#4 Steph Curry - Hand - Will be re-evaluated in February
Steph Curry underwent surgery on his broken left hand in early November and the two-time MVP was initially ruled out for three months. Due to Golden State's poor form this season, there have been reports that the 31-year-old may sit out the rest of the season, although head coach Steve Kerr maintains that Curry will play again this season - and his injury will be reassessed next month.
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#5 Marvin Bagley III - Foot - Expected to return this week
Injuries have reduced Marvin Bagley III to just nine appearances this season, and the Sacramento star has recently missed time due to a foot injury. However, Kings' head coach Luke Walton told Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee that he expects the 20-year-old will return on Monday as the Kings take on the Magic.
#6 Kevin Porter Jr. - Knee - Out for 4-6 weeks
Kevin Porter Jr. suffered a knee injury against the Timberwolves last Sunday and the Cavaliers subsequently announced that the youngster would be re-evaluated in two weeks. Nevertheless, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic is reporting that the injury is worse than first thought, and the 19-year-old is expected to miss at least the next month.