From the Blazers:
PORTLAND, Ore. -Portland Trail Blazers guardBrandon Roywill be sidelined indefinitely with sore knees, it was announced today by General ManagerRich Cho.
"Unfortunately, Brandon Roy's condition has not significantly improved and we've decided to hold him out indefinitely," said Cho. "In the short term, we're going to proceed with an extended period of rest. Beyond that, we're looking at all available treatment options to help better determine a course of action."
Roy, 26, has missed nine games this season (three games from Nov. 16-20 and the last six games beginning on Dec. 17) with a sore left knee.
A three-time NBA All-Star and 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year, Roy has led the team in scoring in each of the last three seasons. He holds career averages of 19.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.08 steals in 297 career games (295 starts).
In 23 games (all starts) this season, Roy has averaged 16.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.13 steals in 35.3 minutes per game. He scored 20 points or more in nine contests and led the team in scoring eight times.
Ben will have a report later from the press conference.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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