03-15-2022, 03:28 PM
(03-15-2022, 02:24 PM)michaeltex Wrote: To me the biggest question is the effect returning players will have. There are several key players that may be back before the playoffs, rested and ready to go.
DEN has MPJ (now in G League work) and Murray looking to get back.
PHX is trying to get CP3 back. Says out 6-8 weeks. 4/17 is 8 weeks. Just in time.
LAC says Kawhi isn't coming back, but there were reports of on-court work recently. PG is unknown at this time.
LAL has AD starting light court work. (Won't help them much, IMO)
MEM just got Dillon Brooks back last weekend.
GSW just got Green and Matthews back. Igoudala is unknown.
And this is just the Western Conference.
DAL has THJ out ... haven't heard a timetable on his return. Injured Jan 25th. Surgery Feb 2nd. Average time lost for in-season fifth metatarsal fracture is roughly 10 to 11 weeks, so mid April return seems possible. Mavs' last regular season game is April 10.