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In other injury news, Mike Dunleavy (right ankle) did not practice, while rookie Doug McDermott (right knee) had full participation, with his return to the court still undetermined.

"I feel like a new man than I did even to start the year," McDermott said. "I just feel fresh, man. My legs feel fresh, my knees feel 100 percent better. I’m squatting better than I ever have and my shot feels really good, so I’m excited to get back."

McDermott said he hopes his continued rehabilitation will allow him to begin practicing in "a couple weeks," and that his six-to-eight week timetable given after his surgery on Dec. 13 will be closer to the former than the latter.

Doug McDermott (knee) is making good progress, and has ramped up his activities in the past week.
He has been shooting, riding a stationary bicycle, and will now start running in water when the stitches from last Saturday's arthroscopic surgery to repair (edit : original text said remove but this appears incorrect) a small meniscus in his right knee. McDermott said that he hopes to beat his timetable and make it back to the court soon, and we will be sure to monitor his status closely and provide any updates as needed. However, he is still far off of the radar in standard leagues and can be left on the wire.

McDermott said he can get back in 3-6 weeks.

Bulls team physician Brian Cole repaired small meniscus tear in McDermott's right knee. 6-8 week rehab likely.

McDermott played all 145 games over 4 seasons at Creighton. Attributed this injury to random wear and tear over time.

“It’s really nothing serious at all,” McDermott said on Dec. 2.

The procedure will be performed by Bulls head team physician Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, the team said.

Chi wrote:I could be wrong but isn't removing it instead of repairing it the thing that shortens NBA players career just so they can come back faster?

gstephanopulos wrote:

Chi wrote:I could be wrong but isn't removing it instead of repairing it the thing that shortens NBA players career just so they can come back faster?

It's not a meniscus tear.

jnrjr79 wrote:

gstephanopulos wrote:

Chi wrote:I could be wrong but isn't removing it instead of repairing it the thing that shortens NBA players career just so they can come back faster?

It's not a meniscus tear.

Yes, it is.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ba ... story.html

Chi wrote:I could be wrong but isn't removing it instead of repairing it the thing that shortens NBA players career just so they can come back faster?

Bulls team physician Brian Cole repaired small meniscus tear in McDermott's right knee. 6-8 week rehab likely.

McDermott played all 145 games over 4 seasons at Creighton. Attributed this injury to random wear and tear over time.

khufure wrote:

Chi wrote:I could be wrong but isn't removing it instead of repairing it the thing that shortens NBA players career just so they can come back faster?

A good point, I should clarify the surgery.

source https://twitter.com/kcjhoop/status/543942050165846016

Bulls team physician Brian Cole repaired small meniscus tear in McDermott's right knee. 6-8 week rehab likely.

source https://twitter.com/KCJHoop/status/543949062714576898

McDermott played all 145 games over 4 seasons at Creighton. Attributed this injury to random wear and tear over time.

Chi wrote:Not trying to antagonize you, but these are conflicting stories (in the OP)...

1 says remove, the other says repair. I think that's a fairly substantial difference.

"When we got the MRI, I was definitely shocked," said the rookie, who never missed a game in high school or college. "But then (team physician Brian) Cole explained this is very minor and I'll be feeling (ready) to play within a week."

Fellow Creighton alum Kyle Korver, now with the Hawks, told McDermott he had similar procedure and his knee is fine.

khufure wrote:

Chi wrote:Not trying to antagonize you, but these are conflicting stories (in the OP)...

1 says remove, the other says repair. I think that's a fairly substantial difference.

I agree, and no worries. At this point I'm just listing all the sources I can find and let people make their own opinion. If you find a truly authoritative information I'd be very happy to remove the conflict.