NBA INJURIES

 

 

 

 

NAME

TEAM

INJURY

TIMETABLE TO RETURN

ANALYSIS

James Harden

HOU

Hamstring

DAY TO DAY

Harden should be making his return to the court in the next couple of games. 

Gordon Hayward

BOS

Ankle/Tibia

No Timetable

Hayward is apparently not wearing an Ankle brace anymore and still wants to return this season. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart will pick up shots and minutes.

Nikola Vucevic

ORL

Hand

3-5 Weeks

Vucevic is dealing with a fractured Hand. With all of the injuries on Orlando, Bismack Biyombo will pick up PT.

Jabari Parker

MIL

Torn ACL

4 Weeks

Parker is starting to practice and is still targeting a February return right around the All-Star break. Giannis Antetokounmpo starts at PF.

Paul Millsap

DEN

Wrist

1-2 Months

Millsap is out of the cast and we won't see him again until sometime after the All-Star break. Trey Lyles and Mason Plumlee pick up minutes.

Rudy Gobert

UT

Knee

1-2 Weeks

Gobert hasn't been able to shake the Knee injuries and Derrick Favors will pick up a ton of minutes and Jonas Jerebko and Ekpe Udoh as well.

Mike Conley

MEM

Achilles

No Timetable

Conley won't return until he feels 100 percent although reports have said he's getting closer. Tyreke Evans starts in his place.

Patrick Beverley

LAC

Knee

No Timetable

Beverley had surgery and thinks he can return this season. Austin Rivers (when healthy), Lou Williams and Milos Teodosic pick up minutes.

Markelle Fultz

PHI

Shoulder

No Timetable

After it seemed like he was on his way back, Fultz is once again having Shoulder issues and it's impacting his shooting in practice

Danilo Gallinari

LAC

Glute

2-4 Weeks

Gallinari is starting to do drills in practice but it's looking like he'll be out close to another month. Wes Johnson benefits.

Kawhi Leonard

SAS

Shoulder

DAY TO DAY

Leonard returned but the Spurs are being careful that he doesn't hurt himself again and was held out his previous game. Hopefully, he's back on Wednesday.

Myles Turner

IND

Elbow

1-2 Weeks

Turner will not play while the Pacers are on the road Domantas Sabonis picks up minutes and Thad Young picks up usage. 

DeAndre Jordan

LAC

Ankle

DAY TO DAY

Jordan has missed his last two games and his status for Wednesday is not looking good. Willie Reed and Montrezl Harrell will pick up more PT if he's out.

D'Angelo Russell

BKN

Knee

DAY TO DAY

Russell is close and can go through 5 on 5 scrimages. Spencer Dinwiddie continues to benefit playing in Russell's spot. 

Lonzo Ball

LAL

Knee

DAY TO DAY

Ball missed his previous game and his status for Wednesday is QUESTIONABLE. If he can't go, Jordan Clarkson and Josh Hart pick up minutes.

Jeremy Lin

BKN

Knee

OUT FOR THE SEASON

D'Angelo Russell (when healthy) will rotate to the PG spot and Spencer Dinwiddie will pick up minutes. 

Pau Gasol

SAS

Hand

DAY TO DAY

Gasol is currently playing through pain and his status will be QUESTIONABLE on a per game basis for now. Davis Bertans picks up PT if he can't go.

T.J. Warren

PHX

Back

DAY TO DAY

Warren missed his previous game with a Back injury and if he can't play Tuesday, Josh Jackson will see a ton of minutes.

Seth Curry

DAL

Tibia

No Timetable

The Mavs continue being shady about when we can expect Curry to play. He'll miss at least the next week. Yogi Ferrell benefits.

Brandon Ingram

LAL

Ankle

DAY TO DAY

Ingram missed his previous game is QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday. If he can't play, Kyle Kuzma will rotate to SF, and we may even see Corey Brewer.

J.J. Redick

PHI

Leg

DAY TO DAY

Redick injured his Leg on Monday, but nothing seems broken or fractured and he could return for his next game on Thursday.

Austin Rivers

LAC

Heel

No Timetable

Rivers will miss at least the next couple of weeks. Milos Teodosic and Jawun Evans pick up minutes.

Reggie Jackson

DET

Ankle

4-5 Weeks

With Jackson out, Ish Smith takes over at PG and is very familiar with the Pistons offense. All Pistons options will see a boost in shots with Jackson out.

Iman Shumpert

CLE

Knee/Foot

1-3 Weeks

Shumpert is now dealing with Foot soreness and that could extend his time off the court . Kyle Korver and JR Smith pick up minutes.

Dion Waiters

MIA

Ankle

No Timetable

Waiters is opting for surgery on his Ankle and that could end his season. Tyler Johnson and Wayne Ellington pick up minutes.

J.J. Barea

DAL

Groin

DAY TO DAY

Barea will miss Tuesday's game with a Groin injury. Yogi Ferrell should see more playing time and Devin Harris could pick up a few minutes.

Frank Kaminsky

CHA

Ankle

No Timetable

Kaminsky sprained his Ankle on Monday and we're unsure how much time he'll need to miss. Johnny O'Bryant will pick up PT if he can't go.

Tim Hardaway Jr.

NY

Leg

Wednesday

He's back but was left out of a back to back. Reports say he could start on Wednesday. Michael Beasley picks up PT if he can't go.

