2023-24 NBA Injury Report Week 9: Mitchell Robinson, Darius Garland, and Bradley Beal Updates
Welcome to the 2023-2024 fantasy basketball season, and we have you covered on the latest in NBA injury news before Week 9 tips off on Monday night. Make sure that you are checking Fantasy Alarm and your rosters for NBA injury updates for your players multiple times a day.
We have seen important fantasy basketball injury news break over the weekend that will affect some big-name players, especially on teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and Phoenix Suns. Here are the latest NBA injuries for week 9 of the fantasy basketball season.
2023-24 NBA Injury Report Fantasy Basketball Week 9
NBA Point Guard Injury News
Markelle Fultz, PG, Orlando Magic (Knee)
Markelle Fultz continues to battle a knee injury and has been ruled out for Monday Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony have been picking up the minutes.
Gabe Vincent, PG, Los Angeles Lakers (Knee)
Gabe Vincent is out again for Los Angeles on Monday. More minutes for Austin Reaves will continue to be on the table.
Marcus Smart, PG, Memphis Grizzlies (Foot)
Marcus Smart is trying to work his way back from a foot injury, but will remain out on Monday. His return could happen as soon as this week, however.
Kyrie Irving, PG, Dallas Mavericks (Heel)
Kyrie Irving was diagnosed with a contusion on his right heel. As of Monday morning, he is ruled out and does not have a timetable for his return. Look for Dante Exum and Tim Hardaway Jr. to get more minutes.
Dennis Smith Jr., PG, Brooklyn Nets (Back)
Dennis Smith Jr. will not be with the Brooklyn Nets for their West Coast road trip this week as he recovers from a back injury.
Andrew Nembhard, PG, Indiana Pacers (Knee)
Andrew Nembhard will miss Monday's game with a knee injury and his status for the rest of the week is unknown.
Kyle Lowry, PG, Miami Heat (Soreness)
Kyle Lowry is resting on Monday with general soreness, but there is hope he will be back later in the week. Tyler Herro and Josh Richardson have been getting the minutes now that they are recovered from injury.
Darius Garland, PG, Cleveland Cavaliers (Jaw)
Darius Garland suffered a fractured jaw last week and the prognosis is that he will miss four weeks or more. Donovan Mitchell moves into the point guard role for the foreseeable future with Isaac Okoro entering the starting lineup.
De'Aaron Fox, PG, Sacramento Kings (Shoulder)
De'Aaron Fox is recovering from a shoulder injury and is Questionable for Monday night. He is day-to-day for the week, but his availability for Monday is certainly in doubt.
Jordan Clarkson, PG, Utah Jazz (Biceps)
The Jazz announced Tuesday that Jordan Clarkson was diagnosed with a right bicep femoris strain in his thigh and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. With Keyonte George also banged up, Collin Sexton and Talen Horton-Tucker are leading the backcourt.
Keyonte George, PG, Utah Jazz (Foot)
George will miss Monday's game with a foot injury, but the Jazz are trying to get him back this week with Jordan Clarkson scheduled to miss time.
Tyrese Haliburton, PG, Indiana Pacers (Knee)
Tyrese Haliburton missed a game last week after tweaking his knee, and he is Questionable for Monday night's game against the Clippers. T.J. McConnell would see his value explode if Haliburton misses any more time.
D'Angelo Russell, PG, Los Angeles Lakers (Head)
D'Angelo Russell is Probably to play Monday night after a minor head injury that caused him to miss one game.
Derrick Rose, PG, Memphis Grizzlies (Hamstring)
Derrick Rose's hamstring injury is more serious than initially diagnosed and he might miss several weeks. With Ja Morant returning soon, Rose's fantasy value is falling off a cliff.
NBA Shooting Guard Injury News
Bradley Beal, SG, Phoenix Suns (Ankle)
Two games into his Phoenix Suns career after a back injury, Bradley Beal suffered a significant ankle injury and will miss multiple weeks. Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon will continue to fill those minutes for the Suns.
Alex Caruso, SG, Chicago Bulls (Ankle)
Alex Caruso is Questionable with an ankle injury for Monday's game against Philadelphia.
