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Caron Butler out indefinitely - torn labrum in left hip
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:19 am
by miller31time
CHICAGO, Feb. 27 -- Washington Wizards all-star forward Caron Butler has a partial tear of a labrum in his left hip, the team announced Wednesday. It is not known how long the injury will keep him out of the lineup. The team said he will be reevaluated next week.
Butler, who has missed the past 10 games and 14 games overall this season, originally suffered what was diagnosed as a strained left hip flexor during an overtime loss to Milwaukee on Jan. 27. He sat out three games, then returned for the Feb. 3 game against the Lakers. He aggravated the injury two days later during a loss in Philadelphia and has not played since.
Before his injury, Butler was having a career season. He is averaging 21.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.4 steals per game, good enough to earn him a second consecutive berth in the All-Star Game.
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We already have a thread on this on the Wizards Board, but I was wondering if we had any people who have knowledge on this, and can give us an approximate time of recovery.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:22 am
by Texas Longhorns
He won't be able to come back before the playoffs IMO. I don't know anything about that type of injury, but it looks likes one that will take 1+ month(s) to heal. Good luck.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:25 am
by Flash3
Oh man!
CB's one of my favorite players in the league, and he was putting together one hell of a season, and now this.
Just like a few seasons ago, it was injury after injury. I hope this season is nothing like that other one.....
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:37 am
by rsavaj
Dang....
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:49 am
by ffz2000
well... ya'll are in the east... anything can happen. Tough loss though. His ft streak was amazing btw.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:56 am
by That Nicka
Wizards and Rockets... injuries never end for these two teams... Im sorry... must be frustrating as hell
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:57 am
by tmacformvp07
we rocket fans know exactly the pain you fans are feeling (wizards)
it really sucks to have 2 major injuries to star players just 7 weeks before the playoffs.
last year it was arenas for you guys and now it's butler
must be awful living with the pain
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:59 am
by That Nicka
If Arenas comes back soon you guys can still make the playoffs..
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:01 am
by ffz2000
Chin up... if rockets taught yall anything last game it's that you can use this as a pressure release and as motivation to prove everyone that marked yall off wrong.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:04 am
by Turisas
*Quickly goes to pick up Blatche in fantasy league*
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:05 am
by Hypz
That's really sad, he was doing so well, I guess you can only push your body so hard.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:05 am
by GilArenas88
I hate life...
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:12 am
by DaFan334
I was thinking the Bullets could make a strong push once Zero got back, but without Caron, doubtful they're gonna shock anybody come playoffs.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:51 am
by AgEnT50
Other than the Magic...the Wizards are my 2nd fav. team
Hate to see these injuries happen to any team!
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:56 am
by theGreatRC
My third favorite player, injured. Why god why!
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:38 am
by Ballings7
Just awful. Another serious injury, and a worse injury from an existing injury.
He was having a great season, and improved his 3PT shot.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:40 am
by NetsForce
Well thanks for raping my fantasy team Caron. Get better while you're giggling over that though...
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:14 pm
by Alex_De_Large
the rockets and the wizards are cursed with the injuries.
i hope the wizards make the playoffs with the 5th seed and play the magic in the first round. i really like arenas, jamison and butler.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:32 pm
by GhostsOfGil
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:41 pm
by Bank Shot
Its just one of those years for Wiz. Its pretty impressive though how they've been somewhat able to be successful.
And how good is that 3 seed looking this year in the East? If your a top 3 team in the East your pretty much looking at a cakewalk in the first round. ORL/TOR/CLE is going to fun to watch down the stretch.
