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OKC Thunder: How each teams injuries could affect seeding and playoff results

By Tamberlyn Richardson

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – DECEMBER 27: Andre Roberson #21 of the OKC Thunder stretches before the game against the Toronto Raptors on December 27, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /

West Seeds, Plus two:

Houston Rockets:

  • James Harden (ankle sprain) expected to play Saturday
  • Chris Paul (hamstring) unknown return date – but expected to be short term
  • Luc Mbah a Moute (knee tendinitis ) expected to play

Golden State Warriors:

  • Nick Young (ankle)  – questionable, but short term
  • Draymond Green (pelvic contusion) uncertain, expected short term absence.
  • Omri Casspi (sprained ankle) missed three games, return date unknown, not expected to be long term
  • Stephen Curry (knee – sprained MCL) MRI on Saturday will provide more information – but likely out 15 days bringing him to start of playoffs.
  • Kevin Durant ( fractured rib) – 2 weeks recovery
  • Klay Thompson (thumb) – early April

Portland Trail Blazers:

  • Shabazz Napier (toe) short term
  • CJ Wilcox (knee) continues to rehab, unknown return date

OKC Thunder:

  • Andre Roberson (knee, patellar tendon) gone for season.

New Orleans Pelicans:

  • DeMarcus Cousins (ruptured Achilles tendon) out for season
  • Alexis Ajinca (knee – right patellar tendon ) 4 to 6 months, out for season
  • Frank Jackson (foot) will miss remainder of season.

Minnesota Timberwolves:

  • Derrick Rose (sprained right ankle) short term.
  • Aaron Brooks (personal) uncertain return date.
  • Jimmy Butler (right meniscus) had surgery, return in 4 to 6 weeks aiming for early April.

San Antonio Spurs:

  • Kawhi Leonard (quadriceps tendinopathy) biggest question in NBA – unknown

Utah Jazz:

Denver Nuggets:

  • Gary Harris (knee – soreness) out to early April.
  • Tyler Lydon (knee – had surgery) undetermined return date.

LA Clippers:

  • Danilo Gallinari (hand, nondisplaced fracture) return date – Tuesday vs. Raptors.
  • Avery Bradley (hernia) expected to miss six to eight weeks.
  • Patrick Beverley (knee – microfracture and torn meniscus) out for season.

For a full Eastern Conference team by team report click the next slide.

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