If early reports are true that Tony suffered a ruptured quadricep tendon, Tony could be out up to 12 months...
That's going to change a lot this summer. And could change a lot for 2018. No way Spurs give Parker another deal worth significant money coming off this injury going on 36 years old.
Treatment
The treatment of most quadriceps and patella tendon ruptures is surgery within 4 weeks after the injury. These tendons rarely heal on their own, and surgery is needed to put the ends of the tendon together. The surgery is usually an outpatient procedure under general or regional anesthesia. An incision is made on the front of the knee and heavy, non breakable sutures are used to repair the ruptured tendon to the patella.
After the surgery, it typically takes between 6 and 8 weeks for the tendon to heal. During that time, the knee is kept straight in a brace for a majority of the time to allow the repair to heal without stretching out. Once the surgeon has determined that the repair is healed, physical therapy begins in order to regain motion of the knee and strength in the quadriceps.
Over time, patients with quadriceps and patella ruptures regain their motion and strength and can return to sports and regular activities. It can often take up to a year for patients to fully recover from this difficult injury.
I dont think he was getting significant $ either way honestly. But if true (could be a partial tear) it'll change some things for sure
The way I saw it, I think there's a bit of hope it wasn't ruptured, but a partial tear - you don't need MRI to diagnose a ruptured quad tendon - there's a hole above the knee cap where the tendon had been. I'd think if they saw this they wouldn't have allowed him to try to stand up and walk? They may do MRi regardless, of course, but usually MRi is needed to see the severity of the tear.
Its ruptured...
Jeff McDonaldVerified account @JMcDonald_SAEN · 3m3 minutes ago
Spurs announce it: MRI reveals ruptured left quadriceps tendon for Tony Parker. He will miss the remainder of the playoffs.
I've said it in another thread, but I'll repeat it here:
The Spurs won't get cap relief if Parker is injured for all of next season. But they could possibly get financial relief from insurance (not exactly sure how that works for post-season injuries) and a cap exception equal to somewhere between $7-8 Million. Not sure if the league would allow the exception, since it's not obviously that Parker can't come back between December and February, as the initial timetable suggests. Obviously, it behooves the team to apply for that exception on July 1.
Good news is, with the expanded rosters, the team can afford to carry a fourth PG. Now they just need to find a first, second and third PG.
With Parker being out and there being no outright choice for starting PG the Spurs prolly become a more desirable destination for PGs.
Murray will probably be the 2nd PG, Forbes could be the 4th.
Need to def go after an affordable PG now, and that could be Patty on a discount.
Patty, Murray, vet PG min, Forbes.
There's Teague, Jrue, Collison as well.
Hinook,
What if he retired due to medical? Does his salary come off the cap for next season?
Alternatively, could they buy him out, then resign him in summer 2018 if he is able to make it back.
the silver lining!
sorry I had to have some humor in this.
Nah to your first point. The guy has to be out at least a year before you get salary relief.
To your second, they could buy him out, but why would you take less if you were Tony? If the Spurs really wanted to get cap, they could stretch him. That would create more than $10 Million in space, but it would also ruin any real plan for 2018 cap space. Not exactly a horrible prospect, though for reasons I've talked about previously.
Parker could also be traded. Assuming he misses the season, Parker's insurance should cover $6.2 Million of his salary, which means a team can get rid of a $20.6-Million player and only have to pay $9.3 Million. That does have a fair bit of value, though I can't currently think of a good candidate for that type of deal. In any event, it would make it easier to salary dump him since the opposing team would only be on the hook for 60 percent of the money.
He`s probably done as a player. He`s decline was always about his athletism not being at same level. I don`t think he`ll be NBA point guard after one year of rehabilition at age 36.
Only 20 mil salary that is on trade block for cap relief is Carmelo Anthony
Teams take in salary dumps all the time. Bogut, Jefferson, Hibbert, Splitter, Landry, etc
Nets, Sixers, Kings, and the Knicks will be some candidates.
That being said, I don't see it at all.
it, if Tony is thinking retirement after this I'm for trading his contract for Melo. This is his last season on that contract too.
Here's some gruesome reading about the unpredictability of repaired (triceps) tendons
http://eorthopod.com/news/a-rare-but...tendon-injury/
I suppose it applies to any ruptured tendon
Should be plenty of PGs the Spurs can pick up in the offseason. IMHO Parker is done and will retire.
We would probably be his best shot at a ring, too.
Melo?Cancerous LOSER
All of a sudden San Antonio becomes a desirable destination for PGs and SGs.
Those guys just know they're getting monutes with Manu and Parker out. With the strong possibility of winning 55+ again and a potential second All-Star in the team.
Guards would be making a huge mistake not sgining here for a discount.
We said the same thing about , and look at him now.Melo?
Also, With Parker out. Aldridge becomes an even bigger trade possibility.
I'm sure the Spurs will do their due dilligence and talk with CP3 probably George Hill too but unless Patty gets an absurd offer, the likelihood that he'll return next year just increased dramatically while Murray is going to be further groomed unless Pop decides to throw him to the sharks. Patty is going to be relatively cheaper than any of those other guys. They'll probably sign some Euro PG as third stringer. Parker is still going to be on the books and will play next year it seems like. Whether or not he'll be effective, that's another question especially considering the type of injury he's coming back from and his age.
Last edited by NASpurs; 05-04-2017 at 12:24 PM.
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