Zach LaVine, SG, Chicago Bulls (Foot)
LaVine received an injection in his right foot Thursday and won't travel with the Bulls for their upcoming road trip. Fantasy managers should not count on him for this week and his role might be filled by Caruso and Ayo Dosunmu.
Gary Payton II, SG, Golden State Warriors (Calf)
Gary Payton remains out but has resumed on-court activity and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Anthony Edwards, SG, Minnesota Timberwolves (Hip)
Anthony Edwards still has nagging hip pain from the fall he took two weeks ago, and he is listed as Questionable for Monday's game against Miami.
Bogdan Bogdanovic, SG, Atlanta Hawks (Ankle)
Bogdan Bogdanovic has an ankle injury and is Questionable to play on Monday against Detroit.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Denver Nuggets (Concussion)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is recovering from symptoms from a concussion and is Questionable for Monday's game against Dallas.
Malik Beasley, SG, Milwaukee Bucks (Illness)
Malik Beasley missed Sunday's game against Houston with an illness and he is listed day-to-day for Week 9.
Joe Ingles, SG, Orlando Magic (Ankle)
Joe Ingles did not play on Sunday against Boston and his status for Week 9 is unknown as of Monday morning.
NBA Small Forward Injury News
De'Andre Hunter, SF, Atlanta Hawks (Knee)
De'Andre Hunter is listed as Questionable to play Monday against Detroit with a knee injury.
LeBron James, SF, Los Angeles Lakers (Calf)
LeBron James continues to be Questionable with an ongoing calf injury, but he has suited up almost every game this season. It will be an ongoing status update, but with this current iteration of the injury, he should be fine to play.
Amen Thompson, SF, Houston Rockets (Illness)
Amen Thompson missed Sunday's game with an illness and is day-to-day for this new week.
Torrey Craig, SF, Chicago Bulls (Heel)
Torrey Craig is doubtful for Monday's game against Philadelphia due to right heel soreness.
Josh Okogie, SF, Phoenix Suns (Hip)
Josh Okogie missed Sunday's game with a hip injury and his status for this week is unknown, but will likely be considered Questionable.
NBA Power Forward Injury News
Maxi Kleber, PF, Dallas Mavericks (Toe)
Maxi Kleber continues to be listed out with a toe injury and there is not a firm timetable for his return right now.
Jaden McDaniels, PF, Minnesota Timberwolves (Tailbone)
Jaden McDaniels has an injury known as a sacral contusion, which is near the tailbone. He is listed as Questionable for Monday which is a good sign that even if he misses that game he might be available the rest of the week.
Jalen Smith, PF, Indiana Pacers (Heel)
Jalen Smith is still out for the start of this week and will miss Monday's game with a heel injury.
Evan Mobley, PF, Cleveland Cavaliers (Knee)
The Cavaliers announced that Evan Mobley will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Dean Wade has moved into the starting lineup and has some deep-league value.
Christian Wood, PF, Los Angeles Lakers (Illness)
Christian Wood is listed as Questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness. If he is out, he should still be good for the rest of the week.
Dorian Finney-Smith, PF, Brooklyn Nets (Knee)
Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz. Royce O'Neale gets a slight bump if he misses time.
Anthony Davis, PF, Los Angeles Lakers (Hip/Groin)
Much like LeBron James, Anthony Davis is perpetually Questionable, and the same holds true for Monday. Davis has missed time recently, so his status, plus the status of Christian Wood and Rui Hachimura (the backups), are worth monitoring.
John Collins, PF, Utah Jazz (Illness)
John Collins has an illness and is Questionable for Monday's game against Brooklyn. Collins is also starting to fall out of favor in Utah which means more time for Kelly Olynyk and Simone Fontecchio.
NBA Center Injury News
Wendell Carter Jr., C, Orlando Magic (Hand)
Wendell Carter fractured a finger at the end of Week 2 and underwent surgery to repair the injury. Carter did not play last night, but he is potentially nearing a return and could be activated sometime in the next week. He is officially Out for Monday night.
