Duren has taken a big step forward this season, averaging 17.9 points per game on 63.3% shooting and 10.6 rebounds a game.His absence means to expect more Isaiah Steward and Paul Reed at the five, which is about as good a backup center combo as there is in the league.

Injuries are beginning to pile up across the NBA, with Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama dominating headlines over the past week.