NBA Injuries

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Player	POS	Status
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
C. Boucher	PF	Out - Personal ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Celtics listed Boucher as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Trail Blazers.
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
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 ( Thu, Dec 25)
Plumlee did not play in Friday's (Dec. 26) game against the Magic.
R. Kalkbrenner	C	Day To Day - Elbow ( Thu, Dec 25)
Kalkbrenner did not play in Friday's (Dec. 26) game against the Magic.
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
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
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 - Calf ( Sat, Dec 27)
Williams did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Kings.
A. Davis	PF	Day To Day - Groin ( Sat, Dec 27)
Davis did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Kings.
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
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.
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
No injuries to report.

Golden State
Warriors

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Player	POS	Status
D. Melton	PG	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Warriors listed Melton as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Raptors.
B. Podziemski	SG	Day To Day - Abdominal ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Warriors listed Podziemski as Probable for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Raptors.
S. Curry	SG	Out - Thigh ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Warriors listed Curry as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Raptors.

Houston
Rockets

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Player	POS	Status
A. Sengun	C	Day To Day - Calf ( Sat, Dec 27)
Sengun did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Cavaliers.
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
T. McConnell	PG	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Sat, Dec 27)
McConnell did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Heat.
Q. Jackson	PG	Day To Day - Concussion ( Sat, Dec 27)
Jackson did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game versus the Heat.
B. Sheppard	SG	Day To Day - Calf ( Sat, Dec 27)
Sheppard did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game versus the Heat.
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 ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Clippers listed Bogdanovic as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Pistons.
C. Christie	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Clippers listed Christie as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Pistons.
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.
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
D. Timme	PF	Day To Day - Concussion ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Lakers listed Timme as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Kings.
J. Hayes	C	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Lakers listed Hayes as Doubtful for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Kings.
G. Vincent	PG	Out - Back ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Lakers listed Vincent as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Kings.
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. Landale	C	Day To Day - Calf ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Grizzlies listed Landale as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Wizards.
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
B. Adebayo	C	Day To Day - Back ( Sat, Dec 27)
Adebayo did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game versus the Pacers.
T. Herro	SG	Day To Day - Toe ( Sat, Dec 27)
Herro did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game versus the Pacers.

Milwaukee
Bucks

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Player	POS	Status
G. Trent Jr.	SG	Day To Day - Calf ( Sat, Dec 27)
Trent Jr. did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Bulls.
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, Dec 27)
Shannon Jr. did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Nets.

New Orleans
Pelicans

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Player	POS	Status
H. Jones	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Sat, Dec 27)
Jones did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against Phoenix.
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

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Player	POS	Status
J. Hart	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Sat, Dec 27)
Hart did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Hawks.
M. McBride	PG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Sat, Dec 27)
McBride did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Hawks.
L. Shamet	SG	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Sat, Dec 27)
Shamet did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Hawks.

Oklahoma City
Thunder

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Player	POS	Status
O. Dieng	C	Out - Calf ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Thunder listed Dieng as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the 76ers.
J. Williams	PF	Out - Foot ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Thunder listed Williams as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the 76ers.
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 ( Sat, Dec 27)
Bitadze did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against Denver.
J. Suggs	PG	Day To Day - Hip ( Sat, Dec 27)
Suggs did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against Denver.
F. Wagner	SF	Day To Day - Leg ( Sat, Dec 27)
Wagner did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against Denver.
M. Wagner	C	Day To Day - Knee ( Sat, Dec 27)
Wagner did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against Denver.

Philadelphia
76ers

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Player	POS	Status
P. George	PF	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Dec 26)
The 76ers listed George as Probable for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Thunder.
J. Embiid	C	Out - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 26)
The 76ers listed Embiid as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Thunder.
T. Watford	PF	Out - Thigh ( Fri, Dec 26)
The 76ers listed Watford as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Thunder.
K. Oubre Jr.	SF	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 26)
The 76ers listed Oubre Jr. as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Thunder.

Phoenix
Suns

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Player	POS	Status
R. Dunn	SF	Day To Day - Knee ( Sat, Dec 27)
Dunn did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against New Orleans.
G. Allen	SG	Day To Day - Knee ( Sat, Dec 27)
Allen did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against New Orleans.
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.

Portland
Trail Blazers

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Player	POS	Status
R. Williams III	C	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Trail Blazers listed Williams III as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Celtics.
J. Grant	PF	Out - Achilles ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Trail Blazers listed Grant as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Celtics.
J. Holiday	PG	Out - Calf ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Trail Blazers listed Holiday as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Celtics.
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 listed Henderson as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Celtics.
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 ( Sat, Dec 27)
Carter did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Mavericks.
K. Murray	PF	Out - Calf ( Thu, Dec 25)
Murray was diagnosed with a mild strain in his right calf and will be reevaluated by medical staff in one week, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Z. LaVine	SG	Out - Ankle ( Mon, Dec 22)
LaVine will be re-evaluated in one week, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
D. Sabonis	C	Out - Knee ( Thu, Dec 18)
Sabonis is expected to miss another 4-5 weeks according to reporter Marc Stein.
D. Eubanks	C	Out - Thumb ( Fri, Dec 12)
Eubanks sustained a left thumb avulsion fracture in Thursday's (Dec. 11) loss to Denver and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, per Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento.

San Antonio
Spurs

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Player	POS	Status
D. Fox	PG	Day To Day - Adductor ( Sat, Dec 27)
Fox did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Jazz.

Toronto
Raptors

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Player	POS	Status
C. Murray-Boyles	PF	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Raptors listed Murray-Boyles as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Warriors.
J. Poeltl	C	Out - Back ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Raptors listed Poeltl as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Warriors.
R. Barrett	SF	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Raptors listed Barrett as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Warriors.

Utah
Jazz

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Player	POS	Status
A. Bailey	SF	Day To Day - Hip ( Sat, Dec 27)
Bailey did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 27) game against the Spurs.
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
M. Branham	SG	Day To Day - Thumb ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Wizards listed Branham as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Grizzlies.
K. George	SG	Day To Day - Hip ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Wizards listed George as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Grizzlies.
C. Kispert	SF	Out - Hamstring ( Fri, Dec 26)
The Wizards listed Kispert as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 28) game against the Grizzlies.
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.