NBA Injury Report Week 15 (27th Jan): Joel Embiid could return this week, Dwight Powell suffers season-ending injury and more

#4 Dwight Powell - Achilles - Out for the season

Dwight Powell is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines

Dwight Powell sustained a seriously looking non-contact injury during Dallas' game against the LA Clippers last week, and the Mavericks have since announced that the center suffered a ruptured right Achilles. Due to the seriousness of the injury, Powell's will miss the rest of the season, and it is possible that he may not play again until 2021.

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#5 Mason Plumlee - Foot - Out until at least next week

Mason Plumlee could miss up to a month due to a foot injury

Mason Plumlee has played a key role from Denver's bench this season, although the veteran suffered a setback last week when he was diagnosed with a right cuboid injury to his left foot. Mike Singer of the Denver Post is reporting that Plumlee will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks ahead of potentially making his return.

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#6 Rui Hachimura - Groin - Expected to return later this week

Rui Hachimura has missed the last five weeks due to a hamstring injury

Rui Hachimura has not played since Dec. 16 due to a groin injury. However, after missing more than a month, the 21-year-old returned to full practice over the weekend, and while he won't play against the Bucks on Tuesday, he is expected to return at some point later this week.