NBA Injuries & Starting Lineups

⚠️ Critical Injury Situations

30 of 30 teams
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Atlanta Hawks

1 OUT2 Q2 Key
Kristaps Porzingis
Nov 14: Porzingis (rest) will not play against the Jazz on Thursday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Q
Nikola Durisic
Nov 14: Durisic (elbow) will not play Thursday against the Jazz, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Q
Trae Young
Nov 1: Young (knee) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
OUT
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Boston Celtics

1 OUT🔴 1 Season-End1 Key
Jayson TatumSEASON
Oct 9: The Celtics have not ruled Tatum (Achilles) out for the 2025-26 season, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday.
OUT
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Brooklyn Nets

2 OUT1 Key
Playing Today
Cam Thomas
Nov 7: Thomas has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and he will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
OUT
Haywood Highsmith
Oct 19: Highsmith (knee) experienced swelling during rehab and will re-evaluated in eight weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
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Charlotte Hornets

3 OUT3 Q4 Key
Playing Today
LaMelo Ball
Nov 15: Ball totaled 16 points (5-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and 10 assists over 27 minutes during Friday's 147-134 overtime loss to the Bucks.
Q
Liam McNeeley
Nov 15: McNeely (illness) won't suit up for Friday's game in Milwaukee, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Q
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Nov 15: Kalkbrenner (personal) is out for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Q
Grant Williams
Nov 11: Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
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Josh Green
Nov 11: Green (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
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Brandon Miller
Nov 3: The Hornets announced Monday that Miller (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in about two weeks.
OUT
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Chicago Bulls

2 OUT1 Q2 Key
Coby White
Nov 14: White (calf) practiced in full Friday, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
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Josh Giddey
Nov 14: Giddey (ankle) was a full participant at Friday's practice, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Q
Zach Collins
Oct 18: Collins will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a left wrist fracture, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
OUT
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Cleveland Cavaliers

3 OUT2 Key
Jaylon Tyson
Nov 14: Tyson (concussion) will not suit up for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
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Darius Garland
Nov 14: Garland (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup with Memphis.
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Max Strus
Sep 30: Strus (foot) is no longer wearing a walking boot on Tuesday, but still has a lengthy recovery process ahead, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Dallas Mavericks

3 OUT1 Q3 Key
Playing Today
P.J. Washington
Nov 15: Washington (shoulder) is out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Q
Anthony Davis
Nov 14: Davis (calf) won't play Friday against the Clippers.
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Dante Exum
Nov 10: Exum (knee) still does not have an official timetable to return.
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Kyrie Irving
Sep 29: At Media Day on Monday, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd refuted the report that Irving (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery, Christian Clark reports.
OUT
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Denver Nuggets

2 OUT1 Q3 Key
Nikola Jokic
Nov 14: Jokic (wrist) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Q
Cameron Johnson
Nov 14: Johnson (biceps) won't play in Saturday's game against Minnesota.
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Christian Braun
Nov 14: Christian Braun (ankle) will be re-evaluated in six weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain during Wednesday's win over the Clippers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Detroit Pistons

4 OUT2 Q5 Key
Playing Today
Jalen Duren
Nov 15: Duren (ankle) will not suit up for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Q
Cade Cunningham
Nov 15: Cunningham (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Q
Jaden Ivey
Nov 14: Ivey (knee) was spotted taking part in the Pistons' morning shootaround Friday, Natalie Kerwin of FanDuel Sports Network Detroit reports.
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Ausar Thompson
Nov 13: Thompson (ankle) will miss Friday's game against the 76ers.
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Tobias Harris
Nov 10: Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that Harris (ankle), who has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards, is trending in the right direction but remains without a timetable for return, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Marcus Sasser
Nov 8: Sasser (hip) will remain on the inactive list for Sunday's game in Philadelphia.
OUT
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Golden State Warriors

