NBA Injuries

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Player	POS	Status
K. Porzingis	C	Out - Achilles ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Hawks listed Porzingis as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game versus the Nuggets.
Z. Risacher	SF	Out - Knee ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Hawks listed Risacher as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game versus the Nuggets.
C. McCollum	PG	Out - Quad ( Tue, Jan 6)
McCollum is still Out, until cleared to play, traded by the Wizards to the Hawks on Wednesday (Jan. 7) as a part of the exchange for Trae Young.
C. Kispert	SF	Out - Hamstring ( Tue, Jan 6)
Kispert is still Out, until cleared to play, traded by the Wizards to the Hawks on Wednesday (Jan. 7) as a part of the exchange for Trae Young.
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. Minott	SF	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Celtics listed Minott as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Raptors.
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

(3)

Player	POS	Status
E. Liddell	PF	Out - Knee ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Nets listed Liddell as OUT for Friday's (Jan. 9) game versus the Clippers.
B. Saraf	SG	Out - Knee ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Nets listed Saraf as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Clippers.
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

(3)

Player	POS	Status
R. Kalkbrenner	C	Day To Day - Elbow ( Thu, Jan 8)
Kalkbrenner did not play in Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Pacers.
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

(5)

Player	POS	Status
K. Huerter	SG	Out - Back ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Bulls listed Huerter as out for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Heat.
J. Smith	C	Out - Concussion Protocol ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Bulls listed Smith as OUT for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Heat.
Z. Collins	PF	Out - Toe ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Bulls listed Collins as OUT for Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Heat.
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
D. Wade	PF	Day To Day - Knee ( Thu, Jan 8)
Wade did not play in Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Timberwolves.
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

(6)

Player	POS	Status
A. Davis	PF	Out - Hand ( Thu, Jan 8)
Davis sustained ligament damage in his left hand and could miss a number of months, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
P. Washington	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Thu, Jan 8)
Washington did not play in Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Jazz.
B. Williams	PG	Day To Day - Illness ( Wed, Jan 7)
Williams did not return to Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Jazz.
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

(9)

Player	POS	Status
J. Murray	PG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Nuggets listed Murray as Questionable for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Hawks.
S. Jones	SF	Day To Day - Foot ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Nuggets listed Jones as Doubtful for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Hawks.
A. Gordon	PF	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Nuggets listed Gordon as Probable for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Hawks.
B. Brown	PG	Day To Day - Knee ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Nuggets listed Brown as Probable for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Hawks.
C. Braun	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Nuggets listed Braun as Probable for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Hawks.
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

(3)

Player	POS	Status
C. Cunningham	PG	Day To Day - Wrist ( Wed, Jan 7)
Cunningham did not play in Wednesday's (Jun. 7) game against the Bulls.
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.

Golden State
Warriors

(1)

Player	POS	Status
S. Curry	SG	Out - Thigh ( Sat, Dec 27)
The Warriors said Seth Curry to miss at least 2 weeks, per anthonyVslater.

Houston
Rockets

(3)

Player	POS	Status
I. Crawford	SF	Out - Illness ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Rockets listed Crawford as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Trail Blazers.
A. Sengun	C	Out - Ankle ( Sun, Jan 4)
Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday (Jan. 5) that Sengu is likely to miss around two weeks, per Lachard Binkley of SI.com.
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

(5)

Player	POS	Status
A. Nembhard	SG	Day To Day - Back ( Thu, Jan 8)
Nembhard did not play in Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Hornets.
I. Jackson	C	Day To Day - Concussion ( Thu, Jan 8)
Jackson did not play in Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Hornets.
B. Mathurin	SF	Out - Thumb ( Sat, Jan 3)
The Pacers reported on Sunday (Jan. 4) that Mathurin has without a timetable for return.
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 ( Sun, Jan 4)
The Clippers said on Monday (Jan. 5) that Bogdanovic is considered week-to-week until the club has another update to share.
D. Jones Jr.	SF	Out - Knee ( Sat, Jan 3)
Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in 6 weeks, 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
L. James	SF	Day To Day - Foot ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Lakers listed James as Probable for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Bucks.
R. Hachimura	PF	Out - Calf ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Lakers listed Hachimura as OUT for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Bucks.
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.
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. Konchar	SG	Out - Thumb ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Grizzlies listed Konchar as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Thunder.
J. Morant	PG	Out - Calf ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Grizzlies listed Morant as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Thunder.
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.
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
No injuries to report.

