Injuries continue to shape the NBA landscape as teams battle for playoff positioning. From key starters sidelined to stars working their way back, here’s the latest NBA injury roundup with updated timelines, medical context, and what each situation means moving forward.
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
James suffered a left elbow injury during the fourth quarter and was unable to finish Thursday's game against Denver, he was able to check back in with 2:05 remaining, but then wasn't on the court for the final few possessions. The Lakers also ruled out LeBron for Friday's game vs. the Pacers.
Jayson Tatum - Boston Celtics
Tatum has returned on Friday from a ruptured Achilles suffered in May of 2025. Read more about Tatum HERE
Aaron Gordon - Denver Nuggets
Gordon is targeting a return from a hamstring injury Friday against the Knicks, Gordon has been sidelined for Denver's last 16 games after aggravating a right hamstring injury Jan. 23
Donovan Mitchell - Cleveland Cavaliers
Mitchell missed his fourth straight game on Tuesday due to a groin strain. Head coach Kenny Atkinson said his recovery is “trending better” and added that Mitchell would have played against the Pistons if it were a playoff game.
Cooper Flagg - Dallas Mavericks
Flagg returned to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup Thursday night after missing eight games with a left midfoot sprain and finished with 18 points and six assists in a 115-114 loss to the Orlando Magic.
Steph Curry - Golden State Warriors
Curry will miss at least five more games due to a lingering right knee issue, the Warriors announced Sunday. He will be re-evaluated in 10 days and has already missed 10 games, during which time Golden State went 4-6.
Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
Embiid will miss at least three games with a strained right oblique, the 76ers announced Saturday. An MRI confirmed the injury after he was hurt in Thursday’s win over Miami. Embiid already sat out Sunday’s loss in Boston and will be re-evaluated following Philadelphia’s back-to-back home games Tuesday and Wednesday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
After missing the past 15 games due to a right calf strain, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned for the Bucks on Monday against the Celtics. He has missed 29 games this season with a recurring right calf injury.
Isaiah Hartenstein - Oklahoma City Thunder
Hartenstein was ruled out Wednesday night against the Knicks due to left calf tightness during the team’s 103-100 win at Madison Square Garden. He has already missed two stretches this season with a left calf injury, including a 16-game absence following a recurrence in late December.
Trae Young - Washington Wizards
Young made his Wizards debut on Thursday. He played 19 minutes scoring 12 points.
Zach Edey - Memphis Grizzlies
Zach Edey underwent season-ending surgery to address ongoing discomfort and bone stress in his left ankle, the team announced Tuesday. He is expected to make a full recovery before next season.
Kristaps Porziņģis - Golden State Warriors
Porziņģis was seen warming up before the Warriors’ game against the Rockets, but he still has no official return date as he continues to deal with the mystery illness.
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