NBA Injury Report Week 7 (2nd Dec): Ja Morant faces a spell on the sidelines, Kyrie Irving closing in on his return and more

Ja Morant is among the players sidelined due to injury
Ja Morant is among the players sidelined due to injury

#4 Al-Farouq Aminu - Knee - Out Indefinitely

Al-Farouq Aminu has played 18 times for the Magic this season
Al-Farouq Aminu has played 18 times for the Magic this season

Al-Farouq Aminu has struggled to make much of an impact with the Magic this season, and the 29-year-old's start to life in Orlando has suffered another setback after tearing his meniscus. Al-Farouq Aminu will undergo further evaluation to determine how long he is out for, although it is believed that the former Portland man is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.


#5 C.J. Miles - Wrist - Could Miss Rest Of The Season

C.J. Miles is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines
C.J. Miles is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines

C.J. Miles missed the first five games of the season with a foot injury, and the veteran is set for another spell on the sidelines after injuring his left wrist. Miles will meet with a specialist on Monday and the Washington Post is reporting that the Washington man will miss the rest of the season if he requires surgery.


#6 D'Angelo Russell - Thumb - Could Return This Week

D'Angelo Russell has played just 10 times so far this season
D'Angelo Russell has played just 10 times so far this season

D'Angelo Russell has not played since Nov. 15 due to a thumb injury, and the point guard was once again missing for the Warriors against the Magic last night. However, while Russell will also miss Monday's game against the Hawks, Logan Murdock is reporting that the Warriors believe Russell could return at some point this week.

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Edited by Zaid Khan