Injury UpdatesWednesday, Mar 18, 2026

The Golden State Warriors enter Wednesday night’s game at TD Garden without key contributors, as multiple starters are sidelined. Stephen Curry, Seth Curry, Al Horford, Moses Moody, and Jimmy Butler III are all out due to various injuries, while LJ Cryer and Quinten Post are listed as questionable, and Gary Payton II is probable. Boston […] The post Warriors face major injury challenges ahead of matchup with Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jaden Ivey, who was brought in at the trade deadline, is expected to be a restricted free agent this summer if the Chicago Bulls extend a qualifying offer. He has only played four games with Chicago so far because of soreness in his left knee, but the team has continued to express confidence in keeping […] The post Jaden Ivey limited but Bulls plan to keep him appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Black (ankle) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game versus the Pistons. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Konchar (calf) is available for Wednesday's game in Minnesota, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Eubanks underwent successful surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb Wednesday and he will miss the remainder of the season, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, January 3, with injuries playing a major role in how this Western Conference matchup could unfold. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center as both teams enter the game on very different trajectories. Houston Rockets comes in with a 21-10 record and a […] The post Rockets vs. Mavericks injury report: Key absences shape Saturday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder highlighted his team’s defensive effort after Friday’s 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “I think just playing the style of play that fits us… we’ve got to defend,” Snyder said, noting that rebounding and transition opportunities fueled their offense. Snyder emphasized the importance of […] The post Quin Snyder praises Hawks’ defense and ball movement in win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jalen Johnson recorded 18 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds for his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday at Madison Square Garden. Atlanta trailed 30-29 in the first quarter before taking control and never relinquishing the lead. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 […] The post Jalen Johnson triple-double propels Hawks past Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Orlando Magic visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday, January 2, at United Center with tipoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Injuries could play a key role as both teams try to extend winning streaks heading into the new year. Orlando enters 19-15 after a 112-110 win over Indiana and a 127-126 victory against Denver. […] The post Magic vs. Bulls injury report: Who will play on January 2 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Denver Nuggets travel to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, January 2, with injuries shaping the outlook at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET as both teams arrive trending in opposite directions. Denver holds a 23-10 record and snapped a brief skid with a 106-103 win over Toronto on December […] The post Nuggets vs. Cavaliers injury report: Jokic sidelined as Denver visits Cleveland on January 2 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks on Friday, January 2, as injury availability looms large at State Farm Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET in a rematch of a tightly contested December meeting. Atlanta enters the night at 16-19 and is coming off a convincing 126-102 home win over Minnesota on […] The post Hawks vs. Knicks injury report: Young’s status in focus ahead of January 2 matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Portland Trail Blazers visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, January 2, with injury availability playing a major role in the outlook for both teams. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Portland enters the game with a 14-20 record and is coming off a 124-95 loss at Oklahoma City […] The post Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans injury report for Friday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Golden State Warriors on Friday, January 2, at Chase Center, tipping off at 10:00 p.m. ET. Oklahoma City holds a 29-5 record and rides a three-game winning streak, while Golden State is 18-16 and carries a two-game streak of its own. The Thunder will be without Ousmane Dieng (right […] The post Thunder vs Warriors full injury report for January 2 game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Sacramento head coach Doug Christie acknowledged his team’s improved effort despite a 120-106 loss to Boston on Thursday. “The compete level and the standard that we’re looking for was much, much better,” he said, emphasizing the higher energy and focus compared to recent games. Christie noted defensive progress, pointing to the Celtics’ limited offensive rebounds […] The post Doug Christie highlights progress despite Celtics’ win over Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd highlighted Max Christie’s aggressive play after Saturday’s 110-104 victory over the Houston Rockets. “He was great… looking to be a little bit more aggressive, and you saw that this evening. Not just from three, but being able to get to the rim,” Kidd said. Kidd also lauded Christie’s two-way […] The post Jason Kidd praises Mavericks’ effort as Christie and Davis lead win over Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Chicago Bulls visit the Boston Celtics on Monday, January 5, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden. Chicago