Nik Stauskas will be out two weeks with a right Tibia stress reaction, Tom Moore of Calkins Media reports.

Stauskas will be out two weeks with a right tibia stress reaction, Tom Moore of Calkins Media reports.

Analysis:

The Sixers have termed Stauskas' time off as "precautionary," but his absence could prove costly as he attempts to jell with his teammates before the beginning of the regular season. Stauskas, who is projected to start at shooting guard for the Sixers, will give way to JaKarr Sampson in the team's preseason opener Tuesday against the Wizards.