NBA Injuries

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Player	POS	Status
J. Johnson	SF	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 31)
Johnson did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Nuggets.
B. Bogdanovic	SG	Day To Day - Leg ( Tue, Dec 31)
Bogdanovic did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Nuggets.
C. Zeller	C	Day To Day - Personal ( Tue, Dec 31)
Zeller did not play in Wednesday's (Jan 1.) game against the Nuggets.
L. Nance Jr.	PF	Out - Hand ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Hawks announced Nance Jr. injured his hand in (Dec. 28) game against Miami, there is not timeline for return, but updates will be shared when available.
K. Bufkin	SG	Out For Season - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 17)
The Hawks said on Wednesday (Dec. 18) that Bufkin will undergo surgery to address a right shoulder instability and will miss the rest of the season.

Boston
Celtics

(2)

Player	POS	Status
J. Brown	SF	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Celtics listed Brown as Questionable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Timberwolves.
K. Porzingis	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Celtics listed Porzingis as Questionable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Timberwolves.

Brooklyn
Nets

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Player	POS	Status
N. Clowney	PF	Day To Day - Back ( Tue, Dec 31)
Clowney did return to Wednesday’s (Jan. 1) game versus the Raptors.
M. Lewis		Day To Day - Leg ( Tue, Dec 31)
Lewis went back to the locker room with an apparent left leg injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's (Jan. 1) versus Toronto and did not return, per Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today.
C. Thomas	SG	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Tue, Dec 31)
Thomas did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Raptors.
T. Watford	PF	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Tue, Dec 31)
Watford did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Raptors.
Z. Williams	SF	Day To Day - Knee ( Tue, Dec 31)
Williams did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Raptors.
B. Bogdanović	SF	Day To Day - Foot ( Tue, Dec 31)
Bogdanovic did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Raptors.
D. Melton	PG	Out For Season - ACL ( Tue, Nov 19)
Melton will undergo season-ending surgery on his left ACL, the team announced Wednesday (Nov. 20).

Charlotte
Hornets

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Player	POS	Status
C. Martin	SF	Day To Day - Knee ( Sun, Dec 29)
Martin did not play in Monday's (Dec. 30) game against Chicago.
L. Ball	PG	Day To Day - Wrist ( Sun, Dec 29)
Ball did not play innMonday's (Dec. 30) game against Chicago.
B. Miller	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Sun, Dec 29)
Miller did not play in Monday's (Dec. 30) game against Chicago.
T. Mann	PG	Out - Back ( Sun, Dec 29)
The Hornets announced Monday (Dec. 30) that Mann will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
G. Williams	PF	Out For Season - ACL ( Tue, Dec 10)
The Hornets announced on Wednesday (Dec. 11) that Williams underwent successful surgery to repair multiple tears in his knee, including the ACL, per ESPN's Shams Charania. He is expected to return in 9 to 12 months.

Chicago
Bulls

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Player	POS	Status
T. Craig	SF	Day To Day - Leg ( Tue, Dec 31)
Craig did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Wizards.
A. Dosunmu	SG	Day To Day - Achilles ( Tue, Dec 31)
Dosunmu did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Wizards.

Cleveland
Cavaliers

(1)

Player	POS	Status
I. Okoro	SG	Out - Shoulder ( Wed, Dec 18)
The Cavaliers announced on Thursday (Dec. 19) that Okoro sustained a shoulder injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Dallas
Mavericks

(3)

Player	POS	Status
P. Washington	PF	Day To Day - Knee ( Tue, Dec 31)
Washington Jr. will not return in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Rockets due to a right knee sprain.
L. Doncic	PG	Out - Calf ( Thu, Dec 26)
The Mavericks announced on Thursday (Dec. 26) that Doncic will be re-evaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain on Wednesday (Dec. 25) versus the Timberwolves.
D. Exum	PG	Out - Wrist ( Tue, Oct 8)
Exum is expected to miss three months after undergoing right wrist surgery on Wednesday (Oct. 9), per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Denver
Nuggets

(3)

Player	POS	Status
A. Gordon	PF	Day To Day - Calf ( Tue, Dec 31)
Gordon did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Hawks.
V. Čančar	PF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 3)
Cancar will be re-evaluated in eight weeks following a left knee surgery on Wednesday (Dec. 4), per Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com.
D. Holmes	PF	Out For Season - Achilles ( Fri, Jul 12)
DaRon Holmes II has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He’s expected to miss the 2024-25 season.

