NBA Injuries

Atlanta Hawks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jock LandaleC1 OctDay-To-Day1 Jul: Landale (ankle) will return to the Hawks on a one-year, $14 million deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Keshon GilbertG2 JulDay-To-Day16 Jun: Gilbert signed a two-way contract with the Hawks on Tuesday, according to Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com.
Boston Celtics
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jayson TatumF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Tatum (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 7 against the 76ers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Brooklyn Nets
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Nolan TraoreG1 OctDay-To-Day30 Jun: Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks announced Monday that Traore underwent right knee surgery and won't play in Summer League, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Day'Ron SharpeC1 OctDay-To-Day29 Jun: Sharpe (thumb) will sign a two-year, $20 million deal with the Nets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Josh MinottF1 OctDay-To-Day29 Jun: Minott (ankle) will sign a two-year, $9 million deal to stay with the Nets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Danny WolfF1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: Wolf (ankle) is expected to open 2026-27 in a bench role after the Nets acquired Julius Randle ahead of Tuesday's draft.
Noah ClowneyF1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: Clowney (ankle) is likely to move into a reserve role after the Nets acquired Julius Randle prior to Tuesday's draft.
Egor DeminG2 JulDay-To-Day25 Jun: Demin (foot) could have more competition for playmaking opportunities at point guard after the Nets took Mikel Brown in Tuesday's draft.
Michael Porter Jr.F1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Porter (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Terance MannG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Mann (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Charlotte Hornets
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Brandon MillerF1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: Miller (shoulder) appears poised to become Charlotte's primary offensive focal point following Lamelo Ball's departure, according to Cholo Magsino of Yahoo Sports.
PJ HallC1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: The Hornets announced Thursday that Hall underwent a procedure to address a fractured right ankle and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.
Chicago Bulls
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach CollinsF1 OctDay-To-Day1 Jul: Collins (toe) agreed to a two-year, $17 million extension with Chicago on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Jalen SmithF1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: Smith (calf) is in line to open 2026-27 as the backup center behind Nic Claxton (finger).
Noa EssengueF1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: Essengue (shoulder) appears to be buried on the depth chart in the frontcourt after the Bulls chose Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in Tuesday's draft.
Matas BuzelisF1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: Buzelis (ankle) will have more competition for playing time in the frontcourt following the selections of Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain as well as Chicago's acquisition of Nic Claxton (finger).
Josh GiddeyG1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: Giddey (ankle) could benefit from the selections of Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain as well as Chicago's acquisition of Nic Claxton (finger) in 2026-27.
Nic ClaxtonC1 OctDay-To-Day23 Jun: The Nets traded Claxton (finger) and the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to the Bulls and Timberwolves, respectively, in exchange for Julius Randle and the No. 28 overall pick in this year's draft, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Guerschon YabuseleF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Head coach Billy Donovan said Friday that Yabusele (shoulder/elbow) will not play in Chicago's final two regular-season games, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Nick RichardsC1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Richards (elbow) will not play in Chicago's final two games of the regular season, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.
Isaac OkoroF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Okoro (quad) is out for Sunday's game in Dallas.
Rob DillinghamG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Dillingham recently underwent successful minor surgery to have a ganglion cyst removed from his right wrist, the Bulls announced Wednesday.
Cleveland Cavaliers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dennis SchroderG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Schroder (illness) has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks on Monday, independent journalist Tom Withers reports.
Dallas Mavericks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Santi AldamaF1 OctDay-To-Day2 Jul: The Grizzlies traded Aldama (knee) to the Mavericks on Wednesday in exchange for AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 Warriors first-round pick and two second-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Dereck Lively IIC1 OctDay-To-Day27 Jun: Lively (foot) still hasn't progressed to running yet, per Christian Clark of The Athletic.
Naji MarshallF1 OctDay-To-Day27 Jun: Marshall (hip) has more competition for playing time after the Mavericks chose Morez Johnson with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Cooper FlaggF1 OctDay-To-Day27 Jun: Flagg (ankle) could be working alongside a new member of the starting lineup after Dallas selected Morez Johnson with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
P.J. WashingtonF1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: Washington (elbow) could be in danger of losing minutes during the 2026-27 campaign, especially if Morez Johnson and Tobi Lawal develop faster than anticipated.
Brandon WilliamsG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Williams (illness) is unavailable for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Caleb MartinF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Martin (heel) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Kyrie IrvingG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Irving (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Denver Nuggets
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Marvin Bagley IIIF1 OctDay-To-Day2 Jul: Bagley (shoulder) agreed to a one-year deal with the Nuggets on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Peyton WatsonG1 OctDay-To-Day29 Jun: The Nuggets tendered a qualifying offer to Watson (hamstring) on Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Aaron GordonF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Gordon is out for Thursday's Game 6 against the Timberwolves, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Golden State Warriors
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Quinten PostC1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Post (foot) averaged 7.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.4 steals in 17.3 minutes per game across 67 regular-season appearances (35 starts) in 2025-26.
LJ CryerG2 JulDay-To-Day16 Jun: Cryer (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week after an MRI confirmed a right-ankle sprain.
