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Cole Aldrich Injury: Updates on Knicks Center's Shin and Return

Matt FitzgeraldJan 28, 2015

New York Knicks center Cole Aldrich left the Jan. 28 game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a left shin contusion. He's available Friday vs. the Nets after missing three straight games.

Continue for updates.

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Aldrich Available vs. Nets

Friday, Feb. 6

The Knicks announced Aldrich is available vs. the Nets on Friday.

Aldrich Misses Multiple Games

Tuesday, Feb. 3

The Knicks announced Cole Aldrich would miss his third game in a row tonight against the Boston Celtics with a shin injury, although coach Derek Fisher said his condition is approving.

Aldrich Exits with Shin Injury

Wednesday, Jan. 28

The Knicks' official public relations Twitter page relayed the details on Aldrich's injury:

"
Cole Aldrich has a contused left shin. He will not return.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) January 29, 2015"

Aldrich was the 11th overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft but was traded to the Thunder, where he played sparse minutes in two seasons.

As a member of New York's woeful squad this season, playing time has been limited for Aldrich, as he averaged 17 minutes per contest entering Wednesday's game. That doesn't bode well for his bid to ever live up to his gaudy draft status.

Whatever he lacks in overall production, Aldrich at least provides a rebounding threat, something the Knicks badly need.