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Who is out, doubtful or questionable, why, and when they are expected back, with the teams playing tonight first. Status changes move prices before the research does.
“Expected back” is the date the team or outlet reported: an estimate, not a promise.
| Player | Status | Injury | Expected back | Note |
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Philadelphia 76ers | ||||
Ariel HukportiC · Oct 6Achilles · Ruptured · Right · Back Oct 1, 2027 · Oct 6 | Out | Achilles · Ruptured · Right | Oct 1, 2027 | 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. |
Dominick BarlowF · YesterdayBack · Back Nov 2 · Yesterday | Out | Back | Nov 2 | 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. |
Tacko FallC · YesterdayHip · Left · Back Oct 22 · Yesterday | Out | Hip · Left | Oct 22 | Fall will sit out the 76ers' first regular-season game with the same injury that sidelined him for the preseason. For now, he should be viewed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Cavs. |
Adem BonaC · YesterdayFoot · Sprain · Back Oct 20 · Yesterday | Day-To-Day | Foot · Sprain | Oct 20 | Bona missed the preseason due to the foot issue, but he was able to get in a full practice Sunday, so he appears to be trending in the right direction. If Bona is cleared for Tuesday's season opener, he'll play limited minutes behind Joel Embiid. |
Anfernee SimonsG · YesterdayHamstring · Back Oct 20 · Yesterday | Day-To-Day | Hamstring | Oct 20 | Simons managed to log a full practice Sunday, but the team isn't yet ready to commit to his availability for the regular-season opener. The Sixers should have an update on his status closer to tipoff. |
Dean WadeF · YesterdayAnkle · Sprain · Back Oct 20 · Yesterday | Day-To-Day | Ankle · Sprain | Oct 20 | With back-to-back missed practices, Wade appears to be on the wrong side of the questionable tag. Justin Edwards and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would have a chance to enter the streaming mix in deep leagues if Wade is out. |
Oklahoma City Thunder | ||||
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Nikola TopicG · YesterdayBack · Surgery · Back Oct 22 · Yesterday | Out | Back · Surgery | Oct 22 | Topic lacks a concrete timetable for his season debut due to offseason back surgery. He's set to serve as backcourt depth once healthy for the Thunder. |
Otega OwehG · 6d agoAchilles · Surgery · Right · Back Jul 1, 2027 · 6d ago | Out | Achilles · Surgery · Right | Jul 1, 2027 | Oweh exited Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers with a non-contact injury that was later diagnosed as a ruptured right Achilles tendon. The No. 41 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft already faced an uphill battle for playing time on a loaded Thunder roster and will now miss his entire rookie campaign. Depending on his recovery progress, Oweh could be a candidate to participate in the 2027 Summer League. |
Thomas SorberC · YesterdayKnee · Surgery · Right · Back Oct 22 · Yesterday | Out | Knee · Surgery · Right | Oct 22 | Sorber remains without a definitive timeline for his season debut following offseason knee surgery. Once cleared to play, he's expected to operate as frontcourt depth for Oklahoma City. |
San Antonio Spurs | ||||
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Jayden QuaintanceF · Oct 5Knee · Surgery · Right · Back Dec 3 · Oct 5 | Out | Knee · Surgery · Right | Dec 3 | 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. |
Tobias HarrisF · YesterdayCalf · Strain · Left · Back Oct 23 · Yesterday | Out | Calf · Strain · Left | Oct 23 | "He's ramping up. He's progressing," coach Mitch Johnson said. "He still needs some more progressing on the court." With Harris still not ready to return, the Spurs will likely utilize their three-guard lineup quite a bit, and guys like Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes could find more minutes. |
Atlanta Hawks | ||||
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Henri VeesaarC · Sep 21Knee · Right · Back Jul 1, 2027 · Sep 21 | Out | Knee · Right | Jul 1, 2027 | 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. |
Mouhamed GueyeF · YesterdayFoot · Fracture · Left · Back Nov 20 · Yesterday | Out | Foot · Fracture · Left | Nov 20 | 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). |
Boston Celtics | ||||
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Devin CarterG · 2d agoIllness · Back Nov 8 · 2d ago | Out | Illness | Nov 8 | 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. |
Brooklyn Nets | ||||
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Tyler BilodeauF · YesterdayShoulder · Back Oct 24 · Yesterday | Out | Shoulder | Oct 24 | Bilodeau is on a two-way contract and was unlikely to crack the rotation right away. He'll likely get plenty of G League reps once he's healthy. |
