NBA Injury Report: Who Is Out and Day-to-Day Today
The NBA injury report for today lists 77 players carrying a status across 26 teams: 70 ruled Out, 6 Questionable and 1 Probable. Each entry carries the injury description and the expected return date where the team has given one. Filter by status with the pills above the list, or search for a player or team.
Denver NuggetsJones (hamstring) is progressing in his recovery and could be back with the team within the next three games, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports. Jones has yet to take the court this season after suffering a hamstring injury during the preseason and was ruled out again ahead of Monday's clash with the Warriors. The team isn't quite ready to put a firm timetable on his return, but Benedetto notes the forward could be back at some point within the next three games.OutEst. Oct 28
Indiana PacersMcConnell (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Bucks. McConnell's 2026-27 debut will have to wait at least one more game as he continues battling a hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up will be against the 76ers on Wednesday.OutEst. Oct 28
Orlando MagicInjury/Illness - Left Knee Injury Management (2026-10-28, ORL@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-10-24): Isaac (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Knicks. Isaac continues to be sidelined by a left knee injury that caused him to miss the final two months of the 2025-26 season. He has yet to make his 2026-27 debut, and his next chance to do so is Wednesday against the Raptors.OutEst. Oct 28
Philadelphia 76ersFall (quadriceps) was able to practice on Tuesday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Fall, who is on a two-way contract, is nearing a return to the floor for Philadelphia. He projects as an emergency depth option when the 76ers are shorthanded.OutEst. Oct 28
San Antonio SpursInjury/Illness - Left Calf Strain (2026-10-27, SAC@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-26): Harris (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings. Harris is still ramping up from a left calf strain and will miss a fourth consecutive contest to begin the regular season. His next opportunity to make his season debut will come Wednesday at Utah in the second leg of this back-to-back set. Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson will likely continue seeing increased playing time while Harris is sidelined.OutEst. Oct 28
Los Angeles LakersInjury/Illness - Left Knee Effusion / Swelling (2026-10-27, POR@LAL). Prior reporting (2026-10-27): Thiero (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against Portland. Thiero continues to miss time due to swelling in his left knee. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Wednesday against the Clippers.OutEst. Oct 28
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Washington WizardsDybantsa, who has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets, is progressing well from a left ankle sprain and will take part in on-court activities Tuesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. Dybantsa hasn't been cleared to make his NBA debut after picking up a left ankle sprain in the team's preseason finale. However, he's trending in the right direction according to coach Brian Keefe, hinting that a return either Wednesday against Cleveland or Friday against Charlotte could be on the table. The team should have another update on the rookie's status after he goes through practice Tuesday.OutEst. Oct 28
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Utah JazzAlexander won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies due to a left knee bone bruise. Alexander sat out Friday's preseason finale with what the team initially described as a left knee injury, but we now know he's dealing with a bone bruise. Don't be surprised if Alexander misses Friday's game against the Pelicans as well.OutEst. Oct 28
Toronto RaptorsBittle (foot) is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Bulls. Bittle, who just landed a two-way deal with Toronto, continues to recover from a foot fracture. The rookie big man didn't appear in the preseason and has no timetable for a return to the floor.OutEst. Oct 28
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New York KnicksInjury/Illness - Left Ankle Sprain (2026-10-27, DET@NYK). Prior reporting (2026-10-26): Alvarado (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons. Alvarado is missing a second consecutive game with a sprained ankle. Tyler Kolek entered the New York rotation in Sunday's loss to the Magic and should continue to play a bench role while Alvarado is sidelined.OutEst. Oct 28
Oklahoma City ThunderSorber (knee) is out for Monday's game versus the Suns, per Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic. It appeared earlier Monday on the Thunder's injury report that Sorber was ready to make his season debut, but it was a clerical error. Sorber's return timeline remains in the dark due to offseason knee surgery.OutEst. Oct 28
