NBA Key Injuries & Returns [developing]
Key Questions
Why is LeBron James not playing tonight?
LeBron James is out for injury management on his left foot, as downgraded by the Lakers.
What is Austin Reaves' injury status?
Reaves has a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
What injury is Luka Doncic dealing with?
Doncic has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will seek specialized treatment in Europe, with an indefinite return targeting playoffs.
What happened to Spurs' Victor Wembanyama?
Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion during the game against the 76ers and was ruled out for the remainder.
Is Stephen Curry cleared to play?
Curry has been cleared from his knee issue.
What is Cade Cunningham's injury?
Cunningham is out with pneumonia.
Does Wembanyama need more games for eligibility?
Wembanyama needs at least 20 minutes in one more game to maintain eligibility, per reports.
What other NBA roster moves were noted?
Hawks signed Tony Bradley for the season's remainder; Celtics signed Ron Harper Jr. to a two-year deal.
Lakers LeBron foot out tonight/questionable leg/Reaves oblique 4-6wks Shams/SteinLine; Doncic Grade2 hamstring indefinite; Spurs Wemby rib contusion clean MRI day-day doubtful POR needs 20min eligibility confident final RS Shams/SteinLine/Haynes; Curry knee cleared; Cunningham pneumo out.