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Yao Ming's career in jeopardy?
As Yahoo!'s Adrian Wojanrowski reports, that's the worry circulating throughout the Houston Rockets' front office. The fractured foot that put Yao out of commission during the Western Conference Semi-Finals vs. the Lakers has been stubborn to heal, and beyond a recent "out indefinitely" ...
ESPN backs Rockets in bashing doctor | sportspoop.com
ESPN backs Rockets in bashing doctor | sportspoop.com
sportspoop.com — Yao Ming's career could be in jeopardy, but the Houston Rockets (and ESPN) seem more concerned with... blaming the injured player's doctor than the player's future (more) ESPN backs Rockets in bashing doctor | sportspoop.com
Justice: Yao's injury could be opportunity for Rockets | NBA Basketball |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Justice: Yao's injury could be opportunity for Rockets | NBA Basketball | Chron.com - Houston ...
chron.com — Once the Toronto Raptors figure out that Chris Bosh will be departing via free agency a year... from now, they may be inclined to trade him this summer. Their choice is to trade him to the Rockets now and get something in return, or wait until he signs ... (more) Justice: Yao's injury could be opportunity for Rockets | ...
What is Yao’s Legacy?
What is Yao’s Legacy?
thatnbalotterypick.blogspot.com — The major NBA news of yesterday was Yao Ming’s potential career-ending injury with a broken left foot.... Currently it is believed that Yao will most likely not be active for the 2009-2010 season but the Rockets have not made a formal announcement regarding the upcoming season and Yao’s status. ... (more) What is Yao’s Legacy?
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Stop Laughing Right Yao: Could the Rockets Center be Done for?
Sports of Boston — ... So, this might not directly affect us as Celtics fans, but anytime someone of Yao Ming’s stature looks like he could be leaving the NBA, it causes ripples. The giant Chinese superstar suffered a hairline fracture of one of the bones in his foot during a playoff loss against the Lakers in Houston. Initial reports indicated that he’d be unable to play for eight to 12 weeks. Since nobody really gave the Rockets much of a shot at getting past Los Angeles anyway, it was thought to be a big deal, but nothing too grave. ...

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