Back injuries

7 current notes mention back. A player is grouped by the first cause named in the report.

Nikola TopicOut
OKC · Back · 2026-10-22
Topic lacks a concrete timetable for his season debut due to offseason back surgery. He's set to serve as backcourt depth once healthy for the Thunder.
Dominick BarlowOut
PHI · Back · 2026-11-02
The back issue cost Barlow the entire preseason, and now he'll begin the regular season on the sidelines. The earliest we could see Barlow back on the court would be Nov. 2, but it wouldn't be shocking to see his absence extend beyond this loose, two-week window.
Nae'Qwan TomlinDay-To-Day
CLE · Back · 2026-10-22
Tomlin is away from the team while tending to a back injury. He carries no timetable for a return.
Brandin PodziemskiDay-To-Day
GSW · Back · 2026-10-21
The combo guard has had a back issue crop up and missed Monday's practice, leaving his status for the start of the year up in the air. If Podziemski cannot play, De'Anthony Melton appears to be the next man up on the depth chart at shooting guard.
Jase RichardsonDay-To-Day
ORL · Back · 2026-10-21
Richardson exited Friday's 136-115 preseason win over Miami due to back soreness. While he hasn't been officially ruled out for Opening Night against Atlanta, it appears there's a chance he won't be available for that one. With Noah Penda (hamstring) ruled out and Franz Wagner (shoulder) dealing with an injury, Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black could see more minutes.
Dean WadeDay-To-Day
PHI · Back · 2026-10-20
With back-to-back missed practices, Wade appears to be on the wrong side of the questionable tag. Justin Edwards and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would have a chance to enter the streaming mix in deep leagues if Wade is out.
Kyle FilipowskiDay-To-Day
UTA · Back · 2026-10-21
Filipowski tweaked his back while lifting in the 2025-26 offseason, which caused painful sciatica down his leg throughout the campaign and limited his explosiveness. This offseason, he underwent surgery to fix the herniated disc in his back that was causing the pain, and he's still rehabbing. With Jusuf Nurkic (foot) slated to miss Opening Night, Filipowski's availability moving forward will be one to monitor closely.

Player	Status	Injury	Return	Note
Nikola TopicOKC	Out	Back	2026-10-22	Topic lacks a concrete timetable for his season debut due to offseason back surgery. He's set to serve as backcourt depth once healthy for the Thunder.
Dominick BarlowPHI	Out	Back	2026-11-02	The back issue cost Barlow the entire preseason, and now he'll begin the regular season on the sidelines. The earliest we could see Barlow back on the court would be Nov. 2, but it wouldn't be shocking to see his absence extend beyond this loose, two-week window.
Nae'Qwan TomlinCLE	Day-To-Day	Back	2026-10-22	Tomlin is away from the team while tending to a back injury. He carries no timetable for a return.
Brandin PodziemskiGSW	Day-To-Day	Back	2026-10-21	The combo guard has had a back issue crop up and missed Monday's practice, leaving his status for the start of the year up in the air. If Podziemski cannot play, De'Anthony Melton appears to be the next man up on the depth chart at shooting guard.
Jase RichardsonORL	Day-To-Day	Back	2026-10-21	Richardson exited Friday's 136-115 preseason win over Miami due to back soreness. While he hasn't been officially ruled out for Opening Night against Atlanta, it appears there's a chance he won't be available for that one. With Noah Penda (hamstring) ruled out and Franz Wagner (shoulder) dealing with an injury, Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black could see more minutes.
Dean WadePHI	Day-To-Day	Back	2026-10-20	With back-to-back missed practices, Wade appears to be on the wrong side of the questionable tag. Justin Edwards and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would have a chance to enter the streaming mix in deep leagues if Wade is out.
Kyle FilipowskiUTA	Day-To-Day	Back	2026-10-21	Filipowski tweaked his back while lifting in the 2025-26 offseason, which caused painful sciatica down his leg throughout the campaign and limited his explosiveness. This offseason, he underwent surgery to fix the herniated disc in his back that was causing the pain, and he's still rehabbing. With Jusuf Nurkic (foot) slated to miss Opening Night, Filipowski's availability moving forward will be one to monitor closely.