NBA stars Ja Morant and Chet Holmgren face significant injury setbacks

Several NBA stars are facing extended absences due to injuries early in the season. Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant has been diagnosed with a grade two left hamstring strain. He will be reevaluated in four weeks, potentially sidelining him for most of November.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing a severe injury crisis, losing three key players in a single week. Center Chet Holmgren is expected to miss eight to ten weeks following a small tear in his right patellar tendon, which was treated with a biological procedure. Additionally, guard Cason Wallace underwent surgery for a left shoulder labral tear and will be reevaluated before the end of the regular season. All-Star forward Jalen Williams is also sidelined indefinitely after suffering a fractured left fibula and a dislocated left ankle.

Other notable injuries in the league include Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who is expected to miss approximately two months due to a knee injury.