NBA INJURIES

 

NAMETEAMINJURYTIMETABLE TO RETURNANALYSIS
Kawhi LeonardSASQuadNo TimetableLeonard is out indefinitely and the Spurs hope to get him back before the season's over. Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gay (when healthy) pick up PT.
Gordon HaywardBOSAnkle/TibiaNo TimetableHayward can shoot stand-still jumpers and wants to return this season. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart (when healthy) pick up shots and minutes.
Nikola VucevicORLHand2-3 WeeksVucevic is practicing and is reportedly almost ready to take full contact. With all of the injuries on Orlando, Bismack Biyombo will pick up PT.
Jabari ParkerMILTorn ACLFRIDAYAll signs are pointing to Friday as when we should see Parker make his debut. Expect Parker to have a minutes restriction for the next few weeks
Paul MillsapDENWrist3-5 WeeksMillsap is practicing but we won't see him again until sometime after the All-Star break. Trey Lyles and Mason Plumlee pick up minutes.
DeMarcus CousinsNOAchillesOUT FOR THE SEASONCousins will not return for the remainder of the season and Darius Miller, Omer Asik and Dante Cunningham (when healthy) will play heavy minutes.
Mike ConleyMEMAchillesOUT FOR THE SEASONConley is having surgery and won't return to the court this season. Andrew Harrison and Mario Chalmers will fill-in.
John WallWSHKnee6-8 WeeksWall has to get another procedure on his Knee and will miss up to two months. Tomas Satoransky and Tim Frazier will pick up minutes.
Kevin LoveCLEHand6-8 WeeksWith Kevin Love out for potentially the next two months, Jeff Green, Jae Crowder and Tristan Thompson will fill in.
Patrick BeverleyLACKneeNo TimetableBeverley had surgery and thinks he can return this season. Austin Rivers (when healthy), Lou Williams and Milos Teodosic pick up minutes.
Markelle FultzPHIShoulderNo TimetableAfter it seemed like he was on his way back, Fultz is once again having Shoulder issues and it's impacting his shooting in practice
Chris PaulHOUGroinDAY TO DAYPaul missed his previous game and with soreness and if he can't play Thursday, Eric Gordon (if healthy) will pick up a ton of minutes. 
Devin BookerPHXRibsDAY TO DAYAfter taking a hard fall, Booker missed his previous game and is QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday. Isaiah Canaan and Troy Daniels could pick up PT.
Aaron GordonORLHipDAY TO DAYGordon is dealing with a Hip injury and after missing Tuesday's game, he'll likely miss WEDNESDAY'S game and Mario Hezonja will pick up PT.
Lonzo BallLALKneeNo TimetableBall has missed seven straight games and there has been no indication given that he's close to coming back. Jordan Clarkson and Josh Hart will grab PT.
Jeremy LinBKNKneeOUT FOR THE SEASOND'Angelo Russell will rotate between PG and SG spot and Spencer Dinwiddie will pick up minutes. 
Nikola MiroticCHILegDAY TO DAYIt's uncertain whether or not Mirotic will take the court on WEDNESDAY. Denzel Valentine and Bobby Portis will pick up minutes if he can't go.
Kris DunnCHIConcussionNo TimetableDunn is having a tough time recovering from Concussion symptoms and has missed his last five games. Jerian Grant grabs PT.
Eric GordonHOUBackDAY TO DAYGordon had to be taken out of Tuesday's game when his Back tightened up and if he can't play Thursday, Gerald Green will pick up minutes.
Eric BledsoeMILAnkleDAY TO DAYBooker played three minutes on Monday and it's undetermined whether or not he'll play on Thursday. If he sits, Malcolm Brogdon will fill in.
JJ RedickPHILeg1-3 WeeksRedick is recovering from a Leg injury and he won't be re-evaluated until the end of the week. Jerryd Bayless and T.J. McConnell pick up PT.
Austin RiversLACHeelNo TimetableRivers will miss at least the next couple of weeks. Milos Teodosic and Jawun Evans pick up minutes.
Reggie JacksonDETAnkle3-5 WeeksWith 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.
