NBA INJURIES

NAMETEAMINJURYTIMETABLE TO RETURNANALYSIS
James HardenHOUHamstring2 WeeksWith Harden out, expect more offense out of Chris Paul, Trevor Ariza, Eric Gordon and Gerald Green picks up a ton of playing time and shots.
Gordon HaywardBOSAnkle/TibiaUnlikely to return this season Hayward is starting to rehab the Ankle and still wants to return this season. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart will pick up shots and minutes.
Nikola VucevicORLHand4-6 WeeksVucevic is dealing with a fractured Hand. With all of the injuries on Orlando, Bismack Biyombo will pick up PT.
Jabari ParkerMILTorn ACL5-6 WeeksParker is starting to practice and is still targeting a February return. Giannis Antetokounmpo starts at PF.
Paul MillsapDENWrist2 MonthsMillsap had surgery and we won't see him again until sometime after the All-Star break. Trey Lyles and Mason Plumlee pick up minutes.
Rudy GobertUTKnee2-3 WeeksGobert 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 ConleyMEMAchillesNo TimetableConley won't return until he feels 100 percent although reports have said he's getting closer. Tyreke Evans starts in his place.
Patrick BeverleyLACKneeOUT FOR THE SEASONBeverley had surgery and is out for the rest of the season. Austin Rivers, Lou Williams and Milos Teodosic pick up minutes.
Markelle FultzPHIShoulder1-2 WeeksReports say that the his Shoulder pain has subsided and he's in the final stages of rehab.
Danilo GallinariLACGlute3-4 WeeksGallinari is starting to do drills in practice but it's looking like he'll be out close to another month. Wes Johnson benefits.
Zach LaVineCHIKneeSATURDAYLaVine is expected to make his season debut on Saturday. Expect a minutes restriction for the first few weeks.
Kevin DurantGSWCalfDAY TO DAYDurant is listed as PROBABLE for Wednesday's game. He's missed his last 3 games.
Anthony DavisNOAnkleDAY TO DAYThere's a good chance Davis will miss Wednesday's game and may need to miss a few more games after. Dante Cunningham will see more PT.
D'Angelo RussellBKNKnee1-2 WeeksThe Nets are finally talkin' timetable for Russell as his return is in sight. Spencer Dinwiddie continues to benefit playing in Russell's spot. 
Damian LillardPORCalfDAY TO DAYLillard's Legs are acting up again and he's now missed 2 straight games. Shabazz Napier will fill in if he needs to miss more time.
Jeremy LinBKNKneeOUT FOR THE SEASOND'Angelo Russell (when healthy) will rotate to the PG spot and Spencer Dinwiddie will pick up minutes. 
Blake GriffinLACConcussionDAY TO DAYGriffin is still in the leagues Concussion protocol and will need to sit out at least another game. Wes Johnson and Sam Dekker fill in.
Jeff TeagueMINKneeDAY TO DAYTeague is very close to returning. Tyus Jones and Jamal Crawford fill in if he can't go. 
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.
Kyle LowryTORBack/TailboneDAY TO DAYLowry is dealing with a bruised Tailbone and Back spasms and has missed 1 game thus far. Delon Wright and Fred VanVleet fill in.
DeMarre CarrollBKNKneeDAY TO DAYCarroll will miss Wednesday's game after injuring his Knee. Allen Crabbe will need to rotate to SF and Joe Harris will pick up shots. 
Austin RiversLACHeelNo TimetableRivers will miss at least the next couple of weeks. Milos Teodosic and Jawun Evans pick up minutes.
Reggie JacksonDETAnkle6-8 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.
Iman ShumpertCLEKnee1-2 WeeksShumpert's return is getting closer and we could see him back in January. Kyle Korver and JR Smith pick up minutes.
Dion WaitersMIAAnkleNo TimetableWaiters can't shake the Ankle injuries and we don't know when he'll be back on the court. Tyler Johnson and Wayne Ellington pick up minutes.
Nikola MiroticCHIIllnessDAY TO DAYMirotic is dealing with a Stomach issue and if he can't play, Bobby Portis will pick up more playing time. 
Myles TurnerINDElbowDAY TO DAYTurner is listed as DOUBTFUL for Wednesday's game. Domantas Sabonis will pick up minutes if he can't go. 
Tim Hardaway Jr.NYLegNo TimetableHe's practicing, but the timetable remains unclear. Lance Thomas picks up PT.
Kawhi LeonardSASShoulderDAY TO DAYLeonard is dealing with a partial tear in his Shoulder, but the Spurs are saying that it's a minor injury and could be back Thursday.
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 GaySASHeel1-2 WeeksWith Gay out, Kyle Anderson will continue to see consistent minutes and shot opportunities.
Allen CrabbeBKNShinDAY TO DAYCrabbe is currently DOUBTFUL for Wednesday's game and if he can't go Joe Harris will pick up more minutes. 
