What happened: Marc Stein reported Tuesday that Edwards is the latest star slated for a surgical procedure as the 2026-27 NBA regular season enters its eighth night of games. Oklahoma City lost both Williams and Wallace to multi-month surgical recoveries on Monday after Williams suffered a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula and Wallace tore the labrum in his left shoulder. In Utah, Jackson was diagnosed with a torn MCL in his right knee.

Why it matters: The opening-week wave of long-term absences immediately tests Western Conference roster depth. Wallace's shoulder procedure comes just days after he signed a contract extension with the Thunder on Oct. 19, leaving Oklahoma City without five rotation pieces from its championship run.

What to watch: Teams will issue post-operative updates and recovery timetables once the upcoming surgical procedures for Edwards, Williams and Wallace are completed.