Barbara Barker: Here's #Knicks statement on Amar'e Stoudemire: "Amar'e will return to New York from Miami, FL today after seeking a second opinion on a bulging disc of his lower back. Both doctors have agreed that he should undergo non-surgical treatment and rehabilitation, that will include an epidural. He is expected to be out for approximately 2-4 weeks."
http://twitter.com/meanbarb/statuses/185013834908573696
Brian Mahoney: Knicks say no surgery for Amare on bulging disk in back, expect him to miss 2-4 weeks. Could be back before end of season.
I mean I love the determination and I want this to only be a minor setback but I can only imagine what condition he'll be in next season and all the posts that come with that since I bet Amar'e leading us until the trade deadline last season won't carry over the next.
I feel we can make the playoffs without him for now and that he should shut it down until the playoffs start. Maybe play the last two or three games of the reg season to work his way back in to playing condition.