Injury report
Injuries
Every update from the league's injury reports, newest first: who's out, who's day-to-day, and who's back. Updated through the day on game days.
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
- MIN
Dosunmu won't travel with the Timberwolves but is expected to be ready to go for their regular-season opener against the Heat on Wednesday. With the 26-year-old sidelined, Terrence Shannon, Isaiah Evans and Bones Hyland could see increased playing time.
- PHXLuke KennardDay-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.
- DEN
The Nuggets' starters will all suit up versus Los Angeles, though the team will be without its top bench option. DeRozan has had a quiet preseason, averaging 4.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 10.2 minutes per contest. However, it's reasonable to assume he will be much more productive come the start of the regular season.
- LAC
After appearing in each of the Clippers' first two preseason games, Dunn will be sidelined Wednesday for rest purposes. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up will come in the club's regular-season opener Oct. 21 against the Kings, when he could see an elevated role with Bradley Beal (knee) ruled out for Opening Night.
- MIL
Turner started in all three of Milwaukee's preseason games thus far, averaging 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.7 blocks over 21.7 minutes per contest. It's unknown if he will suit up for Friday's preseason meeting with the Pacers, Milwaukee's final exhibition before the start of the regular season on Oct. 21 in Washington.
- MIL
Porter has appeared in two of the Bucks' preseason games. His final chance to play before the start of the regular season will come Friday against Indiana.
- MIL
Rollins will take the night off before possibly suiting up for Friday's preseason meeting with the Pacers. The 24-year-old has played relatively well during the preseason (three games), averaging 13.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals over 19.4 minutes per contest.
- MIL
Green has played in two of Milwaukee's preseason contests. His final opportunity to get on the floor before the start of the 2026-27 campaign will come Friday in Indiana.
- DEN
Strawther exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Clippers after his left knee bent awkwardly following contact while handling the ball. "All you can do is hope for the best," said Nuggets head coach David Adelman. An extended absence for Strawther would test Denver's depth on the wing with Spencer Jones (hamstring) not yet cleared for contact.
- DAL
Cisse sprained his left ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans and could sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Hawks as a precautionary measure. Even if he doesn't play Friday, it appears Cisse is trending toward being available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Houston.
- HOU
The Rockets didn't provide an update on Adams' status ahead of tipoff, though he won't see the floor Thursday. The big man's next chance to play will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Mavericks.
- MIABam AdebayoDay-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.
- CHAGrayson AllenDay-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.
- PHX
Booker will get another night off Wednesday. His final chance to get on the floor this preseason will come Friday against the Jazz.
- PHX
Bridges and the other veterans on the roster will sit this one out. His final opportunity to get on the floor before the start of the regular season will come Friday versus the Jazz.
- PHI
Brown will skip his first meeting against his former team in Boston, but he should be able to get back out there for Friday's rematch with the Celtics. Justin Edwards and Dean Wade will help pick up the slack Saturday with Brown unavailable.
- PHI
LeBron James (rest), Joel Embiid (rest) and Jaylen Brown (rest) will join Caldwell-Pope on the inactive list for Saturday's exhibition, which may result in major minutes for Rayan Rupert and Caleb Love. Caldwell-Pope's next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch with the Celtics.
- CHIZach CollinsDay-To-Day
Collins will wind up missing all four of Chicago's preseason games due to this toe injury, but head coach Tiago Splitter did say that Collins is "close" to getting back to the court. For now, Collins should be considered questionable for the Bulls' regular-season opener on Oct. 21 in Toronto.
- WAS
Davis is getting the night off Monday for maintenance purposes. The star big man's next chance to play is Friday against the Pelicans.
- HOU
According to coach Ime Udoka, Durant was initially scheduled to play only the first half Friday but requested additional minutes to build chemistry with Fred VanVleet and his other new teammates. The veteran forward's absence Sunday appears to be a planned precaution rather than an injury-related setback, and Houston should have additional minutes available for its other wings and forwards
- PHI
Head coach Nick Nurse is resting most of the vets for Saturday's exhibition, so Jabari Walker could get all the run he can handle. Embiid should return for Friday's preseason rematch with Boston.
