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Well, with Bell's latest toe sprain and Hayward's forefoot sprain, the Jazz have about zero chance of making the playoffs, so despite Corbin's best intentions, I think this one is over.

The Jazz don't know if Hayward broke the bone in his foot or just sprained it. Hayward's injury is a very painful one that impacts jumping and pushing off more than running. I expect he's going to down for awhile. Even if it's only a sprain, it can keep someone from playing for a long while. If the bone's fractured, it's an eight week healing process if he doesn't re-injure it by trying to practice or get back too soon.

Supposedly, he's still a game-time decision (Hayward) from what I hear. Raja too.

Supposedly, he's still a game-time decision (Hayward) from what I hear. Raja too.

I hope you're right.

If it were a midfoot cuboid bone displacement which sometimes feels like a forefoot problem, Hayward would probably be able to play but it would hurt. With a true forefoot sprain or fracture, unless it's a really mild sprain, I don't see how he could play. If it's a true forefoot sprain he's out for several games. If it's a fracture, it will be 8 weeks. Typically for normal or serious forefoot sprains or fracture, they boot them. If Hayward shows up in a boot don't expect to see him playing any time soon.

If Bell's little toe is a sprain, he might try to play, but it's going to hurt a lot. Little toe fractures are often diagnosed as sprains until the pain doesn't go away.

Hopefully it's not a forefoot issue. We need him to help make sure the rest of the season's at least watchable, and also productive from a player development perspective.

The white guy we drafted has a foot problem? I swear I've read this book before......

by DWill_daShizzle on Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:02 pm
The white guy we drafted has a foot problem? I swear I've read this book before......

The Jazz gave up on Borchardt too soon. His foot healed and he has played good basketball in the 7 years since. He's a lot better than Fes.

He has played good basketball? Where!?!

hoops4life wrote:He has played good basketball? Where!?!

He has been one of the best players in Europe for the past 4 years.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Cur ... 735/stats/

The best his team ever finished was 11th and never made the playoffs.

hoops4life on Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:17 pm
The best his team ever finished was 11th and never made the playoffs.

Your point is? Griffin plays for the Clippers, one of the worst teams in the NBA. If the Jazz have a chance to pick up Griffin, I guess they should pass on him given the Clippers record.

On a another topic. Hayward's foot injury looks less serious than first thought. He injured in the Chicago game, but didn't say anything until after Corbin took him out. Not a good move. They didn't find a stress fracture but his pain level is high--not a good sign on a forefoot injury. He practiced a little today. He should sit out another couple of games, but he may try to play. Not smart.