Several key contributors from across the league’s landscape are currently dealing with injury issues
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A new NBA season means a new set of injury issues for players, and teams, to deal with. Just a few weeks into the 2021-22 campaign there’s already a slew of injuries across the league’s landscape — some more serious than others. Two straight shortened offseason probably didn’t help matters in this regard.
Some star players, like Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, are still recovering from older injuries, while others, like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, are dealing with new ailments. In addition to physical issues, teams are also dealing with absences due to the league’s health and safety protocols amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
It can all be a lot to stay on top of, but we’re here to help. Below you’ll find a list of the bigger names currently dealing with injury issues. To see even more injury updates from around the league, click here.
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PLAYER |
INJURY |
STATUS |
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LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers |
Abdomen |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 14 |
|
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers |
Health and safety protocols |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 18 |
|
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics |
Hamstring |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 19 |
|
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans |
Foot |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 22 |
|
Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers |
Knee |
Expected to be out until at least Mar. 1 |
|
Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors |
Achilles |
Expected to be out until at least Dec. 25 |
|
Victor Oladipo, Miami Heat |
Quadriceps |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 20 |
|
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets |
Knee |
Expected to be out until at least Mar. 1 |
|
T.J. Warren, Indiana Pacers |
Foot |
Expected to be out until at least Dec. 29 |
|
Collin Sexton, Cleveland Cavaliers |
Knee |
Expected to be out until at least Dec. 15 |
|
Markelle Fultz, Orlando Magic |
Knee |
Expected to be out until at least Dec. 3 |
|
Rudy Gay, Utah Jazz |
Heel |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 16 |
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Donte DiVincenzo, Milwaukee Bucks |
Ankle |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 16 |
|
James Wiseman, Golden State Warriors |
Knee |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 21 |
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Jonathan Isaac, Orlando Magic |
Knee |
Expected to be out until at least Dec. 3 |
|
Davis Bertans, Washington Wizards |
Ankle |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 17 |
|
Trevor Ariza, Los Angeles Lakers |
Ankle |
Expected to be out until at least Dec. 15 |
|
Thomas Bryant, Washington Wizards |
Knee |
Expected to be out until at least Dec. 11 |
|
Nikola Vucevic, Chicago Bulls |
Health and safety protocols |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 21 |
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Dario Saric, Phoenix Suns |
Knee |
Expected to be out until at least Apr. 1 |
|
Patrick Williams, Chicago Bulls |
Wrist |
Expected to be out until at least Apr. 10 |
|
Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers |
Health and safety protocols |
Expected to be out until at least Nov. 15 |
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Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets |
Personal; COVID restrictions |
No timeline for return |
|
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers |
Personal; Mental health |
No timeline for return |
