Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls
March 2025
Giddey, who has been having a career-best season, is expected to miss the upcoming game after suffering an ankle injury.
The Bulls will rely more on Coby White, Kevin Huerter, and Nikola Vučević in Giddey’s absence, as he has been a key playmaker averaging 20.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.8 assists over his last 15 games.
Bilal Coulibaly, Washington Wizards
March 2025
Coulibaly is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury, potentially sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
The 20-year-old guard suffered the injury against the Raptors, and with Washington’s season finale in 4.5 weeks, he may not return this season. He has averaged 12.3 points and 3.4 assists in his second year.
Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets
March 2025
Thomas is unlikely to return this season after suffering a strained left hamstring in Brooklyn’s loss to Chicago.
The Nets’ leading scorer had just recorded his first career double-double before the injury. With the regular season ending on April 13, the team ruled out his return for proper recovery. He averaged 24.0 points in 25 games but missed 37 games earlier due to a similar injury.
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks
March 2025
Davis will join the Mavericks’ G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, to participate in five-on-five workouts as he recovers from a left adductor strain.
The 10-time All-Star has played just one game for the Mavericks since being acquired in the Luka Dončić trade. He last played on Feb. 8, scoring 16 points, 7 assists, and 3 blocks before exiting with the injury.
Trey Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans
March 2025
Murphy will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn labrum and partially torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
How: He initially dislocated his shoulder in the first quarter of Monday’s 46-point loss to the Pistons. Further examination confirmed the severity of the injury. Murphy had been averaging a career-high 21.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 45.4% overall and 36.1% from three in 52 games.
Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings
March 19, 2025
Sabonis suffered a moderate right ankle sprain in Monday’s win against the Grizzlies and will be reevaluated in 10 days.
The injury occurred in the third quarter. This setback comes just after Sabonis returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for six games. Jonas Valančiūnas is expected to step into the starting lineup during his absence. The Kings, currently ninth in the Western Conference, have struggled without Sabonis, holding a 3-6 record in games he’s missed this season.
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
23 March 2025
LeBron James returned from a two-week groin injury absence, scoring 17 points in 31 minutes during the Lakers’ 146-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
James was sidelined after a strain suffered on March 8 vs. Boston. His return comes as the Lakers’ roster nears full health, with only a few players still inactive. Rui Hachimura also made his return and is under minutes restriction.
Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
April 2025
Damian Lillard will miss the start of the Bucks’ playoff series against the Indiana Pacers due to a blood clot in his right calf. The nine-time All-Star is progressing but hasn’t been cleared for full basketball activity.
Lillard has been sidelined since March 18 and is on blood thinners. His latest scan shows improvement, and he will begin increased on-court activity soon. Milwaukee finished the regular season 10–4 without him, entering the playoffs on an 8-game win streak.
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
May 2025 (injured in Game 4 vs. Knicks on Monday night, surgery Tuesday afternoon)
Celtics star Jayson Tatum underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon suffered late in Game 4 against the New York Knicks. No timetable has been given for his return.
Tatum, who had scored 42 points, collapsed in pain with three minutes remaining. He was carried off the court, unable to walk. His absence is a devastating blow to Boston’s playoff and 2025-26 season hopes.
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
September 2025
Jayson Tatum continues recovery from a torn Achilles that sidelined him during last season’s playoffs. Celtics teammate Jordan Walsh provided a positive update, saying Tatum is “moving way better” and progressing well, though a 2025-26 return remains uncertain. Tatum suffered the injury in May against the Knicks, with Boston expecting him out until 2026-27. Walsh’s comments sparked optimism about a potential earlier comeback. Last season, Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and six assists, cementing his role as Boston’s cornerstone.
