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Player	POS	Status
L. Nance Jr.	PF	Day To Day - Hand ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Hawks announced Nance Jr. injured his hand in (Dec. 28) game against Miami, there is not timeline for return, but updates will be shared when available.
D. Daniels	PG	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Dec 27)
Daniels did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Heat.
B. Bogdanovic	SG	Day To Day - Leg ( Fri, Dec 27)
Bogdanovic did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Heat.
C. Zeller	C	Out - Personal ( Tue, Dec 24)
The Hawks announced that Zeller remains away from the team due to personal reasons. He still does not have a return timetable.
O. Okongwu	C	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 17)
The Atlanta Hawks announced that Okongwu will be out for the next four games and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
K. Bufkin	SG	Out For Season - Shoulder ( Tue, Dec 17)
The Hawks said on Wednesday (Dec. 18) that Bufkin will undergo surgery to address a right shoulder instability and will miss the rest of the season.

Boston
Celtics

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Player	POS	Status
K. Porzingis	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Celtics have listed Porzingis as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against the Pacers.
J. Holiday	PG	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Celtics have listed Holiday as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against the Pacers.

Brooklyn
Nets

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Player	POS	Status
C. Johnson	PF	Day To Day - Hip ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Nets listed Johnson as probable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Orlando.
Z. Williams	SF	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Nets listed Williams as OUT for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Orlando.
C. Thomas	SG	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Nets listed Thomas as probable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Orlando.
T. Watford	PF	Out - Hamstring ( Wed, Dec 18)
The Nets announced on Thursday (Dec. 19) that Watford has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and his status will be updated in approximately one week, per Meghan Triplett of YES Network.
B. Bogdanović	SF	Out - Foot ( Wed, Dec 11)
The Nets said on Thursday (Dec. 12) that Bogdanovic remains without a timetable for his return, per Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.
D. Melton	PG	Out For Season - ACL ( Tue, Nov 19)
Melton will undergo season-ending surgery on his left ACL, the team announced Wednesday (Nov. 20).

Charlotte
Hornets

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Player	POS	Status
C. Martin	SF	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Dec 27)
Martin did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Thunder.
L. Ball	PG	Day To Day - Wrist ( Fri, Dec 27)
Ball did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Thunder.
B. Miller	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
Miller did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Thunder.
T. Mann	PG	Out - Back ( Sun, Dec 15)
The Hornets announced Monday (Dec. 16) that Mann will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
G. Williams	PF	Out For Season - ACL ( Tue, Dec 10)
The Hornets announced on Wednesday (Dec. 11) that Williams underwent successful surgery to repair multiple tears in his knee, including the ACL, per ESPN's Shams Charania. He is expected to return in 9 to 12 months.

Chicago
Bulls

(2)

Player	POS	Status
J. Smith	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
Smith did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Bucks.
A. Dosunmu	SG	Day To Day - Achilles ( Fri, Dec 27)
Dosunmu did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Bucks.

Cleveland
Cavaliers

(1)

Player	POS	Status
I. Okoro	SG	Out - Shoulder ( Wed, Dec 18)
The Cavaliers announced on Thursday (Dec. 19) that Okoro sustained a shoulder injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Dallas
Mavericks

(3)

Player	POS	Status
D. Lively II	C	Day To Day - Hip ( Fri, Dec 27)
Lively II did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Trail Blazers.
L. Doncic	PG	Out - Calf ( Thu, Dec 26)
The Mavericks announced on Thursday (Dec. 26) that Doncic will be re-evaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain on Wednesday (Dec. 25) versus the Timberwolves.
D. Exum	PG	Out - Wrist ( Tue, Oct 8)
Exum is expected to miss three months after undergoing right wrist surgery on Wednesday (Oct. 9), per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Denver
Nuggets

(3)

Player	POS	Status
A. Gordon	PF	Day To Day - Calf ( Fri, Dec 27)
Gordon did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Pistons.
V. Čančar	PF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 3)
Cancar will be re-evaluated in eight weeks following a left knee surgery on Wednesday (Dec. 4), per Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com.
D. Holmes	PF	Out For Season - Achilles ( Fri, Jul 12)
DaRon Holmes II has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He’s expected to miss the 2024-25 season.

Detroit
Pistons

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Player	POS	Status
No injuries to report.

Golden State
Warriors

(3)

Player	POS	Status
M. Moody	SG	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Dec 27)
Moody did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Suns.
B. Podziemski	SG	Day To Day - Abdominal ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Warriors announced Podziemski will not return to Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against Phoenix.
G. Payton II	PG	Day To Day - Calf ( Fri, Dec 27)
Payton II did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Suns.

Houston
Rockets

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Player	POS	Status
D. Brooks	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Rockets have listed Brooks as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against the Heat.
T. Eason	SF	Day To Day - Rest ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Rockets have listed Eason as Questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against the Heat.

