NBA Injuries
Atlanta Hawks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Flemings | G | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Flemings (back tightness) will not return to Friday's game against the Bulls. |
| Mouhamed Gueye | F | Dec 12 | Out | Nov 12: Gueye (foot) is ready to begin on-court activities and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. |
| Keshon Gilbert | G | Nov 20 | Out | Nov 12: Gilbert (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls. |
| Asa Newell | F | Nov 20 | Out | Nov 12: Newell (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Chicago. |
| Henri Veesaar | C | Jul 1 | Out | Sep 21: Veesaar was diagnosed with a torn right ACL and is expected to miss the 2026-27 season, the Hawks announced Monday. |
Boston Celtics| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | F | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 11: George (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. |
Brooklyn Nets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikel Brown Jr. | G | Nov 14 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Brown (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Memphis. |
| Nolan Traore | G | Nov 14 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Traore (calf) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Memphis. |
Charlotte Hornets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | F | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 12: Miller (groin) is listed as out for Thursday's game against Phoenix. |
| Kon Knueppel | G | Dec 12 | Out | Nov 8: Knueppel (hamstring) was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain Sunday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. |
| Dennis Schroder | G | Nov 25 | Out | Nov 8: Schroder has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports. |
Chicago Bulls| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | F | Nov 14 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Smith (hand) exited Friday's 125-117 win over the Hawks in overtime and did not return, finishing with 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 32 minutes. |
| Dailyn Swain | G | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 13: Swain (back) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks. |
| Tobe Awaka | F | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 12: Awaka (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks. |
| Caleb Wilson | F | Dec 13 | Out | Nov 12: Wilson (hand) is expected to miss four to six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Cleveland Cavaliers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | C | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 12: Mobley (toe) is out for Friday's game against the Heat. |
| Sam Merrill | G | Nov 16 | Out | Nov 10: Merrill (elbow) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. |
| Nae'Qwan Tomlin | F | Nov 16 | Out | Oct 20: Tomlin is set to miss several weeks with a lower back stress reaction, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. |
Dallas Mavericks| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie | G | Nov 14 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Christie is questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to a sprained left ankle. |
| Morez Johnson Jr. | F | Nov 14 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Johnson (left shin contusion) is listed as probable for Saturday against Cleveland. |
| Dereck Lively II | C | Nov 18 | Out | Nov 11: Lively (foot) is listed as out for Thursday's game in Minnesota. |
| Tarik Biberovic | F | Nov 18 | Out | Nov 11: Biberovic (heel) is out for Thursday's game against Minnesota. |
| Sergio de Larrea | F | Nov 18 | Out | Nov 11: De Larrea (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Minnesota. |
Denver Nuggets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther | G | Nov 29 | Out | Oct 16: Strawther (knee) was diagnosed with a left knee sprain Friday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports. |
Detroit Pistons| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ugonna Onyenso | C | Nov 14 | Day-To-Day | Nov 11: Onyenso agreed to a two-way contract with the Pistons on Thursday. |
| Isaiah Joe | G | Nov 17 | Out | Nov 9: Joe (hip) is out for Monday against the Wizards. |
| Jalen Duren | C | Nov 24 | Out | Nov 8: Duren (hamstring) has begun on-court activity and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. |
Golden State Warriors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | G | Dec 12 | Out | Nov 12: Curry has been diagnosed with an oblique abdominal tear and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Brandon Williams | G | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 10: Williams (hamstring) will miss at least one week, per Anthony Slater of ESPN.com. |
| Kristaps Porzingis | C | Jan 2 | Out | Nov 6: Porzingis announced on his social media that he's stepping away from basketball. |
| Moses Moody | G | Dec 1 | Out | Oct 16: Moody (knee) is progressing toward a potential return between December and January after rupturing his left patellar tendon in March, Anthony Slater of ESPN reports. |
| Jimmy Butler III | F | Jan 2 | Out | Oct 16: Butler (knee) could return sometime between January and February as he continues recovering from a torn right ACL, Anthony Slater of ESPN reports. |
Houston Rockets| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | C | Nov 15 | Out | Nov 9: Head coach Ime Udoka stated Monday that Capela (ankle) could be cleared to return either Nov. 15 in Washington or Nov. 16 in Miami, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. |
| Steven Adams | C | Nov 15 | Out | Nov 9: Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could return as soon as Sunday's game at Washington, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. |
