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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. |
Dean WadeF · 43m agoAnkle · Sprain · Back Oct 22 · 43m ago | Out | Ankle · Sprain | Oct 22 | The former Cavalier, who signed with the 76ers in the offseason following seven seasons in Cleveland, will have to wait at least one more game to make his debut with Philadelphia. Wade averaged 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers made on 36.2 percent shooting in 2025-26 across 59 regular-season appearances (38 starts). With him on the shelf for the 2026-27 Opening Night, expect Justin Edwards, Rayan Rupert and Jabari Walker to see their roles increased slightly. |
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. |
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 · 3h agoCalf · Strain · Left · Back Oct 23 · 3h 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 · 3h agoHamstring · Right · Back Oct 23 · 3h 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 · 3h agoHamstring · Left · Back Oct 23 · 3h 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 · 2h agoKnee · Right · Back Nov 2 · 2h 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. |
Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||
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Nae'Qwan TomlinF · 8h agoBack · Back Nov 16 · 8h 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. |
Dallas Mavericks | ||||
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Caleb MartinF · 1h agoThumb · Sprain · Right · Back Oct 23 · 1h ago | Out | Thumb · Sprain · Right | Oct 23 | The veteran forward isn't ready to make his season debut. His next chance to do so comes Friday, when the Mavericks face the Pacers on the front end of a back-to-back set. |
Dereck Lively IIC · 1h agoFoot · Surgery · Right · Back Oct 23 · 1h ago | Out | Foot · Surgery · Right | Oct 23 | Lively is without a clear timetable to return to game action after undergoing right foot surgery last December. He can be considered doubtful ahead of Friday's game against Indiana until Dallas provides an update on his status. |
Santi AldamaF · 1h agoKnee · Back Oct 23 · 1h ago | Out | Knee | Oct 23 | Aldama is still ramping up after undergoing right knee surgery in March, and his next chance to play will come Friday against Indiana. With the big man sidelined, Morez Johnson and Moussa Cisse could see increased playing time. |
Tarik BiberovicF · 1h agoHeel · Right · Back Oct 23 · 1h ago | Out | Heel · Right | Oct 23 | Biberovic will miss Dallas' regular-season opener due to right heel bursitis. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against Indiana. |
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. |
Detroit Pistons | ||||
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Taurean PrinceF · 9h agoPersonal · Back Oct 23 · 9h 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. |
Indiana Pacers | ||||
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Aaron NesmithG · 2h agoHamstring · Strain · Left · Back Oct 23 · 2h 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 · 2h agoHamstring · Right · Back Oct 23 · 2h 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. |
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 · 2h agoAnkle · Sprain · Right · Back Oct 23 · 2h 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 · 2h agoKnee · Left · Back Oct 23 · 2h 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. |
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. |
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. |
Toronto Raptors | ||||
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Nate BittleC · 5h agoFoot · Right · Back Oct 28 · 5h 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. |
Utah Jazz | ||||
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Blake HinsonF · 1h agoHamstring · Strain · Left · Back Oct 23 · 1h ago | Out | Hamstring · Strain · Left | Oct 23 | After missing Utah's final two preseason tilts with adductor and hamstring injuries, Hinson will be forced to sit out the regular-season opener. The 26-year-old averaged 7.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 14.4 minutes across his two exhibition contests. Even when healthy, Hinson is not projected to be a part of the rotation for a Jazz team ready to compete for a postseason berth in 2026-27. |
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. |
Tony BradleyC · 1h agoQuadriceps · Left · Back Oct 23 · 1h ago | Out | Quadriceps · Left | Oct 23 | It's unclear when Bradley suffered this injury, but he'll begin the 2026-27 season on the sidelines. For now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's meeting with the Pelicans. |
Trey AlexanderG · 1h agoKnee · Left · Back Oct 23 · 1h ago | Out | Knee · Left | Oct 23 | 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. |
Washington Wizards | ||||
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AJ DybantsaF · 7h agoAnkle · Sprain · Left · Back Oct 23 · 7h 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. |