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Mamphis Listed Morant as Questionable on Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Lakers.
S. Aldama	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Mamphis Listed Aldama as Questionable on Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Lakers.
V. Williams Jr.	SG	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Grizzlies listed Williams Jr. as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Wizards.
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
J. Jaquez Jr.	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Sat, Jan 3)
Jaquez did not return to Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Timberwolves due to a sprained right ankle.
P. Larsson	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Sat, Jan 3)
Larsson did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 2) game against the Timberwolves.
T. Herro	SG	Day To Day - Toe ( Sat, Jan 3)
Herro did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 2) game against the Timberwolves.

Milwaukee
Bucks

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Player	POS	Status
G. Antetokounmpo	PF	Day To Day - Calf ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Bucks listed Antetokounmpo as Probable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Kings.
G. Harris	SG	Day To Day - Neck ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Bucks listed Harris as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Kings.
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
T. Shannon Jr.	SG	Day To Day - Foot ( Sat, Jan 3)
Shannon Jr. did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against Miami.

New Orleans
Pelicans

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Player	POS	Status
T. Murphy III	SF	Day To Day - Back ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Pelicans listed Murphy III as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Heat.
S. Bey	PF	Out - Hip ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Pelicans listed Bey as Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Heat.
D. Queen	C	Day To Day - Quad ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Pelicans listed Queen as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Heat.
H. Jones	SG	Out - Ankle ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Pelicans listed Jones as Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Heat.
D. Murray	PG	Out - Leg ( Wed, Dec 31)
Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego said that Murray is working his tail off in his rehab, but the veteran point guard remains without a definitive target date for his 2025-26 debut, per Dylan Sanders of Roundtable.io.

New York
Knicks

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Player	POS	Status
J. Hart	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Sat, Jan 3)
Hart did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the 76ers.
L. Shamet	SG	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Sat, Jan 3)
Shamet did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the 76ers.

Oklahoma City
Thunder

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Player	POS	Status
I. Joe	SG	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Thunder listed Joe as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Suns.
C. Wallace	SG	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Thunder listed Wallace as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Suns.
I. Hartenstein	C	Out - Calf ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Thunder listed Hartenstein as Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Suns.
O. Dieng	C	Out - Calf ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Thunder listed Dieng as Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Suns.
J. Williams	PF	Out - Heel ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Thunder listed Williams as Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Suns.
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
J. Suggs	PG	Out - Knee ( Fri, Jan 2)
Magic say Jalen Suggs suffered a right knee Grade 1 MCL contusion. He suffered the injury at Chicago on Friday (Jan. 2). He will be Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Magic and his return will depend on how he responds to treatment.
M. Wagner	C	Out - Knee ( Fri, Jan 2)
Wagner is expected to return within the next week, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
F. Wagner	SF	Out - Ankle ( Mon, Dec 29)
Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Monday that Wagner is without a timetable for a return to game action, as per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.

Philadelphia
76ers

(2)

Player	POS	Status
T. Watford	PF	Out - Thigh ( Fri, Jan 2)
Watford will be cleared for 5-on-5 practice Sunday, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.
K. Oubre Jr.	SF	Out - Knee ( Fri, Jan 2)
Oubre has been cleared to return to 5-on-5 work in practice, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.

Phoenix
Suns

(2)

Player	POS	Status
G. Allen	SG	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Suns listed Allen as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Thunder.
J. Green	SG	Out - Hamstring ( Sun, Dec 21)
Green continues to make good progress in his recovery and will be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Portland
Trail Blazers

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Player	POS	Status
R. Williams III	C	Day To Day - Knee ( Sat, Jan 3)
Williams III did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game versus the Spurs.
J. Grant	PF	Day To Day - Achilles ( Sat, Jan 3)
Grant did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game versus the Spurs.
J. Holiday	PG	Day To Day - Calf ( Sat, Jan 3)
Holiday did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game versus the Spurs.
M. Thybulle	SG	Out - Thumb ( Wed, Dec 31)
Portland announced Thursday that Thybulle is also dealing with right knee tendinopathy while also ramping up from thumb surgery.
S. Henderson	PG	Out - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 31)
Henderson will be re-evaluated in two weeks, as per Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
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
Z. LaVine	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Kings listed LaVine as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Bucks.
D. Sabonis	C	Out - Knee ( Thu, Dec 18)
Sabonis is expected to miss another 4-5 weeks according to reporter Marc Stein.

San Antonio
Spurs

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Player	POS	Status
V. Wembanyama	C	Day To Day - Knee ( Sat, Jan 3)
Wembanyama did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against Portland.
D. Vassell	SG	Out - Thigh ( Wed, Dec 31)
HC Mitch Johnson said prior to Wednesday's (Dec. 31) 134-132 win over the Knicks that Vassell's left adductor strain will keep him out for more than a game or two, as per Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News.

Toronto
Raptors

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Player	POS	Status
J. Poeltl	C	Day To Day - Back ( Sat, Jan 3)
Poeltl did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Hawks.

Utah
Jazz

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Player	POS	Status
J. Nurkic	C	Day To Day - Foot ( Sat, Jan 3)
Nurkic did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Warriors.
A. Bailey	SF	Day To Day - Hip ( Sat, Jan 3)
Bailey did not play in Saturday's (Jan. 3) game against the Warriors.
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
T. Vukcevic	C	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Wizards listed Vukcevic as Questionable for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Timberwolves.
K. George	SG	Out - Hip ( Fri, Jan 2)
The Wizards listed George as Out for Sunday's (Jan. 4) game against the Timberwolves.
C. Whitmore	SF	Out - Shoulder ( Mon, Dec 22)
The Wizards said on Tuesday (Dec. 23) that Whitmore is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, sources tell ESPN.