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Title: Wilcox is out at least 3-4 weeks
Post by: misha on December 23, 2012, 02:32:04 PM
Chris Forsberg ‏@ESPNForsberg
Doc Rivers said team will announce soon that Chris Wilcox is out at least 3-4 weeks with thumb/wrist injury.

Jessica Camerato ‏@JCameratoNBA
Wilcox out w ulnar collateral sprain (right thumb) suffered in CHI gm. Doc said could be out 3-4 weeks.

Can't catch a break...

Also: Doc Rivers seems to shoot down Fab Melo as potential big man addition: “I haven’t talked to anyone that thinks he’s ready to come up yet.”
Title: Re: Wilcox is out at least 3-4 weeks
Post by: Who on December 23, 2012, 02:53:13 PM
Given his weak rebounding and now time off with an injury -- late Jan, early Feb return, trade deadline around 21st, only 3-4 weeks of playing time for Wilcox post-injury to prove himself -- I think Danny needs to write off Wilcox as a rotation player on this Celtics team.

Perhaps even as a player altogether. Waive him (or trade him to dump salary) and use his roster spot on someone else. I'd still love to see Ainge add Kenyon Martin + Chris Andersen. Give the bench's interior defense a major boost.
Title: Re: Wilcox is out at least 3-4 weeks
Post by: TripleOT on December 23, 2012, 02:54:59 PM
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Title: Re: Wilcox is out at least 3-4 weeks
Post by: Yoki_IsTheName on December 23, 2012, 02:56:10 PM
Given his weak rebounding and now time off with an injury -- late Jan, early Feb return, trade deadline around 21st, only 3-4 weeks of playing time for Wilcox post-injury to prove himself -- I think Danny needs to write off Wilcox as a rotation player on this Celtics team.

Perhaps even as a player altogether. Waive him (or trade him to dump salary) and use his roster spot on someone else. I'd still love to see Ainge add Kenyon Martin + Chris Andersen. Give the bench's interior defense a major boost.

I agree, while he's all effort there, he's not really giving us even a little bit that would put us to a higher level. Danny should just waive him to open up a roster spot. Either call up Fab or sign somebody.
Title: Re: Wilcox is out at least 3-4 weeks
Post by: xmuscularghandix on December 23, 2012, 03:00:49 PM
Jajuan Johnson can easily provide what Chris Wilcox does. Mediocre rebounder, alley oop target, Athletic putbacks, quick feet in transition. Hell Johnson can at least block a few shots.
Title: Re: Wilcox is out at least 3-4 weeks
Post by: Rtpas11 on December 23, 2012, 03:12:55 PM
Given his weak rebounding and now time off with an injury -- late Jan, early Feb return, trade deadline around 21st, only 3-4 weeks of playing time for Wilcox post-injury to prove himself -- I think Danny needs to write off Wilcox as a rotation player on this Celtics team.

Perhaps even as a player altogether. Waive him (or trade him to dump salary) and use his roster spot on someone else. I'd still love to see Ainge add Kenyon Martin + Chris Andersen. Give the bench's interior defense a major boost.

agreed... definitely needs to be waived. leaving 2 Roster Spots open or save as trade chip to match salaries.
Title: Re: Wilcox is out at least 3-4 weeks
Post by: cman88 on December 23, 2012, 03:31:42 PM
I wish the C's would take a chance on k-mart...he's still a solid defender...would be solid to pair with KG
Title: Re: Wilcox is out at least 3-4 weeks
Post by: gpap on December 23, 2012, 04:01:45 PM
That's too bad

I like Wilcox and thought he was one of the few bright spots with our bench. It seemed him and Rondo played well together on the court.

[dang]
Title: Re: Wilcox is out at least 3-4 weeks
Post by: ssspence on December 23, 2012, 05:01:36 PM
Given his weak rebounding and now time off with an injury -- late Jan, early Feb return, trade deadline around 21st, only 3-4 weeks of playing time for Wilcox post-injury to prove himself -- I think Danny needs to write off Wilcox as a rotation player on this Celtics team.

Perhaps even as a player altogether. Waive him (or trade him to dump salary) and use his roster spot on someone else. I'd still love to see Ainge add Kenyon Martin + Chris Andersen. Give the bench's interior defense a major boost.

The Cs have luxury tax issues. They'll keep Wilcox and throw him into a trade.