Detroit
Pistons

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Player	POS	Status
J. Ivey	SG	Day To Day - Leg ( Tue, Dec 31)
Ivey suffered what seemed to be a severe left leg injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against Orlando and did not return, per Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com.
S. Fontecchio	SF	Day To Day - Personal ( Tue, Dec 31)
Fontecchio did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Magic.

Golden State
Warriors

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Player	POS	Status
K. Anderson	SF	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Warriors listed Anderson as questionable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against Philadelphia.
D. Green	PF	Day To Day - Back ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Warriors listed Green as probable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against Philadelphia.
S. Curry	PG	Day To Day - Thumb ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Warriors listed Curry as questionable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against Philadelphia.
B. Podziemski	SG	Out - Abdominal ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Warriors listed Podziemski as OUT for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against Philadelphia.
G. Payton II	PG	Out - Calf ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Warriors listed Payton II as OUT for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against Philadelphia.

Houston
Rockets

(2)

Player	POS	Status
T. Eason	SF	Day To Day - Rest ( Tue, Dec 31)
Eason did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Mavericks.
J. Tate	SF	Day To Day - Illness ( Sun, Dec 29)
Tate did not play in Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against the Heat.

Indiana
Pacers

(3)

Player	POS	Status
A. Nesmith	SF	Out - Ankle ( Sun, Dec 29)
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said prior to Sunday's (Dec. 29) game versus the Celtics that Nesmith is making progress and showing improvement, but the forward remains without a clear timeline for a return, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
Q. Jackson	PF	Out For Season - Calf ( Fri, Nov 1)
The Indiana Pacers announced C Isaiah Jackson has sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Friday's (Nov. 1) game versus the Pelicans and will be out for the remainder of the season, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
J. Wiseman	C	Out For Season - Calf ( Thu, Oct 24)
Wiseman underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left Achilles on Thursday (Oct. 24), per Shams Charania of ESPN.

LA
Clippers

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Player	POS	Status
T. Mann	SG	Out - Finger ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Clippers listed Mann as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Thunder.
K. Leonard	SF	Out - Knee ( Sun, Dec 29)
The Clippers reported that Leonard is tagerting Saturday's (Jan. 4) game against the Hawks for his season debut, provided he doesn't have any setbacks in his recovery during the upcoming week.
P. Tucker	SF	Out - Personal ( Sat, Oct 5)
The Clippers announced that F P.J. Tucker won't be with the team for the time being, according to Joey Linn of SI.com.

Los Angeles
Lakers

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Player	POS	Status
A. Davis	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Lakers listed Davis as Questionable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Trail Blazers.
G. Vincent	PG	Day To Day - Oblique ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Lakers listed Vincent as Questionable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Trail Blazers.
J. Hood-Schifino	SG	Out - Hamstring ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Lakers listed Hood-Schifino as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Trail Blazers.
C. Wood	PF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Lakers listed Wood as out for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Trail Blazers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. He is without a clear timetable to return.
J. Vanderbilt	PF	Out - Knee ( Sun, Dec 29)
Vanderbilt participated in non-contact work during Monday's (Dec. 30) practice, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. He remains a few hurdles away from game action.