Rondae Hollis-JeffersonBKNGroinDAY TO DAYRHJ has missed his last two games and WEDNESDAY isn't looking good. If he can't play Quincy Acy and Jarrett Allen will pick up minutes.
Dion WaitersMIAAnkleOUT FOR THE SEASONWaiters had Ankle surgery and will miss the rest of the season. Tyler Johnson and Wayne Ellington pick up minutes.
Seth CurryDALTibiaNo TimetableThe Mavs continue being shady about when we can expect Curry to play. He'll miss at least the next week. Yogi Ferrell benefits.
Rodney HoodUTLegDAY TO DAYHood has missed the Jazz last five games, but is practicing. Joe Johnson and Alec Burks will see more playing time.
JaMychal GreenMEMAnkleDAY TO DAYGreen has missed four straight games and is currently DOUBTFUL for Wednesday. Jarell Martin will see more playing time.
Willie Cauley-SteinSACKneeDAY TO DAYCauley-Stein has missed his last two games and it's undetermined whether or not he'll play Friday. Kosta Koufos will fill-in if he can't go.
Mirza TeletovicMILLungNo TimetableTeletovic 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 GaySASHeel3-5 WeeksWith Gay out until after the All-Star break, Kyle Anderson will continue to see consistent minutes and shot opportunities.
Thabo SefoloshaUTKneeOUT FOR THE SEASONSefolosha had surgery on his Knee and will miss the rest of the season. Jonas Jerebko will see more playing time. 
Trevor ArizaHOUHamstring1-2 WeeksWith Ariza out for at least the next few games, Gerald Green and P.J. Tucker will pick up minutes.
Caris LeVertBKNGroinDAY TO DAYLeVert has missed his last two games and if he can't play WEDNESDAY, Joe Harris and Nik Stauskas will pick up playing time. 
Marcus SmartBOSHand1-2 WeeksSmart did not make a smart decision by injuring his hand on a picture frame and Terry Rozier and Shane Larkin will pick up playing time while he's out.
J.J. BareaDALObliqueDAY TO DAYBarea is currently QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday and if he can't go, Yogi Ferrell and Devin Harris will pick up more minutes. 
Marquese ChrissPHXAnkleDAY TO DAYChriss is QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday and while his Hip is healthy, he injured his Ankle and Dragan Bender will see more minutes if he can't go.
Jordan BellGSWAnkle1-3 WeeksBell will be on the shelf for the next couple of weeks and Kevon Looney will pick up minutes while he's out.
DeAndre' BembryATLGroin1-2 WeeksBembry is dealing with a strained Groin and Marco Belinelli will continue to pick up minutes. 
Chandler ParsonsMEMKneeNo TimetableParsons hasn't played in weeks. Jarell Martin and Deyonta Davis will pick up minutes. 
James Ennis IIIMEMCalfDAY TO DAYThe Grizzlies have said that Ennis should be returning in the next couple of games. and Dillon Brooks has been on fire and he'll be in a battle for PT.
Terrence RossORLKneeNo TimetableWe still don't have an update on Ross and Jonathon Simmons will continue seeing a lot of minutes. 
Cody ZellerCHAKneeDAY TO DAYZeller can practice in full and his return to the court is coming up. Frank Kaminsky will continue to fill in.
Rodney McGruderMIATibiaNo TimetableWith 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 IIIINDAnkle5-7 WeeksHe's continues to work his way back and is practicing. His playing time may depend on Bojan Bogdanovic's impact on the court. 
Dante ExumUTShoulderNo TimetableExum can shoot but can't take contact yet, but is recovering. Donovan Mitchell will get more run.
Cameron PayneCHIFoot2-3 WeeksPayne'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.
Jerryd BaylessPHIWristDAY TO DAYBayless has missed his six games. T.J. McConnell and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot should see more minutes
Jon LeuerDETAnkleOUT FOR THE SEASONLeuer had Ankle surgery and is out for the rest of the season. 
C.J. WilliamsLACAnkleNo TimetableWilliams will rehab with the G-league and Jawun Evans and even Tyrone Wallace will pick up playing time while he's out.
Brandon KnightPHXTorn ACLOUT FOR THE SEASONHe will not be playing this season. 
