NBA Injury Report Week 10 (23rd Dec): Update on LeBron James' return date, Gordon Hayward should be back this week and more

LeBron James could be set for a quick return after missing the Lakers' last game
LeBron James could be set for a quick return after missing the Lakers' last game

#7 Matisse Thybulle - Knee - Out Indefinitely

Matisse Thybulle has played 30 times for the Sixers so far this season
Matisse Thybulle has played 30 times for the Sixers so far this season

Matisse Thybulle has played a steady role from the bench during his rookie season with the Sixers, although Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice is reporting that the 22-year-old is out indefinitely with a right knee sprain. The Sixers haven't set a return date, although Neubeck is reporting that the team will reevaluate Thybulle in two weeks.


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#8 Pascal Siakam - Groin - Out indefinitely

Pascal Siakam has enjoyed an excellent season
Pascal Siakam has enjoyed an excellent season

Pascal Siakam injured his groin during Toronto's win over the Pistons last week, and the 2019 MVP has been listed by the Raptors as being out indefinitely. However, it is believed that Siakam's injury is 'mild' and the 25-year-old is expected to be reassessed at some point this week ahead of a potential return.


#9 Zion Williamson - Knee - Still no return date set

Zion Williamson has yet to make his NBA debut
Zion Williamson has yet to make his NBA debut

Zion Williamson entered the NBA as the most talked-about rookie since LeBron James, although the 19-year-old has yet to make his debut due to a knee injury. Williamson's initial return timeframe of 6-8 weeks has now passed, and while the Duke product can 'bear weight' on his right knee, the Pelicans have warned fans that Williamson's return is still 'a ways away'.

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