NBA Player Injuries - Impact on NBA Teams

Tyrese Haliburton
Indiana Pacers • PG
Tyrese Haliburton of Indiana Pacers Questionable for Game 6 of NBA Finals Due to Right Calf Injury
Tyrese Haliburton is questionable for the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right calf injury.
What It Means
Tyrese Haliburton is questionable for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is dealing with a right calf injury and missed one game in the Finals so far.
This postseason, Haliburton has played in 20 of 21 games, averaging 18.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.2 assists. In Game 5 against the Thunder, he played 34 minutes but struggled with his shooting, going 0-6 from the field.

Darius Garland
Cleveland Cavaliers • #10 • PG
Darius Garland Out for Start of 2025-26 Season After Toe Surgery with Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers is out after toe surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season.
What It Means
Darius Garland, the Cleveland Cavaliers' point guard, is out after toe surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season. His absence follows a postseason where he averaged 18.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists over five games.
Before his surgery, Garland dealt with a left great toe sprain, which sidelined him multiple times during the playoffs. The Cavaliers will now rely more on Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley as they navigate the start of the season without Garland.

Zach Edey
Memphis Grizzlies • #14 • C
Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies Center, Out After Ankle Surgery, Expected to Miss Start of 2025-26 Season
Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies is out after undergoing ankle surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season.
What It Means
Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies is out due to ankle surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season. In the postseason, Edey averaged 9.0 PPG, 9.8 RPG, and 1.7 APG over six games.

Jarace Walker
Indiana Pacers • #5 • PF
Jarace Walker Out For Indiana Pacers Due To Sprained Right Ankle
Jarace Walker of the Indiana Pacers is out with a sprained right ankle and will not take the court.
What It Means
Jarace Walker is out with a sprained right ankle. This is not his first ankle issue this season, as he was previously listed as questionable in March and June with similar concerns.
This season, Walker has played in 16 postseason games, averaging 3.3 points per game. With him sidelined, players like Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith might see slightly increased roles in upcoming games.

Tony Bradley
Indiana Pacers • #13 • C
Tony Bradley Questionable Due to Left Hip Flexor Strain
Tony Bradley of the Indiana Pacers is questionable with a left hip flexor strain and may not play.
What It Means
Tony Bradley of the Indiana Pacers is dealing with a left hip flexor strain, making him questionable for upcoming games. This season, Bradley has appeared in 16 postseason games, averaging 1.0 PPG and 1.6 RPG.
In recent games, Bradley's minutes have varied, with his last appearance logging five minutes against the Knicks. Notable teammates like Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam have been leading the Pacers, as seen in their recent victory over the Knicks, 125-108.

Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics • F
Jayson Tatum of Boston Celtics Out With Torn Right Achilles Tendon, Expected to Miss Start of 2025-2026 Season
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is out as he recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon and is expected to miss the start of the 2025-2026 season.
What It Means
Jayson Tatum is out as he recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon. He is expected to miss the start of the 2025-2026 season, impacting the Boston Celtics' lineup and depth.
This postseason, Tatum played in 8 games, averaging 28.1 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists.

Tony Bradley
Indiana Pacers • #13 • C
Tony Bradley Questionable For Eastern Conference Finals With Left Hip Flexor Strain Against Opponent
Tony Bradley is questionable for the Indiana Pacers due to a left hip flexor strain as they face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
What It Means
Tony Bradley is questionable for the Pacers due to a left hip flexor strain as they prepare for Game 6 against the Knicks. This season, Bradley played in 12 regular season games, averaging 4.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game.
In the postseason, Bradley has participated in 8 games, with averages of 1.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.

Tony Bradley
Indiana Pacers • #13 • C
Tony Bradley, Indiana Pacers, Questionable Due to Hip Injury in Eastern Conference Finals
Tony Bradley of the Indiana Pacers is questionable with a hip injury as they face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
What It Means
Tony Bradley is questionable for the upcoming game against the New York Knicks due to a hip injury. This could impact his participation in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Bradley has played 8 postseason games this year, averaging 1.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.

Aaron Nesmith
Indiana Pacers • #23 • SF
Aaron Nesmith Questionable for Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals Due to Right Ankle Sprain
Aaron Nesmith of the Indiana Pacers is questionable with a right ankle sprain for their game against the New York Knicks.
What It Means
Aaron Nesmith is listed as questionable for the upcoming game against the New York Knicks due to a right ankle sprain. This season, Nesmith has played 44 regular-season games, averaging 11.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. His shooting percentages stand at 51.1% from the field and 44.9% from beyond the arc.
In the postseason, Nesmith has been active in 14 out of 18 games, contributing an average of 15.1 points and 6.0 rebounds. The Pacers have performed well with him on the court, holding an 11-3 record in games he played. If Nesmith is unable to play, teammates like Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton may need to step up in the Eastern Conference Finals Game 5.

Karl-Anthony Towns
New York Knicks • #32 • C
Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable for Eastern Conference Finals Due to Left Knee Contusion
Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable for the Knicks' upcoming home game against the Indiana Pacers due to a left knee contusion.
What It Means
Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as questionable for the Knicks' home game against the Indiana Pacers due to a left knee contusion. This season, Towns has played in 71 regular season games, averaging 24.5 points and 12.6 rebounds per game.
In the postseason, Towns has been a key player for the Knicks, contributing 21.2 points and 11.4 rebounds per game. If Towns cannot play, teammates like Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart may see increased roles in the lineup.