Multiple NBA, College Teams Face Key Starter Injuries Before Upcoming Games

As the 2025-26 NBA season begins, the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns face significant injury challenges impacting their season openers. The Kings will be without starters Domantas Sabonis (right hamstring strain), Keegan Murray (left thumb UCL injury), and Isaac Jones (illness), leading to a less experienced lineup. Similarly, the Suns will miss star guard Jalen Green due to a right hamstring strain, with Grayson Allen listed as probable with hip soreness. These injuries are notable as the Suns recently acquired Green in a major trade, and fans are eager to see his impact alongside Devin Booker. The Kings and Suns game, scheduled for October 22 in Phoenix, is expected to be competitive despite these setbacks. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks prepare to face the Boston Celtics in their season opener with multiple players questionable or out due to injuries, including three starters, while the Celtics will be nearly at full strength except for the absence of Jayson Tatum.