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Mavs' Dereck Lively with question marks around him

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Mavs' Dereck Lively II injury update for NBA In-Season Tournament game vs. Rockets

Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II missed the team’s last game on Saturday due to a lower back contusion. In the team’s previous game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Lively fell hard after a lob attempt at the rim, injuring his back and having to be helped to the locker room. Now, Lively’s status […]

Brett Siegel · 1 hour ago

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Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks available for Rockets' NBA In-Season Tournament game vs. Mavs

Brett Siegel · 1 hour ago

Rockets' Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks with question marks next to Mavs' Luka Doncic

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Heat's Jimmy Butler ruled out for NBA In-Season Tournament game vs. Bucks

Zachary Weinberger · 3 hours ago

Miami Heat stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo with question marks around them in front of the Kaseya Center.

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Is Kings' Keegan Murray playing vs. Warriors? Latest injury update for NBA In-Season Tournament

Quinn Allen · 4 hours ago

Photo: Keegan Murray with question marks around him, another photo of him in action in Kings jersey, 2 SEPARATE thumbs please

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Is Bucks star Khris Middleton playing vs. Heat? Latest injury update for NBA In-Season Tournament

Brett Siegel · 4 hours ago

Bucks' Khris Middleton with question marks next to Heat's Jimmy Butler

Latest NBA Injuries

76ers

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Danuel HouseF-G	*(11/27/23) -* Quad: Day To Day - House Jr. did not play in Monday's (Nov. 27) game against the Lakers.
	Jaden SpringerG	*(11/27/23) -* Illness: Day To Day - Springer did not play in Monday's (Nov. 27) game against the Lakers.
	Kelly OubreF-G	*(11/12/23) -* Rib: Out - The 76ers announced that Oubre Jr. sustained a broken rib and will be re-evaluated in a week.

Bucks

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Jae CrowderF	*(11/13/23) -* Groin: Out - The Bucks announced that Crowder was diagnosed with a left adductor and abdominal tear and will be sidelined for about eight weeks.
	Khris MiddletonF	*(11/27/23) -* Achilles: Day To Day - Middleton is questionable for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Miami.

Bulls

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Alex CarusoG	*(11/27/23) -* Toe: Day To Day - Caruso is questionable for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Boston.
	Lonzo BallG	*(11/07/23) -* Knee: Out For Season - Ball will miss the 2023-24 season while recovering from surgery.
	Zach LaVineG	*(11/27/23) -* Foot: Day To Day - LaVine is questionable for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Boston.

Cavaliers

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Dean WadeF-C	*(11/27/23) -* Ankle: Out - Wade is Out for Tuesday's (Nov.28) game against Atlanta.
	Ricky RubioG	*(09/27/23) -* Personal: Out - Rubio is away from the team due to a mental health matter, he will miss an undetermined length of time.
	Ty JeromeG-F	*(11/12/23) -* Ankle: Out - Jerome has been out since Oct. 28 and remains without a timetable to return.

Celtics

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Derrick WhiteG	*(11/27/23) -* Illness: Day To Day - White is Probable for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Chicago.
	Jrue HolidayG	*(11/27/23) -* Ankle: Day To Day - Holiday is Questionable for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Chicago.
	Kristaps PorzingisF-C	*(11/26/23) -* Calf: Out - Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis will be re-evaluated in about a week.

Clippers

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Brandon BostonG	*(11/03/23) -* Quad: Out - Coach Tyronn Lue said Friday that Boston (quadriceps) is still a few weeks away from returning to game action, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
	Mason PlumleeF-C	*(11/09/23) -* Knee: Out - Plumlee is expected to miss as much as two months with an MCL sprain in his left knee, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Grizzlies

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Brandon ClarkeF	*(10/24/23) -* Achilles: Out - Clarke has no timetable for return after suffering a torn Achilles in March, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
	Jake LaRaviaF	*(11/22/23) -* Eye: Out - The Grizzlies announced that LaRavis will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.
	Luke KennardG-F	*(11/20/23) -* Knee: Out - Grizzlies announced Kennard will be re-evaluated in two weeks as he continues to recover from his left knee bone bruise.
	Marcus SmartG	*(11/18/23) -* Ankle: Out - The Grizzlies announced that Smart will miss the next 3-5 weeks of action due to a sprained ankle.
	Steven AdamsC	*(10/24/23) -* Knee: Out For Season - The Grizzlies announced that Adams will undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee.
	Xavier TillmanF-C	*(11/20/23) -* Knee: Out - The Grizzlies announced that Tillman Sr. is considered week-to-week.