2 OUT1 Q1 Key
Playing Today
Jonathan Kuminga
Nov 15: Kuminga (knee) will not play Friday against the Spurs.
Q
Alex Toohey
Nov 9: Toohey (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Denver.
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De'Anthony Melton
Nov 1: Golden State assigned Melton to the Santa Cruz Warriors before recalling him Friday.
OUT
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Houston Rockets

2 OUT1 Q1 Key
Playing Today
Tari Eason
Nov 15: Eason has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right hip contusion, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Q
Dorian Finney-Smith
Nov 8: Finney-Smith (ankle surgery) will miss Sunday's game in Milwaukee and he remains without a timetable to return.
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Fred VanVleet
Sep 22: VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Indiana Pacers

7 OUT🔴 1 Season-End3 Key
Quenton Jackson
Nov 14: Jackson (hamstring) will remain on the inactive list for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.
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Johnny Furphy
Nov 14: Furphy (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Toronto.
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Bennedict Mathurin
Nov 14: Mathurin (toe) is out for Saturday's game against Toronto.
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Aaron Nesmith
Nov 14: Head coach Rick Carlisle stated after Thursday's game against the Suns that Nesmith managed to avoid a serious injury, but he will miss some time, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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Kam Jones
Nov 10: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Jones (back) is still a "ways out" from returning, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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Obi Toppin
Oct 31: Toppin will undergo surgery to place a screw in his right foot Monday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
OUT
Tyrese HaliburtonSEASON
Jul 7: Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from surgery on his right Achilles tendon, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
OUT
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LA Clippers

2 OUT1 Key
Playing Today
Kawhi Leonard
Nov 13: Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Wednesday that Leonard is recovering from a right foot sprain in addition to the sprained right ankle he sustained in a Nov. 3 loss to the Heat, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports. "With Kawhi, it wasn't just an ankle sprain," Frank said. "He also had a significant sprain in his foot, as well. When he sprained his ankle, it kind of triggered a mechanism in his foot."
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Bradley BealSEASON
Nov 12: Beal will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
OUT
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Los Angeles Lakers

2 OUT1 Key
Playing Today
LeBron James
Nov 13: James was again able to get through full-contact, 5-on-5 work at Thursday's practice with the South Bay Lakers.
OUT
Gabe Vincent
Nov 8: Vincent (ankle) has been ramping up his on-court work, but he still hasn't been cleared for 1-on-1, contact work, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
OUT
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Memphis Grizzlies

5 OUT2 Q1 Key
Cedric Coward
Nov 14: Coward is doubtful for Saturday's game in Cleveland due to right foot soreness.
Q
Javon Small
Nov 14: Small (toe) won't play in Saturday's game against Cleveland.
OUT
Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Nov 14: Prosper is questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left quad contusion.
Q
Zach Edey
Nov 14: Edey (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
OUT
Brandon Clarke
Nov 11: The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Clarke (knee) is progressing well, but he will be sidelined for another six-to-nine weeks.
OUT
Ty Jerome
Oct 20: The Grizzlies announced Monday that Jerome (calf) will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
OUT
Scotty Pippen Jr.
Oct 18: Pippen will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Saturday.
OUT
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Miami Heat

3 OUT2 Key
Playing Today
Bam Adebayo
Nov 13: Adebayo (toe) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
OUT
Terry Rozier
Oct 23: The NBA placed Rozier on immediate leave from the Heat on Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
OUT
Tyler Herro
Sep 30: Herro (foot/ankle) said Tuesday that he's ahead of schedule in his recovery and expects to be back in 8-12 weeks, Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
OUT
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Milwaukee Bucks

2 OUT
Playing Today
Taurean Prince
Nov 13: Prince underwent surgery Thursday to repair the herniated disc in his neck and will remain out indefinitely.
OUT
Kevin Porter Jr.
Nov 5: The Bucks announced that Porter underwent surgery on his right knee meniscus injury Monday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
OUT
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Minnesota Timberwolves

1 OUT
Playing Today
Terrence Shannon Jr.
Nov 14: Shannon (foot) will be re-evaluated in one week, the Timberwolves announced Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
OUT
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New Orleans Pelicans

