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

Eastern injury report:

Toronto Raptors:

• CJ Miles (stomach illness) missed 2 games, short term

Boston Celtics:

• Jaylen Brown (concussion protocol) – return date unclear, though there is rumblings it could be Sunday.
• Marcus Smart (thumb – torn tendon) – out 6 to 8 weeks | targeting May.
• Kyrie Irving (knee) – will have ‘minimally invasive’ surgery to remove screws | aiming for return date by start of playoffs.
• Daniel Theis (knee – torn left meniscus.) – out for season.
• Gordon Hayward (ankle – fractured tibia) – out for season.

Cleveland Cavaliers:

• Jeff Green (illness ) unclear return date, but short term.
• Cedi Osman (hip  strain) unclear return date, but expected to be short term.
• Kyle Korver (death in the family) return date, next week.

Philadelphia 76ers:

• Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (tendinitis in his right knee) unknown return date.
• Markelle Fultz (shoulder – scapular muscle imbalance) unknown.

Indiana Pacers:

• Domantas Sabonis (sprained ankle) missed five games, unknown return date.

Washington Wizards:

• John Wall (knee surgery) practising with team expected back early April

Miami Heat:

• Hassan Whiteside ( hip strain) – unknown, but expected to be short term.
• Dion Waiters (ankle)  had season-ending surgery.

Milwaukee Bucks:

• Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle sprain ) missed two games, return date – short term.
• Matthew Dellavedova (ankle sprain )  has missed  20 games, uncertain return date.
• Malcolm Brogdon (partially torn left quadriceps tendon) early April return planned.

Suffice to say 95 percent of the squads have dealt with major injuries this season which may have affected their seeding or may still impact the playoffs. Thunder Nation sends healing vibes to Andre Roberson and wishes for the team to also reach the postseason with no further injuries.

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Furthermore, the hope is for every team to be as healthy as possible. No team wants to win to a team who isn’t at 100 percent, so those wishes extend to all the teams and their fanbases.