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

#7 Joel Embiid - Hand - Will be reassessed on Monday

Joel Embiid appears to be closing in on his return

Joel Embiid hasn't played since Jan. 6 after tearing a ligament in his left hand. Nevertheless, Embiid has recently returned to contact drills, and Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philly is reporting that the All-Star will be reassessed on Monday ahead of a possible return later this week.

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#8 Josh Richardson - Hamstring - Out for two weeks

Josh Richardson is expected to miss at least two weeks due to a hamstring injury

Josh Richardson injured his left hamstring during Philadelphia's loss to the Raptors last week. Richardson didn't return to the court after suffering the injury, and The Athletic's Shams Charania is reporting that the 26-year-old will be sidelined for at least two weeks.

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#9 Jimmy Butler - Ankle - Doubtful to play on Monday

Jimmy Butler is doubtful for Miami's clash against the Magic on Monday

Jimmy Butler suffered a sprained right ankle during Miami's loss to the Clippers on Friday. While the 30-year-old escaped a potentially serious injury, the Miami Herald is reporting that his status remains in question for Monday's game against the Magic.