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.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
- BOS
Carter was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Since then, he appeared in 74 regular-season games with the Kings, including 12 starts, averaging 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 14.8 minutes per contest. Carter might have some untapped potential left, though he has a way to go before earning a meaningful role with the Celtics.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- TORNate BittleDay-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.
- DEN
Gordon is being held out of Denver's final preseason game for maintenance purposes, but he should be fine for Thursday's regular-season opener in Oklahoma City. Trevon Brazile will start in Gordon's place Friday evening.
- LALJarred VanderbiltDay-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.
- PHIDean WadeDay-To-Day
Wade didn't return to Friday's preseason finale after injuring his ankle in the first half, and his status for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Knicks is up in the air. If the 29-year-old forward is forced to miss time, Justin Edwards and Jabari Walker could see increased burn.
- ORLFranz WagnerDay-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.
- MILJericho SimsDay-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.
- UTATrey AlexanderDay-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.
- ORLJase RichardsonDay-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.
- WASAJ DybantsaDay-To-Day
Dybantsa exited Friday's preseason finale with the ankle injury and did not return. The rookie No. 1 overall pick can be considered questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bucks until the Wizards provide an update on his status. If he's forced to miss time, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
- PORJrue HolidayDay-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.
- POR
Williams will take the night off before presumably being available for Opening Night against Phoenix. The veteran big man is a capable statistical contributor, though he has battled injuries over the years. If Williams remains healthy, he should see steady minutes behind Donovan Clingan throughout the 2026-27 campaign.
- PORMicah PotterDay-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.
- ORL
Penda was limited at the start of training camp due to a right hamstring injury, and he's now in danger of missing Wednesday's regular-season opener against Atlanta. If the 21-year-old is forced to miss time, Jamal Cain could see a slight bump in minutes.
- MIN
Lyles is one of many Timberwolves players sitting out the team's preseason finale. His next chance to play will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Miami.
- FA
- BOS
Conley is not one of the players Grande listed in either the starting lineup nor who will dress for Friday's preseason finale. Conley should be available for Boston's regular-season opener against Detroit, but what his role and playing time will look like remains to be seen, given that he's projected to work behind Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
- BOS
George and the rest of Boston's regulars won't suit up for the final exhibition but should be good to go for Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Pistons. George registered 13 points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists and five steals over 25 minutes during his Celtics debut against the 76ers last Saturday.
- BOS
Robinson and the rest of Boston's regulars won't play in the final exhibition but should be good to go for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons. Robinson produced 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks and an assist over 17 minutes in Wednesday's 114-93 preseason win over the Hornets.
- BOS
Tatum and the rest of Boston's regulars will sit out the final exhibition. He's expected to be full go for the regular-season opener against Detroit on Tuesday.
- BOS
Most of Boston's regulars are getting the night off. White is expected to be in action for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons.
- MIN
McDaniels will join several other key Timberwolves players on the inactive list Friday. However, he should be good to go by Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.
- BOS
Pritchard and the rest of Boston's regulars won't be available for the final exhibition but should be good to go for the regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday. Pritchard provided seven points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 11 assists and three rebounds over 29 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 114-93 preseason win over Charlotte.
- BOS
Most of Boston's regulars are getting the night off. Queta is expected to be ready for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons.
- MIN
Kuminga will join several other key contributors on the inactive list in Minnesota's preseason finale. He should be able to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.
- MIN
Hyland will receive Friday night off, joining several other key players on the inactive list for Minnesota. Isaiah Evans and Zyon Pullin will both likely see a significant bump in minutes Friday.
- BOS
Hauser and other prominent Celtics players, like Jayson Tatum, Paul George and Derrick White, will rest for Friday's preseason finale. The Celtics will open their regular season Tuesday against the Pistons, and Hauser is once again expected to operate in a rotational role off the bench, though he'll be competing against the likes of Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman (rest), Hugo Gonzalez and Ron Harper for playing time.
- CHAMoussa DiabateDay-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.
- BOS
Scheierman and the rest of Boston's regulars won't be available for the final exhibition but should be good to go for the regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday. Scheierman's competing for a starting spot with Jordan Walsh, Sam Hauser and others.
- TOR
Walter will join the rest of Toronto's regulars resting for the preseason finale. Once the regular season rolls around Wednesday, Walter is expected to play a reserve role on the wing as a three-point shooting specialist.
- TOR
Toronto's regulars are getting the night off to rest up before Wednesday's season opener against the Bulls. Shead is expected to play a backup point guard role to begin the campaign.
- MIN
Gobert, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu are all resting for the final exhibition. Gobert should be good to go for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.
- MEMJerami GrantDay-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.
- MIN
Edwards, Rudy Gobert, LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu all appear to be resting Friday. Edwards should be good to go for the regular-season opener against the Heat on Wednesday.
- MIN
Ball, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Ayo Dosunmu will all sit for the final exhibition. Ball should be good to go for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Heat.
- MEMGG JacksonDay-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.
- MIAPelle LarssonDay-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.
- TOR
Toronto is sitting regulars for the preseason finale, giving the main pieces of the rotation time to rest up for Wednesday's season opener against the Bulls.
- DAL
Christie will skip Dallas' preseason finale for maintenance purposes, but he should be fine for the Mavs' regular season opener against the Rockets on Wednesday. With Christie out, there will be more minutes available for Zaccharie Risacher, Caleb Martin and Sergio de Larrea.
- DALTarik BiberovicDay-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.
- MIA
The superstar forward will sit out Miami's preseason finale, joining Bam Adebayo (groin) on the inactive list. Antetokounmpo figures to be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Minnesota.
- TOR
Leonard looked sharp in his lone preseason appearance with 21 points in 17 minutes. His status ahead of Opening Night is not in doubt.
- TOR
Poeltl will get the night off in the second half of this back-to-back set, though he should be good to go for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Chicago. With the big man out Friday, Trayce Jackson-Davis will likely see increased burn.
- TOR
The Raptors are resting their entire first unit and possibly some key reserves. Barrett is expected to be ready to roll for Opening Night.
- TOR
Quickley will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set and end the preseason on the inactive list. The point guard should be cleared to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Chicago.
- TOR
Barnes will be getting a night off along with the entire starting lineup for Toronto. His status is not in any doubt for Opening Night, to be clear.
- PHI
Edgecombe will get the night off during the Sixers' preseason finale. The second-year swingman should be available for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Knicks.
- NYKJosh HartDay-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.
- OKCCason WallaceDay-To-Day
It's unclear why Wallace isn't playing in the Thunder's preseason finale, and his next chance to play will come in Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Spurs. Ajay Mitchell will start in Wallace's stead Thursday.
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
- TOR
Jamarion Sharp is taking Hepburn's spot on the roster. Hepburn, previously a two-way player for Toronto, is looking to recover from a hamstring injury and find a home elsewhere this season.
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