The NBA suffers in the first week: We review all the major stars who have been injured

The NBA is experiencing a challenging start to the season marked by injuries. In just a few games, several stars have had to head to the infirmary. The latest to join the list are Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Edwards, and Jaren Jackson Jr., who will face different periods of absence.

Kawhi Leonard, awaiting the evolution of his knee

Kawhi Leonard's return to the Raptors has lasted only two games. The forward missed the third game, and it was later confirmed that he is suffering from swelling in his left knee. His recovery time is still undetermined, although initial forecasts suggest several weeks of absence.

The MRI he underwent did not detect any structural damage. However, his medical history and his 35 years require extreme precautions.

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Anthony Edwards will undergo surgery

The Timberwolves have also received a severe blow with Anthony Edwards' injury. The guard will be out for approximately two months and will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, which has been causing him problems for some time. His absence represents a significant setback for Minnesota, which had high hopes for this season.

Meanwhile, Jaren Jackson Jr. has started his time with the Jazz on a bad note. The player is suffering from a tear of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee and will be out for between six and eight weeks. Although everything indicates that he will not require surgery, his injury will keep him off the court for several weeks.

The Thunder and the Magic are also feeling the consequences

Before these three injuries, the NBA had already lost other key players. Jalen Williams dislocated his left ankle and suffered a fibula fracture in a particularly dramatic play. He will not play again this season. Cason Wallace, on the other hand, injured the labrum in his left shoulder and will be out for approximately five months. Both setbacks have considerably reduced the Thunder's aspirations, who were considered favorites for the championship.

Adding to this list is Paolo Banchero, the franchise player for the Magic, who will be out for four to six weeks due to a sprained right ankle. Injuries are thus affecting the start of the season and impacting several teams that aspired to compete for major goals.

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