Charlotte Hornets | ||||
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Coby WhiteG · 2h agoCalf · Strain · Left · Back Oct 23 · 2h ago | Out | Calf · Strain · Left | Oct 23 | White is doing individual work at practice and isn't yet ready to return to game action with a calf strain. Until he's cleared to retake the court, Dennis Schroder figures to start at point guard for the Hornets and offer streaming appeal in most fantasy leagues. |
Grant WilliamsF · 2h agoHamstring · Right · Back Oct 23 · 2h ago | Out | Hamstring · Right | Oct 23 | Williams is not yet able to practice fully as he works back from a hamstring injury. The Hornets should turn to Royce O'Neale for some extra playing time until Williams is ready to suit up. |
Kon KnueppelG · 2h agoHamstring · Left · Back Oct 23 · 2h ago | Out | Hamstring · Left | Oct 23 | Knueppel didn't play in the preseason and will miss Wednesday's regular-season opener due to a left hamstring injury. However, he's trending in the right direction and can be considered questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta. With the 21-year-old swingman sidelined, Sion James, Grayson Allen (knee) and Royce O'Neale are candidates to see an uptick in minutes. |
Kylan BoswellG · 1h agoKnee · Right · Back Nov 2 · 1h ago | Out | Knee · Right | Nov 2 | 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. |
Chicago Bulls | ||||
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Nic ClaxtonC · YesterdayHamstring · Back Nov 4 · Yesterday | Out | Hamstring | Nov 4 | This is a tough blow for the Bulls as they will be without their starting center for the first seven games of the regular season. Meanwhile, Zach Collins' (toe) status remains in the air. This could set up Jalen Smith for a solid workload to open the season. |
Dailyn SwainG · 3h agoIllness · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Illness | Oct 21 | Swain wasn't expected to travel with the team, but the Bulls are at least leaving the door slightly open for Wednesday. Isaac Okoro (knee) and Patrick Williams should ultimately pick up a few extra minutes off the bench. |
Isaac OkoroF · 3h agoKnee · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 21 | Okoro had his reps managed in the preseason but is expected to play Wednesday. He could see a couple of extra minutes in Dailyn Swain's (illness) expected absence. |
Jordan HawkinsG · 4h agoIllness · Back Oct 21 · 4h ago | Day-To-Day | Illness | Oct 21 | Hawkins is day-to-day but will not travel with the team ahead of Opening Night. The guard is on a two-way contract and is not projected to be in the rotation early on. |
Leonard MillerF · 3h agoGroin · Right · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Groin · Right | Oct 21 | This is a new injury for Miller, though it sounds minor. The Bulls have quite a few injuries, so Miller could be in the mix for a rotation spot after a strong showing in the preseason. |
Tobe AwakaF · 3h agoKnee · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 21 | Awaka remains day-to-day with his knee sprain. With Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) sidelined to open the season, Awaka could be in the mix at the edge of the rotation. |
Zach CollinsF · 3h agoToe · Surgery · Right · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Toe · Surgery · Right | Oct 21 | Collins has been able to practice for Chicago for the past couple days after missing the entire preseason. He said Monday he was hopeful to play in the season opener, and the probable tag is a good sign. He's penciled in to back up Jalen Smith with Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) sidelined. |
Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||
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Nae'Qwan TomlinF · 7h agoBack · Back Nov 16 · 7h ago | Out | Back | Nov 16 | This is a tough blow for the forward and there's no guarantee he's cleared right away when he's re-evaluated in three-to-four weeks. Tomlin wasn't projected to crack the rotation ahead of Opening Night and was penciled in to be an emergency depth option. |
Khalifa DiopC · Oct 13Knee · Left · Back Oct 22 · Oct 13 | Day-To-Day | Knee · Left | Oct 22 | Diop is away from the team while tending to a knee injury. His next chance to rejoin Cleveland comes next Thursday for the season opener against the 76ers. |
Sam MerrillG · 4h agoElbow · Soreness · Right · Back Oct 22 · 4h ago | Day-To-Day | Elbow · Soreness · Right | Oct 22 | It sounds like Merrill is progressing well from an elbow injury. The Cavaliers are likely to release their first injury report Wednesday, and Merrill can be tentatively deemed questionable for Thursday's season opener against the Heat in the meantime. |