Tyler JohnsonMIAShoulderDAY TO DAYJohnson missed Tuesday's game and will likely be out for Wednesday's game. Wayne Ellington picks up playing time and Josh Richardson's usage goes up.
Derrick RoseCLEAnkleDAY TO DAYRose is dealing with full-body fatigue and the Ankle injury. With Iman Shumpert out, Isaiah Thomas gets more minutes.
Danny GreenSASGroinDAY TO DAYThe Spurs Coaches have said he doesn't look healthy. Kyle Anderson and Bryn Forbes pick u PT.
Isaiah CanaanPHXGroin1-2 WeeksWith Canaan out, Tyler Ulis will pick up a ton of minutes and even Davon Reed should see some playing time.
Milos TeodosicLACFootDAY TO DAYTeodosic has missed his last two games and may need to miss Wednesday's game. Jawun Evans picks up minutes.
Michael BeasleyNYAnkleDAY TO DAYBeasley is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday's game and if he can't go Lance Thomas picks up more playing time and usage.
Justise WinslowMIAKneeDAY TO DAYWinslow is still being ruled out of games, but he's just about ready to return. Josh Richardson will pick up more playing time. 
Chandler ParsonsMEMKneeDAY TO DAYParsons has missed four straight games with soreness and Jarell Martin can see more minutes if he needs to miss additional time. 
Stanley JohnsonDETHipTONIGHTJohnson should play Wednesday night. 
Terrence RossORLKneeNo TimetableThe Magic Coaches are expecting Ross to be out for a long time and Jonathon Simmons will pick up a ton of playing time. 
Cody ZellerCHAKnee2-3 WeeksZeller had Knee surgery and will miss time and Frank Kaminsky will pick up a ton of playing time. 
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 TimetableThis injury could cost Exum significant time and the Jazz will turn to Alec Burks to help out. Donovan Mitchell will get more run.
Cameron PayneCHIFoot1 MonthPayne will be playing behind multiple guards once he eventually returns. He'll have to shine more than Jerian Grant
Andre RobersonOKCKneeDAY TO DAYThe Thunder have said that Roberson will miss the next few games. Alex Abrines, Terrance Ferguson and Josh Huestis pick up minutes.
Jon LeuerDETAnkleNo TimetableIt'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. 
Luc Mbah a MouteHOUShoulderNo TimetableRyan Anderson's minutes are safe and usage will go up and Nene' will pick up playing time.
Raul NetoUTConcussion/KneeNo TimetableNeto is still dealing with Concussion-like symptoms and Knee pain. The Jazz starters continue to play more minutes and Alec Burks minutes are safe. 
Nerlens NoelDALThumb5-6 WeeksNoel had Thumb surgery and could be back in February and his name has been brought in trade discussions. 
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.
Tony AllenNOFibula1-2 WeeksAllen has a fractured Fibula and Darius Miller will pick up even more playing time with Allen out. 
Marquese ChrissPHXHipDAY TO DAYChriss may not need to miss any time, but if he does, Dragan Bender will see more minutes.
Dorian Finney-SmithDALKneeNo TimetableHe's on the outside looking into the Mavs rotation when he eventually returns.
Solomon HillNOHamstringFebruary-MarchThe Hammy is torn and that'll cost him a ton of time. Dante Cunningham will start in his place. 
Tony ParkerSASAnkleDAY TO DAYIf Parker needs to miss time, Patty Mills and Dejounte Murray will see a lot more playing time. 
Okaro WhiteMIAFootFebruary-MarchAll Heat PF's pick up a few more minutes with White's Foot fractured.
Alexis AjincaNOKneeApril or not at allAjinca had surgery and will be on the outside looking into the Pelicans rotation if he returns. 
Alan WilliamsPHXKneeFebruary-MarchNew Reports say that Williams is making progress and could return as early as February. March seems more realistic. 
Brandon KnightPHXTorn ACLOUT FOR THE SEASONHe will not be playing this season. 
Amir JohnsonPHIIllnessDAY TO DAYIf Johnson needs to miss the London game, Dario Saric, Richaun Holmes and Trevor Booker could pick up playing time. 
NeneHOUKneeDAY TO DAYNene has missed his last 3 games and if he can't go, Tarik Black and P.J. Tucker should see a bit more playing time. 
Furkan KorkmazPHILisfranc Injury6-8 WeeksKorkmaz is on the outside looking in when it comes to the Sixers rotation. 
Andrew HarrisonMEMShoulderDAY TO DAYHarrison is listed as PROBABLE for Wednesday's game.
Nik StauskasBKNAnkleDAY TO DAYStauskas is QUESTIONABLE for Wednesday and if he can't go, Joe Harris will see more playing time.
DeAndre' BembryATLGroinNo TimetableBembry hasn't played in weeks and Marco Belinelli will continue to pick up minutes.