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Injuries Galore in the NBA's First Week - Episode 1316

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Oct 28, 20261:08:32

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On this episode Mike & Jason react to the first week of the NBA season and its wave of injuries. They ask whether the cause is AAU basketball, wear and tear, or just heavier media coverage. Then they go team by team through the big injuries: Orlando losing Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs, Oklahoma City losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, Minnesota's Anthony Edwards sidelined for two months, Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely, and Jaren Jackson Jr.'s torn MCL in Utah. They then cover Utah's slow start and the big four rookies, Miami's shooting and spacing problems around Giannis, and the Knicks' rough opening. They also give brief takes on Houston's strong start, Cooper Flagg in Dallas, and the Pacers and Hornets. The show ends with a detour into the Browns' 5–2 start, where Jason says a win on Sunday makes them a playoff team.

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When was this episode published?: October 28, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 8 min.
What podcast is this from?: Hoop Heads. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Hoop Heads covers basketball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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JJJaren Jackson Jr.CWCason Wallace AEAnthony Edwards PBPaolo Banchero JSJalen Suggs KLKawhi Leonard JWJalen Williams

Orlando Magic

Oklahoma City Thunder

Episode Notes

On this episode Mike & Jason react to the first week of the NBA season and its wave of injuries. They ask whether the cause is AAU basketball, wear and tear, or just heavier media coverage. Then they go team by team through the big injuries: Orlando losing Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs, Oklahoma City losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, Minnesota's Anthony Edwards sidelined for two months, Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely, and Jaren Jackson Jr.'s torn MCL in Utah. They then cover Utah's slow start and the big four rookies, Miami's shooting and spacing problems around Giannis, and the Knicks' rough opening. They also give brief takes on Houston's strong start, Cooper Flagg in Dallas, and the Pacers and Hornets. The show ends with a detour into the Browns' 5–2 start, where Jason says a win on Sunday makes them a playoff team.

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PK Cherry - Player Development Specialist - Episode 1320

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"Injuries Galore in the NBA's First Week - Episode 1316" is an episode of Hoop Heads. Runtime 1 hr 8 min. Published October 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: October 28, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 8 min.
What podcast is this from?: Hoop Heads. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
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