The Wizards confirmed today what many already suspected: Antawn Jamison will open the season on the sidelines. Jamison injured his right shoulder in a preason game on Oct. 14 while attempting to block a shot. After being re-evaluated, the original diagnosis of a subluxation was confirmed, which is the technical way of saying his shoulder briefly popped out of its socket. In addition to the time he's already missed, he's expected to miss another three-to-five weeks.
It's a fluke injury and one that shouldn't pose any long-term effects, but it's certainly disappointing news for the Wizards, who are hoping to get back into the playoffs after a dismal 19-win season last year. Ironically enough, Jamison was one of the few players who escaped major injury last season, appearing in 81 games.
Fortunately, though, the Wizards have reinforcements to help shoulder the load this time around: despite some minor nicks and illnesses in training camp, Gilbert Arenas (who missed 80 games last year), Brendan Haywood (76) and Caron Butler (15) should start the regular season healthy and ready to play.
Antawn Jamison to Miss 3-5 Weeks
Oct 23, 2009 – 4:05 PM
Congress Agrees On Payroll Tax Cut, Unemployment Extension
Most Inmates In Honduras Prison Fire Were Not Convicted
'Colbert Report' Abruptly Suspends Production For The Week
Scott Brown: Elizabeth Warren Has Assumed The 'Mantle Of Oppressor'
WATCH: Fox News Host Makes Shocking Comment About Black Rep.
Relintless: Knicks Run Winning Streak To Seven Games
RECOVERING THE RECOVERY: A Good Sign For American Jobs
SEC Official: Common Wall St. Conversations Carry 'Troubling' Potential For Abuse
Oklahoma Senate Approves 'Personhood' Bill
Kennedy Launches Campaign
Santorum Called Himself A 'Progressive Conservative' In 1990
Source: Michigan Governor To Endorse Romney
More iPads Reportedly Seized In China
A Tale Of Dual Tracking: Trying To Modify A Loan As Bank Forecloses
Jimmy Carter Casts Movement As 'Relatively Successful'
Should Homeless People Be Sheltered Or Diverted? Obama Budget Renews Debate
Over 1,000 Old Detroit Rape Kits To Be Tested
Semi Truck's Tires Explode Through Front door, Land In Kitchen
Canadian Businessman Convicted Of Raping woman In New York Hotel Room
Actress In Controversial China Political Ad Apologizes
National Group Seeks To Shape Walker Recall Contest
Catholic Leadership Splinters Over Obama Birth Control Compromise
Santorum Releases Tax Returns
Montana Supreme Court Collides With U.S. Supreme Court Over Citizens United
