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Player availability, rehabilitation and return updates from around the NBA. Follow the reporting through its source and distinguish a projected return from a confirmed appearance.
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Latest reports
Kings Guard Ben Simmons Sustains Torn Achilles Tendon, Set for Surgery
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons sustained a torn Achilles tendon during a live drill on Sunday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Maxime Raynaud Exits Preseason Game With Apparent Serious Knee Injury
Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right knee injury late in the first half of Saturday's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.
Ariel Hukporti Sustains Torn Achilles in 76ers Preseason Opener
Backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles during Philadelphia's preseason opener on Monday and is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.
Brandon Ingram Returns to Court for Light Work During Clippers Training Camp
Brandon Ingram completed 45 minutes of light shooting and defensive slides Tuesday morning at the University of Hawai'i.
Hornets Sidelined: Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams Out for Entire Preseason
Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams will miss all four Charlotte Hornets preseason games due to hamstring injuries and will be reevaluated during the first week of the regular season.
Hawks Forward Mouhamed Gueye Undergoes Surgery for Fractured Left Foot
Mouhamed Gueye underwent surgery on Tuesday for a fractured left foot and will have his status updated in three to four months.
Luka Doncic Seeks European Treatment for Grade 2 Strain After 139-96 Lakers Loss
Luka Doncic will travel to Europe for specialized medical care on a Grade 2 left hamstring strain sustained during a 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City.
Joel Embiid Ruled Out vs. Pistons Following 115-103 Victory Over Timberwolves
Joel Embiid will miss Saturday's game against Detroit due to a right oblique injury and illness after recording 19 points and 13 rebounds on Friday.
Stephen Curry Details 'Unpredictable' Recovery After Missing 27 Games
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry addressed his right knee injury on Saturday following a 27-game absence from the lineup.
Nikola Vucevic Upgraded to Questionable for Celtics vs. Raptors Matchup
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against Toronto one month after surgery on a fractured right ring finger.
Karl-Anthony Towns Sidelined for Knicks-Bulls Due to Right Elbow Impingement
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was ruled out of Friday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls following a right elbow impingement.
Luka Doncic Sidelined with Grade 2 Hamstring Strain for Remainder of Season
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the regular season following a Grade 2 hamstring strain diagnosis on Friday.
Luka Doncic Sidelined with Grade 2 Hamstring Injury as Lakers Title Odds Plummet
Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a Grade 2 right hamstring injury, causing DraftKings title odds to drop to 100-1.
Stephen Curry Return Set for Sunday vs. Rockets After 27-Game Injury Absence
Stephen Curry is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors lineup this Sunday against the Houston Rockets following a 27-game absence due to a right knee injury.
Luka Doncic Sidelined for Thunder Matchup Following Hamstring Soreness
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was ruled out of Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after exiting Wednesday's victory with a sore left hamstring.
Victor Wembanyama Sidelined for Spurs vs. Clippers Due to Right Ankle Management
The San Antonio Spurs will face the LA Clippers without Victor Wembanyama, who is officially out for Thursday's game following a win over the Warriors.
Anthony Edwards Ineligible for NBA Awards After Missing Detroit Pistons Matchup
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards will miss out on postseason honors after being ruled out against the Detroit Pistons with a knee injury.
Cade Cunningham Out at Least One Week with Collapsed Lung as Pistons Lead East
Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham will miss at least seven more days as he recovers from a collapsed left lung sustained on March 19.
Stephen Curry Reaches Critical Recovery Milestone with 5-on-5 Scrimmage Approval
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been cleared for full-contact five-on-five scrimmaging, marking the final phase of his right knee rehabilitation.
Jaden McDaniels Sidelined Week-to-Week with Left Knee Patella Tendinopathy
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is out week-to-week after an MRI revealed a bone bruise and patella tendinopathy in his left knee.
Miles McBride Return: Knicks Guard Activated for OKC Matchup After Surgery
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride was activated Sunday for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery in February.
Stephen Curry Injury Sidelined for 2 More Games; Warriors Fall to 35-38 Record
Stephen Curry will miss his 25th consecutive game due to a right knee injury as the 35-38 Golden State Warriors struggle in the 10th seed.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Sidelined for Fifth Consecutive Game Due to Left Knee Hyperextension
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out against the Portland Trail Blazers as he recovers from a bone bruise and knee hyperextension sustained on March 15.
Moses Moody Out for Season With Torn Patellar Tendon in Left Knee
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody is done for the year following a diagnosis of a torn patellar tendon in his left knee.