3 OUT2 Key
Playing Today
Jordan Poole
Nov 14: The Pelicans announced Friday that Poole (quadriceps) will be re-assessed in approximately one week.
OUT
Zion Williamson
Nov 13: The Pelicans announced Thursday that Williamson (hamstring) continues to progress well through his rehabilitation and has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact.
OUT
Dejounte Murray
Sep 25: ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Murray (Achilles) could return right after New Years, according to Pelicans Film Room.
OUT
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New York Knicks

0 OUT3 Q2 Key
Playing Today
Jalen Brunson
Nov 15: Brunson (foot), who's already been ruled out for Friday's game against Miami, might not travel with the team during its five-game road trip, which begins Monday, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Q
OG Anunoby
Nov 15: Anunoby has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against the Heat due to a left hamstring strain.
Q
Kevin McCullar Jr.
Nov 9: McCullar (nose) signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Tuesday.
Q
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Oklahoma City Thunder

6 OUT1 Key
Jalen Williams
Nov 14: Williams (wrist) is listed as out for Saturday's game against Charlotte.
OUT
Aaron Wiggins
Nov 14: Wiggins (thigh) will not play Saturday against the Hornets.
OUT
Luguentz Dort
Nov 14: Dort (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against Charlotte.
OUT
Kenrich Williams
Nov 10: Williams (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
OUT
Nikola Topic
Oct 30: Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
OUT
Thomas Sorber
Sep 5: The Thunder announced Friday that Sorber has sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during an offseason workout, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
OUT
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Orlando Magic

1 OUT1 Q1 Key
Playing Today
Paolo Banchero
Nov 15: The Magic announced Thursday that Banchero has been diagnosed with a left groin strain that will force him to miss at least one game, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Q
Moritz Wagner
Nov 11: Wagner (knee) won't play Wednesday against the Knicks.
OUT
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Philadelphia 76ers

2 OUT1 Q3 Key
Playing Today
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Nov 15: Oubre will not return to Friday's game versus the Pistons due to a left knee hyperextension, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Q
Joel Embiid
Nov 13: Embiid (knee) will remain on the sidelines for Friday's game in Detroit.
OUT
Paul George
Nov 13: George (knee) will not play Friday against Detroit, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
OUT
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Phoenix Suns

1 OUT2 Q2 Key
Mark Williams
Nov 14: Williams (rest) will not play Thursday against the Pacers.
Q
Grayson Allen
Nov 13: Allen will not return to Thursday's game against the Pacers due to a right quad contusion, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Q
Jalen Green
Nov 11: Green (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
OUT
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Portland Trail Blazers

4 OUT
Playing Today
Scoot Henderson
Nov 11: Henderson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
OUT
Blake Wesley
Nov 5: Wesley underwent a successful procedure to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal base in his right foot Wednesday, and he's expected to be sidelined for 8-12 weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
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Matisse Thybulle
Oct 31: Thybulle underwent surgery Friday to repair torn UCL in his left thumb and will miss 4-6 weeks.
OUT
Damian Lillard
Sep 25: Lillard won't be back on the court for the 2025-26 season, as he made clear during an interview with YouTube influencer Speed on Wednesday.
OUT
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Sacramento Kings

1 OUT1 Key
Playing Today
Keegan Murray
Oct 15: The Kings signed Murray (thumb) to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
OUT
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San Antonio Spurs

1 OUT
Playing Today
Dylan Harper
Nov 3: Harper is set to be out for multiple weeks due to a strained left calf, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
OUT
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Toronto Raptors

1 OUT1 Q
Ochai Agbaji
Nov 14: Agbaji (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
OUT
Collin Murray-Boyles
Nov 14: Murray-Boyles (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Q
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Utah Jazz

4 OUT🔴 1 Season-End1 Key
Georges Niang
Nov 14: Niang (foot) will be re-evaluated in one week, the Jazz announced Friday.
OUT
Taylor Hendricks
Nov 12: Hendricks (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's game against the Hawks.
OUT
Kyle Anderson
Nov 12: Anderson (back) won't play in Thursday's game against Atlanta.
OUT
Walker KesslerSEASON
Nov 5: Kessler will undergo left shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
OUT
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Washington Wizards

