Oden reportedly undergoes procedure in Germany: Free agent center Greg Oden continues to recover from microfracture surgery on his left knee, and, according to ESPN.com, recently underwent the same knee procedure Lakers guard Kobe Bryant had in Germany last summer to relieve pain and swelling in the knee. Oden, who has played in just 82 games since being the first pick in the 2007 NBA Draft due to a multitude of knee injuries, remains optimistic that he can make a return to the league as he continues to rehab the knee. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
Knee - Doubtful for start of 2012-13 season (Updated - 5/20/12)
Fantasy Analysis
According to the report, Oden remains in contact with as many as seven NBA teams, who could be interested in his service if he is able to return next season, however there is no timetable for his recovery at this time. He seems intent on getting back into playing shape, however at this point, he would need to show a lot for Fantasy owners to be willing to take a flyer on him on Draft Day. (Updated 05/20/2012).
This is starting to sound repetitive. Portland C Greg Oden has gone from No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft to a reclamation project due to a series of knee operations. He had his entire 2010-11 season wiped out due to microfracture surgery and could be sidelined again for the 2011-12 campaign, crippling the chances of Oden emerging as the superstar he was once expected to be in years past. He averaged 11.1 points and 8.4 rebounds in just 21 games in 2009-10, playing 23.9 minutes per game. As one of the biggest question marks heading into the season, Oden should not be considered a worthwhile selection in 2011-12 Fantasy drafts as the injury risk is too great. (Updated 12/16/11)
