What an injury plagued season
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:35 am
So many injuries this season, here's the complete list
Atlanta Hawks
Mike Bibby PG day-to-day - Foot - 2/8/09 He is out due to a sprained left foot.
Joe Johnson G day-to-day - Virus - 2/7/09 He is dealing with a viral infection.
Speedy Claxton G Out indefinitely - Knee - 12/18/08 He is dealing with a left knee injury.
Boston Celtics
Brian Scalabrine F Mid Feb - Head - 1/29/09 notesIs expected to miss one to two weeks with a concussion.
Charlotte Bobcats
Raja Bell G Out Mon - Groin - 2/9/09 He is expected to miss Monday's game versus the Clippers due to a strained right groin.
D.J. Augustin G Out Indefinitely - Abdominal - 2/6/09 He is dealing with an abdominal strain and has been told to rest it for up to ten more days by doctors.
Gerald Wallace F Out indefinitely - Ribs - 1/29/09 Is expected to miss a significant amount of time with a broken rib and collapsed lung.
Sean May F Out indefinitely - Knee - 12/18/08 He is suffering from tendinitis in his right knee. 15-13-1
Chicago Bulls
Drew Gooden F Out indefinitely - Groin - 1/28/09 Is out with a strained left groin.
Michael Ruffin C Out indefinitely - Ankle - 1/12/09 Has a sprained left ankle and Achilles tendinitis.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Lorenzen Wright C Ques Tues - Flu - 2/9/09 He has been dealing with the flu and is questionable Tuesday versus the Pacers.
Aleksandar Pavlovic F Out Indefinitely - Ankle - 2/9/09 He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to a high ankle sprain.
Delonte West G Out Indefinitely - Wrist - 1/31/09 He is expected to miss six weeks with a broken right wrist.
Tarence Kinsey G Out Indefinitely - Ankle - 1/31/09 He is expected to be out three to five weeks with a badly sprained ankle. 2-3 2-3
Eric Snow G Out Indefinitely - Knee - 1/30/09 He is dealing with a left knee injury.
Dallas Mavericks
Jason Terry G Out indefinitely - Hand - 2/8/09 He broke a bone in his left hand during Saturday's game and did not return.
Jerry Stackhouse F Out indefinitely - Heel - 11/23/08 He is dealing with a sore right heel.
Denver Nuggets
Steven Hunter C out for season - Knee - 11/10/08 He is expected to miss the entire season after he undergoes right knee surgery.
Detroit Pistons
Walter Herrmann F day-to-day - Personal - 2/5/09 Was out of the lineup on Wednesday after his wife gave birth.
Golden State Warriors
Andris Biedrins C Out Indefintiely - Foot - 2/8/09 He is out with a foot injury and is expected to miss at least the next three games.
Brandan Wright F Out indefinitely - Shoulder - 2/3/09 Is not expected to be back before the All-Star break. His dislocated shoulder is still tender and painful.
Marco Belinelli G Out indefinitely - Ankle - 2/1/09 He is dealing with a sprained right ankle, his original diagonosis of late January is not looking realistic.
Houston Rockets
Aaron Brooks G day-to-day - Flu - 2/5/09 Is dealing with flu-like symptoms.
Luther Head G Out indefinitely - Foot - 2/4/09 Is hoping to be cleared to play at some point next week.
Indiana Pacers
Marquis Daniels G Ques Tues - Back - 2/9/09 He is continuing to deal with a sore lower back.
Mike Dunleavy F Ques Tues - Knee - 2/9/09 He injured his right knee in the first quarter Sunday versus the Wizards and did not return. He is questionable Tuesday versus the Cavaliers.
Jamaal Tinsley G Out indefinitely - Disciplinary - 10/27/08 He is has been suspended indefinitley.
Los Angeles Clippers
Mardy Collins G Out indefinitely - Calf - 1/27/09 Is out with a strained left calf.
Chris Kaman C Out indefinitely - Foot - 1/20/09 Is unlikely to play before the All-Star break in mid-February.
Mike Taylor G Early Feb - Thumb - 12/26/08 He is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right thumb.
