D12 update: won't be ready for start of camp or pre-season

[dockingsched]

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After nearly one week of training sessions with Dwight, Lakers will be announcing some official update on his back rehab today.

i'm expecting some good news

[dockingsched]

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Dwight Howard Injury Update: on.nba.com/TZrrHi Howard's rehab is going well, but he won't be ready for the start of camp.

http://www.nba.com/lakers/120913_howard_injury_update

The Lakers training staff, led by head trainer Gary Vitti and head physical therapist Dr. Judy Seto, have recently been integrated into newly acquired center Dwight Howard's rehabilitation from back surgery in April.

Howard has begun working with Vitti's staff while continuing to work alongside his personal trainer, Bryan Meyer. Howard's rehabilitation has been going well, according to Lakers officials, and there have been no setbacks up to this point.

The physical therapy that the six-time All-Star is doing consists of core stabilization, upper and lower body strengthening, light running and shooting.

The team is not giving a timetable for Howard's return to the court at this point. However, they have stated that he will not be ready for the start of training camp or the beginning of the preseason schedule starting on Oct. 7 against Golden State in Fresno.

[Danny Darko]

i think of it as time to practice free throws

[GoldKnightRises]

As expected, hopefully he keeps progressing with no setbacks

[Frantik]

i think of it as time to practice free throws

+1

[iamworthy]

Dude is doing double duty. Workout with the lakers and his personal trainer, nice.

[stunnar0b]

well starting the regular season hasnt been ruled out so we're good

[EArl]

Get well Dwight. Practice on free throws and take your time. We will be fine for a couple of games. Good think that this isn't a short season.

[Matt6288]

Nash, Kobe, MWP, Hill and Pau to start with then?

[DEEP3CL]

It was a given from the day we entered trade talks, not surprised by this.

[SportsandTacos]

not surprising. just happy that there have been no setbacks. we have a very light schedule at the start of the year so there really should not been any crazy rush to get him out. put him out when hes ready. if that means christmas than christmas, if that means opening day than opening day

[TimmerFredette]

I just hope he's ready by Nov. 21st when they come here to Sacramento. I gotta see this guy in action.