Dallas Mavericks | ||||
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Dereck Lively IIC · 4d agoFoot · Surgery · Right · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Foot · Surgery · Right | Oct 21 | Lively, who is recovering from foot surgery he underwent back in December, will wind up missing all four of Dallas' preseason games. Given that there hasn't been any reporting of Lively ramping up his workload, it seems there's a real chance he won't be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season. |
Jett HowardG · 4d agoIllness · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Illness | Oct 21 | Howard will miss another preseason contest due to an illness. However, he should be ready to go for Opening Night against the Rockets, barring a setback. |
Santi AldamaF · 4h agoKnee · Back Oct 21 · 4h ago | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 21 | Coach Dusty May said Aldama was limited at Tuesday's practice, and while he's getting closer, it sounds like the team will take a cautious approach with the big man. In the meantime, guys like Caleb Martin and Morez Johnson are candidates to be more involved. |
Tarik BiberovicF · 4h agoHeel · Right · Back Oct 21 · 4h ago | Day-To-Day | Heel · Right | Oct 21 | Biberovic isn't practicing due to right heel bursitis. Even once healthy, the rookie swingman is unlikely to open 2026-27 in the Dallas rotation. |
Denver Nuggets | ||||
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Julian StrawtherG · 4d agoKnee · Sprain · Left · Back Nov 29 · 4d ago | Out | Knee · Sprain · Left | Nov 29 | 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. |
Spencer JonesF · 2d agoHamstring · Back Oct 22 · 2d ago | Day-To-Day | Hamstring | Oct 22 | His level of participation is unclear, though it's encouraging to see Jones at practice. He missed the preseason with a hamstring injury and can be considered questionable for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Thunder until further notice. |
Detroit Pistons | ||||
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Taurean PrinceF · 8h agoPersonal · Back Oct 23 · 8h ago | Out | Personal | Oct 23 | Prince was previously carrying a questionable tag and will now miss Opening Night. The veteran is expected to be an emergency depth option this season. |
Golden State Warriors | ||||
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Jimmy Butler IIIF · 4d agoKnee · Surgery · Right · Back Jan 2, 2027 · 4d ago | Out | Knee · Surgery · Right | Jan 2, 2027 | 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. |
Kristaps PorzingisC · YesterdayUndisclosed · Back Dec 1 · Yesterday | Out | Undisclosed | Dec 1 | Porzingis is going to miss the start of the regular season, and fantasy managers should treat his return as an if, not a when. The Warriors have not released any additional info on Porzingis' absence, saying it's an undisclosed health issue. Given Porzingis medical history, both sides are going to proceed with the utmost caution. |
Moses MoodyG · 4d agoKnee · Surgery · Left · Back Dec 1 · 4d ago | Out | Knee · Surgery · Left | Dec 1 | 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. |
Brandin PodziemskiG · 3h agoBack · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Back | Oct 21 | It was reported on Monday that Podziemski will be listed as questionable for Wednesday's season opener, and Friedell confirmed that remains the case. If the Warriors opt to hold him out, the team could rely more on De'Anthony Melton. |
Charles BasseyC · 3h agoKnee · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 21 | Bassey missed practice Tuesday, placing him on the wrong side of the questionable marker. The big man is unlikely to play a significant role even with Kristaps Porzingis on the mend with an undisclosed medical issue. |
Stephen CurryG · YesterdayAnkle · Sprain · Right · Back Oct 21 · Yesterday | Day-To-Day | Ankle · Sprain · Right | Oct 21 | Head coach Steve Kerr said Monday that the star guard is fine after leaving Sunday's practice with an ankle sprain. It remains to be seen if Curry will carry an injury designation into Wednesday's opener, but fantasy managers can plan on having him available in any event. |
Houston Rockets | ||||
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Julian PhillipsF · 3h agoIllness · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Illness | Oct 21 | Phillips is set to begin the season with Houston after working with a training camp pact. Most of his playing time should come with the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers. |
Steven AdamsC · 3h agoCalf · Soreness · Right · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Calf · Soreness · Right | Oct 21 | Adams missed Houston's final two preseason games for rest purposes but is now dealing with right calf tightness ahead of the club's regular-season opener. If the veteran big man is unable to suit up, Clint Capela figures to see increased playing time behind Alperen Sengun. |
