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COURTSIDE / JANUARY 8, 2026
NBA Injury Report for January 8, 2026: Every Team’s Status
121 player entries. The full 6 PM ET source file, with every game date attached.
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YOUR COURTSIDE BRIEFDATA DESK
01 START WITH THE EVIDENCE
The official file, row by row
The January 8, 2026, 6:00 PM ET NBA report contains 121 player entries across 21 reporting teams. It includes 79 Out, 7 Doubtful, 15 Questionable, 9 Probable and 11 Available entries. These are file totals, not a count of players missing games: an entry can also concern rest or a G League assignment.
121 player entries
| Player / team | Status | Reason | Game / source page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese HaliburtonIndiana Pacers | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Achilles Tendon; Torn | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Isaiah JacksonIndiana Pacers | Out | Injury/Illness - N/a; Concussion | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Bennedict MathurinIndiana Pacers | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Thumb; Sprain | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Andrew NembhardIndiana Pacers | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Low Back; Soreness | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Taelon PeterIndiana Pacers | Doubtful | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Obi ToppinIndiana Pacers | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Foot; Stress Fracture | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| LaMelo BallCharlotte Hornets | Available | Injury/Illness - Right Ankle; Soreness | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Ryan KalkbrennerCharlotte Hornets | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Elbow; Sprain | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Brandon MillerCharlotte Hornets | Available | Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Contusion | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Mason PlumleeCharlotte Hornets | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Groin; Surgery | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Tidjane SalaunCharlotte Hornets | Available | Injury/Illness - Left Ankle; Sprain | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| KJ SimpsonCharlotte Hornets | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Grant WilliamsCharlotte Hornets | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Surgery | 01/08/2026 IND@CHA PDF page 1 |
| Darius GarlandCleveland Cavaliers | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Right Hand; Contusion | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 1 |
| Chris LivingstonCleveland Cavaliers | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 1 |
| Larry Nance Jr.Cleveland Cavaliers | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Right Calf; Strain | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 1 |
| Max StrusCleveland Cavaliers | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Foot; Surgery - Jones Fracture | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 2 |
| Luke TraversCleveland Cavaliers | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 2 |
| Jaylon TysonCleveland Cavaliers | Probable | Injury/Illness - Illness; Illness | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 2 |
| Dean WadeCleveland Cavaliers | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Contusion | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 2 |
| Anthony EdwardsMinnesota Timberwolves | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Right Foot; Injury Maintenance | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 2 |
| Enrique FreemanMinnesota Timberwolves | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 2 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr.Minnesota Timberwolves | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Foot; Abductor Hallucis Strain | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 2 |
| Rocco ZikarskyMinnesota Timberwolves | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 CLE@MIN PDF page 2 |
| Bam AdebayoMiami Heat | Available | Injury/Illness - Lower Back; Soreness | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 2 |
| Vladislav GoldinMiami Heat | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 2 |
| Tyler HerroMiami Heat | Available | Injury/Illness - Right Big Toe; Contusion | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 2 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr.Miami Heat | Probable | Injury/Illness - Right Ankle; Sprain | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 2 |
| Keshad JohnsonMiami Heat | Available | Injury/Illness - Low Back; Spasms | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 2 |
