The Toronto Raptors Media Relations announced this afternoon that DeMar DeRozan has a torn left adductor longus tendon (groin tendon). He injured himself during the 3rd quarter in the Raptors eventual 106-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, November 28, 2014. DeRozan will be out indefinitely with this injury.
Update on @Raptors DeMar DeRozan. Tests revealed torn left adductor longus tendon. No timetable for return to bball activity. #rtz
— RaptorsMR (@RaptorsMR) November 29, 2014
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The Toronto Raptors released an official press release regarding DeRozan’s injury as well.
Despite the team not announcing an official timeline for DeRozan’s recovery at this time, Dime Magazine has provided the following information regarding a potential timeframe:
“While the Raptors gave no timetable for DeRozan’s return, Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders suggested (based on similar injuries in the past) that a non-surgical repair of the adductor longus tendon may see a six or seven-week recovery process, while a surgical repair may sideline the All-Star approximately 12 weeks. The timetable will ultimately depend on the severity of the tear and if surgery will be required.”
All of us at Hoop Heads North wish DeMar DeRozan all the best, and hope he keeps his spirits high, as he begins his journey on the road to what we hope will be a full recovery.
Photo Credit: Tom Szczerbowski, USATODAY
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