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Injury Bug Bites Teams Around the NBA Early This Season

The opening weekend for the 2026-27 season has been defined by injuries. After stars Paolo Banchero and Jalen Duren both received diagnoses this weekend that will keep them off an NBA court for weeks, Sunday’s game action followed up with…

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Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:04 AM

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Multiple NBA teams suffered significant player injuries during the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season.
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams was stretchered off with a severe lower leg injury against the Clippers.
Thunder players Cason Wallace and Jaylin Williams also sustained early-game injuries during Sunday's victory.

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The opening weekend of the 2026-27 NBA season saw multiple significant injuries impact teams across the league. During Oklahoma City's 108-101 win over the Clippers, Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a severe lower leg injury and was wheeled off on a stretcher. Thunder teammates Cason Wallace and Jaylin Williams also exited the contest due to a shoulder injury and wrist soreness, respectively.

Elsewhere, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered a non-contact right knee injury during a 111-102 victory against the Knicks. His setback follows recent diagnoses sidelining Orlando's Paolo Banchero and Detroit's Jalen Duren for multiple weeks.

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Injury Bug Bites Teams Around the NBA Early This Season

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