NBA Injury Report Week 18 (18th Feb): Damian Lillard out with groin injury, DeMarcus Cousins could return for the playoffs and more

Damian Lillard missed the All-Star Game due to injury
Damian Lillard missed the All-Star Game due to injury

#4 Kyrie Irving - Knee - Doubtful to return this week

Kyrie Irving has missed five games due to a knee injury
Kyrie Irving has missed five games due to a knee injury

Kyrie Irving picked up a knee injury against the Washington Wizards back on Feb. 1st, and it was later confirmed that the point guard had suffered a medial ligament sprain. Irving has missed Brooklyn's past five games with the injury, and the New York Post is reporting that the 27-year-old isn't guaranteed to return this week.


#5 Tyler Herro - Foot - Making progress but no return date set

Tyler Herro has been among the most impressive rookies of the season
Tyler Herro has been among the most impressive rookies of the season

Tyler Herro has not played since Feb. 3 after picking up a foot injury. The Miami Heat have yet to set a return date for the shooting guard - although Herro told the media that he is ahead of schedule and is aiming to return for Miami's playoff push.


#6 Paul George - Hamstring - Unlikely to feature this week

Paul George has struggled with injury throughout his first season in Los Angeles
Paul George has struggled with injury throughout his first season in Los Angeles

Paul George has struggled with injuries throughout the season, and the 29-year-old suffered another setback last Thursday after injuring his hamstring against the Boston Celtics. The Clippers have yet to provide an update on George's status, and it is doubtful that he will feature this week due to his previous history of hamstring problems.

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