- SASTobias HarrisDay-To-Day
"It's a calf strain, the seriousness is what it is," said Johnson. "We won't rush him at all. I guess the question will be is he ready for the season opener? Totally questionable and we will not push that at all. So, we'll take it slow. There is no concern of this level of seriousness, and at the same time, we will not rush him at all." It sounds like Harris, who has already been ruled out for the preseason, is in danger of missing opening night. His absence will open up minutes for Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes.
- GSW
The veteran center isn't making the trip to Las Vegas for this exhibition. He'll look to return for Friday's preseason finale versus Portland.
- ORLJonathan IsaacDay-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.
- PHI
The Sixers will be resting several players for this contest, and James is one of the many projected starters who will be taking a seat alongside Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown. The 76ers will manage James' workload carefully with an eye toward having him ready for the regular-season opener against the Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
- ATL
McCollum and most of Atlanta's regulars won't play in the penultimate preseason game. He recorded 12 points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT) and five rebounds across 19 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.
- INDT.J. McConnellDay-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.
- WAS
Middleton has yet to play in the preseason as he ramps up his conditioning. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up will come Friday against New Orleans.
- SACMalik MonkDay-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.
- NOPDejounte MurrayDay-To-Day
Murray looked good in the preseason opener on Oct. 7, but then sat out the final three exhibition games due to a toe issue. He'll have another four days to rest up before the Pelicans' regular-season opener against the Pacers on Oct. 21, and for now, he can be considered questionable for that one. If he's not ready by Opening Night, Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Poole would get a bump in value.
- GSW
Head coach Steve Kerr still has no update on Porzingis' timeline for a return, per Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle. With so much camp time missed, the big man's status for the start of the regular season remains in serious doubt at this point.
- SAC
Sabonis joins several Sacramento regulars on the sidelines Tuesday, though no reason for his absence was provided. With both Sabonis and Maxime Raynaud (knee) unavailable, the Kings will need to rely on other frontcourt options against the Trail Blazers. Sabonis' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against San Antonio.
- LALCollin SextonDay-To-Day
Sexton will end up missing the entire preseason due to a lower right leg injury. However, head coach JJ Redick said he's trending in the right direction ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors.
- PHIAnfernee SimonsDay-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.
- HOU
VanVleet made his first appearance since suffering an ACL injury more than a year ago, finishing with 17 points (5-12 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over Dallas. The veteran point guard will likely be limited throughout the 2026-27 season, but he's on track to be the starting point guard on Opening Night.
- CHINicolas ClaxtonDay-To-Day
This is a huge blow for Claxton and it rules him out for the entire preseason. For now, fantasy managers can consider him questionable for Opening Night on Oct. 21 against the Raptors. Jalen Smith is the next man up on the depth chart for Chicago, followed by Zach Collins (toe).
- ATL
Dort is sitting out Monday for maintenance purposes. The veteran swingman's next chance to play is Friday against Dallas.
- PHITacko FallDay-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.
- CHACoby WhiteDay-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.
- CHAGrant WilliamsDay-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.
- ATL
Okongwu is getting the night off Monday with Atlanta resting a number of starters. His next chance to play arrives Friday against Dallas.
- LAL
Williams has been dealing with a foot contusion recently, though he's trending in the right direction ahead of Friday's preseason finale against Denver. The 25-year-old swingman can be considered questionable for that contest until the Lakers provide an update on his status.
- ATL
Johnson and most of Atlanta's regulars won't suit up for the penultimate preseason contest. He tallied 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.
- HOU
Sengun recorded 16 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and three blocks in 22 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason win over Dallas but will take a seat Sunday. Sengun is coming off another impressive year, averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in 33.3 minutes per game across 72 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. However, the star center shot just 69.1 percent from the charity stripe and 30.5 percent from downtown. He's been focused on improving in those areas this offseason, and an uptick in efficiency would be a significant step toward becoming a more well-rounded player.
- DALSanti AldamaDay-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.
- ATL
Wiggins and most of Atlanta's regulars won't play in the penultimate preseason game. He finished with 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, an assist and two steals across 20 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 119-117 preseason win over the Pacers.
- MIADru SmithDay-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.
- ATL
Daniels and most of Atlanta's regulars will rest during the Hawks' penultimate preseason contest. He tallied 13 points (6-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, an assist and a steal across 21 minutes in Thursday's 123-116 preseason win over the Spurs but struggled with his shot against the Pacers on Saturday.
- OKCChet HolmgrenDay-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.
- OKCJaylin WilliamsDay-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.