NBA News 2013: Howard Could Have Missed Entire Season?

Washington Wizards v/s Orlando Magic February 4, 2011 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Did Dwight Howard rush back into the Lakers’ lineup?

He had back surgery last April, was traded to the Lakers in August and started his comeback by playing two exhibitions in October. He tried not to second-guess it Tuesday a few hours before his 55th regular-season game.

“Looking back on it, I could have sat out the whole season until now and starting playing now, but I just felt like we had such a great opportunity,” he said. “Some of these guys, their windows for winning are very small, and I just wanted to get back and try to do whatever I can to help this team, knowing that I wasn’t in great shape. My body wasn’t all the way there yet.”

http://www.hoopsworld.com/howard-could-have-missed-entire-season/

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NBA News 2012: Granger Out Three Months

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 16: Danny Granger #33 is pulled away from the referee by teamamte Tyler Hansbrough #50 of the Indiana Pacers on March 16, 2011 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Granger was called for a techical foul. The Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 92-80. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

Danny Granger received an injection on Tuesday to treat left patellar tendinosis. The procedure was performed by Dr. James Andrews.

The Indiana Pacers' medical personnel are looking at a recovery time of approximately three months.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/224364/Granger_Out_Three_Months_Following_Injection

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