Roy is contemplating experimental meniscus transplant procedure on both knees

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  1. SlyPokerDog

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    The Trail Blazers remain in evaluation mode with regard to Andre Miller, who would be a valuable addition to a contender needing an upgrade at point guard. As has been the case for several weeks, Portland's trade posture is directly linked to Brandon Roy's immediate and long-term medical future. Roy is contemplating an experimental meniscus transplant procedure on both knees, and it's difficult for GM Rich Cho to make any significant moves until Roy's course of action is determined. Meanwhile, the plucky Blazers have managed to win five out of seven since a Christmas night loss to Golden State.


    http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/14526229/with-cba-talks-looming-owners-committed-to-spending-less
     
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    That's good to hear. I'm happy that the franchise is weighing their options in the trade market and not going into panic mode.

    Also, I wonder what the rehab time on a meniscus surgery like that would be? I mean, if there is to be a lockout, let Brandon play limited minutes off the bench this season and go for the surgery during the lockout (and if it's a longer recovery, like microfracture, let's get it done ASAP) he and Greg would be all healed up and ready to roll once the NBA gets back to business.

    If it is bone on bone and there's nothing that can be done to heal it, outside of this experimental surgery, I say go for it. You have nothing to lose.
     
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    I heard 15 - 18 mos recovery time.
     
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    Well, then maybe they are seriously considering the surgery, thus why they've been saying Roy might not play again this season.

    With all the talk of it not getting better, regardless of the time off. That leaves the Blazers with two options, have Roy play through the pain, or go for a surgery of this type. The wait and see approach just seemed redundant.

    It's a relief to get some information. I was starting to believe that there was no game plan whatsoever. >_<
     
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    Cool. He should be good as new when his contract runs out
     
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    If the recovery is 18 months, that might put us eligible for an injured player exception on his contract, as he would have to likely be out next season for us to be.
     
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    Not that we'd use it, but it'd be MLE value
     
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    I almost stopped reading.
     
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    That means we couldn't have him involuntarily 'retired' to free up cap space. Roy's a smart kid.
     
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    That seems rather long. Was that in one of the articles you linked?
     
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    Honestly I can't remember where the heck I got that from.
     
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    Oh come on you emotionless twit, use your damned Vulcan mind! -Leonard H. "Bones" McCoy
     
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    LOL!
     
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    What's the timeline for "Tommy John" surgery? I'd think this surgery was at least as difficult and complicated.
     
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    http://www.umm.edu/orthopaedic/meniscus.htm#11
     
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    Good, so Roy could be back in time for the finals!
     
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    I hope Brandon tries this. I think it's his only chance at prolonging his career.
     
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    Spoken like a true person who knows nothing about the procedure or Roy's knees.

    I don't claim to know what's going on with Roy either, but I'd be glad to find out where you came up with that conclusion.
     
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    Like me, he wishes to see Roy play like he has in years past.
     
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    Brandon "Frankenlegs" Roy.
     
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