05-10-2007, 11:51 AM
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Angel Wings
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Re: Offseason changes
Here are some recent items from the Denver papers
Denver Post
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Returning from microfracture surgeries on both knees successfully would be history-making, but he's confident he can. While Martin is optimistic he could return earlier, Nuggets strength and conditioning coach Steve Hess said Saturday that he believes Martin could begin running again in late August and is cautiously optimistic that he'll be completely ready for training camp in October.
Karl is now rooting for Martin and seems to miss his athleticism, defense, leadership and swagger. And if the Nuggets have to make roster changes to lower salary, Martin will be expected to pick up the slack since he will likely be around. In fact, Karl hopes to play Martin 2,000 minutes next season, which is 245 minutes more than what forward-center Nene played this season.
"I still think he has some months of rehab," Karl said. "I think we want to work with him and get him to a place where he doesn't have any health problems in the basketball business.
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RMN
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• Karl's view: "I think Kenyon is fired up. I've seen him have a bounce and a spirit to him. He had a little giggle and glee about how well we played at the end, and I know he wants to be back on the court, but I still think he has some months of rehab."
• Martin's view: He expects to be ready for training camp in October but plans to be cautious after struggling in his recovery from the first knee injury. "I'll probably be limited at the beginning, but at least I'm playing," he said. "If everything goes along the way it should, I should have no pain. I should be full go."
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