NBA Injury Report Week 28: Steph Curry injury update, Andre Roberson set to finally return and more

The NBA playoffs are now in full swing, although a number of teams remain without some of the most important members of their roster. Contending teams will be keen to see their best players return to the court. So, ahead of another week of action, here are all the major injury status updates you need to know for Week 28 of the NBA season.

Pau Gasol - Left Ankle Injury - No Timetable

Pau Gasol joined the Bucks after parting ways with the San Antonio Spurs

A left ankle injury has meant that Pau Gasol has only played a handful of times for the Bucks since joining the team back in February. Gasol has missed the last two months with the injury, and the Spaniard was expected to return to action this week.

But, Gasol is believed to be well behind his initial injury timeline, and the Journal Sentinel is reporting that the center won't return this week:

He had to totally stop basketball activities and wear a walking boot for a few weeks, but Gasol is now back to doing limited on-court work. He expects to ramp things up in the next week, but isn’t sure exactly when he’ll be cleared for action.

Marcus Smart - Oblique Injury - Could Return Next Week

Marcus Smart could return for Boston's series against the Bucks

Marcus Smart has missed the last three weeks through a partially torn oblique injury, although the 25-year-old looks to be closing in on a return. Brad Stevens has ruled Smart as unavailable for Games 1 and 2 of his team's second-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, although there is a belief that the Boston man could play a part in the closing stages of the series next week.

Andre Roberson - Kneecap - Could Return For Summer Training Camp

The Oklahoma City Thunder exited the playoffs last week -- an exit that meant Andre Roberson missed the entire 18/19 season. The 27-year-old has not played since early 2018, as a series of setbacks have delayed his return from a serious knee injury.

During his season exit interview, Roberson revealed that he is recovering well, and the defensive stopper expressed his belief that he will return for OKC's upcoming summer training camp:

I was about back, and then, you know, unfortunate things happened, went up for a dunk, heard a crunch, and got some imaging and there was a crack. So that’s it.

I’m on a good track to return for training camp. As of right now, still waiting on the bone to kinda fully heal but making great progress. I’m running so I’m happy about that.

OG Anunoby - Abdomen - Out Indefinitely

OG Anunoby looks set to miss the Raptors' entire series against the Sixers

OG Anunoby has not played any part of the postseason since undergoing an emergency appendectomy three weeks ago. The Raptors have yet to set Anunoby's return date, although ESPN's Tim Bontemps is reporting that Anunoby remains a major doubt for the playoffs:

He remains out indefinitely after undergoing an emergency appendectomy two weeks ago.

Steph Curry - Right Ankle - Likely to Feature in Game 2

Curry looks as though he will play a major role in the Warriors' series against the Rockets

Steph Curry started during Golden State's win over the Houston Rockets last night, and The Mercury News is reporting that the 31-year-old should be fit to start Game 2 on Tuesday:

Curry received treatment on his right ankle both on Saturday morning and evening. Though Curry has had extensive ankle injuries earlier in his NBA career, the Warriors determined his latest ailment did not appear serious enough to receive an MRI. All parties sounded optimistic. Both Curry and Thompson will be fine for Game 2 on Tuesday based on their quick recovery.