Jerome James Needs ACL Surgery

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<span style="font-style: italic">Oct 19</span> - Isiah Thomas said he didn't know if Jerome James' knee troubles will prevent him from playing this season.</p>

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But Thomas says the pain and swelling James is dealing with as a result of surgery he had in 1999 is a "legitimate injury." If it weren't, Thomas added, "my conversation and tone would be drastically different." -- <font color="#000000">Newsday</font></p>

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[*]Knicks center Jerome James needs surgery on his ailing left knee but is hoping to delay it until after the season. James said four screws in the knee -- inserted during reconstructive surgery in 1999 -- have come loose and are causing extreme irritation.
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The problem was discovered last season, but it did not become a debilitating problem until the summer, when James twisted the knee during a workout.</p>

If there is no improvement soon, James said he would probably schedule surgery to remove the screws. -- <font color="#000000">New York Times</font></p>

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[Shapecity]

Perfect opportunity for a buyout. Knicks should be able to qualify for an injury exception.</p>