| Nikola JovicMiami Heat | Available | Injury/Illness - Left Groin; Contusion | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 2 |
| Pelle LarssonMiami Heat | Available | Injury/Illness - Right Ankle; Sprain | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 2 |
| Norman PowellMiami Heat | Available | Injury/Illness - Right Hamstring; Strain | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 2 |
| Terry RozierMiami Heat | Out | Not With Team | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 3 |
| Dru SmithMiami Heat | Available | Injury/Illness - Right Elbow; Soreness | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 3 |
| Jahmir YoungMiami Heat | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 3 |
| Zach CollinsChicago Bulls | Out | Injury/Illness - Right 1st Toe; Sprain | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 3 |
| Noa EssengueChicago Bulls | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Shoulder; Surgery | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 3 |
| Josh GiddeyChicago Bulls | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Hamstring; Strain | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 3 |
| Kevin HuerterChicago Bulls | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Low Back; Tightness | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 3 |
| Yuki KawamuraChicago Bulls | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 3 |
| Jalen SmithChicago Bulls | Out | Injury/Illness - N/a; Concussion | 01/08/2026 MIA@CHI PDF page 3 |
| Moussa CisseDallas Mavericks | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 3 |
| Dante ExumDallas Mavericks | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Surgery | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 3 |
| Kyrie IrvingDallas Mavericks | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Surgery | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 3 |
| Miles KellyDallas Mavericks | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 3 |
| Dereck Lively IIDallas Mavericks | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Foot; Surgery | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 3 |
| P.J. WashingtonDallas Mavericks | Doubtful | Injury/Illness - Right Ankle; Sprain | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 3 |
| Brandon WilliamsDallas Mavericks | Probable | Injury/Illness - Right Heel; Contusion | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 3 |
| Ace BaileyUtah Jazz | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Left Hip Flexor; Strain | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 3 |
| Elijah HarklessUtah Jazz | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 3 |
| Walker KesslerUtah Jazz | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Shoulder; Injury recovery | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 3 |
| Georges NiangUtah Jazz | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Foot; Fourth metatarsal stress reaction | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 4 |
| Jusuf NurkicUtah Jazz | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Left 1st Mtp; Sprain | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 4 |
| John TonjeUtah Jazz | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/08/2026 DAL@UTA PDF page 4 |
| Jose AlvaradoNew Orleans Pelicans | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Oblique; Soreness | 01/09/2026 NOP@WAS PDF page 4 |
| Saddiq BeyNew Orleans Pelicans | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Hip Flexor; Strain | 01/09/2026 NOP@WAS PDF page 4 |
| Hunter DickinsonNew Orleans Pelicans | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 NOP@WAS PDF page 4 |
| Herbert JonesNew Orleans Pelicans | Doubtful | Injury/Illness - Right Ankle; Sprain | 01/09/2026 NOP@WAS PDF page 4 |
| Trey Murphy IIINew Orleans Pelicans | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Low Back; Spasms | 01/09/2026 NOP@WAS PDF page 4 |
| Dejounte MurrayNew Orleans Pelicans | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Achilles; Rupture | 01/09/2026 NOP@WAS PDF page 4 |
| Corey KispertWashington Wizards | Out | Trade Pending | 01/09/2026 NOP@WAS PDF page 4 |
| CJ McCollumWashington Wizards | Out | Trade Pending | 01/09/2026 NOP@WAS PDF page 4 |
| Cam WhitmoreWashington Wizards | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Shoulder; Deep Vein Thrombosis | 01/09/2026 NOP@WAS PDF page 4 |
| MarJon BeauchampPhiladelphia 76ers | Doubtful | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 PHI@ORL PDF page 4 |
| Johni BroomePhiladelphia 76ers | Doubtful | G League - On Assignment | 01/09/2026 PHI@ORL PDF page 4 |
| Justin EdwardsPhiladelphia 76ers | Doubtful | G League - On Assignment | 01/09/2026 PHI@ORL PDF page 4 |
