Sources: KD out at least 2 weeks with calf strainKevin Durant suffered a calf strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, impacting the Suns' strong season start.
Rockets' Smith out 4-6 weeks with fractured handJabari Smith Jr. will be sidelined for four to eight weeks after fracturing his left hand during practice.
Sources: KD out at least 2 weeks with calf strainKevin Durant suffered a calf strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, impacting the Suns' strong season start.
Rockets' Smith out 4-6 weeks with fractured handJabari Smith Jr. will be sidelined for four to eight weeks after fracturing his left hand during practice.
Raps' Barnes exits vs. Knicks with ankle sprainScottie Barnes sustained a significant ankle injury that could affect his availability and the Raptors' performance moving forward.
Sources: Nuggets' Gordon out multiple weeksAaron Gordon will miss multiple weeks due to a right calf strain, affecting the Denver Nuggets' performance.Gordon's absence is particularly impactful given his strong performance this season.
Kings' Fox dealing with injury to shooting handDe'Aaron Fox is playing with a likely ligament injury in his left pinkie finger but plans to continue competing despite the pain.
Banchero to travel, stay 'engaged' during injuryPaolo Banchero will miss several weeks due to a torn right oblique, impacting his impressive start to the NBA season.
Cavaliers' Strus out six weeks with ankle sprainMax Strus is out for at least six weeks due to a right ankle sprain, complicating the Cavaliers' season start.
Sources: Heat's Smith has torn Achilles tendonDru Smith's torn Achilles is a major setback after his recovery from ACL injury, hindering his progress in the NBA.
Raps' Barnes exits vs. Knicks with ankle sprainScottie Barnes sustained a significant ankle injury that could affect his availability and the Raptors' performance moving forward.
Sources: Nuggets' Gordon out multiple weeksAaron Gordon will miss multiple weeks due to a right calf strain, affecting the Denver Nuggets' performance.Gordon's absence is particularly impactful given his strong performance this season.
Kings' Fox dealing with injury to shooting handDe'Aaron Fox is playing with a likely ligament injury in his left pinkie finger but plans to continue competing despite the pain.
Banchero to travel, stay 'engaged' during injuryPaolo Banchero will miss several weeks due to a torn right oblique, impacting his impressive start to the NBA season.
Cavaliers' Strus out six weeks with ankle sprainMax Strus is out for at least six weeks due to a right ankle sprain, complicating the Cavaliers' season start.
Sources: Heat's Smith has torn Achilles tendonDru Smith's torn Achilles is a major setback after his recovery from ACL injury, hindering his progress in the NBA.
Mavs star Doncic exits game vs. TimberwolvesLuka Doncic suffered an injury during the Christmas game and left the court before halftime.
Cavs lose defensive ace Okoro for several weeksThe Cavaliers will miss Isaac Okoro for several weeks due to a shoulder injury, impacting their strong team performance.
Sources: Durant out at least 1 week due to ankleKevin Durant suffered a left ankle sprain and will be reevaluated in one week, impacting the Suns' upcoming games.
Spurs' Sochan to have surgery on fractured thumbJeremy Sochan of the Spurs has a fractured thumb and will undergo surgery, impacting his breakout season performance.
Jazz's Markkanen (back spasms) sits vs. SpursLauri Markkanen missed the game against San Antonio due to lower back spasms, impacting his strong early-season performance.
Raptors' Barnes out weeks with orbital fractureScottie Barnes will be out for at least three weeks following a fracture to his right orbital bone.Barnes was injured during a recent game against the Denver Nuggets.He has been performing well, showcasing impressive averages this season.
Grizzlies' GG Jackson breaks foot, needs surgeryGG Jackson II of the Grizzlies will have foot surgery, and recovery details will be shared post-operation.
Clippers rule Kawhi out for Game 5 vs. MavericksKawhi Leonard will miss Game 5 due to knee injury, affecting Clippers' performance and strategy.