NBA Injury Report

Every NBA player currently carrying an injury or absence designation, with status, the latest note and the expected return date where one is known. The report refreshes several times a day from the league's official designations and beat reporting, and it feeds the game model, the DFS projections and the fantasy rankings directly.

95 players listed, 31 out, on injured reserve or suspended; last update 2026-10-19 20:39 ET.

Injury Report

Latest player status across the league.

ATL2

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Henri Veesaar	C	Out	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.	2027-07-01
Mouhamed Gueye	F	Out	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).	2026-11-20

BKN1

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Tyler Bilodeau	F	Out	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.	2026-10-24

BOS1

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Devin Carter	G	Out	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.	2026-11-08

CHA6

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Coby White	G	Day-To-Day	Lee wouldn't confirm whether White will miss Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, so he can be considered highly questionable for that contest until further notice. If the 26-year-old guard needs to miss time to begin the regular season, Dennis Schroder and Christian Anderson would likely see an uptick in minutes.	2026-10-21
Grant Williams	F	Day-To-Day	Williams will be re-evaluated the first week of the regular season, putting his status for Opening Night in the air. Williams will have a difficult path to minutes this season as he competes with the likes of Naz Reid, Royce O'Neale and Tidjane Salaun.	2026-10-21
Grayson Allen	G	Day-To-Day	Allen missed a third consecutive contest due to right knee soreness. If he's unable to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Atlanta, Sion James and Royce O'Neale could see increased minutes.	2026-10-21
Kon Knueppel	G	Day-To-Day	Knueppel missed the preseason with a left hamstring injury, though it's encouraging to see him ramping up his workload ahead of the regular season. Lee wouldn't comment on the second-year wing's status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, so he can be considered highly questionable until more information comes to light.	2026-10-21
Kylan Boswell	G	Day-To-Day	It doesn't sound like the two-way guard will be available for the preseason, but he's hopeful to not miss any time during the G League season. Boswell is not expected to be a significant part of the Hornets' rotation this season.	2026-10-21
Moussa Diabate	F	Day-To-Day	Diabate can be considered day-to-day moving forward, and his status for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Brooklyn remains unclear. If he's sidelined, Ryan Kalkbrenner and rookie Hannes Steinbach would be candidates for increased roles.	2026-10-21

CHI4

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Nic Claxton	C	Out	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.	2026-11-04
Isaac Okoro	F	Day-To-Day	The Bulls have not yet revealed exactly what Okoro is dealing with, but he didn't practice Tuesday, and this will be his second straight game on the sidelines. For now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Toronto.	2026-10-21
Tobe Awaka	F	Day-To-Day	Awaka will miss Chicago's final two preseason games due to the knee injury, but for what it's worth, head coach Tiago Splitter said he's "close" to a return. The Bulls open their season on Oct. 21 in Toronto, and for now, Awaka should be considered questionable for that one.	2026-10-21
Zach Collins	F	Day-To-Day	Collins was able to practice Monday and indicated that his toe responded well. He missed the entire preseason and could potentially face restrictions early on. With Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) set to miss two weeks, Collins and Jalen Smith could see the bulk of the center minutes.	2026-10-21

CLE3

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Khalifa Diop	C	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-22
Nae'Qwan Tomlin	F	Day-To-Day	Tomlin is away from the team while tending to a back injury. He carries no timetable for a return.	2026-10-22
Sam Merrill	G	Day-To-Day	Merrill was held out of Tuesday's preseason finale due to right elbow soreness and won't scrimmage Saturday. He can be considered questionable for Thursday's regular-season opener against the 76ers until the Cavaliers provide an update on his status.	2026-10-22