Memphis
Grizzlies

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Player	POS	Status
Y. Kawamura	NA	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 31)
Kawamura did not play in Tuesday's (Dec. 31) game against the Suns.
J. LaRavia	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
LaRavia did not play in Tuesday's (Dec. 31) game against the Suns.
Z. Edey	C	Day To Day - Concussion ( Tue, Dec 31)
Edey did not play in Tuesday's (Dec. 31) game against the Suns.
B. Clarke	PF	Day To Day - Knee ( Tue, Dec 31)
Clarke did not play in Tuesday's (Dec. 31) game against the Suns.
J. Morant	PG	Out - AC Joint ( Sun, Dec 29)
The Grizzlies announced on Monday (Dec. 30) that Morant is listed as week to week with an AC Joint sprain.
S. Aldama	PF	Out - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Grizzlies announced on Saturday (Dec. 28) that Aldama is considered week to week with an ankle sprain.
M. Smart	PG	Out - Finger ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Grizzlies announced Smart will be re-evaluated in two weeks with a finger injury.
V. Williams	SG	Out - Ankle ( Thu, Dec 19)
The Grizzlies announced that Williams Jr. is progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 3 right ankle sprain and the team expects him to return to game action in 3-to-6 weeks.
G. Jackson	PF	Out - Foot ( Wed, Dec 4)
The Grizzlies announced Jackson continues to progress well from offseason foot surgery and is expected to return to play in 6-8 weeks.

Miami
Heat

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Player	POS	Status
J. Richardson	SG	Day To Day - Heel ( Tue, Dec 31)
Richardson did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Pelicans.
D. Smith		Out For Season - Achilles ( Thu, Dec 26)
The Heat announced on Friday (Dec. 27) that Smith underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured left achilles tendon. He will miss the remainder of the season.

Milwaukee
Bucks

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Player	POS	Status
G. Antetokounmpo	PF	Day To Day - Knee ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Bucks listed Antetokounmpo as Probable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Nets.
K. Middleton	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Bucks listed Middleton as Probable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Nets.
A. Green	SG	Day To Day - Calk ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Bucks listed Green as Questionable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Nets.

Minnesota
Timberwolves

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Player	POS	Status
R. Dillingham	PG	Out - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Timberwolves listed Dillingham as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Celtics.
L. Garza	PF	Out - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Timberwolves listed Garza as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Celtics.

New Orleans
Pelicans

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Player	POS	Status
J. Robinson-Earl	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
Robinson-Earl did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Heat.
J. Alvarado	PG	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Tue, Dec 31)
Alvarado did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Heat.
K. Matkovic	PF	Out - Back ( Mon, Dec 30)
The Pelicans announced on Tuesday (Dec. 24) Matkovic has progressed in the conditioning phase of his rehabilitation program. He will be week-to-week going forward.
Z. Williamson	PF	Out - Hamstring ( Sat, Dec 28)
Williamson was a limited participant during Sunday's (Dec. 29) practice, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. There is no clear timetable yet for his return.
B. Ingram	SF	Out - Ankle ( Mon, Dec 23)
Ingram remains in the early treatment and recovery phase of his rehabilitation program. He will be re-examined in approximately two weeks and his status will be updated as appropriate, according to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports.

New York
Knicks

(3)

Player	POS	Status
M. McBride	PG	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Tue, Dec 31)
McBride has been ruled out for the rest of Wednesday's (Jan.1) game against the Jazz.
J. Brunson	PG	Day To Day - Calf ( Tue, Dec 31)
Brunson did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Jazz.
M. Robinson	C	Out - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
Robinson has yet to begin running full speed but is expected to be cleared for full practice at some point in January, per Ian Begley of SportsNet New York.

