NBA Injury Report Week 21: Update on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Derrick Rose remains sidelined and more

Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the NBA stars currently sidelined by injury
Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the NBA stars currently sidelined by injury

#4 Derrick Rose - Ankle - Expected to miss at least another week

Derrick Rose has been excellent for the Pistons
Derrick Rose has been excellent for the Pistons

Amid his resurgent season, Derrick Rose injured his ankle against the Sacramento Kings last Sunday. Rose underwent an MRI scan which came back negative, although Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports is reporting that the 2011 MVP will miss 'weeks' as the Detroit Pistons are taking a 'cautious approach' to his injury.


#5 Kevon Looney - Hip - Out for at least three weeks

Kevon Looney has played just 20 times so far this season
Kevon Looney has played just 20 times so far this season

Kevon Looney has struggled with injuries for much of the season, featuring just 20 times for the Golden State Warriors. A hip injury has recently sidelined Looney and the Warriors have announced that the 23-year-old will miss the next three weeks as they search for a 'full resolution' to his injury woes.


#6 Draymond Green - Knee - Expected to return this week

Draymond Green's knee injury isn't serious
Draymond Green's knee injury isn't serious

Draymond Green has missed Golden State's last five games due to a knee injury. However, the 30-year-old underwent an MRI on his left knee last week which revealed that he has no structural damage - and the guard will likely return at some point over the next seven days.

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