Robin Lopez Out Indefinitely

[Jeremy]

His back problem is worse than thought (bulging disks), and could be a serious/lengthy injury:

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns...ck-injury.html

[djohn2oo8]

And the Lakers keep catching breaks

[DJ Mbenga]

And the Lakers keep catching breaks

the suns were a threat?

[djohn2oo8]

the suns were a threat?

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

If Robin making a return at all this season is a risk then shelf him. Not worth it to try and make a return just so the Suns can win a playoff series.

[DPG21920]

That sucks. He had a solid year.

[Xylus]

This is horrible news.

[duncan228]

Harsh. Hope he recovers soon.

[lurker]

Get well soon, Rolo.

[Flux451]

Sideshow Bob doesn't deserve this.

[Killakobe81]

that's too bad

[mavsfan1000]

Injuries suck.

[Bob Lanier]

Just like Greg Oden with that bulging injury bug.

[Kai]

Just like Greg Oden with that bulging injury bug.

[JamStone]

I'd assume it's lower back. And that injury never really goes away. He might still be a good player in the future, but that's very likely going to be a lingering and recurring injury the rest of his career. Sucks.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I'd assume it's lower back. And that injury never really goes away. He might still be a good player in the future, but that's very likely going to be a lingering and recurring injury the rest of his career. Sucks.

Well if there's one thing the Suns know how to do it's take care of injuries. Hopefully their training staff can deal with this as well as they've dealt with Nash's back injury.

[JamStone]

Well if there's one thing the Suns know how to do it's take care of injuries. Hopefully their training staff can deal with this as well as they've dealt with Nash's back injury.

Yeah, that's true. Having the right medical staff to give him every opportunity to make the best recovery possible is extremely important. The Suns are among the best in that regard. Good luck to him. I just know lower back injuries are a ing to deal with, and once you have them, you got them the rest of your life.

[noob cake]

Yeah, that's true. Having the right medical staff to give him every opportunity to make the best recovery possible is extremely important. The Suns are among the best in that regard. Good luck to him. I just know lower back injuries are a ing to deal with, and once you have them, you got them the rest of your life.

The best...not among the best.

[JamStone]

The best...not among the best.

If it's that important to you to make sure they're regarded that way, ok.

You can even make a trophy for the medical staff if you'd like.

[badfish22]

If it's that important to you to make sure they're regarded that way, ok.

You can even make a trophy for the medical staff if you'd like.

Rocketfan knows how important medical staff is lol

[mojorizen7]

This is horrible news.

This franchise needs a full blown exorcism.

[duncan228]

Rest, rehab on tap for Suns’ injured Lopez

Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez will treat his back injury with rest, medication and rehabilitation following a visit to a specialist on Sunday.

The treatment was prescribed by Dr. Christopher Huston of The Orthopedic Clinic Association after an MRI showed Lopez had a bulging disk. According to a statement released by the Suns, Lopez will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

The 7-foot, second-year pro from Stanford has been a significant contributor since being added to the starting lineup. Phoenix had won six in a row and 20 of 25 going into Sunday’s game at Minnesota.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Just shut him down for the rest of the season. Ralph Sampson coming back early from a back injury in his 2nd season is what ultimately derailed his career. Lopez isn't Ralph Sampson but don't make that mistake.

[JMarkJohns]

I agree... shut him down. He's proving way too valuable for the future to risk for right now.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I hope this means Jarron Collins gets the minutes he deserves. Alvan "I'm overrated" Gentry has a love affair with Frye and is probably creaming at the chance to give him 40+ minutes.