NBA Injury Notes: Zion, Kleber, Sixers, Love, Huerter

Zion Williamson has yet to play this season and it’s sounding like it may be a while longer before he returns.

The former No. 1 pick hasn’t been cleared to do any 5-on-5 work because of his foot injury and it could be 2-to-3 weeks before he is able to be a full participant in practice, Bally Sports’ Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson tweets.

Willie Green says Zion Williamson had his scans done on his foot. He's cutting, doing some work on the floor. https://t.co/sDkqIPETbG
— 👑 Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) November 1, 2021

More NBA Injury News

The Mavericks may be without Maxi Kleber for 2-to-4 weeks, as our own Landon Buford hears. Kleber is dealing with a muscle strain, though the exact extent of the injury is unknown at this time. Dallas is also without Kristaps Porzingis at the moment.
Joel Embiid underwent an MRI on his knee recently, though the test results didn’t provide any reason for concern. Embiid sat out against the Blazers on Monday night with the team resting him.
Tobias Harris has been placed in the league’s health and safety protocols and will miss at least three games.
Kevin Love will miss time for the Cavaliers after being placed in the league’s health and safety protocols. Coach J.B Bickerstaff indicated that he wasn’t sure how many games the veteran will miss.
Kevin Huerter was held out of the Hawks’ game on Monday night, though, as Mike Conti of the team’s radio network notes, the shooting guard didn’t suffer an injury. It’s something to keep an eye on moving forward.
ICYMI: The Bulls lost Patrick Williams for the remainder of the season with a dislocated wrist.