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

#7 Rodney Hood - Torn Achilles - Out for the season

Rodney Hood has become the latest player to tear his Achilles

Rodney Hood suffered a serious-looking injury just minutes into Portland's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers last week, and the Trail Blazers have since confirmed that the 27-year-old suffered a torn Achilles. While a return date has not been set, the seriousness of the injury will almost certainly keep Hood out for the remainder of the season, and he may not return until 2021.

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#8 Avery Bradley - Leg - Expected to return this week

Avery Bradley was a starter for the Lakers before his injury

Avery Bradley has missed close to a month due to a hairline fracture in his lower right leg. However, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Bradley was cleared for full-contact practices last week, and the 29-year-old could return on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic.

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#9 Ja Morant - Back - Expected to return this week

Ja Morant is in contention to be named Rookie-of-the-Year

Ja Morant has been the most impressive rookie in the league so far this season, although the 20-year-old has missed Memphis' past four games due to back spasms. Nevertheless, Morant returned to full practice over the weekend, and the young guard is listed as 'probable' to feature against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.

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#10 Isaiah Thomas - Calf - Out for at least another week

Isaiah Thomas has missed the Wizards' past three games with a calf injury

Isaiah Thomas has missed Washington's past three games due to a left calf strain, and the point guard has pushed the Wizards medical team to let him return to the court. However, The Athletic is reporting that Thomas will miss at least one more week with the injury, meaning he will miss upcoming games against the Hornets and Grizzlies.