Beno and Hawes

[=LarryLegend=]

Is Beno playing tomorrow? and does anyone think hawes will play saturday?

 

[CalBears1]

I don't know about Udrih, but yesterday the news stated that Hawes will not be available for 7-10 days.

 

[Troy]

Break out the Beno...this season is starting to stink!!!!


I look forward to seeing the game tonight against the Cavs as it's on ESPN national. I thought I could fall back on the Bulls now that I live in Northern IL, but they are stinking it up too.

Do they have to make pre-season longer for teams to show up to games or what???!!!

 

[Merdiesel]

I'm sick of waiting for Hawes to suit up... I am all for him taking the appropriate time to heal, it just sucks having to wait.

 

[Bricklayer]

I'm sick of waiting for Hawes to suit up... I am all for him taking the appropriate time to heal, it just sucks having to wait.

Er...he's been out all of 4 games. Impatient are we?

 

[Gary]

Hawes is already in practice (Since Wednesday) so usually they bring them back a week following. So look for him next Friday at home against New York. I woudl have said next Wednesday but since it's the last game of a 2 game road trip I think they will save him for the Arco fans.

Anyone else want to guess?

 

[VF21]

Hawes is already in practice (Since Wednesday) so usually they bring them back a week following. So look for him next Friday at home against New York. I woudl have said next Wednesday but since it's the last game of a 2 game road trip I think they will save him for the Arco fans.

Anyone else want to guess?

If I had to make a semi-educated guess, it would be that he'll make his NBA debut on the road. It seems as though guys usually return from injuries away from Arco for some strange reason. So my "prediction" is against the Timberwolves in Minnesota.

 

[fnordius]

From yesterday's Amick article, http://www.sacbee.com/100/story/480598.html

Sounds like we may get a few minutes of Udrih tonight, but coach's comments that Hawes may be at 100% in 2 weeks aren't so encouraging.

Timing is off for injured Kings newcomers

Beno Udrih doesn't feel ready but is needed. Spencer Hawes wants to go, but he's told no.

By Sam Amick - samick@sacbee.com

Last Updated 6:15 am PST Friday, November 9, 2007

Beno Udrih and Spencer Hawes want to switch positions.
Not the point guard and center spots, but their respective spots regarding the injuries that are holding them back and the viewpoint of the Kings coaching and training staffs that will largely determine when they return.
The point guard signed recently to help with the long-term absence of Mike Bibby wants a bit more time before he tries out the left index finger he broke in October. He said he's eyeing Saturday's home game against Minnesota at the earliest but more likely Monday's game at Utah. Kings coach Reggie Theus, however, would love to see him hit the floor tonight against Cleveland.

"I think he's ready," Theus said. "I think he wants to come in and have his best opportunity to play the best that he can play right now.
"But he's going to have to understand that we might need him today, and waiting until that perfect moment might not be an option. He might have to grind it out for a couple of days."
Udrih said the finger feels fine, and he might begin wearing a protective brace to avoid reinjury.
"I can shoot and dribble and it doesn't bother me any more," he said. "But I just don't want to get hit on it when we're playing a game."
Hawes would jump at the chance to play tonight. Jumping, in fact, is all he's been doing lately, doing his best impression of a pogo stick nearly every time he walks by Theus to show his coach just how healthy he is after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
He practiced in live action for the first time Thursday, running well and providing a few highlights. The surprising play was on defense, where Hawes went high to swat a Darryl Watkins shot attempt. Hawes showed his scoring prowess, too, including a fading baseline jumper over the outstretched hand of Watkins and even a mid-range hook shot that fell through. But again, the player and the coach see the return date differently.
"I'd be surprised if he's not 100 percent in two weeks," Theus said of Hawes. "I won't play him until I feel very comfortable that he's ready to run the floor. ... I don't want him lumbering around. I don't really see him running the floor hard right now, so he (has) at least a week, but that could change."
Hawes said he felt no pain in the knee and hasn't experienced any swelling.
"I felt pretty good out there today, but it's not my decision so I'll leave it up to them," Hawes said. "I realize it's a long season. And having gone through (recovery from knee surgery) before, I've just got to be mature about it and be patient."

 

[VF21]

I split off the article above and put it in its own thread so it wouldn't be buried. For that reason, and since future discussion will most likely be about it, I'm closing this thread.