James Jones injury update
Heat forward James Jones said before Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors that he had the cast on his right wrist taken off and he can begin dribbling and shooting drills. He said he hopes to return in about a month, which would put him at the short end of the projected 8-12 week timetable. Jones underwent wrist surgery nearly five weeks ago. to repair a ruptured tendon.
"I'm pain free," Jones said. "This is the first time I've been pain free shooting in like three months. For me it's a weight off my shoulders."
Jones said he will have his wrist taped and wear a brace as he works his way back. He said once he gets to a point where he needs neither, he is probably a week away from playing in a game. He has not been cleared for contact, but said being able to shoot is a huge step.
Jones said his wrist began hurting after his hand got caught between players during a pickup game in late July at Cooper City High.
Any update on Shaun?
Posted by: Jim from Boise July 2008 | November 19, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Jim,
Shaun Livingston said his knee is about 80% and the Heat would like him closer to 100 percent. He practiced on Monday and the team was pleased but then he experienced soreness Tuesday. The team views him as helping long-term and is not rushing him back. There isn't a timetable, but he has been practicing with the team. It's more along the lines of he'll play again when he's ready. He has played in two games this season but not since the home opener Oct. 31.
-Sarah Rothschild
Posted by: Sarah Rothschild | November 20, 2008 at 10:45 AM