Los Angeles Lakers
Andrew Bynum C Out indefinitely - Knee - 2/2/09 Is expected to miss 8 to 12 weeks after tearing his MCL in his right knee.
Memphis Grizzlies
Kyle Lowry G Ques Mon - Ankle - 2/9/09 He is out with a sprained right ankle.
Darrell Arthur F Ques Mon - Personal - 2/9/09 He has been out for undisclosed personal reasons.
Rudy Gay F Doub Mon - Hip Flexor - 2/9/09 He has been dealing with an injured hip flexor and is doubtful Monday versus the Hornets.
Miami Heat
Dorell Wright F Out indefinitely - Achilles - 1/30/09 He is out indefinitely and will need surgery on his left knee.
Milwaukee Bucks
Luke Ridnour G Out Indefinitely - Thumb - 2/6/09 He broke his thumb in practice February 5th and his expected to be out four weeks.
Andrew Bogut C Out indefinitely - Back - 2/5/09 Is expected to miss at least eight weeks with an "incomplete lower back fracture."
Michael Redd G out for season - Knee - 1/26/09 Will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Al Jefferson F out for season - Knee - 2/9/09 He tore his ACL in his right knee on February 9th and will be out for the remainder of the season.
Craig Smith F Out indefintiely - Ribs - 2/6/09 He is expected to miss at least two weeks due to a small break in his injured ribs.
Kevin Ollie G Out indefinitely - Elbow - 1/4/09 Left Saturday's game after dislocating his elbow.
Corey Brewer G out for season - Knee - 12/1/08 He is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
New Jersey Nets
Vince Carter F Ques Tues - Elbow - 2/9/09 He missed Sunday's game due to a strained right elbow but hopes to play Tuesday versus the Spurs.
Eduardo Najera F Out indefinitely - Abdominal - 2/5/09 Says that he will be out until after the All-Star break with an abdominal strain.
Yi Jianlian F Out indefinitely - Finger - 1/10/09 He is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a broken pinky finger.
Stromile Swift F Out indefinitely - Personal - 1/4/09 He is working on his conditioning.
New Orleans Hornets
Chris Paul G Doub Mon - Groin - 2/9/09 He is out with a groin injury and is not likely to play Monday versus the Grizzlies.
Morris Peterson G Mid Feb - Foot - 1/30/09 He will miss 2 weeks with a sprained left foot.
Tyson Chandler F Out 4 weeks - Ankle - 1/24/09 He is expected to miss up to four weeks with a sprained ankle.
New York Knicks
Eddy Curry C Out indefinitely - Knee - 1/26/09 Is out with a sore right knee.
Jerome James C Out for season - Achilles - 1/20/09 He has ruptured his achilles and will miss the rest of the season.10-3
Stephon Marbury G Out indefinitely - Suspension - 1/4/09 Has been suspended by the team and a buyout is likely.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Desmond Mason F Out for Season - Knee - 1/30/09 He will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing right knee surgery.
D.J. White F Out indefinitely - Jaw - 1/12/09 He is recovering from jaw surgery and is expected to miss four to six months.
Orlando Magic
Jameer Nelson G Out indefinitely - Shoulder - 2/4/09 Has a torn labrum in his shoulder and has yet to decide if he will opt for surgery which would likely end his season.
Mike Wilks G Out for season - Knee - 10/27/08 He will miss the entire season with a torn right ACL/MCL.
Philadelphia 76ers
Elton Brand F out for season - Shoulder - 2/5/09 Will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after failing to play through the injury.
Jason Smith F Out for season - Knee - 10/27/08 Underwent a left knee surgery which is expected to end his season.
Phoenix Suns
No injuries to report.
Portland Trail Blazers
Steve Blake G day-to-day - Shoulder - 2/7/09 He did not travel with the team for the road trip while dealing with a sore right shoulder.
Martell Webster G Out indefinitely - Foot - 1/20/09 Is not expected to return until around the All-Star break. He is still recovering from a stress fracture in his left foot.
Raef LaFrentz F Out indefinitely - Shoulder - 10/27/08 He will be out indefinitely after having right shoulder surgery.
