Chandler And Posey Now Recovering
Hooped Up | May 28, 2009
The New Orleans Hornets say center Tyson Chandler and forward James Posey both had successful surgeries for their injuries.
Team spokesman Dennis Rogers said late Tuesday that Chandler had a procedure on his left ankle to relieve inflammation and another on his left toe. Posey’s surgery was on his right knee. Chandler, who averaged 8.8 points, missed 29 games in the regular season and the last playoff game because of the ankle injury. His trade to Oklahoma City this year was rescinded because of concerns over the toe.
Posey, who averaged almost nine points as a reserve, hurt his knee in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs against Denver but played through it.
Both are expected at training camp in October.

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The 11-year NBA veteran is seeking at least a four-year contract worth the mid-level exception. He opted out of an option year of $3.2 million to become an unrestricted free agent. “He’s a big priority for us for the offseason. We hope that he decides to come back. He was a big cog, and we definitely want him back on our roster,” Allen said. For the Celtics last season, Posey averaged 7.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. His career averages are 9.2 points, 4.9 boards and 1.8 assists per game. 



















