I dunno, this out indefinately is a very nebulous and not a good thing to be listed as an injury recovery time. Even D-Wade was given an estimated time to return to the team after his shoulder separation and susquent knee surgery. So was Shaun Livingston. Here are our out indefinitely candidates for 2007-2008 Speedy Claxton Knee and Bonzi like refusal to play for personal reasons. Othella Harrington Knee injury maybe out for rest of season. Nenad Krstic - Knee - Ran full-court practices for the first time since being shut-down in November, during his attempted comeback from knee surgery. His return is still unknown. TJ Ford, well after getting slammed to the floor, he is contemplating ending his NBA career. Oleksiy Pecherov Ankle Six weeks was his original timetable but there has been no word on his status. He remains sidelined indefinitely. Steve Francis Out indefinitely He will be out for the indefinite future as he was diagnosed with bi-lateral quadricep tendonitis on Dec. 31. I did some reading on the bi-lateral quadriceps tendonitis and yes it's a chronic jumpers knee affecting the patellar tendon and the quadriceps. There can be minute tears in the quadriceps and partial rupture. Surgery is indicated for these type of situations to repair the tear but it also says to do it sooner rather than later. So I'm starting to wonder if we will hear in a few days that Francis is opting for surgery or here's the big one. Out indefinately - Is the Franchise's career over? INJURIES | PLAYERS Atlanta HawksPlayer Status/Updated Notes Salim Stoudamire G Doub Fri - Ankle - 12/29/07 He sustained a sprained ankle on Dec. 14 and has not suited up since. Speedy Claxton G Out indefinitely - Knee - 10/16/07 He is still unable to even practice with the team as he continues his recovery from off-season knee surgery. There are also conflicting reports stating he's away from the team for personal reasons. Boston CelticsPlayer Status/Updated Notes No injuries to report. Charlotte BobcatsPlayer Status/Updated Notes Othella Harrington F Out indefinitely - Knee - 12/17/07 He flew to New York on Monday for a second opinion on his troublesome left knee. He may miss the rest of the season. Adam Morrison F out for season - Knee - 11/10/07 He had season-ending surgery on his left knee to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Sean May F out for season - Knee - 10/5/07 He will miss the season after undergoing microfracture knee surgery. Chicago BullsPlayer Status/Updated Notes Thabo Sefolosha G day-to-day - Ankle - 1/4/08 Suffered a slight ankle sprain and is listed as day-to-day Luol Deng F day-to-day - Achilles - 1/3/08 He left Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers with a strained Achilles tendon. He did not return and will be evaluated Friday. Cleveland CavaliersPlayer Status/Updated Notes LeBron James F Prob Fri - Toe - 1/3/08 He missed Thursday's practice because of a sore toe but is not expected to miss any game action. Ira Newble F Ques Fri - Flu - 1/2/08 He missed practice on Tuesday with the flu and did not play Wednesday against the Hawks. Donyell Marshall F Late Jan - Wrist - 12/19/07 He received a cortisone shot in his wrist on Nov. 21. This treatment will sideline him anywhere from six to eight weeks. Dallas MavericksPlayer Status/Updated Notes No injuries to report. Denver NuggetsPlayer Status/Updated Notes Steven Hunter C Mid Jan - Knee - 11/18/07 He had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Nov. 16. He is expecting to return in the middle of January. Detroit PistonsPlayer Status/Updated Notes No injuries to report. Golden State WarriorsPlayer Status/Updated Notes Troy Hudson G out for season - Hip - 12/29/07 He will miss the rest of the season and possibly his career after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip. Austin Croshere F Early Jan - Back - 12/28/07 He has not played since Dec. 16 due to disk inflammation in his back. He is expected to miss about another week or so. Houston RocketsPlayer Status/Updated Notes Kirk Snyder G Ques Fri - Personal - 1/1/08 He sat out the last two games as he has been excused for personal reasons. Steve Francis G Out indefinitely - Flu - 12/30/07 He will be out for the indefinite future as he was diagnosed with bi-lateral quadricep tendonitis on Dec. 31. Tracy McGrady G Mid Jan - Knee - 12/30/07 He underwent an ultrasound and a 3-T MRI on Wednesday. He has a strained popliteal tendon, which is likely to sideline him for another 7-10 