NBA INJURIES 

NAMETEAMINJURYTIMETABLE TO RETURNANALYSIS
Kawhi LeonardSASQuadNo TimetableLeonard has been cleared but the NBA Universe has no idea whether or not we will see Leonard in the Playoffs. Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gay will continue to pick up more playing time.
Gordon HaywardBOSAnkle/TibiaOUT FOR PLAYOFFSIt's over! Brad Stevens has said that Hayward won't be returning at all. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum benefit by getting more shots.
Kyrie IrvingBOSKneeOUT FOR PLAYOFFSIrving will miss the entire 2018 Playoffs. Terry Rozier, Shane Larkin and Marcus Smart (when healthy) will fill in.
DeMarcus CousinsNOAchillesOUT FOR PLAYOFFSCousins will not return for the Playoffs. Anthony Davis has shifted to Center and Cheick Diallo and Emeka Okafor get more playing time.
Joel EmbiidPHIFaceDAY TO DAYEmbiid has indicated that he could be ready to go for game 1 but other reports still say that there's a good chance he misses that game. He will be wearing a mask over his face. Richaun Holmes fills in for him.
Stephen CurryGSWAnkle2-4 WeeksCurry is not expected to play at all in the Warriors first round match up. He could make it back for the second round. Quinn Cook continues to be the primary fill-in option. Shaun Livingston grabs minutes. 
Otto Porter Jr. WSHCalfDAY TO DAYPorter is dealing with a minor Calf strain and there is a chance he could miss game 1. Current signs are pointing to him being active, but it is possible. Kelly Oubre Jr. picks up minutes and usage if he can't go.
Eric GordonHOUAnkleDAY TO DAYGordon has been a bit banged up and is dealing with an Ankle injury. He should be fine for game 1, but if he can't go, Gerald Green picks up minutes and usage. 
Marcus SmartBOSThumb2 WeeksThe Celtics have targeted April 27th as the date to expect Smart to return. Terry Rozier and Shane Larkin will see a lot of minutes in the first round of the playoffs. 
Dion WaitersMIAAnkleOUT FOR PLAYOFFSWaiters had Ankle surgery and will miss the playoffs. Tyler Johnson, and Wayne Ellington pick up minutes and usage. 
Andre RobersonOKCPatellar TendonOUT FOR PLAYOFFSWith Roberson out, Corey Brewer (when healthy), Alex Abrines (when healthy) and Terrance Ferguson will see more minutes and usage in the playoffs. 
Fred VanVleetTORShoulderDAY TO DAYVanVleet is dealing with Shoulder issues and may need to miss game 1. If he can't go, Delon Wright picks up more minutes and usage. 
Daniel TheisBOSKneeOUT FOR PLAYOFFSWith Theis out for the Playoffs, Marcus Morris will see a ton of minutes and usage. 
Ryan AndersonHOUAnkleDAY TO DAYAnderson injured his Ankle on Wednesday and while he thinks he'll be ok, his status for game 1 is currently up in the air. 
Corey Brewer OKCKneeDAY TO DAYBrewer is getting treatment on his Knee but thinks he should be ready to go for full minutes for game 1 on Sunday. There's still a chance he can sit out though and Alex Abrines and Terrance Ferguson will benefit.
Thabo SefoloshaUTKneeOUT FOR PLAYOFFSSefolosha had surgery on his Knee and will miss the playoffs.  Jae Crowder and Jonas Jerebko will see more playing time. 
Kyle KorverCLEFootDAY TO DAYKorver is dealing with pain in his Foot and there's a chance he either will miss game 1 or get very limited playing time in the first few games of the first round. J.R. Smith will pick up minutes. 
Luc Mbah a MouteHOUShoulderNo TimetableHe'll miss at least the first round of the playoffs and it's not a lock that he's ready in time for the second round. P.J. Tucker will benefit most. Gerald Green should grab a few more minutes as well.
Mike ScottWSHConcussionDAY TO DAYScott suffered a Concussion Wednesday night and his status for game 1 is currently up in the air. If he misses time, Markieff Morris usage goes up and Kelly Oubre Jr. picks up time.
Maurice HarklessPORKnee1-2 WeeksHarkless could return next week, but needs to be feeling 100 percent. The Blazers won't rush him back. Evan Turner will see more minutes and usage until he returns
Timothe Luwawu-CabarrotPHIKneeNo TimetableIf TLC returns, he will be on the outside looking into the Sixers rotation. There has been zero indication that we'll see him in the Playoffs. 
Alexis AjincaNOKneeOUT FOR PLAYOFFSAjinca will NOT play in the Playoffs. Cheick Diallo and Emeka Okafor will see playing time. 
Alex AbrinesOKCConcussionDAY TO DAYAbrines is dealing with a Concussion, but there's still a chance he can be active for game 1. If he doesn’t play, Terrance Ferguson will pick up minutes. 
Patrick McCawGSWBack3-4 WeeksIf the Warriors make it deep into the Playoffs, we may be able to see McCaw back by the end of the second round. His re-evaluation is in about three weeks. Shaun Livingston will pick up minutes.