NBA Injury Report Week 12 (6th Jan): Zion Williamson's return could be imminent, Kyrie Irving offers update on shoulder injury and more

#7 DeMarcus Cousins - ACL - Could return in the playoffs

DeMarcus Cousins signed for the Lakers following a year spell with the Warriors

DeMarcus Cousins suffered a torn ACL just weeks after signing for the Lakers, and the former All-Star was initially expected to miss the entire season. Nevertheless, Cousins has started to take part in LA's shootarounds, and head coach Frank Vogel has refused to rule out the possibility of the 29-year-old returning later this year.

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#8 Nerlens Noel - Ankle - Out for at least one game

Nerlens Noel has been a key reserve for the Thunder

Nerlens Noel injured his ankle in the third quarter of OKC's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, and the center didn't return to the court. While the injury isn't thought to be serious, The Oklahoman is reporting that the 25-year-old will at least miss the Thunder's game against the Sixers on Monday.

#9 Kevin Porter Jr. - Knee - Will undergo MRI scan on Monday

Kevin Porter Jr. could face a spell on the sidelines

Kevin Porter Jr.'s emergence has been one of the few positives for the struggling Cavaliers this season, although the 19-year-old suffered an injury to his left knee during Cleveland's latest defeat to the Timberwolves on Sunday. Cleveland.com is reporting that the Cavs were optimistic after performing an initial examination on the injury, although they won't know the full extent of the injury until they perform an MRI later today.