Sacramento Kings
Bobby Jackson G Prob Tues - Personal - 2/9/09 He is expected to rejoin the Kings Tuesday after missing three games to be with his wife for the birth of their child.
Brad Miller C day-to-day - Abdominal - 2/7/09 He is still dealing with an abdominal strain.
San Antonio Spurs
Ian Mahinmi C Out indefinitely - Ankle - 2/2/09 Is out after having right ankle surgery.
Toronto Raptors
Chris Bosh F day-to-day - Knee - 2/7/09 He is expected to miss Saturday versus the Grizzlies with a right knee sprain.
Kris Humphries F Out Indefinitely - Shin - 1/21/09 He is dealing with what is now listed as a fractured right fibula.
Utah Jazz
Kyrylo Fesenko C Ques Wed - Virus - 2/9/09 He has been out with a stomach virus and is questionable versus the Lakers on Wednesday.
Brevin Knight G Ques Wed - Quadricep - 2/9/09 He is dealing with a bruised left quadriceps.
Ronnie Price G Ques Wed - Back - 2/9/09 He is dealing with a strained lower back.
Andrei Kirilenko F Late Feb - Ankle - 1/30/09 He is undergoing right ankle surgury to remove a bone fragment and is expected to be out 4 weeks.
Carlos Boozer F Mid Feb - Quadricep - 12/18/08 He is expected to miss at least four weeks while recovering from knee surgery.
Washington Wizards
Deshawn Stevenson G day-to-day - Back - 2/7/09 Is dealing with a lingering back injury.
Andray Blatche F Late Feb - Knee - 1/28/09 Is expected to miss two to four weeks with a strained left knee.
Gilbert Arenas G Out indefinitely - Knee - 1/19/09 Is still out after having knee surgery. It's still uncertain whether he'll return this season.
Etan Thomas C Out indefinitely - Knee - 1/15/09 He is dealing with a torn left MCL.
Brendan Haywood C Late Feb - Wrist - 10/17/08
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Atlanta Hawks
Mike Bibby PG day-to-day - Foot - 2/8/09 He is out due to a sprained left foot.
Joe Johnson G day-to-day - Virus - 2/7/09 He is dealing with a viral infection.
Speedy Claxton G Out indefinitely - Knee - 12/18/08 He is dealing with a left knee injury.
Boston Celtics
Brian Scalabrine F Mid Feb - Head - 1/29/09 notesIs expected to miss one to two weeks with a concussion.
Charlotte Bobcats
Raja Bell G Out Mon - Groin - 2/9/09 He is expected to miss Monday's game versus the Clippers due to a strained right groin.
D.J. Augustin G Out Indefinitely - Abdominal - 2/6/09 He is dealing with an abdominal strain and has been told to rest it for up to ten more days by doctors.
Gerald Wallace F Out indefinitely - Ribs - 1/29/09 Is expected to miss a significant amount of time with a broken rib and collapsed lung.
Sean May F Out indefinitely - Knee - 12/18/08 He is suffering from tendinitis in his right knee. 15-13-1
Chicago Bulls
Drew Gooden F Out indefinitely - Groin - 1/28/09 Is out with a strained left groin.
Michael Ruffin C Out indefinitely - Ankle - 1/12/09 Has a sprained left ankle and Achilles tendinitis.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Lorenzen Wright C Ques Tues - Flu - 2/9/09 He has been dealing with the flu and is questionable Tuesday versus the Pacers.
Aleksandar Pavlovic F Out Indefinitely - Ankle - 2/9/09 He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to a high ankle sprain.
Delonte West G Out Indefinitely - Wrist - 1/31/09 He is expected to miss six weeks with a broken right wrist.
Tarence Kinsey G Out Indefinitely - Ankle - 1/31/09 He is expected to be out three to five weeks with a badly sprained ankle. 2-3 2-3
Eric Snow G Out Indefinitely - Knee - 1/30/09 He is dealing with a left knee injury.
Dallas Mavericks
Jason Terry G Out indefinitely - Hand - 2/8/09 He broke a bone in his left hand during Saturday's game and did not return.
