Spurs reach agreement with Jeff Pendergraph (Report: 2 Year, ~$4 million)

Regarding Pendergraph potential contract, it's noteworthy that Pacers didn't extend a $1,875,000 qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent. They didn't think he was worth that much.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

Regarding Pendergraph potential contract, it's noteworthy that Pacers didn't extend a $1,875,000 qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent. They didn't think he was worth that much.

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That's great news. Let's hope the spurs think the same..

I like this signing if it's for cheap, Spurs could use an athletic guy like him. He plays solid defense and he's an amazing athlete. He definitely has a lot of work to do, but no doubt the Spurs will make him a much better player. I watched this guy play in person alongside James Harden at Arizona State when they played at Oregon, he works well with the pick and roll and the guy runs the floor incredibly fast! He will help the fast tempo offense a lot. Good pickup.

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Originally Posted by apalisoc_9

I know kawhi is young, but this is way too risky...

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Huh? How is it risky to play a young star player big minutes?

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Originally Posted by Keepin' it real

Huh? How is it risky to play a young star player big minutes?

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I guess i'm pretty glued with Pop's system as well. I think playing a player less minutes decreases the chances of injury...

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Originally Posted by Keepin' it real

Huh? How is it risky to play a young star player big minutes?

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Jumper knees? This is a medical problem that will not go away. This is not knee tendinitis. http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s...ng-4526041.php http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/jumpers_knee

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Originally Posted by apalisoc_9

I guess i'm pretty glued with Pop's system as well. I think playing a player less minutes decreases the chances of injury...

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LOL Yes you're thinking like Pop. Play Leonard early and often I say. Next years playoffs, I wouldn't mind seeing him play a full 48 like I've seen Durant and other young stars do.

Patty Mills will be happy, they were great mates at Portland

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Originally Posted by Keepin' it real

LOL Yes you're thinking like Pop. Play Leonard early and often I say. Next years playoffs, I wouldn't mind seeing him play a full 48 like I've seen Durant and other young stars do.

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Pop doesn't want to run his players into the ground.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

Jumper knees? This is a medical problem that will not go away. This is not knee tendinitis. http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s...ng-4526041.php http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/jumpers_knee

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You didn't read your own link.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

Regarding Pendergraph potential contract, it's noteworthy that Pacers didn't extend a $1,875,000 qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent. They didn't think he was worth that much.

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or they are full of players of his kind?

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

Jumper knees? This is a medical problem that will not go away. This is not knee tendinitis. http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/s...ng-4526041.php http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/jumpers_knee

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Damn his mature skeleton!!

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Originally Posted by ChumpDumper

You didn't read your own link.

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I'm smarter than you so of course I did.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

I'm smarter than you so of course I did.

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Then you know you're wrong.

Ok.

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Originally Posted by ChumpDumper

Then you know you're wrong.

Ok.

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I'm not. Why was Kawhi complaining about knee pain throughout the year? Jumper's knee is a childhood defect that WILL NEVER go away. Go read the links you smart as*.

I had tendinitis when I was in the Army. Just some twice a week therapy, some sort of sonic wave and massage therapy, and I've been good ever since. I'm sure that he'll be fine next year, as he just wasn't allotted any time to heal during the season.

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Originally Posted by Interrohater

I had tendinitis when I was in the Army. Just some twice a week therapy, some sort of sonic wave and massage therapy, and I've been good ever since. I'm sure that he'll be fine next year, as he just wasn't allotted any time to heal during the season.

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It's not knee tendinitis.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

I'm smarter than you so of course I did.

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:lmao

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

I'm not. Why was Kawhi complaining about knee pain throughout the year? Jumper's knee is a childhood defect that WILL NEVER go away. Go read the links you smart as*.

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The link says nothing about jumper's knee being a childhood defect.

You failed.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

It's not knee tendinitis.

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Your webmd link said that it's jumpers knee, an inflammation of the tendon (tendinitis) that is attached to the joint. It's VERY similar to runner's knee. Even sounds similar, wouldn't you say?

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Originally Posted by Interrohater

Your webmd link said that it's jumpers knee, an inflammation of the tendon (tendinitis) that is attached to the joint. It's VERY similar to runner's knee. Even sounds similar, wouldn't you say?

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I suppose but the problem is that he'll never be able to average big minutes like a player his age.

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History Jumper's knee commonly occurs in athletes involved in jumping sports such as basketball and volleyball. Patients report front side knee pain, often with an aching quality. Symptoms sometimes come on slowly and may not be associated with a specific injury.
Depending on the duration of symptoms, jumper's knee can be classified into 1 of 4 stages:

• Stage 1 - Pain only after activity, without functional impairment
• Stage 2 - Pain during and after activity, although the patient is still able to perform satisfactorily in his or her sport
• Stage 3 - Prolonged pain during and after activity, with increasing difficulty in performing at a satisfactory level
• Stage 4 - Complete tendon tear requiring surgical repair

Causes
The cause of jumper's knee remains unclear. Tissue specimens don’t usually show inflammation, which is more commonly seen in a true tendonitis. Since the 1970’s, this has been thought to be more of a tendinosis, which is tendon injury without inflammation. Biomechanical research has shown that a greater mechanical and tension load is borne by the anterior (front-side) fibers of the patellar, or kneecap, tendon, which produces the typical symptoms and physical exam findings.

DIAGNOSIS

• The diagnosis of jumper's knee is based on the history and clinical findings. Laboratory tests are rarely needed. They may, though, be considered if other problems, such as infection, could be causing the joint problem.
• X-ray imaging is usually not needed, but it could be helpful for making the diagnosis or excluding other potential causes.
• Ultrasonography and MRI are both highly sensitive for detecting tendon abnormalities in both symptomatic and asymptomatic athletes.

TREATMENT

Physical Therapy

Most patients respond to a conservative management program such as the one suggested below.

• Activity modification: Decrease activities that increase kneecap and upper leg pressure (for example, jumping or squatting). Certain "loading exercises may be prescribed.
• Cryotherapy: Apply ice for 20 to 30 minutes, 4 to 6 times per day, especially after activity.
• Joint motion and kinematics assessment: Hip, knee, and ankle joint range of motion are evaluated.
  Stretching: Stretch (1) flexors of the hip and knee (hamstrings, gastrocnemius, iliopsoas, rectus femoris, adductors), (2) extensors of the hip and knee (quadriceps, gluteals), (3) the iliotibial band (a large tendon on the outside of the hip and upper leg), and (4) the surrounding tissues and structures of the kneecap.
• Strengthening: Specific exercises are often prescribed.
• Other sport specific joint, muscle, and tendon therapies may be prescribed.

Ultrasound or phonophoresis (ultrasound delivered medication) may decrease pain symptoms. A special brace with a cutout for the kneecap and lateral stabilizer or taping may improve patellar tracking and provide stability. Sometimes arch supports or orthotics are used to improve foot and leg stability, which can reduce symptoms and prevent future injury.

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do we even know if he has jumpers knee? or is it all speculation?

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Originally Posted by TheGreatYacht

I suppose but the problem is that he'll never be able to average big minutes like a player his age.

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Why didn't you copy the part with the prognosis?

This is the reason that I think he'll be fine. He just needed some rest and some minor therapy. If it is a chronic injury, then I'm sure he'll learn how to manage it with the help of the trainers.

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Originally Posted by Strategic

And now the E-N wants people to pay for McDonald's writings.

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Really? :lol

I haven't been to that site in so long that I didn't know they made it a pay site. That's worse than getting insider on ESPN just to see Chad Ford's mocks.