Milwaukee
Bucks

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Player	POS	Status
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 ( Thu, Jan 8)
Shannon Jr. did not play in Thursday's (Jan. 8) game against the Cavaliers.

New Orleans
Pelicans

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Player	POS	Status
H. Jones	SF	Out - Ankle ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Pelicans listed Jones as OUT for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Wizards.
J. Alvarado	PG	Out - Oblique ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Pelicans listed Alvarado as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Wizards.
S. Bey	SF	Out - Hip ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Pelicans listed Bey as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Wizards.
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

(3)

Player	POS	Status
G. Yabusele	C	Day To Day - Quad ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Knicks listed Yabusele as Questionable for Friday's (Jan. 9) game versus the Suns.
J. Hart	SG	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Knicks listed Hart as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Suns.
L. Shamet	SG	Out - Shoulder ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Knicks listed Shamet as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Suns.

Oklahoma City
Thunder

(7)

Player	POS	Status
S. Gilgeous-Alexander	PG	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Thunder listed Gilgeous-Alexander as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Grizzlies.
C. Holmgren	C	Out - Leg ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Thunder listed Holmgren as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Grizzlies.
C. Wallace	SG	Out - Toe ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Thunder listed Wallace as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Grizzlies.
I. Hartenstein	C	Out - Calf ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Thunder listed Hartenstein as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Grizzlies.
J. Williams	PF	Out - Heel ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Thunder listed Williams as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Grizzlies.
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

(4)

Player	POS	Status
T. da Silva	SF	Out - Back ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Magic listed da Silva as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the 76ers.
J. Suggs	PG	Out - Knee ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Magic listed Suggs as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the 76ers.
F. Wagner	SF	Out - Ankle ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Magic listed Wagner as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the 76ers.
M. Wagner	C	Out - Knee ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Magic listed Wagner as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the 76ers.

Philadelphia
76ers

(0)

Player	POS	Status
No injuries to report.

Phoenix
Suns

(2)

Player	POS	Status
J. Bouyea	PG	Out - Concussion Protocol ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Suns listed Bouyea as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Knicks.
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

(7)

Player	POS	Status
J. Holiday	PG	Out - Calf ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Trail Blazers listed Holiday as OUT for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Rockets.
K. Murray	SF	Out - Back ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Trail Blazers listed Murray as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Rockets.
J. Grant	PF	Out - Achilles ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Trail Blazers listed Grant as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Rockets.
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

(2)

Player	POS	Status
K. Murray	PF	Out - Ankle ( Sun, Jan 4)
The Kings reported on Monday (Jan. 5) that Murray will miss at least 3-4 weeks.
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

(1)

Player	POS	Status
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

(3)

Player	POS	Status
S. Barnes	PF	Out - Knee ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Raptors listed Barnes as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Celtics.
B. Ingram	SF	Out - Thumb ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Raptors listed Ingram as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Celtics.
J. Poeltl	C	Out - Back ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Raptors listed Poeltl as Out for Friday's (Jan. 9) game against the Celtics.

Utah
Jazz

(4)

Player	POS	Status
J. Nurkic	C	Day To Day - Toe ( Thu, Jan 8)
Nurkic did not play in Thursday's (Jan. 8) game versus the Mavericks.
A. Bailey	SF	Day To Day - Hip ( Thu, Jan 8)
Bailey did not play in Thursday's (Jan. 8) game versus the Mavericks.
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

(2)

Player	POS	Status
T. Young	PG	Out - Quad ( Thu, Jan 8)
The Wizards listed Young as OUT for Friday's (Jan. 9) game versus the Pelicans.
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.