NBA’s ‘unprecedented’ early season injury crisis has players and coaches searching for answers

MILWAUKEE — Kevin Durant sat in the corner of the small visitor's locker room at Fiserv Forum and rested his chin on his hand as he contemplated the question everyone around the NBA has been asking after a cataclysmic opening week.

"I wish I knew, man. I wish I knew the science behind why all of these injuries are happening," Durant said.

Durant missed the entire 2019-20 season after tearing his Achilles tendon in the 2019 Finals, and knows firsthand the toll that the modern NBA takes on players' bodies. Never has the issue felt as pressing as the past week, as star after star went down with injuries ranging from broken legs to hamstring strains.

"Some people say the game is so fast, some people say more possessions, some people say 82 games," Durant said, listing some of the theories that have become prevalent. "It's unfortunate to have so many great players out with injuries, but I can't put my hand on it, to be honest bro. I wish I knew but I don't know exactly what the reason is. Just hoping all these guys get back healthy."

Here's a quick rundown of some of the most notable injuries…

Original source: https://www.cbssports.com/