Oklahoma City ThunderTopic (back) won't play in Monday's game against the Suns, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports. There was an error on the Thunder's initial injury report, so both Thomas Sorber (knee) and Topic will remain sidelined Monday. He's without a clear timetable for a return to action.OutEst. Oct 28
Portland Trail BlazersG League - Two-Way (2026-10-27, POR@LAL). Prior reporting (2026-10-27): Youngblood (ankle/two-way player) is out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers. It's unclear at this time whether Youngblood is still dealing with an ankle injury, or if this decision is simply because he's on a two-way contract. Either way, he's yet to make his 2026-27 debut and will need to wait at least until Thursday against the Grizzlies to do so.OutEst. Oct 29
Brooklyn NetsG League - Two-Way (2026-10-27, BKN@BOS). Prior reporting (2026-10-25): Bilodeau (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Indiana. Bilodeau will miss a third straight game to begin the regular season due to a right shoulder sprain. The two-way player's absence shouldn't affect the rotation.OutEst. Oct 30
Dallas MavericksThe Mavericks assigned Aldama (knee) to the G League's Texas Legends on Tuesday, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports. This is all part of Aldama's return-to-play protocol. The forward is still considered week-to-week, but this is a sign that he's trending in the right direction. Look for him to be recalled shortly.OutEst. Nov 2
Philadelphia 76ersBarlow will miss at least the next two weeks of action due to a lumbar spine bone stress response, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. The back issue cost Barlow the entire preseason, and now he'll begin the regular season on the sidelines. The earliest we could see Barlow back on the court would be Nov. 2, but it wouldn't be shocking to see his absence extend beyond this loose, two-week window.OutEst. Nov 2
Charlotte HornetsHead coach Charles Lee said Monday that White (calf) remains without a timeline for a return, though Lee added that he'll have a better idea of where things stand following the Hornets' two-game road trip, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. White's next opportunity to play will come Saturday at home against the Sixers in the second leg of a back-to-back set. However, he should be considered highly questionable for that contest until the Hornets offer an update on his status. Dennis Schroder and Christian Anderson will likely continue seeing increased burn until White returns.OutEst. Nov 2
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Charlotte HornetsKnueppel (hamstring) is without a timetable for a return, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. Knueppel has yet to take the floor this season while on the mend from a left hamstring strain, and at this point in time, the team isn't ready to commit to a return date. Coach Charles Lee stated before Monday's game against Washington that he could have more clarity on the plan for Knueppel following the two-game road trip, which wraps up Friday in Washington.OutEst. Nov 2
Charlotte HornetsWilliams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated following Charlotte's upcoming two-game road trip, Rod Boone reports. Williams' earliest possible return date now looks to be Saturday at home against the 76ers. Royce O'Neale should continue to play meaning minutes off the bench for the Hornets in the interim.OutEst. Nov 2
Dallas MavericksLively (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers. Lively underwent right foot surgery last December and remains without a clear timetable to return. The big man can be considered week-to-week until the Mavericks offer an update on his status. In the meantime, Moussa Cisse and Morez Johnson are candidates for increased minutes.OutEst. Nov 2
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Washington WizardsThe Wizards announced Thursday that Vukcevic (hip) will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Although the big man will remain a limited participant in training camp as he continues his rehab from a hip impingement, it sounds like his absence from game action will extend into the regular season. Deandre Ayton should have the backup center role all to himself until Vukcevic is cleared to retake the floor.OutEst. Nov 2
Dallas MavericksBiberovic (heel) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against San Antonio. Biberovic has been recovering from right heel bursitis stemming from training camp in mid-October. He'll end up missing the first three games of the regular season, and he can be considered week-to-week until the Mavericks provide a clearer timetable for the 2023 second-rounder.OutEst. Nov 2
Dallas MavericksMartin (thumb) is out for Monday's game against the Heat, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Martin will miss his fourth straight game to begin the 2026-27 season. His absence won't have any effect on the Mavericks' rotation.OutEst. Nov 2