DAL4

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Dereck Lively II	C	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21
Jett Howard	G	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21
Santi Aldama	F	Day-To-Day	Aldama underwent right knee surgery in March and is in jeopardy of missing time to begin the regular season. He can be considered highly questionable for Wednesday's contest until further notice. If the 25-year-old is ultimately ruled out, Morez Johnson and Caleb Martin could see increased burn.	2026-10-21
Tarik Biberovic	F	Day-To-Day	Biberovic will skip the Mavs' preseason finale, and it's unclear if he'll be ready when the regular season tips for Dallas on Wednesday in Houston. Biberovic will provide some emergency depth to the Mavs' frontcourt, but he's not expected to have a significant role in Dallas.	2026-10-21

DEN2

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Julian Strawther	G	Out	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.	2026-11-29
Spencer Jones	F	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-22

GS6

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Jimmy Butler III	F	Out	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.	2027-01-02
Kristaps Porzingis	C	Out	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.	2026-12-01
Moses Moody	G	Out	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.	2026-12-01
Brandin Podziemski	G	Day-To-Day	The combo guard has had a back issue crop up and missed Monday's practice, leaving his status for the start of the year up in the air. If Podziemski cannot play, De'Anthony Melton appears to be the next man up on the depth chart at shooting guard.	2026-10-21
Charles Bassey	C	Day-To-Day	The Warriors are deeming Bassey day-to-day with knee tendinitis. The big man can be considered questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Lakers.	2026-10-21
Stephen Curry	G	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21

IND4

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Johnny Furphy	G	Out	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.	2027-01-02
Aaron Nesmith	G	Day-To-Day	Nesmith revealed Thursday that a hamstring injury kept him out of Tuesday's exhibition against Oklahoma City, though he described himself as feeling "pretty good." The 27-year-old forward will finish the preseason on the sidelines, and his availability for Indiana's regular-season opener remains uncertain. Kelly Oubre and Ben Sheppard could see additional opportunities on the wing if Nesmith's absence extends into the regular season.	2026-10-21
Jarace Walker	F	Day-To-Day	This will be Walker's second straight game on the shelf for unspecified reasons. Walker can be considered questionable ahead of Opening Night.	2026-10-21
T.J. McConnell	G	Day-To-Day	McConnell will end up sitting out the entire preseason and there's been no clarity on what's going on with the veteran point guard. If healthy, he projects as Indiana's backup point guard this season.	2026-10-21

LAC5

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Bradley Beal	G	Out	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.	2026-11-08
Jordan Miller	G	Out	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.	2027-03-02
Max Strus	G	Out	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.	2026-11-08
Yanic Konan Niederhauser	C	Out	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.	2026-11-08
Brandon Ingram	F	Out	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.	2026-11-08

LAL6

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Adou Thiero	F	Day-To-Day	Thiero is trending in the wrong direction for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors. The Lakers continues to give him maintenance for an undisclosed issue.	2026-10-21
Bronny James	G	Day-To-Day	James is battling an illness. His status is now in limbo for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors, but James isn't expected to be in the rotation in any case.	2026-10-21
Cameron Carr	G	Day-To-Day	The rookie guard continues to tend to a contusion. His status is unknown for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors.	2026-10-21
Collin Sexton	G	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21
Dalton Knecht	F	Day-To-Day	Knecht is under the weather Monday. The 2024 first-rounder can be viewed as questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors, but he's not likely to be part of the rotation anyway.	2026-10-21
Jarred Vanderbilt	F	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21

MEM4

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Isaiah Stewart	C	Out	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.	2026-10-23
GG Jackson	F	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21
Jerami Grant	F	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21
Micah Peavy	G	Day-To-Day	Peavy will end up missing the entirety of the preseason due to an ankle injury. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Jazz.	2026-10-21

