NBA Injury News

Jackson (ankle) recently indicated that he's day-to-day and his availability for the start of training camp is uncertain, James Edwards of The Athletic reports.

Roberson (kneecap) hasn't been cleared for contact or 5-on-5 work, David Aldridge of TNT reports.

Cousins (Achilles) won't participate in training camp, David Aldridge of TNT reports.

Hollis-Jefferson (hip) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, of the New York Post reports.

Thomas (hip) remains questionable for the start of training camp next week, Chris Dempsey of Nuggets.com reports.

Ball (knee) won't be ready for 5-on-5 scrimmages when training camp opens for the Lakers next week, Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Waiters (ankle) is "unlikely" to be ready for the start of the regular season, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Porzingis (knee) will meet with team doctors this week, Steve Popper of Newsday reports. General manager Steve Mills stated, "We'll have some medical evaluations of [Porzingis] this week and we'll start to develop what the right plan is for him to come back. We're not going to do anything that jeopardizes the future of this franchise and we're going to be consistent and stay true to that."

Dedmon no longer requires a walking boot for his fractured left ankle, Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

In an interview with ESPN Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka noted that Ball (knee) focused on improving his body over the summer. "He hasn't been able to play five-on-five basketball because he had to have a scope on his knee," Pelinka said. "But just the way he stayed dedicated to reshaping his body and making sure that if he's playing against a really strong point guard like a Russell Westbrook, who's gonna come at him with his aggressive nature and give him a bump. Lonzo will be able to take it or even bump him back. You'll see that in his physique."

Yabusele was seen at the Celtics practice facility Thursday with a wrap on his left hand, Boston.com reports.

Hayward (ankle/leg) has been playing 5-on-5 for a couple of weeks now, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Conley (heel) has recently started playing 5-on-5 basketball and taking part in workouts with teammates, Eli Savoie of Sports 56 WHBQ reports.

Westbrook underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports.

The surgery Ball underwent on his left knee in July involved a partial removal of his meniscus, Christian Rivas of USA Today reports.

Nowitzki (ankle) resumed scrimmaging with teammates Sept. 5, Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Booker underwent successful surgery Monday to repair the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint in his right hand and is expected to need six weeks to make a full recovery.

Celtics teammate Terry Rozier said Hayward (ankle/leg) was "moving great" while working out at the team's facility last week, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

Waiters (ankle) has yet to full receive full clearance for basketball activities, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Booker is scheduled to undergo right hand surgery on Monday and has been ruled out indefinitely, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Dedmon suffered an avulsion fracture in his left ankle last week, Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The injury is not considered serious, and Dedmon is scheduled to be re-evaluated in a week.

Knight, who underwent a surgical "cleanup" on his knee about six weeks ago, may not be ready for the beginning of training camp, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports. Knight expects to be ready for the season, however.

Roberson (kneecap) acknowledged last week that he's expecting to be 100 percent healthy by December, Joe Buettner of Fox 25 News Oklahoma City reports. "Sitting out a whole year away from a high level of basketball is going to be tough in terms of coming back," Roberson said. "I'm not really putting a particular time on it, but I want to come back to myself somewhere in like December. So, it'd be great if it happened before. Christmas, that'd be great."

The Pistons anticipate that Leuer (knee) will be ready to play by the start of the regular season, Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Porter (back) recently said he's pain-free and hopes to be on the floor for the start of the 2018-19 season, Chris Forsberg of ESPN reports. "I don't have a date but I'm hoping to be back for the beginning of the year. Gotta heal up, but I feel great," said Porter. "I'm able to get on the court a little bit right now, do something different things. But my rehab has definitely been very conservative. They're really taking it easy with me, being patient with me."