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Anyone know when Burks will start playing?

It was mentioned that probably not for preseason. But no official word that I know of.
 
When we make the playoffs he should be back. Or maybe by the regular season. Or next week. But probably by the regular season opener.
 
I don't think anyone knows. I think he will be re-evaluated at the start of the regular season. I have heard they are going to take things 'slow'.
 
Heard from one of the local radio guys who got to a jazz practice early who said that he watched Burks working out pre practice going through drills. Said they are working him really hard and the drills he was doing were rigorous. He said that Burks looked great.
Said that the jazz are just being cautious.
 
As much as I want to see him back in action & think he will be a major weapon for this team (if healthy), we have enough depth that we shouldn't rush him back. I'm sure he's eager to get back out there but another injury would really hurt his trade value & possibly his confidence as well.
 
Burks is still trying to become an excellent ballerina. Once he nails his beam routine, he'll be cleared. Per sources.
 
My prediction: he will miss the first 5-10 games, then come back straight into the starting lineup. After about 15 games of inconsistent yet often spectacular play he will barrel into the lane on a play, ignoring the open guys on the wings for 3, and spin around while trying to flip the ball off the backboard at an odd angle over a 7-footer and hit the ground hard. No foul will be called and Burks will head to the locker room holding his arm/shoulder/leg/ankle/hand awkwardly with the trainers in tow. He will then miss 30 games and come back in time to make everyone think that if only he had been healthy we would be a 2nd seed instead of fighting for the 7th or 8th playoff spot. Unreasonable expectations will abound and unfounded "optimism" will lead several to declare that next year when he is healthy he will be our new Hayward and will lead us to the promised land, since Hayward will have been traded at the deadline for picks and cash since we were at that time floundering just under .500.

Or he might be available opening night and have a nice season. Who knows?
 
I think he'll come back like steph. Kept getting hurt now he's just fine.

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fishonjazz said:
Heard from one of the local radio guys who got to a jazz practice early who said that he watched Burks working out pre practice going through drills. Said they are working him really hard and the drills he was doing were rigorous. He said that Burks looked great.
Said that the jazz are just being cautious.
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Thanks for the local info!
 
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