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NBA Stars Sidelined: Record Injuries Amid Faster Gameplay

11/22/2025

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213 games have been lost this season to injuries among NBA stars, more than double the number from two seasons ago, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama.
Coaches, including Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors), cite a faster pace and greater distances as key factors.
Players now average 4.43 mph and cover 34.3 miles per game, the highest totals on record.
Teams are resting players early to prevent soft-tissue injuries.

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Story summary

213 games have been lost this season to injuries among NBA stars, more than double the number from two seasons ago, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama.
Coaches, including Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors), cite a faster pace and greater distances as key factors.
Players now average 4.43 mph and cover 34.3 miles per game, the highest totals on record.
Teams are resting players early to prevent soft-tissue injuries.