NBA Injuries

NBA INJURIES    
NAMETEAMINJURYTIMETABLE TO RETURNANALYSIS
Kawhi LeonardSASQuadNo TimetableVery bizzare situation as the pain in Leonard's quad won't go away. LaMarcus Aldridge becomes top scoring option.
Gordon HaywardBOSAnkle/TibiaUnlikely to return this season Hayward took a hard fall and we won't see him for months. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart will pick up shots. 
Isaiah ThomasCLEHipExpected Back in JanuaryIt's not a lock that Thomas will be back in January as Hip injuries are tough to overcome. Derrick Rose will start in his place when healthy.
Jabari ParkerMILTorn ACLExpected Back in FebruaryParker's knees have not been able to hold up and you'll be stashing him until early next year. Giannis Antetokounmpo starts at PF.
Paul MillsapDENWristNo TimetableSurgery is an option but Millsap is looking at other options as well and there is no target date for a return. 
Rudy GobertUTKnee4-6 WeeksThe Jazz will need to shift their rotation and Derrick Favors will play not only more minutes but more at the Center spot. 
Nikola MiroticCHIFace2-3 WeeksHe got into a fight with Bobby Portis in practice causing broken bones in his face. Lauri Markkanen will pick up a ton on playing time.
Patrick BeverleyLACKneeNo TimetableBeverley had surgery and there is no target date on a return. Austin Rivers, Lou Williams and Sidarius Thornwell pick up minutes.
Markelle FultzPHIShoulderNo TimetableNew reports say that the his Shoulder is feeling less and less pain but will still need at least a few more weeks. 
Danilo GallinariLACGlute1-2 WeeksThe injury isn't healing and he'll likely miss another couple of weeks. . Wes Johnson benefits.
Zach LaVineCHIKnee1 MonthLaVine is starting to take contact in practice. Justin Holiday will start in his place and Denzel Valentine picks up time.
Al-Farouq AminuPORAnkle1-2 WeeksWith Aminu out, Ed Davis, Zach Collins and even Noah Vonleh should see more playing time. Not much depth up front.
Larry Nance Jr.LALHandNext WeekHe's practicing with the team. It's Kyle Kuzma's time as he's already taken advantage of extra minutes.
D'Angelo RussellBKNKneeNo TimetableRussell had minor surgery and there's no target return date and Spencer Dinwiddie continues to benefit playing in Russell's spot. 
Tristan ThompsonCLECalf2 WeeksThompson being out opens up more minutes for Jae Crowder and Jeff Green up front. 
Jeremy LinBKNKneeOUT FOR THE SEASOND'Angelo Russell will rotate to the PG spot and Caris LeVert and Spencer Dinwiddie will pick up minutes. 
John HensonMILEyeDAY TO DAYHenson had a small procedure on his eye that should keep him out for 1-2 games. 
Tony ParkerSASQuad1-2 WeeksAhead of schedule and could be looking at an end of November return. Dejounte Murray will start in his place w/ Patty Mills picking up time.
Seth CurryDALTibiaWeek to WeekCurry should be able to work himself back in to the Mavs starting lineup with Dennis Smith Jr. once he returns. 
Trevor BookerBKNAnkleDay To DayQuestionable to play Tonight.
Josh RichardsonMIAEyeDay To DayCould Play Tonight.
Delon WrightTORShoulderNo TimetableWright is still deciding on whether or not to have surgery. Norman Powell will pick up more playing time. 
Norman PowellTORHipDAY TO DAYPowell could return tonight. 
Iman ShumpertCLEKnee1 WeekShumpert had a small procedure on his knee and will miss the next week of action. Jose Calderon and Kyle Korver pick up minutes.
Mike ConleyMEMAchilles2 WeeksThis injury just hasn't gone away and it's slowing down Conley will need to sit for a few weeks. Mario Chalmers starts in his place.
Milos TeodosicLACFootIndefinitely He could be out for months and was starting and Austin Rivers and Lou Williams pick up more playing time.
Joe JohnsonUTWristNext MonthNot a good injury for a shooter and Donovan Mitchell and Thabo Sefolosha will pick up more playing time. 
Luke BabbittATLBackDAY TO DAYIt's a Back injury which means it'll likely be more than a one game absence.
Matthew DellavedovaMILKneeNo TimetableHe's on the outside looking in when it comes to the Bucks rotation.
Mirza TeletovicMILKnee4 WeeksEven when Teletovic returns, he'll be on the outside looking in when it comes to the Bucks rotation with Eric Bledsoe around. 
Nik StauskasPHIAnkleDay To DayWith all of the Sixers mid-court injuries, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot should see more playing time.
Vince CarterSACKidney StonesDAY TO DAYKidney Stones are very painful and have kept Carter out of action BUT, he should be back in the next game or two.
Jon LeuerDETAnkleDAY TO DAYLeuer has not been able to practice and will be out a couple more games and Anthony Tolliver will see more playing time. 
Derrick RoseCLEAnkle2-3 WeeksThe Cavs don't have much depth at PG with both Rose and Thomas out and Iman Shumpert out, Jose Calderon? YIKES!
Dorian Finney-SmithDALKneeNo TimetableHe's on the outside looking into the Mavs rotation when he eventually returns. 
Mike MuscalaATLAnkleDAY TO DAYThe Hawks are hurting up front and it makes more room for John Collins and Ersan Ilyasova will get more minutes.
David NwabaCHIAnkle1-2 WeeksNwaba was just starting to turn heads when he went down and Paul Zipser will continue picking up minutes along with Denzel Valentine.
Justin AndersonPHIShin2-3 WeeksWith Anderson out, it will leave more room for Robert Covington to rotate and give Dario Saric more time at PF. 
Jonathan IsaacORLAnkleNo TimetableHe may have to miss a few more games and the Magic will need Aaron Gordon to play deep into games.
Isaiah TaylorATLEye1-2 WeeksMalcolm Delaney will pick up a lot of playing time. 
Julyan StoneCHAHamstring4-6 WeeksNicolas Batum, Jeremy Lamb and Malik Monk will handle most SG duties. 
Omer AsikNOIllnessDay To DayThe Pelicans have a loaded front-court and he's been dealing with Crohn's Disease and could return in the next game or two. 
Solomon HillNOHamstringFebruary-MarchThe Hammy is torn and that'll cost him a ton of time. Dante Cunningham will start in his place. 
Rodney McGruderMIATibiaNo TimetableWith McGruder out, Josh Richardson and Justise Winslow will pick up more opportunities with the ball on offense. 
Glenn Robinson IIIINDAnkle3-4 MonthsIt'll be unclear what his role will be when he eventually returns. It may depend on Bojan Bogdanovic's impact on the court. 
Dante ExumUTShoulderIndefinitelyThis injury could cost Exum significant time and the Jazz will turn to Alec Burks to help out. Donovan Mitchell will get more run.
Cameron PayneCHIFootJanuaryPayne will be playing behind multiple guards once he eventually returns. He'll have to shine more than Jerian Grant. 
Brandon KnightPHXTorn ACLOUT FOR THE SEASONHe will not be playing this season. 
Josh McRobertsDALLower BodyNo TimetableUnlikely to be part of the rotation consistently once he returns. 
Jared DudleyPHXKneeDAY TO DAYWhen Dudley's on the court, he can play 2-3 positions, but health hasn't been on his side this season. Dragan Bender benefits.
Okaro WhiteMIAFoot3 MonthsAll Heat PF's pick up a few more minutes with White's Foot fractured.
Alan WilliamsPHXKnee5 MonthsWilliams could miss the entire 2-17-2018 season.