Jerry Stackhouse F Out indefinitely - Heel - 11/23/08 He is dealing with a sore right heel.
Denver Nuggets
Steven Hunter C out for season - Knee - 11/10/08 He is expected to miss the entire season after he undergoes right knee surgery.
Detroit Pistons
Walter Herrmann F day-to-day - Personal - 2/5/09 Was out of the lineup on Wednesday after his wife gave birth.
Golden State Warriors
Andris Biedrins C Out Indefintiely - Foot - 2/8/09 He is out with a foot injury and is expected to miss at least the next three games.
Brandan Wright F Out indefinitely - Shoulder - 2/3/09 Is not expected to be back before the All-Star break. His dislocated shoulder is still tender and painful.
Marco Belinelli G Out indefinitely - Ankle - 2/1/09 He is dealing with a sprained right ankle, his original diagonosis of late January is not looking realistic.
Houston Rockets
Aaron Brooks G day-to-day - Flu - 2/5/09 Is dealing with flu-like symptoms.
Luther Head G Out indefinitely - Foot - 2/4/09 Is hoping to be cleared to play at some point next week.
Indiana Pacers
Marquis Daniels G Ques Tues - Back - 2/9/09 He is continuing to deal with a sore lower back.
Mike Dunleavy F Ques Tues - Knee - 2/9/09 He injured his right knee in the first quarter Sunday versus the Wizards and did not return. He is questionable Tuesday versus the Cavaliers.
Jamaal Tinsley G Out indefinitely - Disciplinary - 10/27/08 He is has been suspended indefinitley.
Los Angeles Clippers
Mardy Collins G Out indefinitely - Calf - 1/27/09 Is out with a strained left calf.
Chris Kaman C Out indefinitely - Foot - 1/20/09 Is unlikely to play before the All-Star break in mid-February.
Mike Taylor G Early Feb - Thumb - 12/26/08 He is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right thumb.
Los Angeles Lakers
Andrew Bynum C Out indefinitely - Knee - 2/2/09 Is expected to miss 8 to 12 weeks after tearing his MCL in his right knee.
Memphis Grizzlies
Kyle Lowry G Ques Mon - Ankle - 2/9/09 He is out with a sprained right ankle.
Darrell Arthur F Ques Mon - Personal - 2/9/09 He has been out for undisclosed personal reasons.
Rudy Gay F Doub Mon - Hip Flexor - 2/9/09 He has been dealing with an injured hip flexor and is doubtful Monday versus the Hornets.
Miami Heat
Dorell Wright F Out indefinitely - Achilles - 1/30/09 He is out indefinitely and will need surgery on his left knee.
Milwaukee Bucks
Luke Ridnour G Out Indefinitely - Thumb - 2/6/09 He broke his thumb in practice February 5th and his expected to be out four weeks.
Andrew Bogut C Out indefinitely - Back - 2/5/09 Is expected to miss at least eight weeks with an "incomplete lower back fracture."
Michael Redd G out for season - Knee - 1/26/09 Will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Al Jefferson F out for season - Knee - 2/9/09 He tore his ACL in his right knee on February 9th and will be out for the remainder of the season.
Craig Smith F Out indefintiely - Ribs - 2/6/09 He is expected to miss at least two weeks due to a small break in his injured ribs.
Kevin Ollie G Out indefinitely - Elbow - 1/4/09 Left Saturday's game after dislocating his elbow.
Corey Brewer G out for season - Knee - 12/1/08 He is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
New Jersey Nets
Vince Carter F Ques Tues - Elbow - 2/9/09 He missed Sunday's game due to a strained right elbow but hopes to play Tuesday versus the Spurs.
Eduardo Najera F Out indefinitely - Abdominal - 2/5/09 Says that he will be out until after the All-Star break with an abdominal strain.
Yi Jianlian F Out indefinitely - Finger - 1/10/09 He is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a broken pinky finger.
Stromile Swift F Out indefinitely - Personal - 1/4/09 He is working on his conditioning.
New Orleans Hornets
Chris Paul G Doub Mon - Groin - 2/9/09 He is out with a groin injury and is not likely to play Monday versus the Grizzlies.
