A week into the new NBA season, an endless amount of significant injuries have derailed the action.

Each day, it feels like another star is sidelined for considerable time. This early, perhaps teams are proceeding with caution to get as healthy as possible once we enter the stretch of the regular season and, eventually, the playoffs.

Even in the age of load and injury management, though, the wave of injuries that has hit the league feels like something different. The reason for it is unclear. Maybe it’s the grueling schedule, heightened pace of play or players adding muscle while putting the same strain on their bodies. It could even be the shoes or increased mileage from specializing in one sport at a young age and, in the basketball world, going through a tough AAU schedule for many years. At this point, the root cause is unknown.…