| Joel EmbiidPhiladelphia 76ers | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Injury Management | 01/09/2026 PHI@ORL PDF page 4 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr.Philadelphia 76ers | Available | Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Injury Recovery - Brace | 01/09/2026 PHI@ORL PDF page 5 |
| Colin CastletonOrlando Magic | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 PHI@ORL PDF page 5 |
| Jase RichardsonOrlando Magic | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Left Ankle; Sore | 01/09/2026 PHI@ORL PDF page 5 |
| Jalen SuggsOrlando Magic | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; MCL contusion | 01/09/2026 PHI@ORL PDF page 5 |
| Franz WagnerOrlando Magic | Out | Injury/Illness - Left High Ankle; Sprain | 01/09/2026 PHI@ORL PDF page 5 |
| Moritz WagnerOrlando Magic | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Injury recovery | 01/09/2026 PHI@ORL PDF page 5 |
| Scottie BarnesToronto Raptors | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Sprain | 01/09/2026 TOR@BOS PDF page 5 |
| Chucky HepburnToronto Raptors | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 TOR@BOS PDF page 5 |
| Brandon IngramToronto Raptors | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Right Thumb; Sprain | 01/09/2026 TOR@BOS PDF page 5 |
| Jakob PoeltlToronto Raptors | Out | Injury/Illness - Back; Lower - Strain | 01/09/2026 TOR@BOS PDF page 5 |
| Ron Harper Jr.Boston Celtics | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 TOR@BOS PDF page 5 |
| Josh MinottBoston Celtics | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Ankle; Sprain | 01/09/2026 TOR@BOS PDF page 5 |
| Max ShulgaBoston Celtics | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 TOR@BOS PDF page 5 |
| Jayson TatumBoston Celtics | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Achilles; Repair | 01/09/2026 TOR@BOS PDF page 5 |
| Amari WilliamsBoston Celtics | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 TOR@BOS PDF page 5 |
| Bradley BealLA Clippers | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Hip; Fracture | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 5 |
| Bogdan BogdanovicLA Clippers | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Hamstring; Injury Management | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 5 |
| Derrick Jones Jr.LA Clippers | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Sprain | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 6 |
| Kawhi LeonardLA Clippers | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Right Ankle; Sprain | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 6 |
| Chris PaulLA Clippers | Out | Not With Team | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 6 |
| Tyson EtienneBrooklyn Nets | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 6 |
| Haywood HighsmithBrooklyn Nets | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Surgery, Injury Recovery | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 6 |
| Chaney JohnsonBrooklyn Nets | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 6 |
| E.J. LiddellBrooklyn Nets | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Soreness | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 6 |
| Michael Porter Jr.Brooklyn Nets | Probable | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Soreness | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 6 |
| Ben SarafBrooklyn Nets | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Soreness | 01/09/2026 LAC@BKN PDF page 6 |
| Brandon ClarkeMemphis Grizzlies | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Calf; Strain | 01/09/2026 OKC@MEM PDF page 6 |
| Cedric CowardMemphis Grizzlies | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Left Ankle; Sprain | 01/09/2026 OKC@MEM PDF page 6 |
| Zach EdeyMemphis Grizzlies | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Ankle; Stress Reaction | 01/09/2026 OKC@MEM PDF page 6 |
| Ty JeromeMemphis Grizzlies | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Calf; Strain | 01/09/2026 OKC@MEM PDF page 6 |
| John KoncharMemphis Grizzlies | Doubtful | Injury/Illness - Left Thumb; UCL Surgery Recovery | 01/09/2026 OKC@MEM PDF page 6 |
| Ja MorantMemphis Grizzlies | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Calf; Contusion | 01/09/2026 OKC@MEM PDF page 6 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr.Memphis Grizzlies | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Great Toe; Surgery Recovery | 01/09/2026 OKC@MEM PDF page 6 |
| Vince Williams Jr.Memphis Grizzlies | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Left Patellar; Tendinitis | 01/09/2026 OKC@MEM PDF page 7 |
| Tamar BatesDenver Nuggets | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Foot; Surgery | 01/09/2026 ATL@DEN PDF page 7 |
