NBA Injuries

NAMETEAMINJURYTIMETABLE TO RETURNANALYSIS
Kawhi LeonardSASQuadNo TimetableVery bizzare situation as the pain in Leonard's quad won't go away. LaMarcus Aldridge becomes top scoring option.
Gordon HaywardBOSAnkle/TibiaUnlikely to return this season Hayward took a hard fall and we won't see him for months. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart will pick up shots. 
Isaiah ThomasCLEHipExpected Back in JanuaryIt's not a lock that Thomas will be back in January as Hip injuries are tough to overcome. Derrick Rose will start in his place.
Jabari ParkerMILTorn ACLExpected Back in FebruaryParker's knees have not been able to hold up and you'll be stashing him until early next year. Giannis Antetokounmpo starts at PF.
Nicolas BatumCHAElbowSEASON DEBUT TONIGHTBatum may get limited minutesfor his first few games, but he's been activated for tonight. 
Rudy GobertUTKnee4-6 WeeksThe Jazz will need to shift their rotation and Derrick Favors will play not only more minutes but more at the Center spot. 
Nikola MiroticCHIFace2-3 WeeksHe got into a fight with Bobby Portis in practice causing broken bones in his face. Lauri Markkanen will pick up a ton on playing time.
Chris PaulHOUKneeTHIS WEEKCP3 could be activated for the Rockets game versus the Suns on Thursday.
Markelle FultzPHIShoulderNo TimetableNot good! Hasn't looked right since the season started and will be held out for at least the next 3 weeks. 
Danilo GallinariLACGluteDAY TO DAYJust a Contusion and it seems like a minor injury that should keep Gallo out a couple of games maximum. Wes Johnson benefits.
Zach LaVineCHIKneeExpected back in DecemberHe hasn't been cleared for contact in practice just light drills. Justin Holiday will start in his place and Denzel Valentine picks up time.
Al-Farouq AminuPORAnkle2 WeeksWith Aminu out, Ed Davis, Zach Collins and even Noah Vonleh should see more playing time. Not much depth up front.
Larry Nance Jr.LALHand4 WeeksHis Hand is fractured and that's a slow healing process. It's Kyle Kuzma's time as he's already taken advantage of extra minutes.
D'Angelo RussellBKNKneeWeek To WeekRussell's injury should only keep him out for a few games and Spencer Dinwiddie should benefit playing in Russell's spot. 
Tristan ThompsonCLECalf3 WeeksThompson being out opens up more minutes for Jae Crowder and Jeff Green up front. 
Jeremy LinBKNKneeOUT FOR THE SEASOND'Angelo Russell will rotate to the PG spot and Caris LeVert and Spencer Dinwiddie will pick up minutes. 
Ersan IlyasovaATLKneeTONIGHTIlyasova is expected to return tonight. 
Tony ParkerSASQuad1-2 WeeksAhead of schedule and could be looking at a Thanksgiving return. Dejounte Murray will start in his place w/ Patty Mills picking up time.
Seth CurryDALTibiaWeek to WeekCurry should be able to work himself back in to the Mavs starting lineup with Dennis Smith Jr. once he returns. 
Jerryd BaylessPHIWristWeek To WeekNothing is torn but the Sixers will let him sit for a couple of games and T.J. McConnell is the biggest beneficiary.
Carmelo AnthonyOKCBackDAY TO DAYAnthony may need to sit one more game out as back soreness can cause a change in shooting motion. Jerami Grant will fill in if needed.
Greg MonroePHXCalfWeek To WeekMonroe's Calf has been sore since training camp and to add insult to injury, he may never play for the Suns. Cavs are interested in him.
JaMychal GreenMEMAnkleTONIGHTGreen will make his return tonight versus the Pacers. 
Steven AdamsOKCCalfDAY TO DAYAdams hasn't been practicing and will likely have to sit out another couple of games. Dakari Johnson has been starting in his place. 
Mike ConleyMEMAchillesDAY TO DAYThis injury just hasn't gone away and it's slowing down Conley and he may need to sit for a game. Mario Chalmers is likely to start if needed.
Milos TeodosicLACFootIndefinitely He could be out for months and was starting and Austin Rivers and Lou Williams pick up more playing time.
Joe JohnsonUTWristNext MonthNot a good injury for a shooter and Donovan Mitchell and Thabo Sefolosha will pick up more playing time. 