Indiana Pacers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nesmith | G | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Nesmith exited to the locker room in the final seconds of Friday's 106-104 win over the Knicks due to an apparent hand/wrist injury, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. He posted 18 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 33 minutes. |
| Tyrese Haliburton | G | Nov 22 | Out | Nov 11: Head coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that Haliburton (hamstring) will miss at least 10 more days, Alex Golden of SI.com reports. |
| Johnny Furphy | G | Jan 2 | Out | Oct 30: Furphy (knee) is practicing with the G League's Noblesville Boom, per Alex Golden of SI.com. |
| Ben Sheppard | G | Jan 2 | Out | Oct 28: Head coach Rick Carlise confirmed Sheppard will miss "months" after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. |
LA Clippers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | F | Nov 19 | Out | Nov 12: Ingram (Achilles) won't play in Friday's game against the Thunder, per Law Murray of The Athletic. |
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser | C | Nov 17 | Out | Nov 9: Niederhauser (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. |
| Bradley Beal | G | Nov 29 | Out | Oct 14: Beal (knee) will not be ready for the start of the regular season, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. |
| Jordan Miller | G | Mar 2 | Out | Aug 26: Miller underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn left rotator cuff and will be re-evaluated in six months, per Law Murray of The Athletic. |
Los Angeles Lakers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | G | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Grimes (finger) said he expects to return to action Sunday against the Suns, according to Ricardo Sandoval of Lakers on SI. |
| Austin Reaves | G | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Reaves (heel) won't undergo imaging and is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Suns, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. |
| Luka Doncic | G | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Head coach JJ Redick said Friday that Doncic (ankle) is "fine," per Law Murray of The Athletic. |
| Collin Sexton | G | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 11: Sexton did not return to Wednesday's 123-112 win over the Bucks and required stitches to close a cut on his forehead, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports. |
Memphis Grizzlies| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinten Post | C | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 12: Post (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New Orleans. |
| Zach Edey | C | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 12: Edey won't play in Friday's game against the Pelicans due to left ankle injury management. |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | Nov 21 | Out | Nov 10: Pippen (back) remains out for Wednesday's game against Denver, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports. |
| Richie Saunders | G | Dec 1 | Out | Nov 7: Saunders signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Miami Heat| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | G | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 13: Thompson (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers. |
| Pelle Larsson | G | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 13: Larsson (illness) is out for Friday's game against Cleveland. |
Minnesota Timberwolves| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | G | Dec 21 | Out | Oct 29: Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, the Timberwolves announced. |
| Donte DiVincenzo | G | Apr 2 | Out | Oct 5: DiVincenzo (Achilles) remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports. |
New Orleans Pelicans| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | G | Nov 20 | Out | Nov 13: Murray (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Memphis. |
| Bryce McGowens | G | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 13: McGowens (elbow) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. |
| Yves Missi | C | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 13: Missi (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. |
| Trey Murphy III | F | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 13: Murphy (knee) is out for Friday's game against Memphis. |
| Trendon Watford | F | Nov 14 | Out | Nov 12: Watford (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. |
Oklahoma City Thunder| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell | G | Nov 15 | Out | Nov 13: Mitchell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers. |
| Thomas Sorber | C | Nov 20 | Out | Nov 12: Sorber (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers. |
| Jaylin Williams | F | Nov 15 | Out | Nov 11: Williams (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland and remains out indefinitely. |
| Cason Wallace | G | Mar 2 | Out | Oct 30: Wallace underwent surgery Friday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will be re-evaluated before the end of the regular season, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. |
| Chet Holmgren | C | Jan 2 | Out | Oct 30: Holmgren underwent a biological treatment Friday to address a small patellar tendon tear and will miss at least 8-10 weeks, Nick Crain of Slam reports. |
| Jalen Williams | G | Mar 2 | Out | Oct 28: Williams (leg) underwent successful surgery Wednesday to "address a fractured left fibula and reconstruction of ankle ligaments following a fracture and dislocation." He will be re-evaluated before the end of the regular season, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports. |
Orlando Magic| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac | F | Nov 16 | Out | Nov 9: Isaac (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against Sacramento. |
| Paolo Banchero | F | Nov 22 | Out | Oct 24: Banchero is expected to be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks due to a right high-ankle sprain, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Noah Penda | F | Nov 18 | Out | Oct 17: Penda was diagnosed with a partially torn right hamstring Saturday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. |