MIA3

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Bam Adebayo	C	Day-To-Day	Adebayo missed Miami's final three preseason games due to right groin tightness, though he returned to practice Sunday. The star big man can be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Minnesota until the Heat offer an update on his status. If Adebayo needs to miss time, Bobby Portis and Nick Richards would likely see increased minutes.	2026-10-21
Dru Smith	G	Day-To-Day	Smith didn't play in the preseason due to a strained right calf. While his level of participation in Sunday's session is unclear, it's encouraging to see Smith practicing. He can be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Minnesota.	2026-10-21
Pelle Larsson	G	Day-To-Day	Larsson ended the preseason with a two-game stint on the inactive list due to an illness. However, he appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Timberwolves. The Heat will provide an update on his status by Tuesday night.	2026-10-21

MIL2

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Jericho Sims	C	Day-To-Day	Sims was held out of Friday's preseason finale for undisclosed reasons. The big man's next opportunity to play will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Washington, though his absence wouldn't significantly impact the rotation.	2026-10-21
Nate Ament	F	Day-To-Day	Ament ended the preseason with a third straight absence due to a left ankle sprain. The rookie forward's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Wizards, though his absence likely wouldn't cause too many waves in the rotation.	2026-10-21

MIN2

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Donte DiVincenzo	G	Out	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.	2027-04-02
Rocco Zikarsky	C	Day-To-Day	This will be Zikarsky's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and the Timberwolves have not yet disclosed exactly what he's dealing with. For now, he should be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Miami.	2026-10-21

NY1

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Josh Hart	G	Day-To-Day	Hart was held out of Thursday's preseason matchup against the Raptors due to right ankle soreness, but it doesn't appear as though he's in any danger of missing the season opener. It'll be worth monitoring his status over the next few days, but all signs point to him suiting up Tuesday.	2026-10-20

OKC6

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Otega Oweh	G	Out	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.	2027-07-01
Cason Wallace	G	Day-To-Day	Wallace gets rewarded with a rookie-scale contract extension that keeps him with the team through the 2031-32 campaign. The 22-year-old wing has developed into one of the more impressive two-way players in the league, earning Second Team All-Defense honors last season. Wallace could be in line for an expanded role going forward with the departures of Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins.	2026-10-20
Chet Holmgren	C	Day-To-Day	Holmgren will miss the entire preseason due to a bruised quad. The team has yet to express any concern about the big man missing the regular-season opener Tuesday against San Antonio, but his availability should come into focus as the opener approaches.	2026-10-20
Jaylin Williams	F	Day-To-Day	Williams will miss all five of Oklahoma City's preseason matchups while dealing with a heel issue. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to Tuesday's regular-season opener Tuesday against San Antonio.	2026-10-20
Nikola Topic	G	Day-To-Day	Topic continues to miss time while on the mend from a back injury. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Tuesday in the regular-season opener against the Spurs.	2026-10-20
Thomas Sorber	C	Day-To-Day	Sorber will end up missing the entire preseason while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery he underwent July 1. His next chance to play will come in Tuesday's regular-season opener against San Antonio, though he isn't expected to be a part of the rotation.	2026-10-20

ORL6

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Izaiyah Nelson	F	Out	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.	2026-11-18
Noah Penda	F	Out	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.	2026-11-18
Anthony Black	G	Day-To-Day	Sweeney also added that Black looked good and was moving well in practice after sitting out the entire preseason schedule. The 22-year-old guard is set to continue ramping up in practice and can be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hawks until Orlando provides an update on his status. If he needs to miss time, Jase Richardson and Jevon Carter would be candidates for increased burn.	2026-10-21
Franz Wagner	F	Day-To-Day	Wagner exited Friday's preseason finale due to right shoulder soreness and did not return. The severity of the issue is unclear, though the 25-year-old forward can be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hawks. If he's forced to miss time, Anthony Black (ankle), Jamal Cain and Tristan da Silva would all be candidates for increased playing time.	2026-10-21
Jase Richardson	G	Day-To-Day	Richardson exited Friday's 136-115 preseason win over Miami due to back soreness. While he hasn't been officially ruled out for Opening Night against Atlanta, it appears there's a chance he won't be available for that one. With Noah Penda (hamstring) ruled out and Franz Wagner (shoulder) dealing with an injury, Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black could see more minutes.	2026-10-21
Jonathan Isaac	F	Day-To-Day	Isaac has been a limited participant at training camp and did not make any appearances in the preseason. He's questionable at best ahead of Opening Night.	2026-10-21

