On the pre-game just now KP said - Rudy back in 7-10 Days - Batum back in 3 weeks - Travis is on schedule (whatever that means)
well right on cue... jason quick chimes in! http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2010/01/nicolas_batum_gets_good_news_f.html Batum will accompany the team on its Jan. 18-Jan. 23 trip to Washington, Philadelphia, Boston and Detroit, but Pritchard said the plan is to have Batum use the trip as a way to get acclimated to shooting and playing with the team in practices and before games. “I think (his return) will be after that trip,’’ Pritchard said. “It will be good to have him back.’’ Rudy and Nic back in January and maybe a trade for a pf/c should be enough for playoffs!
Great news, but I hope our team doesn't rush these guys back too soon. I would rather them be fully healthy when they come back than to risk re-aggravating their injuries.
Yet they are still listed as the back ups on the depth chart on ESPN. http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=por