Indiana Pacers | ||||
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Aaron NesmithG · 31m agoHamstring · Strain · Left · Back Oct 23 · 31m ago | Out | Hamstring · Strain · Left | Oct 23 | Nesmith missed Indiana's final two preseason contests due to a left hamstring strain, and he'll remain on the inactive list for the club's regular-season opener. His next chance to play will come Friday against Dallas. With the 27-year-old forward out, Kelly Oubre, Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard are candidates for increased burn. |
Johnny FurphyG · Feb 9Knee · Surgery · Right · Back Jan 2, 2027 · Feb 9 | Out | Knee · Surgery · Right | Jan 2, 2027 | 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. |
T.J. McConnellG · 29m agoHamstring · Right · Back Oct 23 · 29m ago | Out | Hamstring · Right | Oct 23 | McConnell did not play at all during the preseason, and now we know that a hamstring injury was the culprit. Hamstring issues limited McConnell to 56 games last season, so it's not great that the 34-year-old veteran will begin the 2026-27 season on the sidelines with the same injury. |
LA Clippers | ||||
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Bradley BealG · 6d agoKnee · Inflammation · Back Nov 8 · 6d ago | Out | Knee · Inflammation | Nov 8 | 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. |
Brandon IngramF · Sep 28Achilles · Surgery · Back Nov 8 · Sep 28 | Out | Achilles · Surgery | Nov 8 | 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. |
Jordan MillerG · Aug 26Shoulder · Surgery · Back Mar 2, 2027 · Aug 26 | Out | Shoulder · Surgery | Mar 2, 2027 | 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. |
Max StrusG · Oct 5Foot · Right · Back Nov 8 · Oct 5 | Out | Foot · Right | Nov 8 | 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. |
Yanic Konan NiederhauserC · Sep 28Foot · Surgery · Right · Back Nov 8 · Sep 28 | Out | Foot · Surgery · Right | Nov 8 | 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. |
Los Angeles Lakers | ||||
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Adou ThieroF · 3h agoUndisclosed · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Undisclosed | Oct 21 | Thiero missed Los Angeles' final two preseason outings and also sat out Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury. The Lakers will release their injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Golden State by Tuesday night, but for now, the 22-year-old can be considered questionable. |
Bronny JamesG · 3h agoIllness · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Illness | Oct 21 | James was excused from Monday's practice due to an illness, though he appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against Golden State. However, the 22-year-old's absence wouldn't figure to impact the rotation. |
Cameron CarrG · 3h agoUndisclosed · Bruise · Back Oct 21 · 3h ago | Day-To-Day | Undisclosed · Bruise | Oct 21 | The rookie guard continues to nurse a contusion. His status remains in the dark for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors. |
Collin SextonG · YesterdayLower Leg · Right · Back Oct 21 · Yesterday | Day-To-Day | Lower Leg · Right | Oct 21 | Sexton missed the end of the preseason with a lower right leg injury, but he's trending in the right direction. His status remains uncertain for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors. |
Jarred VanderbiltF · 4d agoUndisclosed · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Undisclosed | Oct 21 | Vanderbilt was spotted in street clothes, though it's unknown why he isn't playing in the Lakers' preseason finale. His next chance to suit up will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors. |
Memphis Grizzlies | ||||
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Isaiah StewartC · Oct 9Ankle · Left · Back Oct 23 · Oct 9 | Out | Ankle · Left | Oct 23 | Stewart, who was traded from Detroit to Memphis over the summer, sustained a left ankle sprain in the team's preseason opener and is now likely to miss Opening Night. His absence opens the door for Quinten Post to move into the backup center role behind Zach Edey in the interim. |
GG JacksonF · 4d agoAnkle · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 21 | Head coach Tuomas Iisalo said that Jackson tweaked his ankle during Friday's preseason win over the Bulls, so he'll miss Friday's preseason finale and will be listed as "day-to-day." For now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular season opener against the Jazz. |
