The season hasn't even begun and there are already reports of injuries on key players of various teams. Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert both suffered mishaps and are expected to miss a few weeks of pre-season activities and even early tip-offs of the season.

Bulls' star player Rose is reportedly down with a left orbital fracture after getting struck in the face by a stray elbow during the first practice of the season, according to the NBA website. Several specialists confirmed that he will need to undergo surgery for the injury on Wednesday, Sept. 30. His scheduled return to the game will be determined after the procedure.  

For Bulls fans, the prospect of Rose getting injured again is a terrifying one after his multiple season misses that included three knee surgeries.

However, a report from the Chicago Tribune reveals that the fanbase can relax for now since this particular setback doesn't need too long of a recovery time. Players who get surgery for orbital fractures typically sit five to 28 games, which is not a bad number considering the first game of the season is still one month away.

The team is optimistic that Rose will be able to play in the Bulls' season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a source told Chicago Tribune. Rose's veteran teammate Mike Dunleavy is expected to miss a bigger chunk of the season after his back surgery, which will reportedly take 8 to 10 weeks of rehab.

Meanwhile, Chicago's fierce rival Cleveland Cavaliers is also dealing with the injury bug with guard Iman Shumpert who is suffering from ruptured extensor carpi ulnaris sheath in his right wrist, according to the NBA website. He will be able to play after three months of recovery, missing the start of the NBA season.

Aside from Shumpert, the Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving remained out of the first practice on Tuesday as he continued his recovery from a fractured kneecap, according to ESPN. The non-contact practice session already included the team's players who have recently fallen victim to injuries such as Kevin Love, Timofey Mozgov and Anderson Varejao.

Despite the injury reports coming in this early, superstar LeBron James remains confident in his team's chances to win the chip this season.

"Injuries will probably be the only thing that can stop us long term," James told ESPN. "This thing [with Shumpert] is a short-term thing, so he'll be there when we most need him."

The season opener for the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers is on Oct. 27.