Jalen Duren, C, Detroit Pistons (Ankle)
Jalen Duren should be evaluated this week with his Ankle injury to determine whether or not he is available to return. With the Pistons in the midst of a 23-game losing streak, they have no incentive to bring players back too soon.
Mitchell Robinson, C, New York Knicks (Ankle)
Mitchell Robinson will undergo surgery on his left ankle and will be re-evaluated in 8-to-10 weeks. Isaiah Hartenstein and Jericho Sims will split time in Robinson's absence.
Clint Capela, C, Atlanta Hawks (Knee)
Clint Capela has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise after undergoing an MRI on Sunday and his status is day-to-day to start the week. Onyeka Okongwu would get a huge spike in value if Capela misses time.
Dereck Lively II, C, Dallas Mavericks (Ankle)
Dereck Lively has been ruled out for Monday's game in Denver with an ankle injury. Dwight Powell stepped into the starting lineup last week when Lively missed time.
Isaiah Stewart, C, Detroit Pistons (Shoulder)
Isaiah Stewart is going to miss at least one more game on Monday with his shoulder injury, and his status is unknown for the rest of the week. James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley have been splitting center minutes.
Player News
Kennedy Chandler finished Monday’s loss to the Hawks with 22 points (8-of-20 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), one rebound, seven assists, three steals and three three-pointers.
For some NBA teams, the end of the first weekend of Summer League leads to “known quantities” being shut down for the rest of the event. The Rockets have decided to take that approach with Reed Sheppard, which resulted in even more opportunities for Chandler. Chandler, the 38th overall pick in the 2022 draft, appeared in 36 games with the Grizzlies during the 2022-23 season and has not been back in the NBA since. Performances like the one he produced on Monday may increase the point guard’s chances of receiving a training camp from someone, whether it’s Houston or another team.
Asa Newell amassed 14 points (4-of-9 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), six rebounds and one three-pointer in Monday’s win over the Rockets.
Newell’s production took a hit after a stellar performance in Sunday’s win over the Suns. However, the reps are more important than the numbers, as the first-round pick won’t turn 20 until early October. With the Hawks among the teams still in contention to reach the semifinals of the NBA 2K26 Summer League, Newell does not appear to be a shutdown candidate. If so, that would mean more opportunities for Jack McVeigh. He shined against the Rockets, finishing with 21 points, four rebounds, three assists, one block and four three-pointers in 27 minutes off the bench.
Kobe Bufkin accounted for 25 points (8-of-15 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Rockets.
Bufkin shot the ball far better than on Sunday, when the Hawks guard shot 3-of-17 from the field in a win over Phoenix. However, the scoring efficiency was countered by a brutal day regarding ball control. Bufkin turned the ball over nine times against the Rockets, eight more than his total on Sunday. While his opportunities will be limited once the regular season begins, Bufkin must be efficient as a scorer and playmaker to log consistent minutes off the bench.
Paul George underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and will be re-evaluated before the start of training camp.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, George injured his knee during a recent workout. The 76ers wing only appeared in 41 games in his debut season with the team, as groin and knee injuries sidelined him for good in March. George initially hyperextended his left knee during the preseason, and it remained an issue throughout the year. With Joel Embiid also recovering from offseason knee surgery, the 76ers could be without two of their stars when training camp opens in September.
Jacob Toppin (hip) is out for the remainder of Monday’s game against the Rockets.
Toppin, who agreed to a two-way contract in March, played well in Las Vegas before suffering an injury. According to the Hawks, he’s dealing with a left hip injury sustained during the first half of Monday’s game. Given Atlanta’s depth at the power forward position, Toppin may struggle to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball once the regular season begins. That said, the Hawks had to be pleased with his play at summer league.
HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports the Wizards waived Richaun Holmes.
With only $250,000 of Holmes’ contract for the 2025-26 season guaranteed, he was considered a candidate to be waived this offseason. The veteran forward/center appeared in 31 games for the Wizards last season, averaging 7.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 17.2 minutes. If Holmes were to catch on with another team, he could provide frontcourt depth, but he’s unlikely to impact fantasy basketball.