Jerami GrantF · 4d agoUndisclosed · Soreness · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Undisclosed · Soreness | Oct 21 | Grant is dealing with "general soreness," so he will sit out the Grizzlies' final preseason contest. Barring an unforeseen setback, he should be ready to go on Opening Night against the Jazz. |
Miami Heat | ||||
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Vladislav GoldinC · 2h agoAnkle · Back Oct 21 · 2h ago | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 21 | Goldin is in danger of missing the start of the new year. His status should have little to no effect on the Miami rotation Wednesday. |
Milwaukee Bucks | ||||
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Nate AmentF · 1h agoAnkle · Sprain · Left · Back Oct 21 · 1h ago | Day-To-Day | Ankle · Sprain · Left | Oct 21 | The rookie forward is expected to be available for his league debut Wednesday. However, Ament doesn't appear to be in line for a considerable role. |
Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||
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Donte DiVincenzoG · Oct 5Achilles · Surgery · Right · Back Apr 2, 2027 · Oct 5 | Out | Achilles · Surgery · Right | Apr 2, 2027 | 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. |
Orlando Magic | ||||
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Anthony BlackG · 1h agoAnkle · Sprain · Right · Back Oct 23 · 1h ago | Out | Ankle · Sprain · Right | Oct 23 | Black didn't suit up in the preseason due to a sprained right ankle. He's still in the process of ramping up and will miss the team's regular-season opener, though head coach Sean Sweeney said he was moving well in Sunday's practice. The 22-year-old's next chance to play will come in Friday's game against Minnesota. In the meantime, Tristan da Silva, Jamal Cain and Jevon Carter are candidates to see increased minutes. |
Izaiyah NelsonF · Sep 28Ankle · Surgery · Left · Back Nov 18 · Sep 28 | Out | Ankle · Surgery · Left | Nov 18 | 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. |
Jonathan IsaacF · 1h agoKnee · Left · Back Oct 23 · 1h ago | Out | Knee · Left | Oct 23 | Isaac didn't play in the preseason and will sit out Sunday's contest due to left knee injury management. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Minnesota. |
Noah PendaF · 3d agoHamstring · Right · Back Nov 18 · 3d ago | Out | Hamstring · Right | Nov 18 | 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. |
Phoenix Suns | ||||
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Mark WilliamsC · Sep 11Shoulder · Surgery · Left · Back Feb 3, 2027 · Sep 11 | Out | Shoulder · Surgery · Left | Feb 3, 2027 | 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. |
Luke KennardG · 28m agoKnee · Strain · Left · Back Oct 21 · 28m ago | Day-To-Day | Knee · Strain · Left | Oct 21 | Coach Jordan Ott mentioned that Kennard fared well in practice, but it seems the team is wanting to monitor him closely over the next day or so before clearing him for Wednesday's opener. "He did more today, for sure, in practice," said Ott. "This was kind of a test day to see exactly where he's at. Tomorrow will be a lower day. Try to be right for Wednesday." Kennard experienced knee soreness near the end of the preseason, forcing him to miss Wednesday's exhibition, but it isn't expected to be long-term issue. |
Oso IghodaroF · 2d agoHip · Soreness · Back Oct 21 · 2d ago | Day-To-Day | Hip · Soreness | Oct 21 | Ighodaro proved to be a serviceable big man during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 22.0 minutes per contest across 82 appearances. He will be under contract through the 2030-31 season with the extension. Ighodaro has been dealing with hip soreness to close the preseason, but there haven't been any indications that it will keep him out for the regular season opener Wednesday. |
Portland Trail Blazers | ||||
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Shaedon SharpeG · Aug 24Knee · Surgery · Right · Back Mar 2, 2027 · Aug 24 | Out | Knee · Surgery · Right | Mar 2, 2027 | 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. |
Chris YoungbloodG · 4d agoCalf · Soreness · Left · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Calf · Soreness · Left | Oct 21 | Youngblood will miss his third consecutive preseason contest due to lingering left calf soreness. It's unknown if he will be available for Opening Night versus Phoenix. |
Jrue HolidayG · 4d agoHand · Soreness · Right · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Hand · Soreness · Right | Oct 21 | The 36-year-old veteran will skip Portland's final exhibition game with some soreness in his shooting hand, but this shouldn't be anything that impacts his status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Suns. With Holiday unavailable, expect more minutes for Scoot Henderson and Vit Krejci. |