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New Orleans PelicansMissi has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and he will miss an extended period of time, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. Missi currently has no official timetable for his return, but he appears likely to miss significant time. Derik Queen could be elevated into a starting role while Missi is sidelined, so make sure he's not floating around on your waiver wire. Missi doesn't offer enough upside to warrant holding onto in re-draft fantasy leagues.OutEst. Nov 2
Houston RocketsHead coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could be out "a week or two" due to his right soleus strain, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. The veteran big man can be considered week-to-week until the Rockets offer another update on his status. In the meantime, Clint Capela will likely see increased playing time behind Alperen Sengun.OutEst. Nov 2
Charlotte HornetsBoswell (knee) is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Nets. Boswell continues to rehab after right knee surgery. The hope in early October was that he would be cleared for basketball activities prior to the start of the G League season, which begins in early November.OutEst. Nov 2
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Chicago BullsClaxton (hamstring) participated in individual drills Monday morning and hopes to join the team for practice next week, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. The Bulls reported one week ago that the big man would be re-evaluated in two weeks, so he appears to be right on track with his recovery from a hamstring injury. He'll presumably need to take part in 5-on-5 drills before getting the green light to return to game action.OutEst. Nov 4
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Utah JazzNurkic will miss at least the next four weeks due to a partial plantar plate tear of second toe in right foot, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports. Nurkic will begin the 2026-27 season on the sidelines, and given the tricky nature of foot injuries for big men, it wouldn't be shocking to see his absence extend beyond this initial four-week window. Jaren Jackson will likely spend more time at center while Nurkic is out, and there will be more minutes available for Jaxson Hayes and Mo Bamba.OutEst. Nov 4
Sacramento KingsInjury/Illness - Left Calf Strain (2026-10-27, SAC@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-26): Cardwell (calf) will be re-evaluated in one week, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports. Cardwell is progressing well in his recovery from a calf strain. Precious Achiuwa should remain worth streaming in all fantasy leagues for the banged-up Kings in the meantime.OutEst. Nov 6
Sacramento KingsInjury/Illness - Left Left Ankle Capsulitis (2026-10-27, SAC@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-26): Murray (ankle) will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports. Murray has officially been diagnosed with left ankle capsulitis, and he's set to miss at least the next 10 days. Precious Achiuwa has been starting in Murray's absence, and he should continue to see opportunities along with De'Andre Hunter and Daeqwon Plowden.OutEst. Nov 6
LA ClippersBeal (knee) will not be ready for the start of the regular season, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. Beal is dealing with knee inflammation that will keep him sidelined for Opening Night. While it's unclear how long the Clippers will be without the veteran guard, Darius Garland, Keaton Wagler and Kris Dunn should dominate the backcourt minutes in his absence. Beal's 2025-26 campaign was cut short by a hip injury after he averaged 8.2 points and 1.7 assists in 20.6 minutes across just six regular-season appearances.OutEst. Nov 8
LA ClippersStrus has been diagnosed with a partially torn plantar fascia in his right foot and he will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. Plantar fascia injuries can be tricky to recover from, with the only remedy typically being prolonged rest, so don't be surprised if Strus' absence extends well beyond this initial four-week window. With Strus now set to miss at least the first few weeks of the season, and Bradley Beal (knee) uncertain for opening night, Keaton Wagler could be thrust into the first unit sooner than expected.OutEst. Nov 8
LA ClippersNiederhauser (foot) won't be ready for the start of the season, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Niederhauser is progressing from March surgery but won't be able to suit up to begin the year. The Clippers are likely to take a cautious approach with the 2025 first-rounder. Isaiah Jackson should occupy the backup center spot behind Brook Lopez early in the campaign.OutEst. Nov 8