1 OUT1 Q
Jamir Watkins
Nov 15: Watkins tallied 23 points (8-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and five steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 94-85 Summer League win against the Knicks.
Q
Bilal Coulibaly
Nov 12: Coulibaly (calf) is progressing, but a timetable for return hasn't been offered Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
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Today's Starting Lineups (NBA)

Miami Heat @ New York Knicks

Confirmed

Miami Heat Starters

  • Pelle Larsson
  • Andrew Wiggins
  • Kel'el Ware
  • Davion Mitchell
  • Norman Powell

New York Knicks Starters

  • OG Anunoby
  • Karl-Anthony Towns
  • Mitchell Robinson
  • Mikal Bridges
  • Miles McBride

Brooklyn Nets @ Orlando Magic

Confirmed

Brooklyn Nets Starters

  • Michael Porter Jr.
  • Noah Clowney
  • Nic Claxton
  • Terance Mann
  • Egor Dëmin

Orlando Magic Starters

  • Tristan da Silva
  • Franz Wagner
  • Wendell Carter Jr.
  • Desmond Bane
  • Jalen Suggs

Philadelphia 76ers @ Detroit Pistons

Confirmed

Philadelphia 76ers Starters

  • Kelly Oubre Jr.
  • Trendon Watford
  • Andre Drummond
  • Tyrese Maxey
  • VJ Edgecombe

Detroit Pistons Starters

  • Ronald Holland II
  • Javonte Green
  • Paul Reed
  • Duncan Robinson
  • Daniss Jenkins

Portland Trail Blazers @ Houston Rockets

Confirmed

Portland Trail Blazers Starters

  • Deni Avdija
  • Toumani Camara
  • Donovan Clingan
  • Shaedon Sharpe
  • Jrue Holiday

Houston Rockets Starters

  • Kevin Durant
  • Jabari Smith Jr.
  • Alperen Sengun
  • Amen Thompson
  • Josh Okogie

Charlotte Hornets @ Milwaukee Bucks

Confirmed

Charlotte Hornets Starters

  • Kon Knueppel
  • Miles Bridges
  • Moussa Diabaté
  • Sion James
  • LaMelo Ball

Milwaukee Bucks Starters

  • Kyle Kuzma
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo
  • Myles Turner
  • AJ Green
  • Ryan Rollins

Sacramento Kings @ Minnesota Timberwolves

Confirmed

Sacramento Kings Starters

  • DeMar DeRozan
  • Precious Achiuwa
  • Domantas Sabonis
  • Zach LaVine
  • Russell Westbrook

Minnesota Timberwolves Starters

  • Jaden McDaniels
  • Julius Randle
  • Rudy Gobert
  • Anthony Edwards
  • Donte DiVincenzo

Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Pelicans

Confirmed

Los Angeles Lakers Starters

  • Marcus Smart
  • Rui Hachimura
  • Deandre Ayton
  • Austin Reaves
  • Luka Dončić

New Orleans Pelicans Starters

  • Trey Murphy III
  • Saddiq Bey
  • Kevon Looney
  • Herbert Jones
  • Jeremiah Fears

LA Clippers @ Dallas Mavericks

Confirmed

LA Clippers Starters

  • Derrick Jones Jr.
  • John Collins
  • Ivica Zubac
  • Kris Dunn
  • James Harden

Dallas Mavericks Starters

  • Cooper Flagg
  • Naji Marshall
  • Daniel Gafford
  • Max Christie
  • Brandon Williams

Golden State Warriors @ San Antonio Spurs

Confirmed

Golden State Warriors Starters

  • Will Richard
  • Jimmy Butler III
  • Draymond Green
  • Moses Moody
  • Stephen Curry

San Antonio Spurs Starters

  • Devin Vassell
  • Harrison Barnes
  • Victor Wembanyama
  • Stephon Castle
  • De'Aaron Fox