| Christian BraunDenver Nuggets | Probable | Injury/Illness - Left Ankle; Sprain | 01/09/2026 ATL@DEN PDF page 7 |
| Bruce BrownDenver Nuggets | Probable | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Inflammation | 01/09/2026 ATL@DEN PDF page 7 |
| Aaron GordonDenver Nuggets | Probable | Injury/Illness - Right Hamstring; Strain | 01/09/2026 ATL@DEN PDF page 7 |
| Cameron JohnsonDenver Nuggets | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; Bone Bruise | 01/09/2026 ATL@DEN PDF page 7 |
| Nikola JokicDenver Nuggets | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Knee; Bone Bruise | 01/09/2026 ATL@DEN PDF page 7 |
| Spencer JonesDenver Nuggets | Questionable | Injury/Illness - Left Ankle; Inflammation; Illness | 01/09/2026 ATL@DEN PDF page 7 |
| Jamal MurrayDenver Nuggets | Probable | Injury/Illness - Left Ankle; Sprain; Illness | 01/09/2026 ATL@DEN PDF page 7 |
| Jonas ValanciunasDenver Nuggets | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Calf; Strain | 01/09/2026 ATL@DEN PDF page 7 |
| Josh HartNew York Knicks | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Ankle; Sprain | 01/09/2026 NYK@PHX PDF page 7 |
| Trey Jemison IIINew York Knicks | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 NYK@PHX PDF page 7 |
| Landry ShametNew York Knicks | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Shoulder; Sprain | 01/09/2026 NYK@PHX PDF page 7 |
| Isaiah CrawfordHouston Rockets | Out | Injury/Illness - N/a; Illness | 01/09/2026 HOU@POR PDF page 7 |
| Tristen NewtonHouston Rockets | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 HOU@POR PDF page 8 |
| Alperen SengunHouston Rockets | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Ankle; Sprain | 01/09/2026 HOU@POR PDF page 8 |
| Fred VanVleetHouston Rockets | Out | Injury/Illness - Right Knee; ACL Repair | 01/09/2026 HOU@POR PDF page 8 |
| LJ CryerGolden State Warriors | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 SAC@GSW PDF page 8 |
| Seth CurryGolden State Warriors | Out | Injury/Illness - Left Sciatic Nerve; Irritation | 01/09/2026 SAC@GSW PDF page 8 |
| Malevy LeonsGolden State Warriors | Out | G League - Two- Way | 01/09/2026 SAC@GSW PDF page 8 |
| Gary Payton IIGolden State Warriors | Probable | Injury/Illness - Left Ankle; Sprain | 01/09/2026 SAC@GSW PDF page 8 |
7 team submissions pending in this file
- Oklahoma City Thunder · 01/09/2026 · OKC@MEM — NOT YET SUBMITTED
- Atlanta Hawks · 01/09/2026 · ATL@DEN — NOT YET SUBMITTED
- Phoenix Suns · 01/09/2026 · NYK@PHX — NOT YET SUBMITTED
- Portland Trail Blazers · 01/09/2026 · HOU@POR — NOT YET SUBMITTED
- Sacramento Kings · 01/09/2026 · SAC@GSW — NOT YET SUBMITTED
- Milwaukee Bucks · 01/09/2026 · MIL@LAL — NOT YET SUBMITTED
- Los Angeles Lakers · 01/09/2026 · MIL@LAL — NOT YET SUBMITTED
02 THE DATA DESK
Games covered by this file
The player entries refer to 13 matchups: 01/08/2026 · CLE@MIN; 01/08/2026 · DAL@UTA; 01/08/2026 · IND@CHA; 01/08/2026 · MIA@CHI; 01/09/2026 · ATL@DEN; 01/09/2026 · HOU@POR; 01/09/2026 · LAC@BKN; 01/09/2026 · NOP@WAS; 01/09/2026 · NYK@PHX; 01/09/2026 · OKC@MEM; 01/09/2026 · PHI@ORL; 01/09/2026 · SAC@GSW; 01/09/2026 · TOR@BOS.
03 THE DATA DESK
Missing team submissions
The January 8, 2026 file marks 7 team submissions as NOT YET SUBMITTED. These teams are listed separately below the table and excluded from player-status counts.
04 THE DATA DESK
Status Changes Since the Last Report
This page preserves one published version. It does not infer a status change without an earlier matching file, or a return date from the injury reason.
05 THE DATA DESK
Season-Long Absences
The source gives participation statuses for specified games. It does not establish season-long absences or a return date.
FAQ BEFORE TIP-OFFYour questions,
Your questions,
answered.
01Does this report contain only games on January 8, 2026?+
Not necessarily. NBA files can contain the following day’s games too. Use the game date and matchup printed alongside each player, rather than applying the publication date to every row.
02Are these current injury statuses?+
No. These are historical participation labels from the named 6 PM ET file. Later revisions and current games require their own reports.
03What does NOT YET SUBMITTED mean?+
The team had not supplied a report in this source file. It is kept separately from player rows and is not counted as zero injuries.
04Does Available mean a confirmed starter?+
No. Available is a participation status. The opening five needs a separate game-specific confirmation.
SOURCE NOTES
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NBA official injury report: Injury-Report_2026-01-08_06_00PM.pdf, published January 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET. Retrieved October 2, 2026. Source host: ak-static.cms.nba.com.
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