Here is an update on NBA injuries as a third of the season has already passed:
Russel Westbrook (OKC) is out until the all-star break with right arthroscopic knee surgery.
Al Horford (ATL) is likely out for the rest of the season with a right pectoral tear.
Rajon Rondo (BOS) is out until at least late January rehabbing from an ACL injury.
Brook Lopez (BKN) is out for the season with a broken foot.
Luol Deng (CHI) is out indefinitely with an Achilles injury.
Derrick Rose (CHI) is likely out for the season with a torn medial meniscus.
Pau Gasol (LAL) is day-to-day with a respiratory infection.
Kobe Bryant (LAL) is out 6 weeks with a left tibial plateau fracture.
Marc Gasol (MEM) is still out with the sprained MCL, and is expected to return in the next 2-3 weeks.
LeBron James (MIA) is day-to-day with a groin injury.
Carmelo Anthony (NYK) is listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
Eric Gordon (NOP) is listed as day-to-day with a hip injury.
Evan Turner (PHI) is listed as questionable with a knee injury.
New additions to the list include Al Horford and Russell Westbrook with long-term injuries. Recent short-term injuries include LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.