| Izaiyah Nelson | F | Nov 18 | Out | Sep 28: Team president Jeff Weltman said Monday that Nelson (ankle) remains about a month away from returning to the court after offseason surgery, per Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. |
Philadelphia 76ers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | F | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 12: James (back) is out for Thursday's game against Toronto. |
| Dominick Barlow | F | Nov 18 | Out | Nov 12: Barlow (back) participated in Thursday's shootaround but doesn't have a timeline to return to game action, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. |
| Adem Bona | C | Nov 18 | Out | Nov 12: Bona (back) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after seeing a specialist, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. |
| Ariel Hukporti | C | Oct 1 | Out | Oct 6: Hukporti has sustained a season-ending ruptured right Achilles tendon, per Shams Charania of ESPN. |
Phoenix Suns| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Timme | F | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: The Suns claimed Timme off waivers Monday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com. |
| Mark Williams | C | Feb 3 | Out | Sep 11: Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
Portland Trail Blazers| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Youngblood | G | Nov 16 | Out | Nov 12: Youngblood (foot) is out for Friday's game against Sacramento. |
| Vit Krejci | G | Jan 12 | Out | Nov 11: Krejci underwent surgery on his fractured left ankle Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. |
| Ja Morant | G | Dec 1 | Out | Nov 7: Head coach Micah Nori said Morant met with a doctor in Los Angeles, who gave him a positive outlook on his recovery from the hamstring injury. While Nori declined to update Morant's timetable, he added Morant "may not be out for as long as we thought," Trail Blazers Insider Sean Highkin reports. |
| Shaedon Sharpe | G | Mar 2 | Out | Aug 24: Sharpe suffered a torn meniscus in his knee and is expected to miss six months, per Shams Charania of ESPN. |
Sacramento Kings| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Achiuwa | F | Nov 15 | Out | Nov 13: Achiuwa (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers. |
| Maxime Raynaud | C | Nov 15 | Out | Nov 9: Raynaud (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Orlando. |
| Ben Simmons | G | Oct 1 | Out | Oct 21: Simmons underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. |
San Antonio Spurs| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | F | Nov 19 | Out | Nov 10: Harris (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against Chicago, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. |
| Jayden Quaintance | F | Dec 3 | Out | Oct 5: Quaintance has been around the team but has not yet been cleared for basketball activities, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports. |
Toronto Raptors| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McCullar Jr. | G | Nov 14 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: McCullar signed a two-way contract with the Raptors on Thursday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports. |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | F | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 12: Jackson-Davis is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to an illness. |
| Scottie Barnes | F | Nov 15 | Out | Nov 12: Barnes (groin) is out for Thursday's game against Philadelphia. |
| Kawhi Leonard | F | Nov 23 | Out | Nov 11: Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Wednesday that Leonard (knee) is doing individual on-court work and is progressing well, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
| Nate Bittle | C | Nov 15 | Out | Nov 8: Bittle (foot) is listed as out for Monday's game against Memphis. |
Utah Jazz| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | C | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 13: Hayes won't return to Friday's game against the Rockets due to a left knee issue. |
| Trey Alexander | G | Nov 16 | Out | Nov 12: Alexander won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies due to a left knee bone bruise. |
| Lauri Markkanen | F | Jan 4 | Out | Nov 11: Markkanen has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his right hand and will be sidelined for at least one month, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. |
| Jusuf Nurkic | C | Nov 20 | Out | Nov 6: Nurkic (toe) has begun participating in on-court activities as he continues recovering from a right foot injury sustained during an Oct. 4 preseason game against Denver. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the Jazz announced Friday. |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | F | Dec 14 | Out | Oct 27: Jackson has been diagnosed with a torn MCL in his right knee and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, per Shams Charania of ESPN. |
Washington Wizards| NAME | POS | EST. RETURN DATE | STATUS | COMMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | G | Nov 15 | Day-To-Day | Nov 12: Carrington (chest) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Pistons. |
| Tristan Vukcevic | F | Nov 16 | Out | Nov 8: Vukcevic (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Detroit. |
| Reece Beekman | G | Dec 3 | Out | Nov 2: The Wizards announced Monday that Beekman sustained a right acromioclavicular joint injury and will be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks. |
| Justin Champagnie | F | Feb 25 | Out | Oct 28: Champagnie (foot) is expected to miss several months, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic. |
| Jamir Watkins | G | Apr 2 | Out | Jul 30: The Wizards announced Thursday that Watkins has undergone surgery for a torn ACL. |