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

#7 Marcus Smart - Abdomen - Will Be Assessed on Monday

Marcus Smart left the court in the third quarter of Boston's win over the Knicks

Marcus Smart is among the contenders to be named Defensive Player of the Year, although the 25-year-old left the court during Boston's win over the Knicks on Sunday after taking a blow to the abdomen. Smart needed assistance as he left the court, and while the injury isn't expected to be too serious, ESPN is reporting that the Celtics will evaluate the injury on Monday to determine if Smart will miss any time.

#8 Kyle Lowry - Thumb - Could Return On Tuesday

$Kyle Lowry has only played eight times so far this season due to a fractured thumb$

Kyle Lowry has only played eight times so far this season due to a fractured thumb

While Serge Ibaka made his return for the Raptors last night, Kyle Lowry missed his 11th consecutive game due to a fractured left thumb. However, Lowry is close to a return, and the 33-year-old is expected to return on Tuesday against the Miami Heat if he is able to come through a fitness test.

#9 Kevon Looney - Knee - Expected To Return On Monday

Kevon Looney has played just 10 minutes of basketball so far this season

Kevon Looney has not played since the opening night of the season due to a nerve condition. However, Golden State head coach Steve Kerr believes that the 23-year-old could return on Monday night against the Hawks, although Kerr added that Looney's minutes will be limited.