NBA Injury Report Week 9 (16th Dec): Update on Luka Doncic's injury, Isaiah Thomas set to return and more

#7 Isaiah Thomas - Calf - Expected to return on Monday

Injuries have restricted Isaiah Thomas to 17 appearances this season

Isaiah Thomas has not played for the past two weeks due to a calf injury, and the Wizards have been left short at point guard over the five games that Thomas has missed. Nevertheless, Fred Katz of The Athletic is reporting that the Wizards expect the 30-year-old to return for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Moe Wagner (ankle) is “most likely out” for tomorrow in Detroit, Scott Brooks says. He didn’t practice today. There’s a “really good chance” Isaiah Thomas (calf) returns against the Pistons, per Brooks.

— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) December 15, 2019

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#8 Austin Rivers - Finger - Should play on Monday

Austin Rivers isn't expected to miss time despite injuring his finger

Austin Rivers sprained his finger during Houston's surprise defeat to the Pistons on Saturday. However, the veteran is listed as a probable for the Rockets' game against San Antonio on Monday night, and the injury isn't expected to be a problem for him going forward.

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#9 Jae Crowder - Ankle - Expected to return this week

Jae Crowder missed Memphis' win over the Wizards due to an ankle injury

Jae Crowder injured his ankle during Memphis' loss to Milwaukee on Friday, and the 29-year-old was forced to sit out of their win against the Wizards on Sunday. However, while Crowder is also questionable for Monday night's game against the Heat due to ankle soreness, he is expected to return at some point this week.