Houston Rockets
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Fred VanVleetG1 OctDay-To-Day29 Jun: VanVleet (knee) exercised his $25 million player option for 2026-27 on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Kevin DurantF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Durant (ankle) is listed out for Friday's Game 6 versus the Lakers.
Steven AdamsC1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: The Rockets announced Wednesday that Adams has undergone season-ending left ankle surgery, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Indiana Pacers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Tyrese HaliburtonG1 OctDay-To-Day28 Jun: Haliburton said Saturday that he feels "great," Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Jarace WalkerF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Walker (foot) won't play in Sunday's game against Detroit, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Ivica ZubacC1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Zubac will miss the rest of the season with a fractured rib, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Pascal SiakamF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Siakam (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's meeting with the Pistons.
Ben SheppardG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Sheppard (hip) won't play in Sunday's game against Detroit, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Aaron NesmithG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Nesmith (neck) won't play Sunday against the Pistons.
Andrew NembhardG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
T.J. McConnellG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
LA Clippers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Yanic Konan NiederhauserC1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Niederhauser has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury in his right foot and will require surgery. He's been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Los Angeles Lakers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Luka DoncicG1 OctDay-To-Day2 Jul: Doncic (hamstring) is positioned to take on an even larger offensive role after LeBron James' departure from Los Angeles, Dan Woike of The Athletic opines.
Memphis Grizzlies
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
GG JacksonF1 OctDay-To-Day30 Jun: The Grizzlies exercised Jackson's (knee) $2.4 million team option Monday, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports.
Taylor HendricksF1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: The Grizzlies' selection of Cameron Boozer creates additional frontcourt competition, but Hendricks (thumb) should still have an opportunity to carve out a significant role entering 2026-27.
Jaylen WellsF1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: Wells (toe) should continue competing for rotation minutes on the wing despite Memphis adding Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 overall pick.
Cedric CowardF1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: Coward (back) could potentially have more competition for touches with the Grizzlies selecting Cameron Boozer with the third overall pick.
Zach EdeyC1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: Edey's (ankle, elbow) role becomes more intriguing following Memphis' addition of Cameron Boozer.
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeG1 OctDay-To-Day20 Jun: Caldwell-Pope (finger) exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Cam SpencerG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Spencer (back) will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Rockets.
Scotty Pippen Jr.G1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Pippen will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing a sesamoidectomy to address ongoing discomfort in his right big toe, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports Friday.
Ty JeromeG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Jerome (ankle) is out for Sunday's season finale against the Rockets.
Walter Clayton Jr.G1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Clayton (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.
Adama BalG2 JulDay-To-Day16 Jun: Bal (ankle) is out for Sunday's game in Houston.
Miami Heat
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Dru SmithG1 OctDay-To-Day29 Jun: Smith had his $2.6 million salary for the 2026-27 season fully guaranteed by the Heat Sunday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Giannis AntetokounmpoF1 OctDay-To-Day23 Jun: The Bucks traded Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (wrist) to the Miami Heat on Monday in exchange for Tyler Herro (foot), Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez, Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap and a second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Nikola JovicF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Jovic (ankle) is out for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Hornets.
Bam AdebayoC1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Adebayo (back) won't return to Tuesday's Play-In game against the Hornets.
Milwaukee Bucks
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyle KuzmaF1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: Kuzma (Achilles) could take on a larger offensive role after Milwaukee pivoted toward a rebuild, though he also profiles as a logical trade candidate, Amir Mortameni of SI.com reports.
Myles TurnerC1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: Turner (ankle) remains one of Milwaukee's top trade candidates after the organization shifted into rebuilding mode following the Giannis Antetokounmpo deal, Amir Motameni of SI.com reports.
Ryan RollinsG1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: Rollins (thumb) appears poised for an expanded role after Milwaukee traded Giannis Antetokounmpo and entered a youth movement by drafting Brayden Burries and Nate Ament, Amir Motameni of SI.com reports.
Kevin Porter Jr.G1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: Porter exercised his $5.39 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Gary HarrisG1 OctDay-To-Day23 Jun: Harris (groin) exercised his $3.82 million player option for the 2026-27 season Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Pete NanceF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Nance (knee) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Sixers but will not play, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
New Orleans Pelicans
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Karlo MatkovicF1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: The Pelicans announced Thursday that they exercised a third-year option on Matkovic (back).
Zion WilliamsonF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Williamson (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Dejounte MurrayG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Murray (hand)J is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Trey Murphy IIIF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Murphy (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Yves MissiC1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Missi (hand) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Bryce McGowensG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: McGowens (toe) is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Oklahoma City Thunder
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Thomas SorberC1 OctDay-To-Day2 Jul: Sorber underwent a successful minor arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Wednesday and will return to full basketball activities in approximately four weeks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Jalen WilliamsG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.
Ajay MitchellG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Mitchell (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.
