Warren2ThaG Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 As we’ve reported, Nicolas Batum will have right shoulder surgery Friday to repair a torn labrum. Here are a few quick-hitting notes with more details. I’ll post a deeper story later today: * Batum said he has been told that the recovery time for his surgery will be three to five months. That means the best case scenario for his return is early February. * Batum was going to start opening night. Coach Nate McMillan refused to detail his revamped rotation plans at Monday’s practice, but multiple players said Martell Webster would assume the starting small forward position. He ran with the first unit during Monday’s practice. * Expect McMillan to use a variety of lineups in the second unit in Batum’s absence. McMillan said he has not ruled out maintaining a 10-man player rotation, which would thrust Juwan Howard into the backup power forward spot and slide Travis Outlaw over to backup small forward. Outlaw and Rudy Fernandez should receive even more playing time. It’s also possible that Jerryd Bayless and Dante Cunningham get some minutes, depending upon matchups. Brandon Roy will almost certainly play more minutes at small forward, particularly late in games. * This is not a new injury for Batum. He originally injured his shoulder last season on March 11 in the third quarter of a 93-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at the Rose Garden. He labored through the rest of the season — and during the summer as part of the French National Team — but had hoped the worst was behind him heading into training camp.---http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2009/10/trail_blazers_more_on_nicolas.html Webster to probably start at SF, and him plus Outlaw will have an increased role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Heard about this earlier and I see Martell starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeroadkill Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 goddammit i have him on my fantasy team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 goddammit i have him on my fantasy team Your serious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeroadkill Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Your serious? its not really a league its that thing on nba.com, stock exchange.iv wasted like 4 bucks on him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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