Oklahoma City
Thunder

(3)

Player	POS	Status
A. Caruso	PG	Out - Hip ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Thunder listed Caruso as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Clippers.
C. Holmgren	PF	Out - Hip ( Sun, Nov 10)
Holmgren is expected to return during the 2024-25 season, and an update on his return-to-play protocol will be provided in eight-to-ten weeks, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
N. Topić	PG	Out For Season - ACL ( Tue, Jul 23)
Topic underwent a successful left ACL procedure Wednesday and will miss the 2024-25 season, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Orlando
Magic

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Player	POS	Status
T. Queen		Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Dec 31)
Queen did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Pistons.
A. Black	PG	Day To Day - Back ( Tue, Dec 31)
Black did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Pistons.
P. Banchero	SF	Out - Oblique ( Mon, Dec 30)
Banchero remains without a firm timetable, to be clear, but he continues to progress towards a return in the near future. per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
M. Wagner	C	Out For Season - Knee ( Sat, Dec 21)
Wagner has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee during Saturday's (Dec. 21) game versus the Heat, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
F. Wagner	SF	Out - Oblique ( Fri, Dec 6)
Magic star forward Franz Wagner has suffered a torn right oblique and is out indefinitely, sources tell ESPN. Wagner sustained the injury Friday night and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Philadelphia
76ers

(4)

Player	POS	Status
K. Oubre Jr.	SF	Day To Day - Hand ( Tue, Dec 31)
Oubre Jr. did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Kings.
J. Embiid	C	Day To Day - Rest ( Tue, Dec 31)
Embiid did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Kings.
K. Martin	SF	Out - Foot ( Mon, Dec 30)
Martin will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a stress reaction in his left foot, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
J. McCain	PG	Out - Meniscus ( Mon, Dec 16)
The 76ers announced on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that McCain underwent successful surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear and remains out indefinitely, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com.

Phoenix
Suns

(2)

Player	POS	Status
R. O'Neale	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
O'Neale did not play in Tuesday's (Dec. 31) game against the Grizzlies.
G. Allen	SG	Day To Day - Concussion Protocol ( Tue, Dec 31)
Allen did not play in Tuesday's (Dec. 31) game against the Grizzlies.

Portland
Trail Blazers

(3)

Player	POS	Status
J. Grant	PF	Out - Face ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Trail Blazers listed Grant as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Lakers.
D. Banton	SF	Day To Day - Hip ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Trail Blazers listed Banton as Questionable for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Lakers.
M. Thybulle	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Trail Blazers listed Thybulle as Out for Thursday's (Jan. 2) game against the Lakers.

Sacramento
Kings

(2)

Player	POS	Status
K. Murray	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 31)
Murray did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the 76ers.
D. Carter	PG	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 31)
Carter did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the 76ers.

San Antonio
Spurs

(1)

Player	POS	Status
J. Sochan	PF	Day To Day - Back ( Mon, Dec 30)
Sochan did not return to Tuesday's (Dec. 31) game versus the Clippers.

Toronto
Raptors

(2)

Player	POS	Status
B. Brown	PG	Day To Day - Knee ( Tue, Dec 31)
Brown did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Nets.
R. Barrett	SG	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Dec 31)
Barrett did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Nets.

Utah
Jazz

(2)

Player	POS	Status
J. Collins	PF	Day To Day - Hip ( Tue, Dec 31)
Collins did not play in Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Knicks.
T. Hendricks	PF	Out For Season - Fibula ( Tue, Nov 5)
Hendricks underwent surgery on Wednesday (Nov. 6) to repair a fractured right fibula and dislocated right ankle, per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Washington
Wizards

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Player	POS	Status
B. Coulibaly	SF	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Dec 31)
The Wizards listed Coulibaly as Out for the rest of Wednesday's (Jan. 1) game against the Bulls due to a non-COVID illness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
M. Bagley III	PF	Out - Knee ( Wed, Dec 25)
Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said on Thursday (Dec. 26) that Bagley III's sprained right knee isn't expected to be a season-ending injury, though the big man is without a clear timeline to return to the court, per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post.
S. Bey	SF	Out - Knee ( Mon, Oct 14)
Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said on Tuesday (Oct. 15) that Bey doesn't have a return timetable, per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post.