Plan for injuries in today’s NBA. There’s no way to avoid them
Injuries have hit nearly one in five NBA players in the opening weeks of the season, creating a billion-dollar wave of missed games.
6 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
Injuries have hit nearly one in five NBA players in the opening weeks of the season, creating a billion-dollar wave of missed games.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren is sidelined for eight to ten weeks following a patellar tendon tear.
Chet Holmgren addresses his rivalry with Victor Wembanyama as the Thunder secure an Opening Night win over the Spurs.
A heated season-opening matchup between the Thunder and the Spurs sparks a wider basketball rivalry and draws commentary from players.
An opening-night NBA matchup between the Thunder and Spurs turns physical, resulting in multiple technical fouls and a flagrant infraction.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have drawn significant attention following their selection of Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz in the 2026 NBA Draft.