NAME

TEAM

INJURY

TIMETABLE TO RETURN

ANALYSIS

Kawhi LeonardSASQuadNo TimetableVery bizzare situation as the pain in Leonard's quad won't go away. LaMarcus Aldridge becomes top scoring option.
Gordon HaywardBOSAnkle/TibiaMay Need Surgery-Season in Jeopardy Hayward took a hard fall and we won't see him for months. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart will pick up shots. 
Isaiah ThomasCLEHipExpected Back in JanuaryIt's not a lock that Thomas will be back in January as Hip injuries are tough to overcome. Derrick Rose will start in his place.
Jabari ParkerMILTorn ACLExpected Back in FebruaryParker's knees have not been able to hold up and you'll be stashing him until early next year. Giannis Antetokounmpo starts at PF.
Nicolas BatumCHAElbowExpected back in late DecemberThe injury is to his non-shooting elbow and should be back before the end of 2017. Jeremy Lamb and Malik Monk pick up shots. 
Rajon RondoNOSports HerniaExpected Back mid-NovemberThe injury costs Rondo a month. Jrue Holiday moves back to PG and E'Twaun Moore and Ian Clark pick up a ton of playing time.
Nikola MiroticCHIFaceMay Need Surgery-Expected Back in NovemberHe got into a fight with Bobby Portis in practice causing broken bones in his face. Lauri Markkanen will pick up a ton on playing time.
Kris DunnCHIFingerExpected Back in a couple of WeeksDunn will be back in a few weeks and takeover as starting PG. For now, Jerian Grant will run point. 
Markieff MorrisWSHHerniaExpected back in NovemberHe'll need to get his conditioning on point which could cost him another week or two. Jason Smith starts in his place
Marcus MorrisBOSKneeExpected Back in a couple of WeeksIf not next week, Morris could be back the following week. Suffering from Knee soreness. Jayson Tatum will start in his place
Zach LaVineCHIKneeExpected back in DecemberHe hasn't been cleared for contact in practice just light drills. Justin Holiday will start in his place and Denzel Valentine picks up time.
Richaun HolmesPHIWristUnclear timetable The Joel Embiid handcuff will be out for a bit. He's getting re-evaluated in a couple of weeks. Thinks he can play. More time for Saric.
Alan WilliamsPHXKnee5-6 MonthsWilliams may not make it back this season and Tyson Chandler and Alex Len will pick up a ton of playing time. 
Ben McLemoreMEMFootA couple of weeksMcLemore is likely to be given a shot to start once he returns to action. For now, Wayne Selden and James Ennis will get more time. 
Glenn Robinson IIIINDAnkle3-4 MonthsIt'll be unclear what his role will be when he eventually returns. It may depend on Bojan Bogdanovic's impact on the court. 
Rodney McGruderMIATibiaNo TimetableWith McGruder out, Josh Richardson will start and Justise Winslow will pick up more opportunities with the ball on offense. 
Solomon HillNOHamstringFebruary-MarchThe Hammy is torn and that'll cost him a ton of time. Dante Cunningham will start in his place. 
Tony ParkerSASQuadDecember-JanuaryHe wants to come back in December, but January is still the goal. Dejounte Murray will start in his place w/ Patty Mills picking up time.
Seth CurryDALTibiaWeek to WeekCurry should be able to work himself back in to the Mavs starting lineup with Dennis Smith Jr. once he returns. 
Noah VonlehPORShoulderNovemberThe Blazers don't have too much depth up front and Ed Davis playing time will be protected. 
Michael Carter-WilliamsCHAKneesNo TimetableMCW has no been able to shake the injuries over the years and without a timetable, it will give Malik Monk more time to learn.
Jared DudleyPHXToeNovemberEven when Dudley returns, it will be hard for him to earn consistent minutes without an injury occuring. He could rotate at SF and PF.
Cameron PayneCHIFoot3 MonthsPayne will be playing behind multiple guards once he eventually returns. He'll have to shine more than Jerian Grant
Brandon KnightPHXTorn ACLOUT FOR THE SEASONHe will not be playing this season. 
Dante ExumUTShoulderNo TimetableThis injury could cost Exum significant time and the Jazz will turn to Alec Burks to help out. Rookie Donovan Mitchell will get more run.
Miles PlumleeATLQuad2 WeeksLuckily for Plumlee the Hawks don't have a lot of front-court depth. Once he returns, he should play double-digit minutes.