Wilson Chandler Injury Update: Nuggets SF Finally Back On His Feet

Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler suffered through a strange season that started in China, turned into eight games for the Nuggets and ended with successful surgery on his left hip on May 1, but he is finally back on his feet. Chandler is able to stand and walk without crutches, as reported by Aaron Lopez of Nuggets.com, and that's the first big step in his recovery process. Running and jumping are still activities Chandler won't even attempt, but he is expected to be available when training camp begins next season.

As detailed by Lopez, Chandler still has to apply a cold-water compress to his hip six times a day in 30-minute intervals and he is dealing with major mobility restrictions until the muscles surrounding are properly rehabbed and built up.

"It's tough. It's repetitive. A lot of little things over and over, but it's something I have to do. I've got to make sure all the muscles are strong before I can start running and get back to jumping."

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Wilson Chandler Injury: Nuggets Forward Undergoes Successful Surgery

The Denver Nuggets, down 0-1 to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2012 NBA Playoffs, got some good news on Tuesday afternoon. SF Wilson Chandler successfully underwent his scheduled hip surgery and should be healthy for a full 2012-13 campaign, according to Marc Spears of Yahoo!:

Nuggets say forward Wilson Chandler had left hip surgery today and he is expected to be ready by training camp.

— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) May 1, 2012

Chandler played in only 8 games in the 2011-12 season, 6 of them starts, and averaged 9.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. He and F Danilo Gallinari joined the Nuggets midseason in 2011 as part of the three-way trade that sent F Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks.

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Wilson Chandler Injury: Nuggets Forward Will Miss Remainder Of Season, Return For 2012-2013

Wilson Chandler's 2011-2012 season was a forgettable one. The forward spent the first part of the lockout-shortened season in China, before returning to the Denver Nuggets. Chandler's season will end after only playing in eight games for Denver this season. He'll miss the rest of the season with hip surgery, but will be ready to return for next season.

I feel for #Nuggets F @wilsonchandler. He tried to make late-season impact but hip injury puts him out for season.

— Aaron J. Lopez (@Lopez_Nuggets) April 18, 2012

After surgery, Wilson is expected to be ready to play by the start of the 2012-13 season.

— Aaron J. Lopez (@Lopez_Nuggets) April 18, 2012

Chandler returned to play seven minutes against the Houston Rockets on April 15.

Chandler averaged 9.4 points per game for Denver this season.

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Wilson Chandler Injury Update: Chandler Should Be Available Against Rockets

It appears the Denver Nuggets could benefit from the return of a key scoring option as they prepare to enter the stretch run of the season, as Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post is reporting that Wilson Chandler should be available tonight after battling groin and hip injuries:

@nuggetsnews: Wilson Chandler should be available to play tonight for the #Nuggets

Chandler hasn't been able to make the impact that many were hoping for when he returned from China. Chandler has appeared in only seven games and has been sidelined since March 30 with a groin/hip injury. Earlier this week, George Karl told the Denver Post that even when he returned, Chandler wouldn't be at 100%.

Karl said that "if and when" Chandler gets back, he will be in a similar situation to that of Al Harrington, who is playing with torn meniscus.

"His hip is not going to heal this year," Karl said of Chandler. "But can he play and be effective?"

The recent return of Danilo Gallinari lessens the blow, but Denver still has a void at forward off the bench. Corey Brewer, among others, will be expected to bring energy and production.

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Wilson Chandler Injury Update: Forward Will Not Play Against Lakers

Wilson Chandler has not played a game in April for the Denver Nuggets as he nurses a groin injury, and he will not be available to play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, according to the Post's Benjamin Hochman.

Just got word, no Wilson Chandler tonight for the #Nuggets at #Lakers

— Benjamin Hochman (@nuggetsnews) April 13, 2012

Related: Nuggets At Lakers preview: Kobe Bryant hurt, Afflalo soaring (8:30pm MT)

Chandler, who last played on March 30, has appeared in seven games with the Nuggets since signing with the team last month. He is averaging 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

In other injury news, the Lakers will be without Kobe Bryant against the Nuggets.

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Nuggets Vs. Hornets: Wilson Chandler Questionable To Play Wednesday

Wilson Chandler's status for Wednesday is uncertain.