Oklahoma City Thunder guard Desmond Mason underwent successful arthroscopic surgery today to remove debris from his right knee that was caused by a hyper extension injury.
Mason hyper extended his right knee in the third quarter of Oklahoma City’s January 28 contest against Memphis.
Team physician Carlan Yates performed the surgery this morning. Mason is expected to make a full recovery.
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Jan 29, 2009 10:20 PM EST
Kevin Durant was not named to the 2009 All-Star team, but he received serious consideration.
“Just to be in the conversation for a young guy like me feels good,” Durant said. “It just pushes me to work harder and help this team get better. I’m excited to be playing in the rookie-sophomore game and be part of All-Star weekend.
“I’ve heard people say if he doesn’t make it this year he will be (an All-Star) for years to come,” Durant said. “As a competitor, as a player I want things to happen as soon as possible. If I’m playing like an All-Star I should be in the All-Star Game. Sometimes that may not happen.”
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Oklahoma City Thunder Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Sam Presti announced today that guard Desmond Mason will miss the remainder of the season after hyper extending his right knee.
“We are disappointed to lose Desmond for the remainder of the season,” said Presti. “He is a valuable part of our efforts on and off the court. We will support Desmond and work with him throughout the rehabilitation process. Unfortunately, the timing of the injury does not allow Desmond to return this season.”
Mason suffered a hyper extended right knee at 4:02 in the third quarter of last night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He underwent an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) exam this morning that revealed bruising to his right femur and tibia. Team physicians will perform arthroscopic surgery to remove debris caused by the hyper extension.
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Thunder Jan 2009 Archive
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 29, 2009
There were twelve games on the schedule in the NBA on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City's overtime win, Chicago's defensive third quarter, and Toronto's thrilling win over New Jersey highlighted the night.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 27, 2009
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Star Ledger | Jan 24, 2009
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 22, 2009
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NBA.com | Jan 20, 2009
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Oklahoman | Jan 19, 2009
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The Oklahoman | Jan 19, 2009
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 19, 2009
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Oklahoman | Jan 13, 2009
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ESPN | Jan 13, 2009
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ESPN | Jan 12, 2009
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Dallas Morning News | Jan 12, 2009
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Boston Globe | Jan 11, 2009
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 11, 2009
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MLive.com | Jan 10, 2009
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Denver Post | Jan 7, 2009
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Oklahoman | Jan 7, 2009
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The Oklahoman | Jan 6, 2009
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The Oklahoman | Jan 5, 2009
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Press Release | Jan 5, 2009
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Oklahoman | Jan 5, 2009
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Yahoo! | Jan 4, 2009
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ESPN | Jan 3, 2009
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New York Post | Jan 3, 2009
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Press Release | Jan 2, 2009
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Rocky Mountain News | Jan 2, 2009
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 1, 2009
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