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In an email to Ticket760's Mike Taylor Tuesday afternoon, Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said Mahinmi's surgery went well and they were able to fix the ankle issue that was "prohibiting progress through rehab." He also hinted that the initial prognosis that Mahinmi would be out for the year was premature, stating Mahinmi's return this season "is not out of the realm of possibility."
Still don't think he'll be much of a factor this season, but good to know Mahinmi isn't as seriously injured as we originally thought.
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There is not point in trying to bring him back for the playoffs, even if he is ready. He has lost too much time and he would make no more impact than any D-League big we would bring in. Put him on the shelf and wait for the summer.
Well, one difference being he knows the system. But Pops would probably be the most logical option since he will have experience in the system with the Toros.
Agreed. I just don't want him to try to hurry back thinking he might get to join the team this year. I would rather have him fully healthy and ready to give it another go next season.
Who cares? I already gave up on that baguette.
I don't know, I see what you are saying though. I think there are alot of available minutes for him to get into game shape baring in mind if we can not land another contributing big. Timmy can always use 4-5 less minutes plus a bit of Kurt's and Oberto's minutes mixed in. There is still at least 10-15 minutes available for a big right now IMO.
I don't really think it would hurt to try him out with those minutes but if he is not making much of it Pop can all ways take him out of the rotation for the playoffs.
I would be very, very surprised if Pop decided to put him on the playoff roster, much less give him anytime.
I still believe the Spurs will look for a short-term, inexpensive big for the balance of this season.
However, if they can't find one........who knows?
Good news, I'm happy for Ian it is a relief for him to know what was wrong and to know that can be fixed.
I didn't expect to see him play this season maybe some garbage times but he will be ready for 2010.
RC just saying that so Ian does not lose any trade value.
I've heard discussions about this player in the forum before.
How about this scenario
Vaughn, Udoka and Mahinmi
for
Ryan Gomes
I have always liked Gomes and wished he was drafted years ago when he was still on the board. The deal gives Minnesota two expirings and a young guy to compliment Jefferson in the paint when he gets back. If Ian is as good as we think he could be, that would make for a force in the paint for MN
I am still very curious to see how he plays next to Tim.
Pops should be signed...
Do the Spurs have a roster spot for Pops?
It's been at least a couple of years, but there are no longer any "playoff rosters". You go with 15, and activate 12 per game, same as the regular season.
http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/ian_ma...ry_090131.html
San Antonio Spurs center Ian Mahinmi yesterday underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle. The surgery was performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Richard Ferkel.
During the surgery a small piece of avulsed bone was removed from Mahimni’s ankle. During activity, the bone was becoming entrapped in the medial aspect of the ankle, leading to persistent pain. The surgery revealed no other cartilage defects throughout the ankle or distal tibia.
Mahinmi originally injured the ankle while working out on 8/4. He had yet to appear for the Spurs this season due to the injury.
Mahinmi is expected to miss 6-10 weeks
well, well, well. that's good news indeed! ian has an understanding of the system. hopefully when the foot is fully healed, he's also in shape - which will be a long shot.
I hope Ian heals in the next month, maybe he could get some solid minutes with Fab not getting consistent PT, I thought he'd heal reasonably fast after the real problem was actually found. Hopefully everyone remembers 5 yrs from now that he was only hurt for so long cuz the real problem was never found.
Yeah because thats what a team with 4 or 5 wings needs, is another wing.
We don't need him to score, just make his rotations, rebound, block out will produce plenty of possesions and points for us and less for them.
yeh that
If he's healthy and we don't acquire a better big through a trade then I see no reason to withhold him from the roster.
Right now our big man rotation is only 3 players. 3. That's like a playoff rotation. And only two of them can rebound.
I know Oberto is still around but it's not like he's a legitimate part of our rotation. Given our current situation, I don't see how or why we would devise arguments to keep him off the roster when the whole challenge has been to get him on the roster.
*sigh*
let the wait for Mahinmi begin yet again...
Bring in MENSAH-BONSU.
Anyone remember that one game when he had about 3 dunks in a few minutes of action, then sat down because didn't have enough stamina?
Always wanted to see those highlights but never remembered what game it was.
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