Andrea Bargnani Injury: Updates on Knicks Star's Hamstring, Calf and Return

R. Cory SmithOct 21, 2014

Andrea Bargnani suffered a hamstring injury during the Knicks' preseason and has yet to make his season debut. The forward was inching closer to action after returning to practice, but suffered a calf strain. He is set to return against the Clippers on Dec. 31.

Continue for updates.

Bargnani Activated by Knicks

Wednesday, Dec. 31

The Knicks confirmed that Andrea Bargnani is active for Wednesday's game vs. Los Angeles.

Bargnani to Return vs. Clippers

Tuesday, Dec. 30

Marc Berman of the New York Post provides an update on Bargnani's return:

Chris Herring of the Wall Street-Journal reveals Bargnani practiced on Tuesday:

Bargnani Out vs. Kings

Saturday, Dec. 27

The New York Knicks provide an update on Bargnani's status:

Bargnani Fails to Practice, Out for Christmas Day

Thursday, Dec. 25

"Andrea Bargnani, the Ghost of Bad Trades Past, did not practice today and will not play on Christmas Day," Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reported yesterday.

Bargnani Suffers Calf Strain

Saturday, Nov. 22

The Knicks' PR Twitter feed revealed that Andrea Bargnani suffered a calf strain in practice yesterday:

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An MRI on A. Bargnani's right calf revealed a strain. The injury occurred yesterday during practice. He will be out tonight versus @Sixers
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 22, 2014"

Bargnani Suffers Hamstring Injury in Preseason

Tuesday, Oct. 21

New York Knicks center Andrea Bargnani missed time in the preseason due to a hamstring injury.

Ahead of the 2013-14 season, Bargnani was acquired from the Toronto Raptors to help the team offensively. The 7'0" center tallied just 13.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest in 42 games for the team.

Despite a disappointing season in 2013-14, Bargnani still adds value to the team's frontcourt. Veteran Samuel Dalembert will be asked to take a more heightened role after averaging 6.6 points and 6.8 rebounds for the Dallas Mavericks last season.

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