Hooped Up

Josh Howard has been sidelined with a wonky left ankle that needs arthroscopic surgery and could potentially miss the remainder of the season.

“That’s the team saying that, not amateur physicians in the media. The Mavericks hope any procedure is later, not sooner. Even if it is, he will require a cortisone shot later this week and it will be at least next week before he is cleared to practice. Coach Rick Carlisle said it was “unlikely” Howard would play next week. It has become clear that the only priority is trying to get him healthy by the time the playoffs start. Surgery would be the worst setback. If that can be delayed until the off-season, Howard should be able to play at some point.”

Two things immediately entered my thoughts after I read this. One, will Josh Howard ask for medical marijuana to deal with his ankle pain, because this would be a perfect opportunity to score. Two, does Mark Cuban really think he can make it out of the first round and if so, is it worth the future health of Josh Howard to try?

Via Dallas Morning News