Cookie Out

shrink · Post #1 » by **shrink** » Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:00 pm

http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/wol ... -of-weeks/

Jerry Zgoda wrote: Craig Smith’s bruised ribs actually have a “small crack,” the pain from which likely will keep him out of the lineup for a couple of weeks.

That was Kevin McHale’s estimation after practice Friday. Knowing how McHale is with injuries — and how Kevin Ollie’s evaluation after three weeks will become a six-week layoff over longer – it could be longer than that, but McHale said the timeframe will depend on how quickly Smith heals and how much pain he can tolerate.

“He’s a tough kid,” McHale said.

Smith was injured in a collision late in the first quarter of Tuesday’s victory at Indiana.

Kevin Love will continue to start in Smith’s place, a development you could consider a natural progression for his rookie season.

Post #2 » by **revprodeji** » Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:03 pm

what is the safe bet that cookie has started his last game for the wolves. love deserves starter minutes and cookie does not fit with him and al.

RIP cookie monster.

Post #3 » by **Basti** » Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:04 pm

damn what's up with all these injuries lately?

john2jer · Post #4 » by **john2jer** » Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:05 pm

the_incredible_basti wrote:damn what's up with all these injuries lately?

Agreed, you'd think it was a contact sport, or something. ;-)

Post #5 » by **Basti** » Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:11 pm

john2jer wrote:
the_incredible_basti wrote:damn what's up with all these injuries lately?

Agreed, you'd think it was a contact sport, or something.

wait, this is a sport?

shrink · Post #6 » by **shrink** » Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:16 pm

On the plus side, it gives Love more minutes to develop, and a better shot at averaging a double-double his rookie year.

john2jer · Post #7 » by **john2jer** » Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:17 pm

the_incredible_basti wrote:
john2jer wrote:
the_incredible_basti wrote:damn what's up with all these injuries lately?

Agreed, you'd think it was a contact sport, or something.

wait, this is a sport?

Post #8 » by **Basti** » Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:49 pm

john2jer wrote:
the_incredible_basti wrote:
john2jer wrote:Agreed, you'd think it was a contact sport, or something.

wait, this is a sport?

I always compared basketball to knitting... now I'm enlightened. thank you guys!

Chance1117 · Post #9 » by **Chance1117** » Fri Feb 6, 2009 11:40 pm

the_incredible_basti wrote:damn what's up with all these injuries lately?

We have been lucky compared to a lot of the teams we have been playing!

Post #10 » by **Calinks** » Fri Feb 6, 2009 11:46 pm

Oh man. Get well soon Craigers.

Time to sign Courney Sims!

Or at least bring back Richard. Get it done!

Post #11 » by **Basti** » Sat Feb 7, 2009 12:05 am

hockeyman12c wrote:
the_incredible_basti wrote:damn what's up with all these injuries lately?

We have been lucky compared to a lot of the teams we have been playing!

oh yes. I never intended to make it look like we are the ones with the most bad luck. I meant it rather in a general way with Cookie reminding me of it.

dunkonu21 · Post #12 » by **dunkonu21** » Sat Feb 7, 2009 12:45 am

Sounds like good news.

Post #13 » by **TheFranchise21** » Sat Feb 7, 2009 2:00 am

I can feel Craig's pain, I collided with some guy at the gym the other day and my upper rib still hurts. I think I see Craig in a more positive light here than others do. While I do agree Love should be starting, I still think Craig should get around 20mpg. He can create his own offense at times and he and Al are the only two guys good at scoring down low right now.

Vega06 · Post #14 » by **Vega06** » Sat Feb 7, 2009 2:22 am

Hope he gets well soon. We really need to sign another big body.... our backup PF can't be Cardinal/Madsen.

southern wolf · Post #15 » by **southern wolf** » Sat Feb 7, 2009 2:52 am

Kevin Love? pffft. Put the towel down Mad Dog... it's time.

Post #16 » by **Calinks** » Sat Feb 7, 2009 2:56 am

I'm with Franchise. Craig Smith is a great role player. Put him on a team where people have 3 or 4 other options to worry about and he can do some damage.

cutthecrap · Post #17 » by **cutthecrap** » Sat Feb 7, 2009 3:16 am

It's been awhile since I last posted...actually around draft time and I was the one hoping the Wolves would trade down to get DJ. We know that didn't happen!

With that being said, a couple things about Smith...1) it often gets overlooked that McHale actually made a pretty good 2nd round pick with him! 2) He is a nice player that is a good fit w/Al. 3) He is probably more valuable with us than any trade we can make with him so keep the marginal contract and move on...

GopherIt! · Post #18 » by **GopherIt!** » Sat Feb 7, 2009 10:04 am

nooooo!

get well soon.

Krapinsky · Post #19 » by **Krapinsky** » Sat Feb 7, 2009 11:28 pm

Trade him and bring back Pops.

http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/i ... nsah-bonsu

Frozen316 · Post #20 » by **Frozen316** » Sun Feb 8, 2009 10:02 pm

Poor Cookie

Oh sweet, Pops is back.. and lighting it up I see