Andrew Bogut Injury: Updates on Warriors Star's Knee and Return
Andrew Bogut sustained a knee injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 8 and he underwent platelet rich plasma therapy on his knee. After sitting out for almost exactly one month, Bogut is expected to play against the Pacers on Wednesday.
Continue for updates.
Bogut to Play vs. Pacers
Wednesday, Jan. 7
In an unexpected development, Andrew Bogut is expected to play tonight against the Indiana Pacers according to Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle:
Kerr Provides Update on Bogut
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Coach Steve Kerr sounded optimistic about Andrew Bogut returning soon when speaking with Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle before Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers:
Bogut Will Not Play vs. Thunder
Monday, Jan. 5
Andrew Bogut will not play in Monday's clash with Oklahoma City, via Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle. Bogut has not played since December 6 and has missed the last 11 games.
Bogut Making Progress
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Coach Steve Kerr provided an update on Andrew Bogut's status ahead of tonight's game against the Philadelphia 76ers via Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle:
Bogut Comments on Recovery, Will Not Play vs. Sixers
Monday, Dec. 29
Andrew Bogut commented on his injured knee and recovery in a column for Sportal.com:
"It has been a frustrating few weeks because I would love to be out there helping the team.
Watching from the sidelines, I can definitely see how I could help if I was out there.
It’s disappointing, but I also know that it’s part of the NBA grind.
Last season I got hurt at the wrong time and I missed our playoff series so it’s about being smart and being out there at the right time.
I’m rehabbing and I should be there soon.
"
Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle confirmed that Bogut will not play Tuesday vs. Philadelphia.
Bogut Taking Flat-Footed Shots
Friday, Dec. 26
Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle has the latest on Bogut:
Bogut Expected to Start Running Soon
Thursday, Dec. 25
Steve Kerr provided an encouraging update on Andrew Bogut's status via Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle:
Bogut Undergoes Second PRP Injection
Monday, Dec. 22
Andrew Bogut has received a second PRP injection confirms Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle:
Bogut Undergoes Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Thursday, Dec. 18
Diamond Leung of the Bay Area News Group provides an update on Bogut's recovery:
Leung provided more details about the decision, as well as comments from Warriors GM Bob Myers:
"The decision was made after Bogut consulted Wednesday with the Warriors’ medical staff and his personal physician from Australia, according to the team.
“We fully support Andrew in his decision to undergo the PRP treatment,” Warriors general manager Bob Myers said in a statement. “Our number one concern is that Andrew is 100 percent healthy and we will continue to support him in any way to make that happen.
"
Head coach Steve Kerr provided a estimate for how long Bogut will be out per Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle:
Despite the bad news, Kerr doesn't expect to make a roster move per Simmons:
Bogut Out vs. Thunder
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle provides an update on Bogut's status:
Bogut Knee Injury Diagnosed
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Andrew Bogut's knee ailment has been officially diagnosed according to Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle:
Bogut Out vs. Memphis
Monday, Dec. 15
Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle has the latest on Andrew Bogut's status:
Bogut Will Miss 2 Games After Knee Drained
Friday, Dec. 12
The Associated Press has an update on Bogut:
"Golden State center Andrew Bogut had his injured right knee drained and will sit out games Saturday and Sunday for the NBA-best Warriors.
Bogut has tendinitis in the knee and will be re-evaluated Monday, the team said Friday. He left Monday night's 102-86 win in Minnesota early in the first quarter with the injury.
"
Bogut Questionable for Saturday vs. Mavericks
Thursday, Dec. 11
Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle has the latest on Bogut:
Bogut Out vs. Rockets
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle confirms Andrew Bogut will not be suiting up tonight:
Bogut Remains Questionable vs. Rockets
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle provides an update on Bogut's status for Wednesday:
Bogut Injures Knee vs. Timberwolves
Monday, Dec. 8
Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut is once again an injury question mark after leaving the team's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a knee injury on Monday.
Rusty Simmons of The San Francisco Chronicle provided further details about his latest potential setback:
After the Warriors' 102-86 win, Simmons provided an update from Bogut:
Bogut is no stranger to stints on the sidelines. He hasn't played an entire regular-season slate since his rookie campaign in 2005-06. When healthy, he's normally a highly effective player in the post on both ends, but keeping him on the floor has obviously been an issue.
The Warriors have tried to limit his minutes since he arrived from the Milwaukee Bucks. It hasn't had much of an effect. He did play 67 games last season before it got derailed late due to a rib injury. So far this season, he's already dealt with minor hip and eye issues.
Interestingly, the one thing the talented center has maintained over the years is that he wasn't going to change his style. He uses an approach that relies on a lot of contact, and while that's helped him develop into a solid player, it's also played a role in the various ailments over the years.
He held firm in his stance based on comments passed along by Antonio Gonzalez of The Associated Press coming into the season.
"I'm not going to change the way I play," Bogut said. "The way I play is I take charges, I block shots, I set hard screens. Unfortunately, we don't wear padding or anything like that, and every now and then we're going to get a knock."
Those are contributions that have allowed him to become a more complete player. Yet they also make it less of a surprise when he gets hurt.
While Golden State awaits more information, the extra frontcourt minutes figure to go mostly to Marreese Speights and Festus Ezeli. Speights has been the more effective of the two in limited action so far this season and is capable of filling a short-term void.
As for Bogut, the Warriors should be pretty much on cruise control for most of the year. As long as he doesn't suffer any type of major injury and is healthy once the postseason rolls around, that would be a positive for an otherwise very strong squad.
More information about his latest ailment as it becomes available.
