Oden will be a restricted free agent after the Blazers elected to make his $8.8 million qualifying offer. Had they declined, Oden would have become an unrestricted free agent and left the team for good.
Greg Oden Running Again, 11 Months After Microfracture Surgery
Greg Oden is still on the road to recovery, some 11 months after undergoing another microfracture surgery on his left knee. Oden, who has been plagued by knee injuries throughout his career, fractured his patella in December of 2009, with recovery coming slow in the aftermath. After multiple setbacks and the microfracture surgery, though, Oden seems to be moving forward.
Oden posted a status update on Facebook on Thursday, informing fans he was running again.
Read Article >Greg Oden Qualifying Offer Picked Up By Portland Trail Blazers, Oden To Become Restricted Free Agent
There was a lot of speculation that the Blazers would not exercise the qualifying offer and make Oden an unrestricted free agent. This would have saved Portland that $8.8 million and indicated an official parting of the ways between them and the man they picked No. 1 overall in 2007. Instead, the Blazers have elected to hang onto the hope that Oden could be a part of their future, though it’s still possible that Oden ends up leaving the organization this summer.
Oden is still recovering from another microfracture surgery on his knee. He still has no timetable for his return.
Read Article >Doctor Who Performed Microfracture Surgery On Greg Oden Estimates One-Year Recovery
The news just keeps getting worse for Greg Oden after he learned he had to undergo microfracture surgery on his left knee. The surgery itself was successful, but Oden’s projected recovery timeline is pretty long.
A person who was among those performing surgery on Oden said that they figure Oden’s recovery timetable will keep him out for a full year. Via Ben Golliver of Blazers Edge.
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