NBA Injury Report Week 11 (30th Dec): Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to return from injury this week, Zion Williamson steps up recovery and more

#4 Zion Williamson - Knee - Expected to return this season

Zion Williamson has yet to make his much anticipated NBA debut

Zion Williamson entered the league as the most talked-about rookie since LeBron James, although the 19-year-old has yet to make his debut after suffering a knee injury in the weeks leading up to the season. The Duke product is already well behind his schedule to return, and some have suggested that he could sit out the remainder of the season. Nevertheless, the Pelicans still expect their young star to return this season, and Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that he could start contact drills in the new year.

#5 Mike Conley - Hamstring - Out for at least another week

Mike Conley has struggled with a hamstring injury during his debut season in Utah

Mike Conley has not played since re-injuring his hamstring during Utah's game against the Orlando Magic on Dec. 17. Joe Ingles has stepped up in the veteran's absence, and Shams Charania is reporting that the 32-year-old is expected to miss 'more weeks' with the injury.

#6 Luka Doncic - Head - Expected to be available on Tuesday

Luka Doncic left the court in the second quarter before returning

Luka Doncic returned from injury last week, although the Dallas star suffered a hard fall against the Lakers on Sunday night, and subsequently entered concussion protocol. The Slovenian eventually returned to the court, and while head coach Rick Carlisle couldn't provide the media with an update, Doncic should be available on Tuesday against the Thunder.

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