NBA Injury Report Week 8 (9th Dec): Gordon Hayward return imminent, Kyrie Irving update and more

#4 Thomas Bryant - Foot - Will miss the next two weeks

Thomas Bryant has established himself as a starter for the first time this season

Thomas Bryant has established himself as a starter for the Washington Wizards this season, although the 22-year-old faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a stress reaction in his foot. Bryant is believed to have picked up the injury against the LA Clippers on Dec. 1, and the Wizards have since announced that he will be out until at least Dec. 21.

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#5 Andre Roberson - Knee - Still no return date

Andre Roberson's last appearance came in January 2018

Andre Roberson has not played since rupturing his left patellar tendon back in early 2018, and while it was believed that the 27-year-old was closing in on a return ahead of the season, Roberson remains sidelined. In a rare update, a Thunder spokesman revealed that Roberson still has no set return date and the shooting guard will now continue his rehab away from the team.

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#6 Otto Porter Jr. - Foot - Out for next 10 days

Porter Jr. has played just nine times so far this season due to injury

Otto Porter Jr. has played just nine times for the Bulls this season due to a foot injury, and the 26-year-old was initially expected to return last week. However, the Bulls released a statement confirming that an MRI scan had revealed continued bone edema, and Porter Jr. will now miss the next 10 days before being re-evaluated.