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Olowokandi sits out game

Nov 23, 2003 9:46 AM EST

Olowokandi will be listed day-to-day. But it seems likely he will miss several games in an attempt to further strengthen his left knee after September surgery, while allow his sore right knee (tendinitis) to calm down. Skipping the entire preseason schedule didn't get him back to full health, and limiting his minutes to 24 or less wasn't the answer, either.

"I'm thinking the shorter, the better. . . . A few days to let it settle down," Olowokandi said Saturday. "I've learned my lesson. Now I'm going to get it stronger and come back."

Via Star Tribune

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Kandi might take a break

Nov 22, 2003 10:21 AM EST

Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi might miss some time because of his sore legs.

"I talked to the medical staff tonight and I'm seeing a doctor [Saturday], and we'll determine what needs to be done."

Via Steve Aschburner of the Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Olowokandi out with sore knees

Nov 22, 2003 11:00 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves center Michael Olowokandi sat out Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, his former team, with tendinitis in his right knee.

Olowokandi wasn't placed on the injured list, but it wasn't immediately clear how many more games he'd miss for the injury-plagued Timberwolves. Wally Szczerbiak (foot) and Troy Hudson (ankle) are both on the injured list.

``I'm hoping just a few days,'' Olowokandi said. ``I'm eager to come back.''

Olowokandi, one of Minnesota's key offseason acquisitions, was limited in recent games because of the pain. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in the offseason and missed the entire exhibition schedule.

The 7-foot center, who played five seasons with the Clippers before signing with the Timberwolves, averaged 6.3 points and 3.5 rebounds in Minnesota's first 12 games, but developed pain in his right knee.

Coach Flip Saunders wouldn't comment on Olowokandi's injury.

Via Associated Press

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Timberwolves Nov 2003 Archive

  • Olowokandi's knees raise concern

    Pioneer Press | Nov 20, 2003

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  • Olowokandi's recovery slow

    Pioneer Press | Nov 18, 2003

    Saunders stopped short of calling Olowokandi's latest injury concern a setback, but the center's inability to practice was a disappointment.

  • Saturday's NBA Capsules

    Associated Press | Nov 9, 2003

    CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James got his first win as a pro when Darius Miles and Ricky Davis scored 26 points apiece to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 111-98 victory Saturday night over the Washington Wizards.

  • Hudson takes recuperative step

    St. Paul Pioneer Press | Nov 6, 2003

    Timberwolves guard Troy Hudson has taken a small step toward getting his sprained right ankle healthy.

  • Jackson still at odds with Wolves

    St. Paul Pioneer Press | Nov 6, 2003

    Former University of Minnesota point guard Bobby Jackson returned to Target Center with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, still uncertain why the Timberwolves let him go four years ago.

  • Garnett fined $5,000 for outburst

    Steve Aschburner of the Minneapolis Star Tribune | Nov 5, 2003

    "Kevin Garnett was fined $5,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for throwing the basketball into the Delta Center stands after being ejected Monday from the Timberwolves' 93-88 loss to the Utah Jazz.

  • Hudson's ankle slow to heal

    Pioneer Press | Nov 2, 2003

    Hudson has made little progress since severely spraining his right ankle Oct.

  • Jackson wants Garnett on U.S. team

    Steve Aschburner of the Minneapolis Star Tribune | Nov 1, 2003

    "Kevin Garnett and Stu Jackson still haven't had their summit meeting -- or summit cell phone conversation, if that's what it takes -- but the NBA's vice president of basketball operations said he hopes the Timberwolves forward will participate in the 2004 Athens Olympics.