Shabazz Napier

POR

Back

DAY TO DAY

Napier is currently QUESTIONABLE for Tuesday's game and if he can't go, Evan Turner and Pat Connaughton should pick up minutes.

Mirza Teletovic

MIL

Lung

No Timetable

Teletovic is dealing with issues regarding Blood Clots and that's what's kept Chris Bosh out of Basketball. He could miss the rest of the season.

Rudy Gay

SAS

Heel

1-2 Weeks

With Gay out, Kyle Anderson will continue to see consistent minutes and shot opportunities.

Thabo Sefolosha

UT

Knee

No Timetable

Surgery is an option for him, but is looking for other options. Jonas Jerebko should see increased minutes while he's out.

Tyler Johnson

MIA

Ankle

DAY TO DAY

Johnson hurt his Ankle on Monday and it's sprained and he won't be getting an MRI for now. If he can't play in his next game, Wayne Ellington picks up PT.

Derrick Rose

CLE

Ankle

DAY TO DAY

Rose is just about ready to return and we can see him back in the next couple of games. With Iman Shumpert out, Isaiah Thomas gets more minutes.

Manu Ginobili

SAS

Thigh

DAY TO DAY

Ginobili hurt his Thigh on Monday and if he needs to miss additional time, Bryn Forbes will pick up playing time.

Richaun Holmes

PHI

Illness

DAY TO DAY

Holmes missed his last game because he's sick, if he can't go, Amir Johnson and Trevor Booker could pick up playing time. 

Fred VanVleet

TOR

Knee

DAY TO DAY

VanVleet hurt his Knee on Monday and for now he's DTD and Delon Wright should see more playing time if he misses time.

Nene Hilario

HOU

Knee

DAY TO DAY

Nene has a chance to play THURSDAY but if he can't play, Tarik Black and P.J. Tucker should see a bit more playing time. 

DeAndre' Bembry

ATL

Groin

No Timetable

Bembry hasn't played in weeks and Marco Belinelli will continue to pick up minutes. 

Chandler Parsons

MEM

Knee

DAY TO DAY

Parsons is still DTD but can't take contact in practice yet. Jarell Martin can see more minutes if he needs to miss additional time. 

Stanley Johnson

DET

Hip

DAY TO DAY

After returning last week, Johnson is feeling soreness in his Hip and he's missed his last two games. Reggie Bullock benefits.

Terrence Ross

ORL

Knee

No Timetable

The Magic Coaches are expecting Ross to be out for a long time and Jonathon Simmons will pick up a ton of playing time. 

Cody Zeller

CHA

Knee

2-4 Weeks

Zeller had Knee surgery and will miss time and Frank Kaminsky will pick up a ton of playing time. 

Rodney McGruder

MIA

Tibia

No Timetable

With McGruder out, Josh Richardson picks up more minutes and the Heat are not giving a clear timetable outside of saying he's working hard to return.

Glenn Robinson III

IND

Ankle

5-7 Weeks

He's continues to work his way back and is practicing. His playing time may depend on Bojan Bogdanovic's impact on the court. 

Dante Exum

UT

Shoulder

No Timetable

This injury could cost Exum significant time and the Jazz will turn to Alec Burks to help out. Donovan Mitchell will get more run.

Cameron Payne

CHI

Foot

3-4 Weeks

Payne's recent tests have come back clean regarding his Foot and he's on his way bac. He'll have to shine more than Jerian Grant in order to play.

Andre Roberson

OKC

Knee

DAY TO DAY

Roberson is practicing but needs another few games. Alex Abrines, Terrance Ferguson and Josh Huestis pick up minutes.

Jon Leuer

DET

Ankle

No Timetable

It's just about decision time for Leuer as Surgery is still on the table and he may need it. Anthony Tolliver will see more playing time. 

C.J. Williams

LAC

Ankle

No Timetable

Williams will rehab with the G-league and Jawun Evans and even Tyrone Wallace will pick up playing time while he's out.

Brandon Knight

PHX

Torn ACL

OUT FOR THE SEASON

He will not be playing this season. 

Nerlens Noel

DAL

Thumb

4-6 Weeks

Noel had Thumb surgery and could be back in February and his name has been brought in trade discussions. 

Jonathan Isaac

ORL

Ankle

No Timetable

Isaac will be out for a long time as his Ankle just won't heal and Mario Hezonja should pick up playing time.

Tony Allen

NO

Fibula

2-4 Weeks

Allen suffered a setback in regards to hi fractured Fibula and Darius Miller will pick up even more playing time with Allen out. 

Marquese Chriss

PHX

Hip

DAY TO DAY

Chriss may need to miss another game and Dragan Bender will see more minutes if he does.

Dorian Finney-Smith

DAL

Knee

No Timetable

He's on the outside looking into the Mavs rotation when he eventually returns.

Solomon Hill

NO

Hamstring

1-2 Months

The Hammy is torn and that'll cost him a ton of time. Dante Cunningham will start in his place. 

Alan Williams

PHX

Knee

1-2 Months

New Reports say that Williams is making progress and could return as early as February. March seems more realistic. 

Okaro White

MIA

Foot

February-March

All Heat PF's pick up a few more minutes with White's Foot fractured.

Alexis Ajinca

NO

Knee

April or not at all

Ajinca had surgery and will be on the outside looking into the Pelicans rotation if he returns. 

Furkan Korkmaz

PHI

Lisfranc Injury

6-8 Weeks

Korkmaz is on the outside looking in when it comes to the Sixers rotation.