It was potentially another huge blow to the Portland Trail Blazers when 2007 No. 1 pick Greg Oden left Wednesday night's season opener against the Lakers with a sprained right foot. Final results of medical tests aren't back yet, but the Blazers believe the injury could've been a lot worse.
A person who spoke with Portland officials Thursday told Newsday that all signs point to a two-week injury. The team will wait for MRI results to come back, but the front office and coaching staff are said to be extremely relieved by the early diagnosis.
Oden left the Blazers' 96-76 season-opening loss to the Lakers Wednesday night after playing only 12 scoreless minutes. Oden missed his entire rookie season after injuring his right knee and undergoing microfracture surgery.