NBA Injury Report Week 22: Kevin Durant update, Lakers injury setback and more

The 2018/19 NBA regular season is rapidly approaching its conclusion. Teams around the league now have less than 15 games remaining to save their season, and due to the busier schedule enforced since the All-Star break, a number of teams are currently having to cope without important members of their roster. So, as we enter Week 22 of the NBA season, here are the latest injury updates regarding some of the league's top stars.

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Kevin Durant - Ankle Injury - Should Return Tonight

The Golden State Warriors have won back-to-back games without Durant

Kevin Durant suffered an ankle injury against the Phoenix Suns on March 11, causing him to miss the Golden State Warriors back to back road wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets.

Nevertheless, after a week's absence, Durant is now nearing a return and the All-Star has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Head coach Steve Kerr has himself stated that the 30-year-old is likely to feature in the game, although if Monday comes too quickly for the 2014 MVP, then Durant will most likely play 24 hours later against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Jrue Holiday - Abdomen Strain - Should Return This Week

Jrue Holiday has been among the Pelicans' key men this season

Jrue Holiday has been sidelined since March 9 due to an abdomen strain, and despite initial estimations backing him to return by now, Holiday will miss a sixth straight game as he has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

With the Pelicans already well outside of playoff contention, the organisation is unlikely to take any risks on Holiday's health, and the 28-year-old may now be shelved for the remainder of the season.

Brandon Ingram - Arm Condition - Out For Season

Brandon Ingram is in his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers

Since the NBA resumed following the All-Star break, Brandon Ingram was playing the best basketball of his career, averaging 27.8 points and shooting 57 percent from the floor. However, Ingram has not featured since March 3, and the Lakers have now confirmed that he will miss the remainder of the season:

Brandon Ingram underwent successful thoracic outlet decompression surgery on his right arm today. The procedure was performed by Dr. Hugh Gelabert at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Ingram is expected to make a full recovery prior to the start of next season.

Former All-Star Chris Bosh suffered from a similar condition during the final years of his career and the injury ultimately forced him to retire. Nevertheless, the Lakers believe the 21-year-old will make a full recovery, and expect him to back for the opening night of the 19/20 season.

Malcolm Brogdon - Right Foot Injury - Out For Six to Eight Weeks

Malcolm Brogdon has started 64 times for the Milwaukee Bucks this season

The Milwaukee Bucks currently boast the best record in the NBA, although the team looks as though they will be without Malcolm Brogdon for the remainder of the regular season. The guard left the court during Milwaukee's win over Miami on Friday, and while Brogdon is now expected to miss six to eight weeks with a minor plantar fascia tear in his foot, ESPN is reporting that the Bucks hope to have him back by the end of April:

There is optimism that Brogdon could return closer to the six-week mark, sources said, but that still would leave the Bucks without their starter until the postseason.

Brogdon has previously complained about the same injury, although based on his current injury timescale, he should return in time for the second round of the playoffs.