LA ClippersIngram won't be ready for the start of the season due to a partially torn Achilles, per Joey Linn of SI.com. The Clippers learned about the injury this summer, though it's unclear exactly how far along Ingram is in his recovery. The star forward's timeline for a return is unclear, clouding his fantasy outlook in the meantime. Darius Garland should take on all the usage he can handle in Ingram's stead, while Kris Dunn and Max Strus could have additional streaming appeal early in the year.OutEst. Nov 8
Boston CelticsInjury/Illness - Illness (2026-10-27, BKN@BOS). Prior reporting (2026-10-18): Carter has been diagnosed with mononucleosis and is without a timetable for a return, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports. Carter missed Boston's final three preseason games with the illness and is now expected to miss time to begin the regular season. He can be considered week-to-week until Boston provides an update on his progress. The 2024 first-rounder signed a two-way pact with the Celtics on Saturday and will provide backcourt depth for the club.OutEst. Nov 8
Detroit PistonsInjury/Illness - Right Hamstring Strain (2026-10-27, DET@NYK). Prior reporting (2026-10-25): Duren will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a right hamstring strain, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com reports. Duren suffered the hamstring injury in Friday's win over Miami and is set to miss an extended period. Paul Reed is expected to join the starting five and carries significant fantasy value until Duren returns. John Collins and Tolu Smith are also candidates to see a bump in minutes in Duren's stead.OutEst. Nov 9
Sacramento KingsInjury/Illness - Right Patella Subluxation (2026-10-27, SAC@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-26): Raynaud (knee) is progressing in his rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports. Raynaud's absence is expected to extend into mid-November due to a right patellar subluxation. With Dylan Cardwell (calf) set to miss at least one more week, Precious Achiuwa, Jonathan Mogbo and De'Andre Hunter are candidates for increased minutes in the frontcourt.OutEst. Nov 10
Orlando MagicInjury/Illness - Right Knee Contusion / Bone Bruise (2026-10-28, ORL@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-10-26): Suggs has been diagnosed with a mild bone bruise in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Suggs suffered the injury during Sunday's win over the Knicks when his right knee buckled following a layup attempt. Fortunately, further testing revealed no major structural damage, though the 25-year-old will miss at least two weeks before being re-evaluated. Anthony Black and Jase Richardson could see increased opportunities in Orlando's backcourt during Suggs' absence.OutEst. Nov 10
Orlando MagicInjury/Illness - Left Ankle Injury Recovery (2026-10-28, ORL@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-09-28): Team president Jeff Weltman said Monday that Nelson (ankle) remains about a month away from returning to the court after offseason surgery, per Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. With Nelson still in recovery mode from the left ankle surgery he underwent this summer, his path back to game action remains delayed for the early part of the season. The rookie big man is on a two-way contract with the Magic, so his short-term absence mainly affects his developmental timeline rather than Orlando's regular rotation.OutEst. Nov 18
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Orlando MagicInjury/Illness - Right Partially Torn Hamstring (2026-10-28, ORL@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-10-17): Penda was diagnosed with a partially torn right hamstring Saturday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. Penda suffered the hamstring tear in Friday's 136-115 preseason win over the Heat. It's unknown how long the injury will keep the 21-year-old off the floor. However, since it's a different injury than the one he suffered in the same hamstring during training camp, the team may take a cautious approach regarding his return. Penda, the No. 32 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 3.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 12.8 minutes per outing in 59 regular-season games in 2025-26. While he's not expected to be a mainstay in the rotation throughout the 2026-27 campaign, his absence could open up a few minutes for Tristan Da Silva.OutEst. Nov 18
Atlanta HawksGueye underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured left foot that he suffered during a workout last week, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. Gueye will be re-evaluated by medical staff in 3-to-4 months, which means he'll miss all of training camp and preseason and likely the start of the 2026-27 regular season. It's a brutal blow for the fourth-year big man, given that the Hawks used the No. 23 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft to select St. John's product Zuby Ejiofor. Gueye's absence means Ejiofor will have more opportunities in the preseason, and the rookie could establish a key role off the bench behind Onyeka Okongwu and projected backup center Jock Landale (ankle).OutEst. Nov 20
