Derrick Favors (knee) ruled OUT for season opener

by Sean Fitzpatrick | Tue, Oct 25th 2:02pm EDT

Derrick Favors has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Blazers. There was hope that Favors would be able to play but the knee tendinitis will keep him out for the season opener. Trey Lyles will start in his place. (Tony Jones on Twitter)

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