NBA Injury Report Week 13 (13th Jan): Latest on Joel Embiids injury, Victor Oladipos return date finally announced and more

Joel Embiid is among the NBA's sidelined stars
Joel Embiid is among the NBA's sidelined stars

#4 Steph Curry - Hand - Will be re-evaluated in February

Steph Curry has missed much of the season with a broken hand
Steph Curry has missed much of the season with a broken hand

Steph Curry underwent surgery on his broken left hand in early November and the two-time MVP was initially ruled out for three months. Due to Golden State's poor form this season, there have been reports that the 31-year-old may sit out the rest of the season, although head coach Steve Kerr maintains that Curry will play again this season - and his injury will be reassessed next month.


#5 Marvin Bagley III - Foot - Expected to return this week

Marvin Bagley III has made just nine appearances for the Kings this season
Marvin Bagley III has made just nine appearances for the Kings this season

Injuries have reduced Marvin Bagley III to just nine appearances this season, and the Sacramento star has recently missed time due to a foot injury. However, Kings' head coach Luke Walton told Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee that he expects the 20-year-old will return on Monday as the Kings take on the Magic.


#6 Kevin Porter Jr. - Knee - Out for 4-6 weeks

Kevin Porter Jr. faces at least a month on the sidelines
Kevin Porter Jr. faces at least a month on the sidelines

Kevin Porter Jr. suffered a knee injury against the Timberwolves last Sunday and the Cavaliers subsequently announced that the youngster would be re-evaluated in two weeks. Nevertheless, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic is reporting that the injury is worse than first thought, and the 19-year-old is expected to miss at least the next month.

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Edited by Prasen Moudgal