D.J. AugustinORLHamstringDAY TO DAYThe Hamstring is strained and that could keep Augustin out for a few more games. Shelvin Mack and Jonathon Simmons pick up more time.
Stanley JohnsonDETHipDay To DayJohnson could be set to return in his next game. Anthony Tolliver and Luke Kennard continue to pick up minutes until he returns.
Patrick BeverleyLACKneeDay To DayWhile Beverley has said that his Knee is feeling a ton better, the Clippers have been hush hush on a return date. Austin Rivers will start.
Norman PowellTORHipDAY TO DAYWe're unsure how long Powell will be out for but Hip injuries don't heal quick. C.J. Miles will be playing a ton more. 
Gary HarrisDENShoulderDAY TO DAYHarris can't shake the Shoulder soreness and Will Barton and Jamal Murray will continue to pick up minutes until he returns. 
Jon LeuerDETAnkleDAY TO DAYLeuer has not been able to practice and will be out a couple more games and Anthony Tolliver will see more playing time. 
Derrick RoseCLEAnkleDAY TO DAYThe Cavs don't have much depth at PG with both Rose and Thomas out and Iman Shumpert has had to start at PG. YIKES!
Miles PlumleeATLQuadWeek To WeekLuckily for Plumlee the Hawks don't have a lot of front-court depth. Once he returns, he should play double-digit minutes. 
Mike MuscalaATLAnkleDAY TO DAYThe Hawks are hurting up front and it makes more room for John Collins, the returning Ersan Ilyasova and Luke Babbitt to get more minutes.
David NwabaCHIAnkle2-3 WeeksNwaba was just starting to turn heads when he went down and Paul Zipser will continue picking up minutes along with Denzel Valentine.
Gorgui DiengMINFingerDay To DayDieng can't grab the ball pain free in practice and may need to miss a few games. Taj Gibson has more rotation security. Nemanja Bjelica?
Jonathan IsaacORLAnkleDay To DayHe may have to miss a few games and the Magic will need Aaron Gordon to play deep into games.
DeAndre' BembryATLWrist3-4 WeeksHe fractured the wrist and Marco Belinelli (when healthy) will continue picking up minutes. 
Julyan StoneCHAHamstring4-6 WeeksNicolas Batum, Jeremy Lamb and Malik Monk will handle most SG duties. 
Omer AsikNOIllnessCould Miss The SeasonThe Pelicans have a loaded front-court and he's been dealing with Crohn's Disease and could be out all season. 
Solomon HillNOHamstringFebruary-MarchThe Hammy is torn and that'll cost him a ton of time. Dante Cunningham will start in his place. 
Rodney McGruderMIATibiaNo TimetableWith McGruder out, Josh Richardson and Justise Winslow will pick up more opportunities with the ball on offense. 
Glenn Robinson IIIINDAnkle3-4 MonthsIt'll be unclear what his role will be when he eventually returns. It may depend on Bojan Bogdanovic's impact on the court. 
Dante ExumUTShoulderIndefinitelyThis injury could cost Exum significant time and the Jazz will turn to Alec Burks to help out. Donovan Mitchell will get more run.
Cameron PayneCHIFootJanuaryPayne will be playing behind multiple guards once he eventually returns. He'll have to shine more than Jerian Grant. 
Brandon KnightPHXTorn ACLOUT FOR THE SEASONHe will not be playing this season. 
Josh McRobertsDALLower BodyNo TimetableUnlikely to be part of the rotation consistently once he returns. 
Jared DudleyPHXKnee1-2 WeeksWhen Dudley's on the court, he can play 2-3 positions, but health hasn't been on his side this season. Dragan Bender benefits.
Devin HarrisDALRibsDay To DayHarris could return by the end of the week and if Harris has to miss more time Yogi Ferrell will pick up more playing time. 
Mirza TeletovicMILKneeDay To DayEven when Teletovic returns, he'll be on the outside looking in when it comes to the Bucks rotation with Eric Bledsoe around. 
Nene HilarioHOUFootDay To DayNene' sprained his Foot and Tarik Black could pick up more playing time behind Clint Capela. 
Alan WilliamsPHXKnee5-6 MonthsFantasy owners will miss the double-double threat, but with a timetable of six months for recovery, he is a player who will largely be out of sight and out of mind for the rest of this season.