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“Steven Adams Told Us”: Fans Draw Hilarious GTA 6 Comparisons After a Whooping 79 Players Land on Injury Report

One week into the 2026-27 NBA season, multiple All-Stars and role players have sustained injuries and are expected to miss games.

By Kim Daniel Rubinos · Sportskeeda

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:58 PM

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Fans jokingly cited the upcoming release of GTA VI after 79 NBA players appeared on Wednesday's injury report.
Supporters referenced Houston Rockets center Steven Adams, who previously joked that league performances would dip in November.
The total number of injured players reached 85 across the NBA, accounting for roughly 15% of the league.

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Fans on social media humorously linked a surge in NBA injuries to the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI after 79 players landed on Wednesday's injury report. Supporters recalled comments made by Houston Rockets center Steven Adams during media day, where he joked that player performances across professional leagues would plummet ahead of the game's November release.

According to journalist Keerthika Uthayakumar, the injury tally rose to 85 players, representing roughly 15% of the league. Notable injured stars include Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Williams, Paolo Banchero, and Tyrese Haliburton, who was sidelined for at least two weeks with a hamstring strain.

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