Micah PotterC · 4d agoIllness · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Illness | Oct 21 | Potter isn't feeling well and will miss Portland's final exhibition match, but he should be good to go for Wednesday's regular-season opener versus Phoenix. Potter will conclude his preseason run with averages of 6.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game. |
Sacramento Kings | ||||
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Ben SimmonsG · 2d agoAchilles · Ruptured · Back Oct 1, 2027 · 2d ago | Out | Achilles · Ruptured | Oct 1, 2027 | Simmons was seemingly poised for a comeback campaign after being out of the league following the 2024-25 season, but his return will be delayed due to a suspected Achilles tear suffered during practice. A heartbreaking development for the 30-year-old pro, who was performing at a high level throughout the preseason and expected to start on Opening Night. His injury figures to impact the Kings' offensive plan, likely resulting in more ball-handling responsibilities for rookie Darius Acuff. |
Dylan CardwellC · 5d agoCalf · Strain · Left · Back Nov 2 · 5d ago | Out | Calf · Strain · Left | Nov 2 | Cardwell appeared in 44 games last season, providing frontcourt depth while Domantas Sabonis dealt with injuries. Sacramento will also be without Maxime Raynaud (knee) to begin the campaign, leaving the team thin at center behind Sabonis. Cardwell's return timetable remains uncertain, but his absence could create additional opportunities for the Kings' remaining frontcourt reserves. |
Maxime RaynaudC · 5d agoKnee · Dislocated · Right · Back Nov 2 · 5d ago | Out | Knee · Dislocated · Right | Nov 2 | Raynaud is recovering from a right patellar subluxation and appears set to begin the campaign on the sidelines. The young center appeared in 74 games last season, helping anchor Sacramento's frontcourt while Domantas Sabonis battled injuries. With Dylan Cardwell also sidelined, the Kings will be especially dependent on Sabonis until their reserve centers return. |
Malik MonkG · 4d agoAnkle · Soreness · Left · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Ankle · Soreness · Left | Oct 21 | Monk has been dealing with left ankle soreness throughout training camp and the preseason. While he hasn't been ruled out for Opening Night against Los Angeles, his availability will hinge on "how the ankle responds" leading up to the contest. If Monk isn't available, Nique Clifford should be considered the favorite to see more minutes. |
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Nate BittleC · 4h agoFoot · Right · Back Oct 28 · 4h ago | Out | Foot · Right | Oct 28 | 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. |
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Jusuf NurkicC · Oct 7Foot · Right · Back Nov 4 · Oct 7 | Out | Foot · Right | Nov 4 | 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. |
Blake HinsonF · 4d agoHamstring · Left · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Hamstring · Left | Oct 21 | Hinson won't play in the final exhibition before the Jazz begin the season Wednesday against the Grizzlies. The 26-year-old averaged 7.0 points and 3.0 rebounds over 14.4 minutes in two preseason appearances. |
Kyle FilipowskiF · Oct 10Back · Back Oct 21 · Oct 10 | Day-To-Day | Back | Oct 21 | Filipowski tweaked his back while lifting in the 2025-26 offseason, which caused painful sciatica down his leg throughout the campaign and limited his explosiveness. This offseason, he underwent surgery to fix the herniated disc in his back that was causing the pain, and he's still rehabbing. With Jusuf Nurkic (foot) slated to miss Opening Night, Filipowski's availability moving forward will be one to monitor closely. |
Trey AlexanderG · 4d agoKnee · Left · Back Oct 21 · 4d ago | Day-To-Day | Knee · Left | Oct 21 | In his three preseason outings, Alexander averaged 2.3 points on 16.7 percent shooting in 8.9 minutes per game. He's not expected to have a significant role in the rotation for the Jazz this season. |
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AJ DybantsaF · 6h agoAnkle · Sprain · Left · Back Oct 23 · 6h ago | Out | Ankle · Sprain · Left | Oct 23 | Dybantsa remained limited at Tuesday's practice and is still considered day-to-day after picking up the sprain during the final preseason game Friday. It sounds like the Wizards are being extra cautious with the No. 1 overall pick. In the meantime, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley could see additional minutes. |
Jamir WatkinsG · Jul 30Knee · Left · Back Apr 2, 2027 · Jul 30 | Out | Knee · Left | Apr 2, 2027 | 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. |
Tristan VukcevicF · Oct 1Hip · Left · Back Nov 2 · Oct 1 | Out | Hip · Left | Nov 2 | 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. |