Injury reports, returns, player status
Luka Doncic passed his physical and is cleared for full practice at Lakers camp. But JJ Redick is keeping him out of the first two preseason games as a hamstring precaution.
LA's new-look roster takes a hit before practice one: Bradley Beal and Brandon Ingram headline a four-man injury list at the start of Clippers training camp.
The Mavericks center still awaits medical clearance as training camp opens, with his regular-season timeline undetermined.
The 38-year-old star says he's feeling fantastic, but video from his China tour showed a noticeable limp weeks before camp opens at BYU-Hawaii on September 29.
Henri Veesaar tore his right ACL in a Sept. 15 workout and will miss all of 2026-27. Surgery is scheduled for October at Emory Sports Medicine.
The Knicks' Finals MVP is 80-85% recovered from wrist surgery and set to open camp on Sept. 29 without any restrictions, per HoopsHype.
Fifteen months after tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton says he is fully healthy and targeting Day 1 of the 2026-27 season.
Phoenix's starting center tore his left shoulder labrum in an offseason workout. A return before the All-Star break looks unlikely.
Eight months after tearing his ACL, Jimmy Butler is making steady progress. Golden State is now targeting Christmas Day — and a pre-deadline return looks very likely.
Jordan Miller underwent surgery on a torn left rotator cuff. The Clippers guard faces at least six months out - and possibly the entire 2026-27 season.
