NBA Injuries: latest news
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Lakers' Luka Dončić out tonight with back tightness, Stein reports
Dončić is averaging 36 points through four games, and the Lakers have the league's second-ranked offense at 3-1.
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton sustains left hamstring strain, per report
Haliburton, who averaged 21.8 points and 9.5 assists through Indiana's first four games, will miss time, ESPN reported.
Jazz's Jaren Jackson Jr. out 6-8 weeks with torn MCL, per report
Jackson, who averaged 19.4 points in 48 games last season, will not need surgery, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Kings forward Keegan Murray out at least 10 to 14 days with ankle injury
The Kings say Murray has left ankle capsulitis, and center Maxime Raynaud will miss at least two more weeks with a right knee injury.
Thunder's Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace face months out after surgeries
Williams and Wallace were both regulars on a Thunder team that went 64-18 and finished first in the league in net rating last season.
Raptors rule Kawhi Leonard out at Minnesota with knee swelling
Leonard, who averaged 27.9 points for the Clippers last season, sits tonight; Anthony Edwards is questionable for Minnesota at Cleveland.
Pistons' Jalen Duren out at least two weeks with hamstring strain
The Detroit center averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds last season and shot 68.8% true shooting, the team said.
Magic's Paolo Banchero sustains low-grade high ankle sprain
Banchero, who started all 72 games he played for Orlando in 2025-26, faces a typical timetable of 4 to 6 weeks, ESPN reports.
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg to be evaluated after Dusty May's first win
Flagg averaged 21 points as a rookie and 25.6 over his last 10 games for a Dallas team that went 26-56.
Warriors say they don't expect Kristaps Porziņģis around the team
Golden State declined to comment on trade speculation or his health-related matter; he averaged 16.7 points in 32 games last season.
Wizards' AJ Dybantsa to miss opener with ankle injury, report says
Washington, which finished last season 17-65, will open the new season without its No. 1 overall pick, according to a report.
Warriors' Stephen Curry leaves open practice with ankle sprain, report says
Curry, who averaged 26.6 points last season, left the floor Sunday; coach Steve Kerr reportedly does not believe the injury is serious.
Kings' Ben Simmons reportedly tears Achilles tendon at practice
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Sacramento guard-forward is believed to have suffered a season-ending injury Sunday; the Kings have not confirmed it.
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely, will be around team
Porzingis, who averaged 16.7 points in 32 games for Golden State last season, has no timetable for a return, according to a report.
Report: Jusuf Nurkić sidelined at least four weeks
Utah’s center posted a 0.5 Keel Impact in his most recent season.
Report: Ariel Hukporti suffers season-ending Achilles injury
Hukporti averaged 2.2 points and 3 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per game in 2025-26.
Report: Max Strus suffers partial plantar fascia tear
Strus did not play in 2026-27 after posting efficient shooting numbers in 2025-26.
Coby White to miss Hornets preseason with calf strain
White’s 17.4 points per game last season came for a Charlotte team that ranked eighth in net rating.
