NBA Injury Report Week 2 (28th Oct): Zion Williamson injury update, DeMarcus Cousins return a possibility for the Lakers and more

Frank Vogel is not ruling out a return for DeMarcus Cousins
Frank Vogel is not ruling out a return for DeMarcus Cousins

#7 Kyle Kuzma: Ankle - Returned to full contact practice

Kyle Kuzma missed the preseason due to an ankle injury
Kyle Kuzma missed the preseason due to an ankle injury

Kyle Kuzma missed the entire preseason after suffering an ankle injury with Team USA, although the Orange County Register is reporting that the 24-year-old has finally returned to full-contact practice. Kuzma still has no timeline for his return, although the forward should return at some point in November if he doesn't suffer a further setback.


#8 Zach Collins: Shoulder - Will undergo MRI scan on Monday

Zach Collins is a key part of the Trail Blazers' rotation
Zach Collins is a key part of the Trail Blazers' rotation

Zach Collins suffered a shoulder injury late in the fourth quarter of Portland's win over the Dallas Mavericks. The 21-year-old headed straight to the locker room and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski‏ is reporting that the forward will undergo an MRI scan later today.


#9 Kevon Looney: Hamstring - Will miss Monday's game against the Pelicans

Kevon Looney will sit out of Golden State's trip to the Pelicans
Kevon Looney will sit out of Golden State's trip to the Pelicans

Kevon Looney missed the entire preseason with a strain to his right hamstring, although the Warriors center returned for his team's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Nevertheless, Looney left the game early after suffering tightness in his hamstring, and in addition to missing Sunday's defeat to the Thunder, he will also sit out of Golden State's clash against the Pelicans.

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