Indiana
Pacers

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Player	POS	Status
O. Toppin	PF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Pacers listed Toppin as questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Boston.
A. Nesmith	SF	Out - Ankle ( Mon, Dec 9)
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said on Tuesday (Dec. 10) that Nesmith is still weeks away from returning to game action, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
Q. Jackson	PF	Out For Season - Calf ( Fri, Nov 1)
The Indiana Pacers announced C Isaiah Jackson has sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Friday's (Nov. 1) game versus the Pelicans and will be out for the remainder of the season, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
J. Wiseman	C	Out For Season - Calf ( Thu, Oct 24)
Wiseman underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left Achilles on Thursday (Oct. 24), per Shams Charania of ESPN.

LA
Clippers

(5)

Player	POS	Status
K. Porter Jr.	SG	Day To Day - Illness ( Thu, Dec 26)
Porter Jr. did not play in Friday's (Dec. 27) game against the Warriors.
K. Brown	PF	Day To Day - Back ( Thu, Dec 26)
Brown did not play in Friday's (Dec. 27) game against the Warriors.
K. Leonard	SF	Out - Knee ( Tue, Dec 17)
Leonard will not play during the Clippers' upcoming three-game road trip, per Joey Linn of SI.com.
T. Mann	SG	Out - Finger ( Wed, Dec 4)
Mann will undergo surgery to repair his fractured left middle finger and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, according to Joey Linn of SI.com.
P. Tucker	SF	Out - Personal ( Sat, Oct 5)
The Clippers announced that F P.J. Tucker won't be with the team for the time being, according to Joey Linn of SI.com.

Los Angeles
Lakers

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Player	POS	Status
L. James	SF	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Dec 27)
James did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Kings.
J. Hood-Schifino	SG	Day To Day - Hamstring ( Fri, Dec 27)
Hood-Schifino did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Kings.
J. Hayes	C	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
Hayes did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Kings.
C. Wood	PF	Out - Knee ( Mon, Dec 16)
Lakers head coach JJ Redick said on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that Wood (knee) has been cleared to resume on-court workouts but still has no clear timetable for his return, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
J. Vanderbilt	PF	Out - Knee ( Mon, Dec 2)
Vanderbilt experienced fluid in his left knee recently during rehabilitation and is now targeting early January for a return.

Memphis
Grizzlies

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Player	POS	Status
J. Morant	PG	Out - AC Joint ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Grizzlies listed Morant as OUT for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Oklahoma City.
B. Clarke	PF	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Grizzlies listed Clarke as questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Oklahoma City.
S. Aldama	PF	Out - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Grizzlies announced Aldama is considered week to week with an ankle sprain.
M. Smart	PG	Out - Finger ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Grizzlies announced Smart will be re-evaluated in two weeks with a finger injury.
V. Williams	SG	Out - Ankle ( Thu, Dec 19)
The Grizzlies announced that Williams Jr. is progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 3 right ankle sprain and the team expects him to return to game action in 3-to-6 weeks.
G. Jackson	PF	Out - Foot ( Wed, Dec 4)
The Grizzlies announced Jackson continues to progress well from offseason foot surgery and is expected to return to play in 6-8 weeks.

Miami
Heat

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Player	POS	Status
J. Butler	SF	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Dec 27)
Butler did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Hawks.
J. Richardson	SG	Day To Day - Heel ( Fri, Dec 27)
Richardson did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Hawks.
D. Smith		Out For Season - Achilles ( Thu, Dec 26)
The Heat announced on Friday (Dec. 27) that Smith underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured left achilles tendon. He will miss the remainder of the season.

Milwaukee
Bucks

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Player	POS	Status
A. Johnson	SG	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Dec 27)
Johnson did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Bulls.
G. Antetokounmpo	PF	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Dec 27)
Antetokounmpo did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Bulls.

Minnesota
Timberwolves

(2)

Player	POS	Status
D. Nix		Out - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Timberwolves have listed Nix as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against the Spurs.
L. Garza	PF	Out - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Timberwolves have listed Garza as Out for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against the Spurs.

New Orleans
Pelicans

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Player	POS	Status
B. Ingram	SF	Out - Ankle ( Mon, Dec 23)
Ingram remains in the early treatment and recovery phase of his rehabilitation program. He will be re-examined in approximately two weeks and his status will be updated as appropriate, according to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports.
K. Matkovic	PF	Out - Back ( Mon, Dec 23)
The Pelicans announced on Tuesday (Dec. 24) Matkovic has progressed in the conditioning phase of his rehabilitation program. He will be week-to-week going forward.
J. Alvarado	PG	Out - Hamstring ( Mon, Dec 23)
The Pelicans announced on Tuesday (Dec. 24) that Alvarado has begun the return to play conditioning phase of his rehabilitation program and is expected to return to full practice next week. He will be week-to-week going forward.
Z. Williamson	PF	Out - Hamstring ( Mon, Dec 23)
Williamson will return to full practice next week and is going to be listed as week-to-week going forward, per Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports.

New York
Knicks

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Player	POS	Status
M. Robinson	C	Out - Ankle ( Tue, Dec 10)
Robinson is unlikely to be cleared for game action until at least late January, per Shams Charania on ESPN's NBA Today program.