Orlando MagicInjury/Illness - Right Low Grade High Ankle Sprain (2026-10-28, ORL@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-10-24): Banchero is expected to be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks due to a right high-ankle sprain, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Banchero left during Friday's loss against the Timberwolves due to an ankle injury, and follow-up tests have confirmed a high-ankle sprain for the fifth-year forward. With an extended absence expected, the Magic will have to rely more heavily on Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane offensively, and Tristan da Silva figures to be the top candidate to enter the Magic's starting lineup for as long as Banchero is sidelined.OutEst. Nov 22
Toronto RaptorsLeonard (knee) is expected to miss multiple weeks due to swelling in his left knee, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. An MRI revealed no structural damage, but the Raptors will take a cautious approach with Leonard's recovery following interruptions to his offseason preparation. The veteran forward was a late scratch for Sunday's loss to Minnesota and now faces an extended absence just two games into the 2026-27 campaign. Allen Graves, who started in Leonard's place Sunday, figures to benefit from additional playing time, while RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes could absorb more offensive responsibility.OutEst. Nov 23
Denver NuggetsStrawther (knee) was diagnosed with a left knee sprain Friday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports. Strawther suffered the injury in Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers. The 24-year-old has appeared in 172 regular-season games for the Nuggets since entering the league in 2023, averaging 7.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists over 16.2 minutes per contest. He was in line to compete for an expanded role during the 2026-27 campaign. While that may be the case once Strawther is cleared to suit up, Tyus Jones and potentially Ryan Nembhard are candidates to receive more minutes in the interim.OutEst. Nov 29
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Golden State WarriorsPorzingis is contemplating his future in basketball as he deals with recurring symptoms from the autoimmune condition termed as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Charania also notes Golden State has started exploring trade routes for Porzingis, who is already considered out indefinitely to begin the 2026-27 season. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect the big man to get back on the floor anytime soon, whether it be for the Warriors or perhaps another team, and it sounds like stepping away from the game is on the table for Porzingis at this point.OutEst. Dec 1
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Golden State WarriorsMoody (knee) is progressing toward a potential return between December and January after rupturing his left patellar tendon in March, Anthony Slater of ESPN reports. Moody has been limited to individual court work, but team sources indicate he's ahead of Jimmy Butler (knee) in the rehabilitation process and is expected to return before the veteran forward. The 24-year-old still has several recovery checkpoints to complete, and Golden State has not established an official timetable. His eventual return would help replenish a Warriors wing rotation that will open the season without both Moody and Butler.OutEst. Dec 1
Indiana PacersSheppard is scheduled for surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee Wednesday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports. Sheppard was diagnosed with a torn left meniscus Friday, and the team has since determined that he'll require surgery. A timetable for the guard's return should start to come into focus after the procedure.OutEst. Dec 1
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San Antonio SpursInjury/Illness - Right Knee Surgery (2026-10-27, SAC@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-05): Quaintance has been around the team but has not yet been cleared for basketball activities, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports. The Spurs are expected to exercise extreme caution with the big man, as Quaintance suffered a torn ACL and meniscus with Arizona State in February 2025 before appearing in only four games with Kentucky last season due to severe complications and persistent swelling. The 19-year-old underwent a cleanup procedure on his meniscus in mid-July, and the Spurs will likely want him at 100 percent before ramping him up to basketball activities.OutEst. Dec 3
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Golden State WarriorsButler (knee) could return sometime between January and February as he continues recovering from a torn right ACL, Anthony Slater of ESPN reports. Butler, who underwent surgery after suffering the injury Jan. 19, has progressed to individual court work but still has several rehabilitation milestones to clear. His next step involves landing comfortably after a game-speed jump. Coach Steve Kerr is hopeful Butler can rejoin Golden State for the latter portion of the season, though no official return date has been announced. The 37-year-old forward remains a significant part of the Warriors' plans and could provide a substantial boost during the second half of the campaign.OutEst. Jan 2
