Welcome to the 2023-2024 fantasy basketball season, and we have you covered on the latest in NBA injury news before Week 12 tips off on Monday night. Make sure that you are checking Fantasy Alarm and your rosters for NBA injury updates for your players multiple times a day. 

We have seen important fantasy basketball injury news break over the weekend that will affect some big-name players, especially on teams like the . Here are the latest NBA injuries for week 12 of the fantasy basketball season.

 

2023-24 NBA Injury Report Fantasy Basketball Week 12

NBA Point Guard Injury News

Chris Paul, PG, Golden State Warriors (Hand)

Chris Paul will undergo hand surgery and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Andrew Wiggins and Brandin Podziemski will get more time during their absence. 

Ja Morant, PG, Memphis Grizzlies (Shoulder)

Ja Morant did not play on Sunday with a shoulder injury and is considered day-to-day for Week 12. 

Damian Lillard, PG, Milwaukee Bucks (Personal)

Damian Lillard has already been ruled out for Monday night's game with a personal issue. Cameron Payne or MarJon Beauchamp may start and it is unknown if this is just a one-game absence. 

Darius Garland, PG, Cleveland Cavaliers (Jaw)

Darius Garland was diagnosed with a fractured jaw but may be nearing a return over the next week to 10 days. He did not play in Sunday night's game against San Antonio. 

NBA Shooting Guard Injury News

Alex Caruso, SG, Chicago Bulls (Neck)

Alex Caruso is Questionable to play on Monday night with a neck injury. 

Eric Gordon, SG, Phoenix Suns (Knee)

Eric Gordon did not play on Sunday against Memphis and might miss more games. His playing time had been reduced with Bradley Beal back and Grayson Allen playing well. 

De'Anthony Melton, SG, Philadelphia 76ers (Back)

De'Anthony Melton did on play on Saturday with a back injury and is day-to-day for this new week. 

Zach LaVine, SG, Chicago Bulls (Foot)

Zach LaVine has begun to increase his workout activity, and he is now Probable to play Monday night against Charlotte. 

NBA Small Forward Injury News

De'Andre Hunter, SF, Atlanta Hawks (Knee)

De'Andre Hunter will miss at least two weeks after undergoing a non-surgical procedure to address inflammation in one of his knees. Saddiq Bey may get more playing time as a result.

Dillon Brooks, SF, Houston Rockets (Oblique)

Dillon Brooks continues to miss time with an oblique injury. With the wing players for Houston slim with injury, Jae'Sean Tate and Tari Eason look to pick up the slack. 

Jayson Tatum, SF, Boston Celtics (Ankle)

Jayson Tatum is Questionable for Monday night's game against Indiana as a precaution for his ankle injury. If he does miss, it should be just a one-game absence. 

Franz Wagner, SF, Orlando Magic (Ankle)

Franz Wagner missed Sunday night's game with an ankle injury and is day-to-day for this new week. 

Caleb Martin, SF, Miami Heat (Ankle)

Caleb Martin suffered a sprained right ankle and he is doubtful to play in Monday night's game against the Houston Rockets.

Jimmy Butler, SF, Miami Heat (Foot)

Jimmy Butler is out for Monday night's game against the Rockets with foot irritation. Fantasy hero Jaime Jaquez will continue to start in place of Butler and provide tremendous value. 

NBA Power Forward Injury News

Draymond Green, PF, Golden State Warriors (Suspension)

Draymond Green has been reinstated by the NBA but the team believes he will need about a week to ramp up into shape to be able to play in games. 

Zion Williamson, PF, New Orleans Pelicans (Quad)

Zion Williamson has been battling a quad injury and missed Sunday night's game. Naji Marshall and Larry Nance Jr. should get more minutes if he misses more games.

Tari Eason, PF, Houston Rockets (Leg)

Tari Eason has been ruled out for Monday night's game because of lower leg soreness on his left side. 

Tobias Harris, PF, Phildelphia 76ers (Ankle)

Tobias Harris missed Saturday night's game with an ankle injury and Philadelphia has listed him as day-to-day to start the week. 

Rui Hachimura, PF, Los Angeles Lakers (Calf)

Rui Hachimura missed the Clippers game on Sunday with the same calf injury he suffered one week ago. 

Jonathan Isaac, PF, Orlando Magic (Hamstring)

Jonathan Isaac missed another game on Sunday night with his hamstring injury and his status for the week is currently unknown.

Zach Collins, PF, San Antonio Spurs (Knee)

Zach Collins sprained his ankle last Friday and the Spurs are expecting him to miss 2-to-4 weeks with the injury. Jeremy Sochan and Cedi Osman could get more minutes as a result. 

NBA Center Injury News

Nikola Vucevic, C, Chicago Bulls (Adductor)

Nikola Vucevic is now Probable to play Monday against Charlotte. Andre Drummond would move back to the bench moving forward. 

Kristaps Porzingis, C, Boston Celtics (Eye)

Kristaps Porzingis is currently Questionable to play on Monday night with an eye injury. It is not considered to be a long-term injury. 

Wendell Carter, Jr., C, Orlando Magic (Knee)

Wendell Carter, Jr. missed Sunday's game with a minor knee injury but it is currently unknown if he will miss more time this week. 

Isaiah Stewart, C, Detroit Pistons (Toe)

Isaiah Stewart will miss up to two weeks with a toe injury, the Pistons announced. Ausur Thompson and James Wiseman are the winners of more playing time here. 

Joel Embiid, C, Philadelphia 76ers (Knee)

Joel Embiid missed Saturday's games with a knee injury. Paul Reed has been filling in the minutes for Embiid, but the MVP could be back in game action at some point in Week 12. 

Deandre Ayton, C, Portland Trail Blazers (Knee)

Deandre Ayton continues to battle a knee injury but Coach Chauncey Billups believes Ayton will join the team on their road trip this week. Duop Reath and Jabari Walker have been the fill-ins lately for Portland.