Oklahoma City
Thunder

(6)

Player	POS	Status
L. Dort	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
Dort did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Hornets.
C. Wallace	SG	Day To Day - Quadriceps ( Fri, Dec 27)
Wallace did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Hornets.
A. Caruso	PG	Day To Day - Hip ( Fri, Dec 27)
Caruso did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Hornets.
B. Carlson	C	Day To Day - Concussion Protocol ( Fri, Dec 27)
Carlson did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Hornets.
C. Holmgren	PF	Out - Hip ( Sun, Nov 10)
Holmgren is expected to return during the 2024-25 season, and an update on his return-to-play protocol will be provided in eight-to-ten weeks, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
N. Topić	PG	Out For Season - ACL ( Tue, Jul 23)
Topic underwent a successful left ACL procedure Wednesday and will miss the 2024-25 season, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Orlando
Magic

(3)

Player	POS	Status
P. Banchero	SF	Out - Oblique ( Wed, Dec 25)
Coach Jamahl Mosley said on Thursday (Dec. 26) that Banchero is not yet doing contact drills but is ramping up his conditioning workouts, per Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com.
M. Wagner	C	Out For Season - Knee ( Sat, Dec 21)
Wagner has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee during Saturday's (Dec. 21) game versus the Heat, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
F. Wagner	SF	Out - Oblique ( Fri, Dec 6)
Magic star forward Franz Wagner has suffered a torn right oblique and is out indefinitely, sources tell ESPN. Wagner sustained the injury Friday night and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Philadelphia
76ers

(4)

Player	POS	Status
A. Drummond	C	Day To Day - Toe ( Fri, Dec 27)
Drummond did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Jazz.
K. Martin	SF	Day To Day - Foot ( Fri, Dec 27)
Martin did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Jazz.
E. Gordon	SG	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Dec 27)
Gordon did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Jazz.
J. McCain	PG	Out - Meniscus ( Mon, Dec 16)
The 76ers announced on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that McCain underwent successful surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear and remains out indefinitely, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com.

Phoenix
Suns

(4)

Player	POS	Status
R. O'Neale	SF	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Suns announced O'Neale wont return to Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against Golden State.
G. Allen	SG	Day To Day - Concussion Protocol ( Fri, Dec 27)
Allen did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Warriors.
D. Booker	SG	Day To Day - Groin ( Fri, Dec 27)
Booker did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Warriors.
B. Bol	PF	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Dec 27)
Bol did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Warriors.

Portland
Trail Blazers

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Player	POS	Status
T. Camara	PF	Day To Day - Foot ( Fri, Dec 27)
Camara did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Mavericks.
D. Banton	SF	Day To Day - Hip ( Fri, Dec 27)
Banton did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Mavericks.
R. Williams III	C	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
Williams III did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Mavericks.
M. Thybulle	SG	Out - Ankle ( Mon, Dec 16)
Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that Thybulle has resumed standstill shooting on the court but hasn't progressed to taking contact, per Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland.

Sacramento
Kings

(1)

Player	POS	Status
D. Carter	PG	Out - Shoulder ( Sun, Nov 10)
Carter was cleared to participate in unrestricted shooting drills on Monday (Nov. 11) and he will be re-evaluated in January, per Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento.

San Antonio
Spurs

(0)

Player	POS	Status
No injuries to report.

Toronto
Raptors

(7)

Player	POS	Status
D. Mitchell	PG	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Raptors listed Mitchell as questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Atlanta.
B. Fernando	C	Day To Day - Foot ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Raptors listed Fernando as questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Atlanta.
J. Walter	SG	Day To Day - Illness ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Raptors listed Walter as questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Atlanta.
J. Shead	PG	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Raptors listed Shead as questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Atlanta.
J. Poeltl	C	Day To Day - Groin ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Raptors listed Poeltl as questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Atlanta.
B. Brown	PG	Day To Day - Reconditioning ( Fri, Dec 27)
The Raptors listed Brown as questionable for Sunday's (Dec. 29) game against Atlanta.
I. Quickley	PG	Out - Elbow ( Sat, Dec 14)
Quickley has begun incorporating his left arm into recent workouts but he's still not ready for full-contact drills and is expected to need a couple more weeks of recovery before trying to regain his conditioning for game action, per Aaron Rose of SI.com.

Utah
Jazz

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Player	POS	Status
J. Collins	PF	Day To Day - Hip ( Fri, Dec 27)
Collins did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the 76ers.
K. George	SG	Day To Day - Ankle ( Fri, Dec 27)
George did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the 76ers.
T. Hendricks	PF	Out For Season - Fibula ( Tue, Nov 5)
Hendricks underwent surgery on Wednesday (Nov. 6) to repair a fractured right fibula and dislocated right ankle, per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Washington
Wizards

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Player	POS	Status
J. Poole	SG	Day To Day - Hip ( Fri, Dec 27)
Poole did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Knicks.
M. Bagley III	PF	Day To Day - Knee ( Fri, Dec 27)
Bagley III did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Knicks.
K. Kuzma	PF	Day To Day - Ribs ( Fri, Dec 27)
Kuzma did not play in Saturday's (Dec. 28) game against the Knicks.
S. Bey	SF	Out - Knee ( Mon, Oct 14)
Coach Brain Keefe said that Bey doesn't have a return timetable, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.