Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that surgery on Antonio McDyess's knee was successful.
The surgery took two hours to perform and McDyess will begin rehabilitating the knee in two weeks.
Knicks doctor Norman Scott said, "There were no surprises during the surgery. We are very optimistic that Antonio will have a full recovery and be able to play again next season."
Medical experts say that to fully recover from a bone graft, like the one McDyess underwent, can take anywhere from three to six months to recover. Given McDyess's history of recovering slow, it is likely it will take closer to the six month mark- making a return in time for the start of training camp unlikely.
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Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that Knicks forward Antonio McDyess will have surgery on his knee today in Rochester, Minnesota.
Mayo Clinic's Dr. Michael Stuart will perform the surgery while Knicks team doctor Norman Scott assists in the surgery. Knicks GM Scott Layden and McDyess's agent Andy Miller will also be in Minnesota when the surgery is performed.
McDyess will likely have a CAT-Scan on his knee around mid-July to see how far along the healing process is.
"This will involve more bone graft into the area of the fracture to enhance the biology of the fracture healing because it's been healing very slowly," Dr. Scott said. "If it's left now, it's weak. But it's not a situation where once it's fully healed, we have to be concerned about it."
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Frank Isola of the New York Daily news reports that Antonio McDyess is vowing to play again according to a source close to the star forward.
"He's obviously very upset about the situation because he just wants to play," said a McDyess confidant who asked not to be identified. "It's a terrible feeling."
McDyess has been reported to have been in seclusion since he received the news he would have to undergo another procedure on his knee.
Some are worried McDyess may contemplate retirement, something he has thought about before, with this latest set back.
"He's just happy that the doctors have told him it's not career-threatening," McDyess' friend said. "He doesn't care about his contract. His only concern is playing."
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Knicks Apr 2003 Archive
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NY post | Apr 19, 2003
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports: Former New York Mets orthopedist Dr.
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NY post | Apr 18, 2003
Marc Berman reports that New York Knicks General Manager Scott Layden may be willing to part with the Knicks' lottery pick for a proven veteran.
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New York Times | Apr 18, 2003
Another setback for McDyess
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New York Newsday | Apr 16, 2003
The New York environment isn't quite as placid and predictable as in Utah, but Knicks president and general manager Scott Layden is doing everything in his power to emulate that model of franchise stability.
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NY times | Apr 16, 2003
Chris Broussard of the New York Times reports that Knicks Head coach Don Chaney has received a contract extension.
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| Apr 15, 2003
Marc Berman reports that Charlie Ward and Allan Houston, both devout Christians, have been learning to read Hebrew since last summer.
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| Apr 9, 2003
Frank Isola reports that Milos Vujanic is headed to a prominent Spanish team, but it isn't Real Madrid as first reported.
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| Apr 7, 2003
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports: Latrell Sprewell let GM Scott Layden know what he should do with Knicks' draft pick in June: Get a big man.
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| Apr 7, 2003
Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports: Lamar Odom is long, skilled and, best of all, available.
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New York Times | Apr 7, 2003
Chris Broussard of the New York Times reports: Clippers swingman Lamar Odom, who will be become a restricted free agent at season's end, is interested in becoming a member of the New York Knicks.
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New York Journal News | Apr 5, 2003
There was a body on the floor nearly every possession.
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New York Post | Apr 5, 2003
The Knicks still face mathematical playoff elimination tonight at the Staples Center against the Clippers, but at least they are going down with courage and fight.
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Standard-Examiner | Apr 5, 2003
The Delta Center floor should be squeaky clean this morning after the way the New York Knicks mopped up on Friday.
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Deseret Morning News | Apr 5, 2003
Apparently there's more motivation in just wanting to make the playoffs than there is in trying to improve one's playoff seed.
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Salt Lake Tribune | Apr 5, 2003
Allan Houston's 15-footer with 4.
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New York Times | Apr 5, 2003
Chris Broussard of the New York Times reports: 1999 first-round draft choice Frédéric Weis might still have a chance to join the New York Knicks.
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Salt Lake Tribune | Apr 5, 2003
It could have been a Night to Remember.
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new york post | Apr 4, 2003
Layden will have to wait on Vujanic
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The Rocky Mountain News | Apr 3, 2003
Chris Tomasson reports on the Knicks vs.
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New York Daily News | Apr 2, 2003
Knicks General Manager Scott Layden has given Don Chaney some support as the Knicks Head coach according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News.
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new york post | Apr 1, 2003
Marc Berman of the New York Post reports: Remember when Latrell Sprewell got himself in trouble earlier this season for saying that Marcus Camby didn't like it in Denver?
Well, he was at it again yesterday when he said Camby wanted to be a Knick again one day.