holds a 17-18 record and is on a one-game losing streak after falling 99-112 to Charlotte on January 3. Boston comes in at 22-12 and rides a three-game winning streak, most recently defeating […] The post Bulls vs Celtics injury report for Monday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, January 6, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET. Cleveland holds a 20-17 record, while Indiana sits at 6-30. Cleveland enters the matchup on a one-game losing streak after a 110-114 loss to Detroit on January 4. The Cavaliers also beat Denver 113-108 on […] The post Cavaliers vs Pacers injury report: Absences for January 6 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Charlotte Hornets face the Utah Jazz on Saturday, January 10, at Delta Center with a 9:30 PM ET tipoff. Both teams enter the contest with significant absences that could shape rotations and scoring opportunities. Charlotte is without Mason Plumlee, Antonio Reeves, and KJ Simpson, while Ryan Kalkbrenner, Tidjane Salaun, and Grant Williams are listed […] The post Hornets battle injuries as they visit Jazz on Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The San Antonio Spurs visit the Boston Celtics on Saturday night in a cross-conference matchup at TD Garden, with both teams dealing with notable absences ahead of the 8:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Boston enters the game without Jayson Tatum, who remains out following a right Achilles repair. The Celtics also ruled out Josh Minott due […] The post Spurs vs Celtics injury report for Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Washington Wizards travel to Phoenix to face the Suns on Sunday, January 11, at Footprint Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, with Phoenix holding a 23-15 record while Washington sits at 10-27. The Wizards enter the game on a two-game losing streak after consecutive defeats against Philadelphia and New Orleans. Phoenix has […] The post Wizards vs Suns injury report: absences could shape Sunday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland with multiple injury concerns shaping both lineups. Utah is expected to be without Walker Kessler (left shoulder) and Georges Niang (left foot stress reaction), while Ace Bailey is listed as questionable with a left hip flexor strain. Jusuf Nurkic is […] The post Jazz and Cavaliers face absences ahead of Monday showdown appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

RJ Barrett says his on-court connection with Immanuel Quickley is rooted in resilience forged during their New York Knicks tenure. That foundation has carried over to the Toronto Raptors, where the duo is central to the team’s late-game execution. Their familiarity was evident last week against the Charlotte Hornets, when Quickley hit a clutch three-pointer […] The post RJ Barrett explains chemistry with Immanuel Quickley as Raptors build late-game identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center with both teams adjusting to injuries. Oklahoma City enters the matchup with a 34-7 record and a four-game winning streak but will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery), and Nikola Topic […] The post Thunder visit Rockets on Thursday: Full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet has been a constant for the team all season, stepping up in Victor Wembanyama’s absence. He also found himself starting for the All-Star big man on several occasions this season, which he jokingly spoke about on the White Noise podcast. “Vic was out for a little bit and then […] The post Luke Kornet jokes about losing starting spot to Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The LA Clippers have embarked on a three-game road trip to two cities, starting with the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. It’s the fourth game in a difficult, five-in-seven stretch for the Clippers. Seven-time NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard was unable to play in Monday night’s loss against the San Antonio Spurs due to a […] The post Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Clippers vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Atlanta Hawks are riding a 10-game winning streak, and it’s safe to say they’re one of the hottest teams in the league right now. Their next matchup is against the Dallas Mavericks, whom they already beat during the streak, but they’ll be on the road this time around. The Mavericks just beat the Cleveland […] The post Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga still on injury report vs Mavericks with lingering knee issue appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Brooklyn Nets will look to snap a four-game losing streak when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. could return to their lineup for the matchup following a three-game absence. Porter is questionable vs. Oklahoma City after missing Brooklyn’s last three games due to an ankle sprain. Head […] The post Is Michael Porter Jr. playing tonight? Nets vs. Thunder injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Utah Jazz face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, and Ace Bailey once again sits at the center of the injury report. He is listed as questionable under concussion protocol, putting the Jazz rookie in focus as Utah looks to snap a three-game losing streak. The Jazz enter the matchup at 20–48, No. 14 […] The post Is Ace Bailey playing tonight? Jazz vs. Timberwolves injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, and Dejounte Murray once again sits at the center of the injury report. He is listed as questionable due to illness, putting the Pelicans guard in focus as the team looks to win back-to-back games. Murray’s situation carries even more weight as he […] The post Pelicans star Dejounte Murray’s injury status vs. Clippers after missing last game with illness appeared first on ClutchPoints .