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INJURIES
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PLAYERS
Atlanta Hawks
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Justin Anderson
SG
Ques Oct 17
- Shin - 9/20/18
Anderson is battling a left tibia injury and it is unclear if he will suit up in the season opener against the Knicks.
Dewayne Dedmon
C
Ques Oct 17
- Ankle - 9/4/18
Dedmon has sustained an avulsion fracture in his left ankle. It is unknown if he will be able to participate against the Knicks for the season opener.
Boston Celtics
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Jabari Bird
SG
Ques Oct 16
- Poss. Suspension - 9/9/18
Bird is facing potential league discipline for his role in an off-court incident. His status is unclear for the regular season opener against the 76ers.
Brooklyn Nets
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
SF
Prob Oct 17
- Hip - 9/19/18
Hollis-Jefferson is dealing with a left abductor strain but is expected to be ready for the season opener against the Pistons.
Charlotte Hornets
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
No injuries to report.
Chicago Bulls
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Omer Asik
C
Out indefinitely
- Illness - 9/22/18
Asik is dealing with inflammatory arthritis and there is no definitive timetable for his return to the court.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
No injuries to report.
Dallas Mavericks
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
No injuries to report.
Denver Nuggets
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Isaiah Thomas
PG
Ques Oct 17
- Hip - 9/18/18
Thomas is nursing a lingering hip injury and it is unclear if he will play October 17 against the Clippers.
Michael Porter Jr.
PF
Ques Oct 17
- Back - 8/13/18
Porter Jr. is recovering from offseason back surgery to repair a herniated disc and it is uncertain if he will make his NBA debut against the Clippers in the season opener.
Detroit Pistons
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Jon Leuer
PF
Prob Oct 17
- Knee - 8/19/18
Leuer had offseason surgery to repair a right knee injury but is likely to play against the Nets in the season opener.
Reggie Jackson
PG
Ques Oct 17
- Ankle - 9/20/18
Jackson had a minor procedure performed on his right ankle in the offseason and it is unclear if it will impede his availability on October 17 against the Nets.
Golden State Warriors
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
DeMarcus Cousins
C
Late Dec
- Achilles - 9/18/18
Cousins is recuperating from a torn Achilles that ended his 2017-18 season but is aiming to return during the latter part of December.
Houston Rockets
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Brandon Knight
PG
Out indefinitely
- Knee - 9/19/18
Knight had offseason left knee surgery and there is no timetable for recovery.
Indiana Pacers
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
No injuries to report.
Los Angeles Clippers
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
No injuries to report.
Los Angeles Lakers
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Lonzo Ball
PG
Ques Oct 18
- Knee - 9/19/18
Ball is nursing an injured knee and it is unclear if he will participate in the season opener against the Trail Blazers.
Memphis Grizzlies
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Jevon Carter
PG
Ques Oct 17
- Thumb - 8/14/18
Carter underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and it is unclear if he will be ready for the season opener against the Pacers.
Miami Heat
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Tyler Johnson
SG
Ques Oct 17
- Thumb - 8/13/18
Johnson is recuperating from an offseason left thumb surgery and his status for October 17 against the Magic is in question.
Dion Waiters
SG
Doub Oct 17
- Ankle - 9/18/18
Waiters is unlikely to play in the season opener against the Magic as he is still recovering from a surgery to repair his left ankle.
Milwaukee Bucks
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
No injuries to report.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Justin Patton
C
Out indefinitely
- Foot - 6/20/18
Patton is recovering from multiple foot surgeries and will miss an extended period of game action.
New Orleans Pelicans
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
No injuries to report.
New York Knicks
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Kristaps Porzingis
PF
Mid Feb
- Knee - 6/20/18
Porzingis is recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee and is not expected to return until sometime in February.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Russell Westbrook
PG
Doub Oct 16
- Knee - 9/20/18
Westbrook had arthroscopic right knee surgery and it is unlikely he will play in the season opener against the Warriors.
Andre Roberson
SG
Mid Dec
- Knee - 8/26/18
Roberson is on the mend from a knee injury that cost him most of the 2017-18 season and is expected to remain sidelined until sometime in December.
Orlando Magic
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Jonathon Simmons
SF
Ques Oct 17
- Wrist - 8/27/18
Simmons is recovering from right wrist surgery and his status for the season opener against the Heat is unclear.
Philadelphia 76ers
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Shake Milton
PG
Ques Oct 16
- Back - 8/13/18
Milton is recovering from a fracture in his back but is likely to be available against the Celtics in the season opener.
Zhaire Smith
SG
Late Dec
- Foot - 9/18/18
Smith suffered a Jones fracture to his left foot and had surgery to repair the ailment. He is expected to make his season debut during the latter-part of December.
Phoenix Suns
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Devin Booker
SG
Late Oct
- Finger - 9/10/18
Booker underwent surgery to repair a fifth metacarpophalangeal joint in his right hand and is expected to miss six weeks.
Portland Trail Blazers
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
No injuries to report.
Sacramento Kings
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Bogdan Bogdanovic
SG
Out indefinitely
- Knee - 9/21/18
Bogdanovic requires minor knee surgery and will miss an unknown amount of time.
San Antonio Spurs
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
No injuries to report.
Toronto Raptors
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
No injuries to report.
Utah Jazz
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Thabo Sefolosha
SF
Elig Oct 28
- Suspension - 8/13/18
Sefolosha has been suspended for five games due to violating the terms of the NBA/NBAPA Anti-Drug Program but is expected to make his season debut October 28 against the Mavericks.
Washington Wizards
Player
Status/Updated
Notes
Jodie Meeks
SG
Elig Nov 28
- Suspension - 8/18/18
Meeks is currently serving a 25-game suspension that dates to the 2017-18 playoffs for violating the league's drug policy and has 19 games remaining. He is expected to make his season debut November 28 against the Pelicans.