Hawks

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Jalen JohnsonF	*(11/26/23) -* Wrist: Out - Johnson is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a left wrist injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
	Kobe BufkinG	*(11/12/23) -* Thumb: Out - The Hawks announced that Bufin's return to play timeline is 8-10 weeks from the date of injury.
	Mouhamed GueyeF	*(11/12/23) -* Back: Out - The Hawks announced that Guete has a right low back stress fracture will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Heat

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Bam AdebayoC-F	*(11/27/23) -* Hip: Day To Day - Adebayo is probable for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Milwaukee.
	Dru SmithG	*(11/24/23) -* Knee: Out For Season - Dru Smith has been diagnosed with a 3rd degree right knee sprain. He will be out for the remainder of the season.
	Duncan RobinsonF	*(11/27/23) -* Thumb: Day To Day - Robinson is probable for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Milwaukee.
	Haywood HighsmithF	*(11/27/23) -* Back: Day To Day - Highsmith is questionable for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Milwaukee.
	Jimmy ButlerF	*(11/28/23) -* Ankle: Out - Butler is out for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Milwaukee.
	R.J. HamptonG	*(11/17/23) -* Knee: Out - Hampton could be headed for an extended absence, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
	Tyler HerroG	*(11/09/23) -* Ankle: Out - Tyler Herro has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain. He will be in a walking boot for 10 days and will be re-evaluated in 2 weeks.

Hornets

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Cody MartinG-F	*(10/24/23) -* Knee: Out - Martin hasn't played since Jan. 14 last season against Boston. A timetable for his return hasn't been announced.
	Frank NtilikinaG	*(10/21/23) -* Leg: Out - The Hornets announced that Ntilikina suffered a non-displaced fracture of his left Tibia.
	LaMelo BallG	*(11/28/23) -* Ankle: Out - Ball is out for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against New York.
	Nick RichardsC	*(11/27/23) -* Concussion: Out - Richards is Out for Tuesday's (Nov.28) game against New York.

Jazz

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Lauri MarkkanenF-C	*(11/28/23) -* Hamstring: Day To Day - Markkanen did not play in Monday's (Nov. 27) game against New Orleans.

Kings

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Alex LenC	*(11/17/23) -* Ankle: Out - The Kings announced that Len is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a right ankle sprain.
	Keegan MurrayF	*(11/28/23) -* Back: Out - Murray is out for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Golden State.
	Keon EllisG	*(11/27/23) -* Ankle: Day To Day - Ellis is Questionable for Tuesday's (Nov.28) game against Golden State.

Lakers

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Cam ReddishF-G	*(11/27/23) -* Adductor: Day To Day - Reddish did not play in Monday's (Nov. 27) game against Philadelphia.
	Gabe VincentG	*(11/03/23) -* Knee: Out - The Lakers announced that Vincent will be out for at least two weeks with a left knee effusion.
	Jarred VanderbiltF	*(11/13/23) -* Heel: Out - The Lakers announced that Vanderbilt has begun a return to play progression.
	Rui HachimuraF	*(11/24/23) -* Nose: Out - The Lakers announced that Hachimura will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.

Magic

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Jonathan IsaacF	*(11/27/23) -* Ankle: Day To Day - Isaac did not play in Sunday's (Nov. 26) game against Charlotte.
	Markelle FultzG	*(11/27/23) -* Knee: Day To Day - Fultz did not play in Sunday's (Nov. 26) game against Charlotte.
	Wendell CarterC-F	*(11/04/23) -* Hand: Out - The Magic announced that Carter Jr. will undergo surgery in his left hand and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

Mavericks

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Dereck LivelyC	*(11/27/23) -* Back: Day To Day - Lively II is Questionable for Tuesday's (Nov. 28) game against Houston.
	Maxi KleberF	*(11/11/23) -* Toe: Out - The Mavericks announced that Kleber will miss at least two weeks.

Nets

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Ben SimmonsG-F	*(11/14/23) -* Hip: Out - Simmons is set to miss additional time with nerve irritation in his hip and lower left side, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post.
	Cameron JohnsonF	*(11/27/23) -* Leg: Day To Day - Johnson is Probable for Tuesday's (Nov.28) game against Toronto.
	Dennis SmithG	*(11/27/23) -* Back: Day To Day - Smith Jr. is Questionable for Tuesday's (Nov.28) game against Toronto.

