#4 Blake Griffin: Knee/Hamstring - Will miss at least the first week of November
The Pistons had been hopeful of getting Blake Griffin back on the court before the end of October, although Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the All-Star will be out for at least the first week of November. Griffin is currently battling a left hamstring problem and posterior knee soreness.em
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#5 Andre Roberson: Knee - Training but no return date set
Andre Roberson has not played since rupturing his left patellar tendon way back in January of 2018. The 27-year-old's recovery has been hit by a series of setbacks, although Maddie Lee of The Oklahoman is reporting that Roberson is taking part in non-contact practice. Nevertheless, the OKC Thunder have maintained that Roberson won't be rushed back, and there remains no estimation on when the defensive stopper will return.
#6 Marvin Bagley III: Fractured right thumb - Out for 4-6 weeks
The Sacramento Kings have endured a woeful start to the season and their troubles look set to continue after Marvin Bagley III was ruled out for between 4 and 6 weeks. Bagley fractured his right thumb during Sacramento's opening night loss to the Phoenix Suns - and is now set to be out until December.
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