NBA Injury Report Week 16 (3rd Feb): Luka Doncic questionable for All-Star Game, Steph Curry out until March and more

We are quickly heading towards the 2020 All-Star Weekend, and teams around the league are hoping to have their best players available for the subsequent push for the playoffs. Nevertheless, a number of stars are currently dealing with injuries, and here, we take a look at all the latest injury updates you need to know heading into Week 16 of the 2019-20 NBA season.

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#1 Luka Doncic - Ankle - Out until at least Feb. 8

Luka Doncic has been among the stand out performers of the season so far

Luka Doncic missed four games earlier this season with an ankle issue, and the Mavericks star is primed for another spell on the sidelines due to a sprained ankle. Doncic suffered the injury at Dallas' practice on Thursday, and while the Mavs haven't provided a timeline for his return, head coach Rick Carlisle has stated that the 20-year-old will miss at least six games.

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#2 R.J. Barrett - Ankle - Expected to miss at least another two weeks

R.J. Barrett has been among New York's best performers this season

R.J. Barrett has not featured since spraining his ankle on Jan.16 during the Knicks' game against the Suns. Barrett was initially ruled out for one week, although Ian Begley is reporting that the Knicks are being cautious with the rookie, and Barrett's participation at the Rising Stars Game is in doubt.

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#3 Jusuf Nurkic - Calf strain - No return date

Jusuf Nurkic has suffered a slight setback as he steps up his return from injury

Jusuf Nurkic has not played since suffering a compound fracture of his left tibia and fibula back in March 2019. Nurkic recently stepped up his recovery ahead of a potential return after All-Star Weekend, although NBC Sports is reporting that the 25-year-old has suffered a calf strain, and his return date remains unknown.

#4 Stephen Curry - Hand - Out until March

Steph Curry will miss at least another month due to a broken hand

Stephen Curry has been restricted to just four appearances this season after breaking his left hand against the Suns back in October. Curry recently increased the intensity of his shooting routines, although Anthony Slater of The Athletic is reporting that the point guard won't return until March.

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#5 Norman Powell - Hand - Out indefinitely

Norman Powell faces another spell on the sidelines

Norman Powell only recently returned from a shoulder injury - although the 26-year-old suffered another setback on Friday after fracturing his hand during Toronto's win over the Pistons. The Raptors have since announced that Powell is out indefinitely, and it is possible that he could miss a number of weeks.

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#6 Kyrie Irving - Knee - Out for at least one week

Kyrie Irving suffered a knee injury against the Wizards

Kyrie Irving left in the fourth quarter of Brooklyn's loss to the Wizards on Saturday night following an awkward fall. An MRI scan confirmed that he had suffered a ligament sprain in his right knee, and the point guard will be re-evaluated next week.

#7 Kemba Walker - Knee - Out Monday but could return this week

Kemba Walker has been a key performer for the Celtics

Kemba Walker missed Boston's win over the Sixers on Saturday and has also been ruled out of Monday's matchup against the Hawks due to left knee soreness. Nevertheless, the injury is not believed to be too serious, and Walker expects to be back before the All-Star Game.

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#8 Kris Dunn - Knee - Out indefinitely

Kris Dunn left Chicago's loss to Brooklyn with a knee injury

Kris Dunn injured his right knee during the first possession of Chicago's defeat to the Nets on Friday. Dunn's clash with teammate Thaddeus Young resulted in an MCL sprain, and the 25-year-old now faces an indefinite spell on the sidelines.

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#9 Marvin Bagley III - Foot - Out until after All-Star break

Bagley's sophomore season has been impacted by injuries

Injuries have restricted Marvin Bagley III to just 13 appearances this season, and the 20-year-old has missed the past month with a foot injury. Bagley was expected to be back by now, although the Kings announced on Thursday that the power forward will be out of action until after the All-Star break.

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