NBA Injury Report Week 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update, McCollum setback and more

The 2018/19 NBA regular season is rapidly approaching its conclusion. Playoff hopefuls only have a few games remaining to change the course of their season, whereas a number of the NBA's leading teams are looking towards the impending playoffs.

However, with the playoffs approaching, a number of teams remain without influential players. So, as we enter Week 24 of the regular season, here are the latest injury updates regarding some of the NBA's top stars.

CJ McCollum - Knee Injury - Will Be Reassessed Later This Week

The Portland Trail Blazers have won their last three games without their star shooting guard

When CJ McCollum suffered a knee injury during the Blazers' defeat to the San Antonio Spurs last Saturday, he was expected to miss no more than a few days. However, more than 10 days have now passed and the 27-year-old has yet to return to the court.

After missing Portland's last seven games, McCollum is expected to be reassessed later this week, although the Blazers could opt to shut down their star shooting guard ahead of the playoffs.

Giannis Antetokounmpo - Ankle Injury - Could return later this week

The Greek Freak missed the Milwaukee Bucks overtime defeat to the Atlanta Hawks

Giannis Antetokounmpo sprained his ankle against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 17, and the injury has been a persistent issue ever since. The 24-year-old missed back-to-back games following the injury, and while he returned to play in the Bucks' next four fixtures, he continued to struggle with the injury.

Antetokounmpo last night sat out of the Bucks overtime loss to the Hawks, although with reports emerging that the MVP candidate could feature later this week. Nevertheless, with the Bucks all but set to clinch homecourt advantage for the playoffs, the team may choose to give the Greek Freak an extended rest.

Pau Gasol - Left Ankle Injury - Should Return for the Playoffs

Following his release from the Spurs, Pau Gasol joined the Bucks earlier this month

Pau Gasol has only played three times since joining Milwaukee last month, although the Bucks are now without his services for the remainder of the regular season. A left ankle has shut Gasol down for at least a month, although the 38-year-old's recovery is believed to be progressing well, and the center should return for the playoffs.

Al Horford - Knee Soreness - Expected to Play on Monday

Al Horford has been a regular starter for the Boston Celtics

Al Horford missed the Celtic's weekend win over the Indiana Pacers for rest purposes relating to his left knee, and the veteran big is expected to return tonight.

The Celtics have listed Horford as probable for the game against Eastern rivals Miami, although if the center is rested again, he will likely return two days later as the Celtics once again play the Heat.

Tony Parker - Personal Matter - Could miss the remainder of the season

Tony Parker has not featured for the Hornets since March 16th

Last week, Tony Parker was from the Hornet's injury report, however, the veteran guard remains out of selection contention. Personal reasons have been listed as the reason for Parker's absence, although after his failure to return last week, it looks increasingly likely that the Hornets will be without the 36-year-old for the remainder of the season.

Kenneth Faried - Knee Soreness - Should Return Later This Week

Kenneth Faried has enjoyed a career resurgence with the Houston Rockets

Soreness in his left knee has restricted Kenneth Faried to just one appearance over the last two weeks. The 29-year-old's absence is believed to be due to caution rather than necessity, and with reports emerging that Faried will miss Tuesday's clash against the Kings.

Nevertheless, the Rockets will reassess Faried during the week, and the general expectation is that he will return before the week's end.