days. Indiana PacersPlayer Status/Updated Notes David Harrison C Ques Fri - Back - 12/30/07 He missed his last seven games as he deals with back spasms. Jamaal Tinsley G Ques Fri - Hamstring - 12/30/07 He did not play in the second half of Friday night's game because of a sore hamstring and hasn't played since. Los Angeles ClippersPlayer Status/Updated Notes Aaron Williams C day-to-day - Wrist - 1/3/08 He missed the last five games with a sprained wrist. Tim Thomas F day-to-day - Knee - 1/3/08 He missed his fifth straight game on Wednesday with a knee injury. His timetable for return is unknown Paul Davis C out for season - Knee - 12/22/07 He is out for the remainder of the season after tearing his MCL and ACL on Dec. 21. Shaun Livingston G Early Mar - Knee - 12/1/07 The healing process of his torn MCL, ACL and PCL has gone well. He is now ready to begin the strengthening process and is targeting Mar. 1 as a tentative return date. Elton Brand F Early March - Achilles - 10/23/07 He had his walking boot removed and began advanced cardiovascular activities. He may be ready to return to action at the start of March. Los Angeles LakersPlayer Status/Updated Notes Chris Mihm C Late Jan - Achilles - 1/2/08 He will be sidelined three to four weeks because of a sore Achilles in his right foot that will require weekly sonar-wave treatments. Lamar Odom F Elig Jan 6 - Suspension - 1/1/08 He has been suspended for Friday's game against the 76ers for his flagrant foul on Ray Allen in Sunday's game against the Celtics. Memphis GrizzliesPlayer Status/Updated Notes No injuries to report. Miami HeatPlayer Status/Updated Notes Dwyane Wade G Prob Fri - Shoulder - 1/3/08 He was forced out of Wednesday's game, after aggravating his shoulder injury and jamming his finger. Nothing is currently known about his status. Smush Parker G Ques Fri - Personal - 1/3/08 He has been invited to rejoin the Heat. He had previously been accused of knocking over a valet stand and grabbing the attendants arm after being denied his car keys. Jason Williams G Doub Fri - Knee - 1/3/08 He has missed the last four games because of inflammation in his left knee. He is not travelling with the team. Shaquille O'Neal C Doub Fri - Hip - 1/3/08 He aggravated an existing hip injury on Dec. 26 and had to leave the game. He has not played in their last three games. Dorell Wright F Doub Fri - Ankle - 1/3/08 He missed their game against the Bucks as he recovers from a sprained ankle. Alonzo Mourning C out for season - Knee - 12/19/07 He had surgery on Dec. 21 to repair a torn patellar tendon in his right knee and a quadriceps tear in the same leg. He will be sidelined for the remainder of the season and possibly ended his career. Milwaukee BucksPlayer Status/Updated Notes Dan Gadzuric C Ques Fri - Shoulder - 1/3/08 He sat out Wednesday's game against the Heat with a bruised left shoulder. Michael Redd G Doubt Fri - Thigh - 1/3/08 He couldn't finish Wednesday's game after taking a knee to the thigh.He is doubtful for Friday's game Desmond Mason F Early Feb - Thumb - 12/20/07 He has a torn ligament in his left thumb and is expected to miss about 6-8 weeks. David Noel F Mid Jan - Wrist - 12/8/07 He is struggling with a sprained wrist and underwent surgery on Dec. 7. He will miss 4-6 weeks. Minnesota TimberwolvesPlayer Status/Updated Notes Theo Ratliff C Mid Feb - Knee - 12/4/07 He's dealing with a sore knee that has sidelined him since Nov. 17. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on Dec. 18 where a tear in the meniscus cartilage was found. He'll be out until at least February. Randy Foye G Mid Jan - Knee - 10/27/07 His kneecap injury has not healed and he is likely to be out for another month. New Jersey NetsPlayer Status/Updated Notes Richard Jefferson G Prob Fri - Flu - 1/4/08 He missed today's shoot-around but is listed as probable for Friday against the Bobcats Antoine Wright G Ques Fri - Leg - 12/26/07 He left their Dec. 20 game against the Heat with a leg injury. He landed awkwardly after a rebound and did not return. He did not return Wednesday against the Magic. Nenad Krstic C Out indefinitely - Knee - 11/26/07 He ran full-court for the first time since being shut-down in November, during his attempted comeback from knee surgery. His return is still unknown. New Orleans HornetsPlayer Status/Updated Notes Ryan Bowen F Early Jan - Knee - 1/1/08 He will be out a minimum of three weeks with a sprained left knee. Melvin Ely C Mid Jan - Eye - 12/18/07 He will