Nerlens NoelDALFinger2-4 WeeksNoel is looking at a February return but is not progressing in rehab. Dirk Nowitzki and Salah Mejri will continue to see a lot of minutes.
Jonathan IsaacORLAnkleNo TimetableIsaac will be out for a long time as his Ankle just won't heal and Mario Hezonja should pick up playing time.
Alex LenPHXAnkleDAY TO DAYLen returned Monday, but the Suns have listed him as QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday and Greg Monroe will fill-in if Len misses the game.
Marvin WilliamsCHAAnkleDAY TO DAYWilliams won't play WEDNESDAY and could miss more games in the near future. Frank Kaminsky will pick up minutes.
Dorian Finney-SmithDALKneeNo TimetableHe's on the outside looking into the Mavs rotation when he eventually returns.
Solomon HillNOHamstring1-2 MonthsThe Hammy is torn and that'll cost him a ton of time. Dante Cunningham will start in his place. 
Alan WilliamsPHXKnee1-2 MonthsNew Reports say that Williams is making progress and could return as early as February. March seems more realistic. 
Okaro WhiteMIAFoot1-2 MonthsAll Heat PF's pick up a few more minutes with White's Foot fractured.
Alexis AjincaNOKnee2 Months or not at allAjinca had surgery and will be on the outside looking into the Pelicans rotation if he returns. 
Furkan KorkmazPHILisfranc Injury3-5 WeeksKorkmaz is on the outside looking in when it comes to the Sixers rotation. 
Lance StephensonINDThighDAY TO DAYStephenson is QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday and if he can't go, Bojan Bogdanovic and Cory Joseph pick up minutes.
Mason PlumleeDENCalfDAY TO DAYPlumlee COULD BE looking at the next few weeks on the shelf while dealing with a Calf strain and Trey Lyles will pick up even more playing time.
Andre RobersonOKCPatellar TendonOUT FOR THE SEASONRoberson will miss the rest of the season and Alex Abrines and Terrance Ferguson will fill in moving forward
Mario ChalmersMEMHamstringDAY TO DAYChalmers is QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday and if he can't play, Andrew Harrison will pick up more playing time. 
Jawun EvansLACAbsDAY TO DAYEvans has missed five straight games with soreness in his abs and Milos Teodosic will see more minutes. 
CJ MilesTORKneeDAY TO DAYMiles Knee is sore and missed his previous game and if he can't play Thursday, Norman Powell and OG Anunoby will pick up playing time.
Guerschon YabuseleBOSAnkleDAY TO DAYYabusele hasn't played much in January and recently hurt his Ankle. He could return WEDNESDAY. He's not involved in the Celtics rotation.
Skal LabissiereSACShoulderDAY TO DAYHe missed his last two games and if he can't play, Kosta Koufos and Zach Randolph will pick up more minutes. 
Dillon BrooksMEMKneeDAY TO DAYBrooks is QUESTIONABLE to play on Wednesday and if he can't go, Wayne Selden could see a lot more minutes. 
Dante CunninghamNOBackDAY TO DAYCunningham left Tuesday's game with a Back injury and if he can't play Friday Cheick Diallo and Omer Asik pick up minutes. 
Deyonta DavisMEMKneeDAY TO DAYDavis is QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday and if he can't play, Jarell Martin picks up more playing time. 
Ben McLemoreMEMKneeDAY TO DAYHe's missed his last two games and is QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday. Wayde Selden should benefit if he misses more time. 
Kevon LooneyGSWIllnessDAY TO DAYLooney missed his previous game because he was sick and his next chance to play will be Friday. 
Ron BakerNYShoulderDAY TO DAYBaker will miss WEDNESDAY after hurting his Shoulder on Tuesday and Frank Ntilikina will see more playing time
Shane LarkinBOSKneeDAY TO DAYLarkin missed his previous game with a Knee injury and if he can't go on Wednesday, Terry Rozier will pick up more playing time. 
Malachi RichardsonSACAnkleDAY TO DAYRichardson has missed his last two games and is on the outside looking in when it comes to the Kings rotation.