Nikola TopicG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Topic (back) underwent surgery Saturday and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Orlando Magic
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jonathan IsaacF1 OctDay-To-Day2 Jul: Isaac (knee) will return to the Magic on a one-year deal, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Franz WagnerF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Wagner (calf) has been ruled out for Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs Sunday against the Pistons, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Philadelphia 76ers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Anfernee SimonsG1 OctDay-To-Day3 Jul: Simons (elbow) will join the 76ers on a two-year, $12.3 million deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Phoenix Suns
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Mark WilliamsC1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: Williams (foot) plans to sign a three-year, $38 million contract to remain with the Suns, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Jordan GoodwinG1 OctDay-To-Day22 Jun: Goodwin (calf) agreed to a three-year, $19 million deal with the Suns on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Portland Trail Blazers
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Ja MorantG1 OctDay-To-Day30 Jun: The Grizzlies traded Morant (elbow) to Portland in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Damian LillardG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Lillard (Achilles) defeated Devin Booker and Kon Knueppel in the final round of Saturday's 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest, taking home his third title.
Sacramento Kings
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Zach LaVineG1 OctDay-To-Day29 Jun: LaVine (hand) exercised his $49 million player option for 2026-27 on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Malik MonkG1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: Monk's (personal) role for 2026-27 is undetermined after Sacramento landed Darius Acuff in Tuesday's draft.
De'Andre HunterF1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: Hunter (eye) has a major competitor for usage after the Kings took Darius Acuff in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
DeMar DeRozanG1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: DeRozan (hamstring) could be working with a new point guard in 2026-27 after Sacramento took Darius Acuff in Tuesday's draft.
Domantas SabonisF1 OctDay-To-Day26 Jun: Sabonis (knee) has a new pick-and-roll partner after the Kings chose Darius Acuff in Tuesday's draft.
Russell WestbrookG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Westbrook (toe) is out for Sunday's season finale against the Trail Blazers.
Isaiah StevensG2 JulDay-To-Day16 Jun: Stevens (ankle) is listed out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Keegan MurrayF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Murray underwent an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies in his left ankle Tuesday, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.
Drew EubanksF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Eubanks underwent successful surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb Wednesday and he will miss the remainder of the season, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
San Antonio Spurs
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jayden QuaintanceF1 OctDay-To-Day1 Jul: Quaintance (knee) won't play in the Summer League, per NBA reporter Matthew Tynan.
Carter BryantF9 JulDay-To-Day1 Jul: Bryant will only play during the Las Vegas Summer League, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
David Jones GarciaF2 JulDay-To-Day30 Jun: The Spurs tendered a two-way qualifying offer to Jones Garcia (ankle) on Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Toronto Raptors
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Chucky HepburnG2 JulDay-To-Day26 Jun: Hepburn (knee) will sign his two-way qualifying offer to return to the Raptors next season, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.
Immanuel QuickleyG1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Quickley (hamstring) is out for the remainder of Toronto's first-round series against Cleveland, per NBA reporter Marc Stein.
Utah Jazz
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Jusuf NurkicC1 OctDay-To-Day2 Jul: Nurkic (nose) is projected as Utah's top starting center for the 2026-27 season after the Jazz lost Walker Kessler to the Lakers this offseason, Jared Koch of SI.com reports.
Jaren Jackson Jr.F1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: The Jazz's selection of Darryn Peterson gives Jackson (knee) another high-end offensive creator to play alongside entering 2026-27.
Lauri MarkkanenF1 OctDay-To-Day25 Jun: Utah's selection of Darryn Peterson should help ease some offensive pressure on Markkanen (hip).
Isaiah CollierG1 OctDay-To-Day24 Jun: Collier (hamstring) faces increased competition for backcourt minutes after Utah drafted Darryn Peterson.
Keyonte GeorgeG1 OctDay-To-Day24 Jun: The Jazz selected Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick, adding another high-level creator to their backcourt that already includes George (hamstring).
Kyle FilipowskiF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Filipowski (back) will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Lakers.
Washington Wizards
NAMEPOSEST. RETURN DATESTATUSCOMMENT
Kyshawn GeorgeF1 OctDay-To-Day24 Jun: George's (elbow) role becomes less certain after Washington added another high-upside wing prospect in AJ Dybantsa at the top of the draft.
Bilal CoulibalyG1 OctDay-To-Day24 Jun: Coulibaly (heel) could continue to see significant minutes despite Washington's selection of AJ Dybantsa, though he may come off the bench.
Tre JohnsonG1 OctDay-To-Day24 Jun: The arrival of AJ Dybantsa creates additional competition on the wing, though Johnson (foot) should still maintain a decent role in Washington's young core.
Alex SarrC1 OctDay-To-Day24 Jun: Washington's selection of AJ Dybantsa likely won't significantly alter Sarr's role heading into his third NBA season
Anthony DavisF1 OctDay-To-Day24 Jun: The Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, adding another high-usage scorer to the roster.
Trae YoungG1 OctDay-To-Day23 Jun: Young (quadriceps) plans to sign a four-year, $212 million deal with the Wizards, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Cam WhitmoreF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Whitmore has begun the recovery process for a diagnosed venous condition and he will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Tristan VukcevicF1 OctDay-To-Day16 Jun: Vukcevic (knee) is out for Sunday's game in Cleveland.