PHI6

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Ariel Hukporti	C	Out	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.	2027-10-01
Adem Bona	C	Day-To-Day	Bona didn't suit up in the preseason due to a foot injury, though this update bodes well for his status ahead of Tuesday's regular-season opener versus the Knicks. The big man will likely have a chance to carve out a meaningful role behind Joel Embiid to begin the season, especially if Dominick Barlow (back) misses time.	2026-10-20
Anfernee Simons	G	Day-To-Day	Simons didn't play in the preseason due to a hamstring injury. However, the 27-year-old guard is trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Knicks in New York.	2026-10-20
Dean Wade	F	Day-To-Day	Wade has been sidelined since picking up the injury in Friday's preseason finale. He was limited to individual work Monday and appears to be questionable at best for Opening Night against the Knicks.	2026-10-20
Dominick Barlow	F	Day-To-Day	Barlow wasn't able to make any appearances during the preseason and remains without a timetable to return. The 76ers will release an injury report Monday evening ahead of Opening Night against the Knicks on Tuesday.	2026-10-20
Tacko Fall	C	Day-To-Day	Fall is still dealing with a left hip strain that kept him out of action during the preseason. The two-way player is in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's regular-season opener against New York, though his absence wouldn't significantly impact the rotation.	2026-10-20

PHX3

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Mark Williams	C	Out	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.	2027-02-03
Luke Kennard	G	Day-To-Day	Kennard is dealing with left knee soreness, and while he'll take a seat Friday, the team doesn't this to turn into an extended absence, per Gambadoro. He can be considered day-to-day leading up to Wednesday's opener against Portland.	2026-10-21
Oso Ighodaro	F	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21

POR4

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Shaedon Sharpe	G	Out	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.	2027-03-02
Chris Youngblood	G	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21
Jrue Holiday	G	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21
Micah Potter	C	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21

SA2

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Jayden Quaintance	F	Out	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.	2026-12-03
Tobias Harris	F	Out	"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.	2026-10-23

SAC4

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Ben Simmons	G	Out	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.	2027-10-01
Dylan Cardwell	C	Out	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.	2026-11-02
Maxime Raynaud	C	Out	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.	2026-11-02
Malik Monk	G	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21

TOR1

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Nate Bittle	C	Day-To-Day	Bittle didn't play during the preseason because of a foot issue, though that still didn't prevent him from landing a two-way contract with the Raptors. The 23-year-old went undrafted in 2026 after spending his entire collegiate career at Oregon, where he most recently averaged 16.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 blocks over 31.1 minutes in 25 games in 2025-26.	2026-10-21

UTAH4

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Jusuf Nurkic	C	Out	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.	2026-11-04
Blake Hinson	F	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21
Kyle Filipowski	F	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21
Trey Alexander	G	Day-To-Day	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.	2026-10-21

WSH3

Player	Pos	Status	Detail	Return
Jamir Watkins	G	Out	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.	2027-04-02
Tristan Vukcevic	F	Out	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.	2026-11-02
AJ Dybantsa	F	Day-To-Day	Coach Brian Keefe confirmed that the rookie was able to get some shooting work in, though it's unclear whether he's ready to resume full-contact activities. Dybantsa's availability for Washington's regular-season opener remains uncertain, and his participation in upcoming practices should provide a better indication of his readiness.	2026-10-21

How to read this page

Out, Injured Reserve and Suspension mean the player is unavailable and is already removed from tonight's projections. Questionable and Doubtful players stay in with their usage trimmed.
The note is the most recent reporting on the injury; the return date is an estimate that moves as the team updates it.
Filter to players who are out to see who opens a slot, then check the depth chart on the fantasy hub for who steps into the role.