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.
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.
Clint Capela, Atlanta Hawks
22 March 2025
Capela is expected to miss the rest of the regular season due to a ligament injury in his left hand.
MRI revealed damage in the fourth metacarpal. He’ll be reevaluated in 3–4 weeks, with the Hawks’ final regular-season game on April 13.
Jaylen Wells (Memphis Grizzlies)
April 9
Grizzlies rookie starter Jaylen Wells likely saw his season end after breaking his right wrist and suffering head trauma from a violent midair collision during Tuesday’s 124-100 win over Charlotte.
Wells was undercut by Hornets guard KJ Simpson while dunking on a fast break and landed hard on his head and wrist. He was stretchered off and hospitalized but had movement in all extremities. The collision drew a flagrant 2 foul and ejection for Simpson, who showed immediate remorse.
Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics)
May 2025, Game 2 of Eastern Conference Semifinals
Kristaps Porzingis came off the bench in Game 2 against the New York Knicks after missing the second half of Game 1 due to illness. He had been listed as probable before being cleared just 30 minutes before tip-off.
Porzingis entered late in the first quarter for Derrick White but is still managing symptoms from the same illness that sidelined him late in the regular season. Reserve Sam Hauser was unavailable due to a Game 1 ankle sprain.
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
August 2025
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton appeared at his youth camp, walking in a boot two months into Achilles rehab. He engaged with kids, smiled, and shared small recovery milestones, highlighting the long journey ahead. Injured during the NBA Finals, Haliburton is pacing recovery with support from Caitlin Clark and teammates. He praised fan letters and peer advice, stressing patience while aiming for a full comeback after surgery ruled him out for next season.
