“Handle With Care” Hughes Dislocates Shoulder

Posted by Jeff Sack under NBA Injuries, NBA Preseason

There has never been any doubt about Chicago Bulls guard Larry Hughes ability on the hardwood. When healthy Hughes is an elite player in the Association. However the key phrase is “when healthy” because Hughes may be the most fragile player in the NBA. The “Associated Press” reported Thursday that Hughes will be out at least 6-8 weeks after dislocating his right shoulder Wednesday night. Hughes was injured in the third quarter of a preseason contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran had his arm pinned under T-Wolves forward Mike Miller when the pair dove for a loose ball. Reports indicate that Hughes should be able to avoid surgery, but further tests are still to be conducted. Since coming into the Association in 1998, Hughes has never had an injury free season.