Yao optimistic, but out for 2009-10: Encouraged by progress in his recovery from major foot surgery, Yao Ming told Houston television station KRIV he will return to action - just not this season. "The (X-ray) picture looks good. The bones heal well," he said. He also said, however, that there is no chance that he will play in the 2009-10 NBA season. "The answer is no. You don't want to rush it, because they want it to totally heal this time. I have been in this situation enough," he said. (Updated 09/30/2009).
Injury Report
Ankle - Out for the season (Updated - 9/30/09)
Fantasy Analysis
The 7-foot-6 center underwent surgery in May to repair a hairline fracture in his left foot suffered late in a May 8 playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The injury had raised questions, especially in his native China, about Yao's playing future. Yao said he expects his career will take on new life. "I am able to play again," he said. "Obviously, I want to play basketball. This is my life right there," he said. "But for long term, believe me for long term, I need to slow down." Yao had the hard cast removed from his left leg, and his leg and foot were placed in an orthopedic boot. He said he works out three times a week, but the boot on his leg limits what he can do. Fantasy owners should stay away from him this season in all leagues now that it has been determined for sure that he will not try to come back at any point. (Updated 09/30/2009).
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Yao optimistic, but out for 2009-10: Encouraged by progress in his recovery from major foot surgery, Yao Ming told Houston television station KRIV he will return to action - just not this season. "The (X-ray) picture looks good. The bones heal well," he said. He also said, however, that there is no chance that he will play in the 2009-10 NBA season. "The answer is no. You don't want to rush it, because they want it to totally heal this time. I have been in this situation enough," he said. (Updated 09/30/2009).
Injury Report
Ankle - Out for the season (Updated - 9/30/09)
Fantasy Analysis
The 7-foot-6 center underwent surgery in May to repair a hairline fracture in his left foot suffered late in a May 8 playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The injury had raised questions, especially in his native China, about Yao's playing future. Yao said he expects his career will take on new life. "I am able to play again," he said. "Obviously, I want to play basketball. This is my life right there," he said. "But for long term, believe me for long term, I need to slow down." Yao had the hard cast removed from his left leg, and his leg and foot were placed in an orthopedic boot. He said he works out three times a week, but the boot on his leg limits what he can do. Fantasy owners should stay away from him this season in all leagues now that it has been determined for sure that he will not try to come back at any point. (Updated 09/30/2009).
Brandon Jennings is making a lot of teams look foolish. That includes the Knicks, who admit they saw bust potential. A reasonable assessment, Ken Berger says in Weekly Post-Ups, with what little info was available at draft time.
Rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of eight Houston players to score in double figures as the Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 113-96 on Monday night.
Trevor Ariza scored a career-high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home for the fifth straight time in the regular season, 111-107 on Saturday night.
