NBA Injury Report Week 5 (18th Nov): Caris LeVert adds to Brooklyn's injury problems, update on Andre Roberson's return and more 

Khris Middleton is among the NBA stars that are currently out with injuries
Khris Middleton is among the NBA stars that are currently out with injuries

#4 Avery Bradley - Right Leg - Could return next week

Avery Bradley has been a key part to the Lakers' excellent defense
Avery Bradley has been a key part to the Lakers' excellent defense

Avery Bradley sustained an injury to his right leg against the San Antonio Spurs last week, and an MRI scan confirmed that the 28-year-old has a hairline fracture. Nevertheless, the injury isn't as bad as first feared, and the Lakers say that the guard will be re-evaluated next week ahead of a potential return.


#5 Andre Roberson - Knee - No return date set

Andre Roberson has been out of action since January 2018
Andre Roberson has been out of action since January 2018

It was reported that Andre Roberson was progressing well ahead of the new season following his lengthy injury layoff, although, the 27-year-old remains inactive heading into Week 5 of the season. The Thunder have yet to provide an exact update on Roberson's recovery, although head coach Billy Donovan has indicated that the shooting guard's return is still some way off.


#6 Kevon Looney - Nerve Problem - Will be re-evaluated on Wednesday

Kevon Looney has just played once for the Warriors this season
Kevon Looney has just played once for the Warriors this season

Kevon Looney has not played since opening night of the season after suffering a hamstring injury. Looney's hamstring has since healed, although his return has been delayed by a neuropathic condition. Nevertheless, Nick Friedell of ESPN is reporting that Looney will be re-evaluated on Wednesday, and the 23-year-old could return later this week.

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Edited by Prasen Moudgal