Nuggets

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Aaron GordonF	*(11/28/23) -* Heel: Day To Day - Gordon did not play in Monday's (Nov. 27) game against the LA Clippers.
	Hunter TysonF	*(11/28/23) -* Illness: Day To Day - Tyson did not play in Monday's (Nov. 27) game against the LA Clippers.
	Jamal MurrayG	*(11/08/23) -* Hamstring: Out - Jamal Murray will likely miss rest of the month due to a right hamstring strain.
	Nikola JokicC	*(11/28/23) -* Back: Day To Day - Jokic did not play in Monday's (Nov. 27) game against the LA Clippers.
	Vlatko CancarF	*(08/17/23) -* Knee: Out - The Nuggets announced that Cancar underwent surgery on his left knee and is out indefinitely.

Pacers

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Jalen SmithF-C	*(11/27/23) -* Heel: Day To Day - Smith did not return Monday's (Nov.27) game against Portland early due to a heel injury

Pelicans

	PLAYER	INJURY
	CJ McCollumG	*(11/08/23) -* Lung: Out - The Pelicans announced that McCollum will be re-evaluated at a later date.
	Matt RyanF	*(11/20/23) -* Calf: Out - The Pelicans announced that Ryan will be sidelined for approximately 10-14 days.
	Trey MurphyG-F	*(10/24/23) -* Knee: Out - The Pelicans announced that Murphy III will return to basketball activities in approximately 10-12 weeks.

Pistons

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Bojan BogdanovicG-F	*(11/21/23) -* Calf: Out - The Pistons announced that Bogdanovic has been cleared for full basketball contact.
	Joe HarrisG	*(11/07/23) -* Shoulder: Out - The Pistons announced that Harris suffered a sprained AC joint and will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days.
	Monte MorrisG	*(11/21/23) -* Quad: Out - The Pistons announced that Morris will be re-evaluated again in 6-8 weeks.

Raptors

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Christian KolokoC	*(11/10/23) -* Respiratory: Out - Koloko has been dealing with a respiratory issue since the offseason and currently has no timetable to return.

Rockets

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Amen ThompsonF-G	*(11/03/23) -* Ankle: Out - Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Thompson will miss time with a Grade 2 ankle sprain.
	Victor OladipoG	*(10/24/23) -* Knee: Out - Oladipo is out while recovering from a left patellar tendon repair.

Suns

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Bradley BealG	*(11/17/23) -* Back: Out - The Phoenix Suns today announced that guard Bradley Beal will be out and re-evaluated in three weeks as he continues to rehab a low back strain.
	Damion LeeG-F	*(10/01/23) -* Knee: Out - The Suns announced that Lee sustained a meniscus injury and will be out until further notice.
	Grayson AllenG	*(11/27/23) -* Illness: Day To Day - Allen did not play in Sunday's (Nov. 26) game against New York.
	Kevin DurantF	*(11/27/23) -* Foot: Day To Day - Durant did not play in Sunday's (Nov. 26) game against New York.

Timberwolves

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Jaden McDanielsF	*(11/21/23) -* Ankle: Out - The Timberwolves announced that McDaniels has a right ankle sprain and has a return to play timeline of 2-3 weeks.
	Jaylen ClarkG	*(10/24/23) -* Achilles: Out - Clark is idle due to a right Achilles issue, and is not expected to make his season debut until sometime in February.
	Jordan McLaughlinG	*(11/07/23) -* Knee: Out - McLaughlin was diagnosed with a right knee MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Trail Blazers

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Anfernee SimonsG	*(10/31/23) -* Thumb: Out - Simons underwent thumb surgery and is expected to return in 6 weeks, per Michael Scotto on X.
	Ish WainrightF	*(11/18/23) -* Knee: Out - The Trail Blazers announced that Wainright has an MCL sprain in his left knee and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
	Robert WilliamsC-F	*(11/10/23) -* Knee: Out For Season - Williams III will be required to undergo season-ending knee surgery, per Adrian Wojnarowski.

Wizards

	PLAYER	INJURY
	Delon WrightG	*(11/11/23) -* Knee: Out - Wright is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with an MCL sprain in his right knee according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
	Ryan RollinsG	*(11/27/23) -* Knee: Day To Day - Rollins did not play in Monday's (Nov. 27) game against the Lakers.