Indiana PacersFurphy was diagnosed with a torn right ACL on Monday and will miss the remainder of the season, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. Furphy started in 21 of 35 regular-season appearances for the Pacers, posting averages of 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes per contest. While no timetable has been announced, Furphy's absence could extend through the beginning of the 2026-27 season. With this news, the Pacers will likely lean more on Ben Sheppard, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson moving forward.OutEst. Jan 2
Phoenix SunsWilliams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. This is a tough blow for the center with training camp right around the corner. With his status for Opening Night in jeopardy, this will put a lot of eyes on Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach, with the latter already drawing buzz during the Summer League. More clarity on Williams' timeline should be known in the coming weeks.OutEst. Feb 3
LA ClippersMiller underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn left rotator cuff and will be re-evaluated in six months, per Law Murray of The Athletic. It's a tough break for Miller, who had an opportunity to battle for a reserve role during training camp in the fall. The timeline for a return is likely to keep him on the shelf until after the All-Star break. Miller's extended stay on the sidelines gives Kobe Sanders a chance to crack the Clippers' rotation.OutEst. Mar 2
Portland Trail BlazersInjury/Illness - Right Meniscus Surgery (2026-10-27, POR@LAL). Prior reporting (2026-08-24): Sharpe suffered a torn meniscus in his knee and is expected to miss six months, per Shams Charania of ESPN. It's a tough blow to the Trail Blazers' depth on the wing ahead of training camp. Sharpe, who is now likely to be sidelined until after the All-Star break, had been ticketed for a reserve role behind Toumani Camara following an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign, which saw average a career-high 20.8 points, 1.4 steals and 2.1 three-pointers per game over 50 regular-season appearances. The door is now open for Vit Krejci and Jeremy Sochan to compete for bench minutes during camp.OutEst. Mar 2
Oklahoma City ThunderWallace has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will require surgery, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Although Wallace's return timetable has yet to be determined, Charania notes the guard is expected miss most of, if not all, of the rest of the season. It's been a brutal day for the Thunder, who also lost Jalen Williams (ankle) on Monday and will need Ajay Mitchell, Jared McCain and Alex Caruso each to step up for the remainder of the year.OutEst. Mar 2
Oklahoma City ThunderWilliams has been diagnosed with a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula, which will require surgery, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Williams suffered the gruesome injury during Sunday's matchup against the Clippers and needed to be stretched off the court after a drive to the rim. He's expected to miss a significant chunk of the 2026-27 season while recovering, but the Thunder should have a better idea of a timeline for his return following surgery.OutEst. Mar 2
Minnesota TimberwolvesDiVincenzo (Achilles) remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports. DiVincenzo is approaching six months since tearing his right Achilles during the first round of the playoffs and has been rehabbing with the expectation that he'll play at some point this season. The veteran guard has sought advice from Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard during his recovery, though Minnesota has yet to establish a timetable for his return.OutEst. Apr 2
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Washington WizardsThe Wizards announced Thursday that Watkins has undergone surgery for a torn ACL. Watkins, a two-way player for the Wizards, suffered the injury during the Summer League. Although Washington has yet to offer a timetable for a return, a typical recovery time for the procedure is approximately 9-to-12 months. That leaves Watkins in serious jeopardy of missing most, if not all, of the 2026-27 season, and it remains to be seen if the team will continue keeping him around on a two-way roster spot while he's injured.OutEst. Apr 2
Atlanta HawksVeesaar was diagnosed with a torn right ACL and is expected to miss the 2026-27 season, the Hawks announced Monday. Veesaar suffered the injury during a workout on Sept. 15, and an MRI confirmed the diagnosis. The No. 52 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Veesaar was expected to spend a lot of time with Atlanta's G League affiliate this season. Reported out for season.OutEst. Jul 1
