The 2026-27 NBA season is barely a week old, but injuries have already disrupted several teams’ plans. For some franchises, the problem is losing a key rotation player. For others, it means playing without the star who drives their offense or a defender who holds the lineup together.
While not every injury carries the same consequences, teams have been forced to reconsider their plans. Some are even looking to replace injured players for the remainder of the season as the demands of being an NBA star continue to take their toll.
