Yardbarker: Jameer Nelson

Orlando Magic News & Notes: Magic Travel to Milwaukee

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:26:21 -0500

The Orlando Magic take on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. You can read my game preview here. Click here to read John Denton’s mailbag. Orlando’s records with and without starting Point Guard are very similar. Contrary to what you might think, the numbers suggest that Jameer Nelson’s absence doesn’t make a huge difference. Correct me if I’m wrong, but with [...]

Schmitz: Nelson Could Return As Early As December 2

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:30 -0500

Brian Schmitz is reporting that Jameer Neslon, who was originally thought to be out for four-to-six weeks, could return as early as December 2. The Magic said that PG Jameer Nelson could be out four to six weeks, but teammates suggest he could miss as little as three weeks. If that’s a target date, Nelson could [...]

Otis Smith Not Interested in Adding A Point Guard to the Roster

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:07:51 -0500

Despite Jameer Nelson’s injury, HoopsWorld.com’s Steve Kyler and Alex Kennedy are reporting that Magic General Manager Otis Smith has no interest in adding another Point Guard to Orlando’s roster at this time. Magic GM Otis Smith has downplayed that the club is close with Antonio Daniels, but according to sources has met with Daniels agent twice [...]

Orlando Magic News & Notes: Replacing Jameer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:44:58 -0500

Jameer Nelson is out for four-to-six weeks with a torn labrum. Brian Schmitz says that Otis Smith has not ruled out signing Allen Iverson. “It’s hard to say. You have to evaluate it. But it has to make sense for your team,” he said. “I just got the news (on Nelson) a few hours ago, so I [...]

Jameer Nelson Out 4-6 Weeks

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:08:54 -0500

You got to feel for the Magic, they couldn’t even finish a single game with a healthy starting lineup: “Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson will undergo arthroscopic surgery Wednesday morning to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Nelson was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s game vs. Charlotte and underwent an MRI Tuesday morning. It is estimated that Nelson will be out four-to-six weeks following the procedure.”

Jameer Nelson Out at Least a Month

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:05:00 -0500

by Tim PovtakFiled under: Magic, NBA InjuriesThis is where good depth can really come in handy. Veteran Jason Williams, the point guard on Miami's NBA Championship team of 2006, will become a starter once again with a serious contender. The Orlando Magic announced Tuesday that All-Star Jameer Nelson will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks. Nelson was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday night's victory ove...

All-Star PG Nelson to miss 4-6 weeks for Magic

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:01:59 -0500

Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson is having surgery again. The team says the All-Star point guard will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus. He is expected to miss four to six weeks. Nelson was injured in the fourth quarter of Monday night's win against Charlotte. This is the second straight season he has been sidelined. Nelson tore the labrum in his right shoulder in February and had surgery.

Breaking News: Jameer Nelson to have Surgery

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:57:55 -0500

Jameer Nelson will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his knee to repair a torn meniscus. The Magic don’t have a reliable backup for him. Hmmmmmmm?

Jammer Nelson to Miss Four-to-Six Weeks With a Torn Meniscus

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:43:26 -0500

Per OrlandoMagic.com, Jameer Nelson is going to undergo arthroscopic surgery Wednesday morning to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. See the full story here. Nelson is expected to miss four-to-six weeks. Nelson missed 40 regular season games and 19 playoff games in 2009 with a torn labrum. The Magic, who are fairly deep at Point Guard, [...]

Magic News & Notes: A Rusty Rashard

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:35:54 -0500

The Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91. Click here to see my recap, quotes, and analysis. You can find John Denton’s postgame analysis here. Joshua Robbins says that Jameer Nelson provided a needed spark in last night’s game. In the first four minutes of the second half, the diminutive point guard grabbed two rebounds, stole the ball [...]

Orlando Magic News & Notes: More Praise for Jameer Nelson

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:32:37 -0500

John Denton discussed Jameer Nelson’s spectacular performance in Sunday afternoon’s win over Toronto. “That is probably the best game I’ve had since the surgery,” said Nelson, whose Magic (3-0) face the Detroit Pistons (1-2) tonight at The Palace. “It was just me being aggressive, being who I am and playing the way I know how to [...]

Orlando Magic Media Day: Jameer Nelson Coverage

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:03:36 -0500

Jameer Nelson was an All-Star last season. As I discussed last week, Jameer looks like he’s ready to go. He discussed his injury, his new teammates, showed off his personality and more at Media Day Monday. On re-establishing what he had before his injury Well like I said, it’s just one step at a time. I know [...]

Team Report: Nelson Is Ready To Go

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:10:20 -0500

Yahoo! Sports has posted a Magic team report. A lot of this was talked about in the Magic Basketblog last week. Once again, the most important thing to point out is that Jameer Nelson looks healthy and ready to go for the season. Nelson, the starting point guard and one of the team captains, has shown no signs [...]

Jameer Nelson Will Spell Doom For Orlando

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:18:11 -0500

Breaking news just 2 days before the start of the NBA Finals: Jameer Nelson is coming back. Or at least his Orlando Magic teammates say he is. Jameer, on the other hand, remains skeptical. And right fully so.