not need surgery for his fractured left eye socket, the team said on Monday. However, he is not expected to return to the lineup until possibly mid-January. Adam Haluska G Late Jan - Ankle - 12/4/07 He sustained a severely sprained ankle in practice on Dec. 4. He is expected to miss at least six weeks and possibly two months. New York KnicksPlayer Status/Updated Notes Zach Randolph F out Friday - Suspension - 1/4/08 He has been suspended one game without pay for throwing his headband and hitting an official Jerome James C Mid Jan - Foot - 12/4/07 He is recovering from foot surgery to remove a cyst-like growth. He has been cleared to play and will return once he gets a few practices in. Orlando MagicPlayer Status/Updated Notes Tony Battie C out for season - Shoulder - 9/30/07 The arthroscopic surgery on his partially torn rotator cuff will sideline him for the entire season. Philadelphia 76ersPlayer Status/Updated Notes Willie Green G Ques Fri - Hip - 1/3/08 He sat out the 76ers last six games with an injury to his left hip. Herbert Hill F Early Jan - Knee - 12/19/07 He's rehabbing from knee surgery and hopes to participate in full practices over the next week or two. He is nearing a return to game action. Phoenix SunsPlayer Status/Updated Notes No injuries to report. Portland Trail BlazersPlayer Status/Updated Notes Darius Miles F Mid Jan - Knee - 9/19/07 He practiced with the Blazers for the first time in 13 months on Wednesday. He's still at least six weeks away from being ready to possibly play in a game. Greg Oden C out for season - Knee - 9/13/07 He underwent micro-fracture surgery on his knee Sept. 13. He will miss, what would have been, his rookie season. Recovery time generally takes six months to a year. Sacramento KingsPlayer Status/Updated Notes Ron Artest F Late Jan - Elbow - 1/2/08 He underwent surgery on Jan. 2 to remove bone chips in his elbow. He will miss up to four weeks during recovery. Shareef Abdur-Rahim F out for season - Knee - 12/8/07 He had surgery to repair his right knee, ending his season. Kevin Martin G Early Jan - Groin - 12/5/07 He's been recovering nicely since suffering a right groin strain on Dec. 4 against the Jazz. He is targeting a return for Tuesday's game against the Magic. Mike Bibby G Mid Jan - Thumb - 10/27/07 He underwent surgery Oct. 27 to repair his injured thumb. The procedure is expected to cost him at least 10-12 weeks of action. San Antonio SpursPlayer Status/Updated Notes Manu Ginobili G Doub Friday - Finger - 1/2/08 He went through a full practice on Monday, while wearing a brace on his left hand to protect his sprained index finger. He did not play in Thurs night's game, and is doubtful Friday against the Knicks Brent Barry G Mid Jan - Calf - 12/27/07 He will miss up to two weeks after tearing a muscle his left calf. Seattle SuperSonicsPlayer Status/Updated Notes Chris Wilcox C day-to-day - Finger - 1/4/08 He dislocated his finger in Thursday's game against the Suns Robert Swift C Early Jan - Knee - 12/1/07 He likely will miss another month because of knee tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Toronto RaptorsPlayer Status/Updated Notes T.J. Ford G Out indefinitely - Head - 12/11/07 He hit his head off the floor on Dec. 11 and spent the night in the hospital. Tests were negative but he left the team to visit a New York specialist and there's no timetable for his return. Jorge Garbajosa F Early Feb - Leg - 11/20/07 He underwent surgery on his left leg on Dec. 11 and will be off it for at least 10 weeks. Utah JazzPlayer Status/Updated Notes No injuries to report. Washington WizardsPlayer Status/Updated Notes Darius Songaila F day-to-day - Heel - 1/4/08 He did not play on Wednesday against Detroit due to a sore Achilles heel. Oleksiy Pecherov C Out indefinitely - Ankle - 12/19/07 He has missed the last six weeks because of a broken right ankle. Six weeks was his original timetable but there has been no word on his status. He remains sidelined indefinitely. Gilbert Arenas G Mid Feb - Knee - 11/19/07 He underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee on Nov. 20. He is expected to be sidelined for approximately three months. Etan Thomas C out for season - Heart - 10/10/07 He underwent surgery to repair a leaky aortic valve. The open heart surgery was successful but he's expected to miss the season.
Oh and here is the link for those of you who are interested. http://chicagosports.sportsdirectin...ries.aspx?page=/data/nba/injury/injuries.html