Oklahoma City ThunderThe Thunder plan to waive Oweh (Achilles) on Friday. Oweh, a rookie second-round pick, was set to be a two-way player for Oklahoma City but suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon in a preseason game, which will sideline him for the entire 2026-27 campaign. Following a long road to recovery, Oweh might have to settle for an Exhibit 10 deal next summer. Reported out for season.OutEst. Jul 1
Philadelphia 76ersHukporti has sustained a season-ending ruptured right Achilles tendon, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Hukporti went down with an Achilles injury in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks, and an MRI has since revealed a rupture. He signed a one-year deal with the 76ers over the summer, so Hukporti will be an unrestricted free agent come season's end. With Hukporti's year already finished, Adem Bona (foot) should assume the backup center role behind Joel Embiid once healthy. Reported out for season.OutEst. Oct 1
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Sacramento KingsInjury/Illness - Right Achilles Tendon Repair / Surgery (2026-10-27, SAC@SAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-21): Simmons underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. Simmons had a quality preseason, averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 17.4 minutes per contest (two games). The 30-year-old was on track to suit up for the Kings on opening night, though those plans were halted after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during practice. Now, Simmons will focus on rehab. However, it's unknown what the future holds regarding his career in the NBA. Previously reported out for season.OutEst. Oct 1
Portland Trail BlazersInjury/Illness - Concussion Protocol (2026-10-27, POR@LAL). Prior reporting (2026-10-27): Carlson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers. Carlson is trending in the right direction after missing Portland's first two regular-season games while in the league's concussion protocol. His potential return likely wouldn't impact the rotation.QuestionableEst. Oct 27
Detroit PistonsInjury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-10-27, DET@NYK). Prior reporting (2026-10-27): Thompson (ankle) was a full participant at Tuesday's shootaround, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports. Thompson remains questionable on the latest injury report, but he seems to be trending in the right direction. If he's unable to give it a go, the Pistons could turn to guys like Daniss Jenkins, Javonte Green and Kevin Huerter.QuestionableEst. Oct 27
Detroit PistonsInjury/Illness - Right Hip Contusion (2026-10-27, DET@NYK). Prior reporting (2026-10-26): Joe (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks. Joe remains day-to-day after failing to return to Sunday's game against the 76ers. If Joe is unavailable for the front end of this back-to-back set, the team could rely more on Ronald Holland, Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green.QuestionableEst. Oct 27
Portland Trail BlazersInjury/Illness - Left Ankle Soreness (2026-10-27, POR@LAL). Prior reporting (2026-10-27): Henderson is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to left ankle soreness. Henderson is evidently dealing with some soreness following Friday's matchup in Sacramento. The Blazers should have a better idea of his availability after watching him go through shootaround and warmups ahead of Tuesday's tipoff.QuestionableEst. Oct 27
Boston CelticsInjury/Illness - Right Hip Synovitis (2026-10-27, BKN@BOS). Prior reporting (2026-10-27): White (right hip) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Nets. White is a little banged up from Monday's game against the Bulls in which he turned the ball over six times in 18 minutes. However, the veteran guard intends to play through the issue for the second leg of this back-to-back set.ProbableEst. Oct 27
Quick answers3 questions
How many NBA players are out injured right now?
70 NBA players are ruled Out right now, including Cameron Carr (LAL), Joshua Jefferson (BKN), Grant Nelson (BKN) and Drake Powell (BKN). A further 6 Questionable and 1 Probable are listed, so 77 players in all carry a status. Out means the player will not play in the team's next game.
Which NBA teams have the most injured players?
The Detroit Pistons have the most players on the injury report with 6, followed by the Portland Trail Blazers with 6 and the Brooklyn Nets with 5. 26 of the 30 NBA teams have at least one player listed, and 4 have a clean report.
What do Out, Day-to-Day, Questionable and Probable mean on the NBA injury report?
Out means the player will not play in the next game, and Out for Season means they are done for the year. Day-to-Day covers a short-term injury that is reassessed before each game. Questionable means roughly an even chance of playing, and Probable means the player is expected to play unless something changes before tip-off.