NBA Injury Report Week 12 (6th Jan): Zion Williamson's return could be imminent, Kyrie Irving offers update on shoulder injury and more

Kyrie Irvin has not played since Nov. 14 due to a shoulder injury
Kyrie Irvin has not played since Nov. 14 due to a shoulder injury

#4 Jonathan Isaac - Knee - Out indefinitely

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Jonathan Isaac has been among the NBA's best defenders this season
Jonathan Isaac has been among the NBA's best defenders this season

Jonathan Isaac has been Orlando's best performer for much of the season, although the 22-year-old faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring his knee against the Wizards. Isaac immediately grabbed his left knee and was stretchered off, and the Magic have since confirmed that the forward will miss at least two months before being re-evaluated.

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#5 Pascal Siakam - Groin - No return date set

Pascal Siakam has missed the past few weeks due to a groin injury
Pascal Siakam has missed the past few weeks due to a groin injury

After being named Most Improved Player last season, Pascal Siakam was beginning to establish himself as one of the East's best players during the opening weeks of the season, although the 25-year-old has missed nine consecutive games due to a groin injury. Following a downturn in form, the Raptors are eager to get their star man back on the court, although Nick Nurse has warned that Siakam remains 'a ways away' from a return.

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#6 Rui Hachimura - Groin - Out for two more weeks

Rui Hachimura has made an immediate impact with the Washington Wizards
Rui Hachimura has made an immediate impact with the Washington Wizards

Rui Hachimura has not played since injuring his groin against the Pistons in mid-December, and the Wizards hoped to have their rookie star back in time for the new year. Nevertheless, Hachimura's recovery is taking longer than estimated, and the 21-year-old will miss at least another two weeks.

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