Morris Peterson G Mid Feb - Foot - 1/30/09 He will miss 2 weeks with a sprained left foot.
Tyson Chandler F Out 4 weeks - Ankle - 1/24/09 He is expected to miss up to four weeks with a sprained ankle.
New York Knicks
Eddy Curry C Out indefinitely - Knee - 1/26/09 Is out with a sore right knee.
Jerome James C Out for season - Achilles - 1/20/09 He has ruptured his achilles and will miss the rest of the season.10-3
Stephon Marbury G Out indefinitely - Suspension - 1/4/09 Has been suspended by the team and a buyout is likely.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Desmond Mason F Out for Season - Knee - 1/30/09 He will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing right knee surgery.
D.J. White F Out indefinitely - Jaw - 1/12/09 He is recovering from jaw surgery and is expected to miss four to six months.
Orlando Magic
Jameer Nelson G Out indefinitely - Shoulder - 2/4/09 Has a torn labrum in his shoulder and has yet to decide if he will opt for surgery which would likely end his season.
Mike Wilks G Out for season - Knee - 10/27/08 He will miss the entire season with a torn right ACL/MCL.
Philadelphia 76ers
Elton Brand F out for season - Shoulder - 2/5/09 Will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after failing to play through the injury.
Jason Smith F Out for season - Knee - 10/27/08 Underwent a left knee surgery which is expected to end his season.
Phoenix Suns
No injuries to report.
Portland Trail Blazers
Steve Blake G day-to-day - Shoulder - 2/7/09 He did not travel with the team for the road trip while dealing with a sore right shoulder.
Martell Webster G Out indefinitely - Foot - 1/20/09 Is not expected to return until around the All-Star break. He is still recovering from a stress fracture in his left foot.
Raef LaFrentz F Out indefinitely - Shoulder - 10/27/08 He will be out indefinitely after having right shoulder surgery.
Sacramento Kings
Bobby Jackson G Prob Tues - Personal - 2/9/09 He is expected to rejoin the Kings Tuesday after missing three games to be with his wife for the birth of their child.
Brad Miller C day-to-day - Abdominal - 2/7/09 He is still dealing with an abdominal strain.
San Antonio Spurs
Ian Mahinmi C Out indefinitely - Ankle - 2/2/09 Is out after having right ankle surgery.
Toronto Raptors
Chris Bosh F day-to-day - Knee - 2/7/09 He is expected to miss Saturday versus the Grizzlies with a right knee sprain.
Kris Humphries F Out Indefinitely - Shin - 1/21/09 He is dealing with what is now listed as a fractured right fibula.
Utah Jazz
Kyrylo Fesenko C Ques Wed - Virus - 2/9/09 He has been out with a stomach virus and is questionable versus the Lakers on Wednesday.
Brevin Knight G Ques Wed - Quadricep - 2/9/09 He is dealing with a bruised left quadriceps.
Ronnie Price G Ques Wed - Back - 2/9/09 He is dealing with a strained lower back.
Andrei Kirilenko F Late Feb - Ankle - 1/30/09 He is undergoing right ankle surgury to remove a bone fragment and is expected to be out 4 weeks.
Carlos Boozer F Mid Feb - Quadricep - 12/18/08 He is expected to miss at least four weeks while recovering from knee surgery.
Washington Wizards
Deshawn Stevenson G day-to-day - Back - 2/7/09 Is dealing with a lingering back injury.
Andray Blatche F Late Feb - Knee - 1/28/09 Is expected to miss two to four weeks with a strained left knee.
Gilbert Arenas G Out indefinitely - Knee - 1/19/09 Is still out after having knee surgery. It's still uncertain whether he'll return this season.
Etan Thomas C Out indefinitely - Knee - 1/15/09 He is dealing with a torn left MCL.
Brendan Haywood C Late Feb - Wrist - 10/17/08
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Re: What an injury plagued season
Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:22 am
I don't know if it's that unusual if you look back through the injury reports of previous years but we have seen quite a few key players suffer major (and in some cases, season ending) injuries so far.