With Kevin Durant, Victor Oladipo, and several other big names already suffering from injuries, it's good to know how long they'll be out to plan accordingly.
Candy cane crutches might help deflect some of the sadness that accompanies injuries during the holidays, but there's no getting around the reality of some of the NBA's best players being sidelined.
Charlie Zegers goes team-by-team and breaks down the key moves in the Eastern Conference.
Tyson Chandler won't be 100% for some time, and Brook Lopez is sidelined again
Kevin Love is dominating the glass and scoring at will for T-Wolves. He's averaging 26.1 points, 14.9 rebounds and 2.3 threes this season and is the top ranked power forward on this week's meter.
Kevin Durant has scored 30+ points in four of his first five games. He's averaging 27.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 threes and is the top ranked small forward on this week's meter.
Pau Gasol could have a big opening week with Kobe Bryant banged up and Andrew Bynum suspended. He averaged 18.8 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.6 block last year and is the top ranked power forward on this week's meter.
Deron Williams, Tim Duncan could be next
Monta Ellis has turned his game up a notch with Stephen Curry out with an ankle injury. Ellis is averaging 31.2 points, 6.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.2 threes over his last five games and is the top ranked shooting guard, ahead of Kobe Bryant (pictured).
After a slow start, Dwyane Wade is learning how to co-exist with LeBron James. Wade is averaging 29.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists over his last five games and is the top ranked shooting guard on this week's meter.
The Heat made the biggest splash in the offseason, but find out who else came and left the Eastern Conference squads.
Charlie Zegers breaks down which rookies will have an immediate impact in NBA arenas across the country.