e_blazer
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Even though I root for the Blazers to win every time I watch them play; I would not be unhappy if they lost all the rest of their games. Not only would it probably move them up 4 spots in draft order. But it would it would also mean they would not be tempted to play Nurkic; I am in the small group who think it would be very foolish to risk aggravating his injury or incurring a new injury (which might happen because of his lack of conditioning, not helped by his resting for last two weeks).
I get the concern, especially given the Blazers' past history with some of our centers, but we have no information about Nurkic's injury other than the minimal amount issued in the press release. From what little I've read, it sounds pretty minor and there's usually a 2-4 week recovery. If he's ready to play, he's ready to play. If not, then missing the playoffs would certainly be the best bet. I'd bet the Blazers have a pretty good idea as to how soon he'll be available to play.



