Amare Stoudemire Out for the Year
It sounds like Amare Stoudemire will not return to the court again this year. The latest news indicates that STAT will undergoe arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this week. This is not the same knee he had microfracture surgery on in October (was left knee). It would seem that all the added pressure he's added to the right knee in his attempt to come back has actually caused it to break down.
“In addition to the inflammation in his calves and thighs, MRIs showed Amaré Stoudemire had a fluid buildup, known as a Baker’s cyst, on the back of the right knee, which is another possible source of the pain he experienced Monday night before halting his comeback attempt.“ - Jerry Brown, Easy Valley Tribune
I guess it's better to know now that Amare will not return - this should allow the guys on the court to focus on winning instead of wondering if Stoudemire will be back. Click here for previous Amare Stoudemire injury reports.
The Suns still have a decent chance to make a run in the playoffs with their current lineup. They are faster & can put up more points than any other team in the league. If the defense can step up for them against the Mavs and Spurs in the later rounds of the playoffs, I think they could make it to the NBA Finals.
In game news, the Suns will try and clinch the Pacific Division title this week. They play the Los Angeles Clippers tonight, so they should be able to rap it up with a win.