Amar'e Stoudemire Injury: Updates on Knicks Star's Knee and Return
Amar'e Stoudemire will return to the court on Thursday, January 15, after missing nine games in a row with the injury.
Continue for updates.
Stoudemire Will Return vs. Bucks
Thursday, Dec. 14
Knicks coach Derek Fisher confirmed that Stoudemire will return in London, according to the team's official Twitter feed:
On Sunday, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reported that the forward was expected back "soon":
Stoudemire Out for Eighth Straight Game
Thursday, Jan. 8
Amar'e Stoudemire will not play in Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets confirms the team's Twitter account:
This will mark the eighth game in a row, and 10th out of the last 11 that Stoudemire has missed.
Stoudemire Out vs. Kings
Saturday, Dec. 27
New York Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire is no stranger to injuries and he's now dealing with another one. The forward is dealing with knee soreness and will miss Saturday's game against Sacramento, the team announced:
Stoudemire will miss tomorrow's game as well, per News10's Sean Cunningham:
It's a disappointing setback for player and team alike.
Stoudemire, who's averaged just 47 appearances the past three seasons and watched his minutes get reduced in an effort to keep him healthy, was optimistic coming into the season. Marc Berman of the New York Post passed along his comments about a return to form and the starting lineup.
"We'll see," Stoudemire said. "Obviously to reach back to my dominant self, I feel I'm there now. I feel my body is feeling so much stronger. I feel dominant. We'll see what the coaches do."
Although it would prove difficult to play like the imposing post presence of his peak seasons, he was still an important piece for the Knicks.
In turn, another extended stint on the sidelines would be frustrating for the team to accept. Al Iannazzone of Newsday reported the team had a plan in place starting from day one they hoped would help him stay on the court for the entire campaign.
The Knicks will hope it's only a minor setback and that they can get him back on the court in relatively quick fashion. More information on that front should be available following further evaluation. The Knicks are 5-26 heading into Saturday's game and really can't afford many more setbacks.
The outlook should become more clear once the extent of Stoudemire's latest ailment is determined.
