Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons)
May 2025 (Game 6, First-Round Playoffs)
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart missed his fifth straight game with a lingering knee injury, despite taking part in the team’s shootaround earlier in the day.
Stewart’s absence has led to an increased workload for Jalen Duren, who is averaging 35 minutes per game in the series, while Paul Reed has stepped into the rotation with moderate impact off the bench.
Jimmy Butler (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (First-Round Playoffs)
Warriors expect Jimmy Butler to return from a pelvic and gluteal injury for Monday’s Game 4 against Houston; he is listed as questionable but has made significant progress.
Butler participated in a walkthrough Monday morning after intensive treatment; Warriors lead the series 2-1 and aim to strengthen their position with his return.
Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
April 2025 (First-Round Playoffs)
Darius Garland was ruled out for Game 4 against the Miami Heat due to a sprained left toe, missing his second straight playoff game.
Garland aggravated the injury in Game 2, missed Game 3, and after a pregame test Monday, the Cavaliers opted to prioritize his recovery as they aim to sweep the series.
Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
April 26, 2025 (First-Round Playoffs, Game 3)
Boston Celtics criticized Orlando Magic’s physical play after multiple flagrant fouls caused injuries to Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jaylen Brown in a 95-93 Game 3 loss.
Tatum suffered a wrist bruise, Porzingis needed stitches, and Brown dislocated his finger. Despite Tatum’s 36 points, turnovers and Magic’s defense disrupted Boston, cutting their series lead to 2-1.
Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers)
April 26, 2025 (First-Round Playoffs, Game 3)
Luka Doncic battled a stomach illness and was limited to 17 points as the Los Angeles Lakers lost 116-104 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, falling behind 2-1 in the series.
Doncic vomited all afternoon before tipoff and played through sickness; turnovers and a late 13-1 Timberwolves run sealed the Lakers’ defeat. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday.
Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
April 2025 (Game 4, First-Round Playoffs)
Ja Morant will miss Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left hip injury suffered during Memphis’ Game 3 loss.
Morant crashed to the court after a foul, missed two free throws, and exited in pain. Already down 0-3, the Grizzlies now face elimination without their superstar guard.
Russell Westbrook & Michael Porter Jr (Denver Nuggets)
April 2025 (Game 3, Western Conference Playoffs)
Russell Westbrook left Game 3 with left foot inflammation, while Michael Porter Jr. played through a Grade 2 shoulder sprain but struggled as Denver lost to the Clippers 117–83.
Westbrook hurt his foot during warmups and couldn’t continue. Porter Jr., severely limited, shot 2-of-9. Denver hit only 28% from three, falling behind 2-1 in the series.
Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons)
April 2025 (Game 3, First-Round Playoffs)
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been ruled out for a second straight game against the New York Knicks due to a right knee injury.
Stewart logged just 19 minutes in Game 1 before missing Game 2. Detroit won Game 2 without him, ending their NBA-record 15-game playoff losing streak.
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
April 2025 (Game 3, Eastern Conference First Round)
Jayson Tatum remains doubtful for Game 3 against the Orlando Magic due to a severe bone bruise in his right wrist sustained in Game 1.
Tatum missed Game 2, ending a streak of 114 consecutive playoff games. Coach Joe Mazzulla said he’s improving daily but remains uncertain about Tatum’s return timeline.
Jimmy Butler (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (Game 2 vs Houston Rockets)
Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion after a hard fall in the first quarter of Game 2 and did not return. He will undergo an MRI on Thursday.
Butler was undercut during a rebound attempt and exited after visibly struggling. His absence shifted the game’s momentum, as Golden State lost 109–94. Game 3 is Saturday at Chase Center.
