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Archived News (04-2009)
Mehmet Okur estimated that he'll need to rest his ailing hamstring
Mehmet Okur estimated that he'll need to rest his ailing hamstring for about one month before it's fully healed. The injury hampered Okur throughout Utah's short playoff appearance but obviously shouldn't be an issue next season. [...]
Okur is expected to start at center for Game 5 on Monday, the
News: Okur is expected to start at center for Game 5 on Monday, the Deseret News reports. [...]
Okur is expected to start at center for Game 5 on Monday, the
News: Okur is expected to start at center for Game 5 on Monday, the Deseret News reports. [...]
Okur (hamstring) returned in Saturday's Game 4, the Salt Lake
News: Okur (hamstring) returned in Saturday's Game 4, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. [...]
Okur (hamstring) returned in Game 4, the Salt Lake Tribune
News: Okur (hamstring) returned in Game 4, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. [...]
Mehmet Okur returned from his hamstring injury on Saturday,
Mehmet Okur returned from his hamstring injury on Saturday, but failed to score in a Game 4 loss to the Lakers. He did have two rebounds, but Okur is clearly still bothered by the injury, and played just 13 minutes in his return. [...]
Utah C Mehmet Okur returned for the Jazz in Saturday's Western
News: Utah C Mehmet Okur returned for the Jazz in Saturday's Western Conference quarterfinals Game 4 matchup with the Lakers in his first game since straining his right hamstring April 13. Okur was obviously rusty after the layoff, finishing with two rebounds and no points in 13 minutes. [...]
Mehmet Okur will start for the Jazz on Saturday after missing
Mehmet Okur will start for the Jazz on Saturday after missing the three previous games with a hamstring injury. This could also force Phil Jackson to bring Andrew Bynum off the bench in an effort to keep him out of early foul trouble, as well as preserve him as he deals with a knee injury. [...]
Mehmet Okur is expected to play on Saturday after going through
Mehmet Okur is expected to play on Saturday after going through shootaround earlier in the day. He missed the first three playoff games with a hamstring injury, but it does sound like he will play tonight. [...]
Mehmet Okur is sounding likely to return to action Saturday
Mehmet Okur is sounding likely to return to action Saturday after missing the first three games of the Lakers' series with a hamstring injury. Phil Jackson says he's excited about Okur's return, despite the fact it creates matchup problems and theoretically makes Utah a more dangerous team. [...]
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Jazz center Mehmet Okur was
News: The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Jazz center Mehmet Okur was encouraged Friday about his prospects of making his return from a strained right hamstring in Saturday's Game 4 against the Lakers. "So far, so good," Okur said. "It feels good. Less pain. I was able to do more moving and more stuff. I'm probably going to more stuff with the team and see how I feel." Asked if playing in Game 4 was a possibility, Okur said: "Yeah, it is possibility. It's all up to after practice how I feel and how my hamstring going to react. I'll tell you what, I'm excited, so hopefully I'm going to feel good." Okur has missed the first three games of the series. [...]
Mehmet Okur says his right hamstring is feeling better and there's
Mehmet Okur says his right hamstring is feeling better and there's a possibility he'll play in Saturday's Game 4. "Yeah, it is possibility," Okur said of playing tomorrow. [...]
Utah center Mehmet Okur missed Game 3 of the team's opening
News: Utah center Mehmet Okur missed Game 3 of the team's opening playoff series against the Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the firs two games of the first-round playoff series as well. Okur has hasn't played since last Monday against the Clippers. Okur is questionable for 4 on Saturday. [...]
Okur will miss Thursday's Game 3, the Associated Press reports.
News: Okur will miss Thursday's Game 3, the Associated Press reports. [...]
Okur will miss Thursday's Game 3, the Associated Press reports.
News: Okur will miss Thursday's Game 3, the Associated Press reports. [...]
Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles
News: Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series. Okur said he tried to work out Thursday morning, but was still not able to run at full speed or jump. Okur has not played since straining his right hamstring in a regular-season game last Monday against the Clippers. The Jazz look to avoid falling behind the Lakers 3-0 in the best-of-7 series without their second-leading scorer and No. 3 rebounder. Okur said he also wasn't sure about his status for Game 4 on Saturday. "I don't know yet. This is the worst part," Okur said. "I can't say a couple days, a couple hours, four days." The Jazz planned to start Jarron Collins again in place of Okur, who averaged 17 points and 7.7 rebounds during the regular season and was Utah's top 3-point shooter. Collins had seven points and nine rebounds in the first two games of the series. [...]
Jazz F Okur out for Game 3
Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series. Okur said he tried to work out Thursday morning, but was still not able to run at full speed or jump. Okur has not played since straining his right hamstring in a regular-season game last Monday against the Clippers.
Mehmet Okur has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 against
Mehmet Okur has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 against the Lakers with his lingering hamstring injury. At this point it looks like Okur's playoffs may never get started, as this will be his third straight missed game. [...]
Jazz F Okur out for Game 3
Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series. The Jazz say Okur did not participate in the team shootaround Thursday morning and would not play later when the Jazz host the Lakers, who lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
Mehmet Okur has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 against
Mehmet Okur has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 against the Lakers with his lingering hamstring injury. At this point it looks like Okur's playoffs may never get started, as this will be his third straight missed game. [...]
Mehmet Okur, who missed Game 2 on Tuesday night with a strained
Mehmet Okur, who missed Game 2 on Tuesday night with a strained hamstring, remains day-to-day with the injury. "Same thing every day: I'm doing better, actually, but not quite ready," he said. [...]
Utah center Mehmet Okur missed Game 2 of the Western Conference
News: Utah center Mehmet Okur missed Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers. Coach Jerry Sloan said before Tuesday night's game that Okur was still sidelined by a mild right hamstring strain. He didn't play in Utah's 113-100 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 Sunday. [...]
The Deseret News reports Jazz center Mehmet Okur said he will
News: The Deseret News reports Jazz center Mehmet Okur said he will not play Tuesday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series at the Lakers. Okur has been out for more than a week with a strained right hamstring and did not play in the Jazz's Game 1 loss Sunday. With Okur out, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan confirmed Tuesday that he will again start Jarron Collins at center. [...]
Mehmet Okur (hamstring) will not play in Game 2 against the
Mehmet Okur (hamstring) will not play in Game 2 against the Lakers on Tuesday, and Matt Harpring (stomach) is questionable. Okur has been out for over a week now, but Harpring appears to have had a bad reaction to antibiotics he was taking to combat a sinus infection. [...]
Okur not likely to play in Game 2 on Tuesday, the Deseret News
News: Okur not likely to play in Game 2 on Tuesday, the Deseret News reports. [...]
Jazz C Mehmet Okur worked out on the sideline during Monday's
News: Jazz C Mehmet Okur worked out on the sideline during Monday's practice, but the Jazz said it would be a game-time decision whether he can play with a strained right hamstring in Game 3 at the Lakers. [...]
Okur (hamstring) worked out on the sideline during Monday's
News: Okur (hamstring) worked out on the sideline during Monday's practice and was able to increase his activity, the Los Angeles Times reports. [...]
Mehmet Okur (right hamstring strain) worked out on the sidelines
Mehmet Okur (right hamstring strain) worked out on the sidelines during Monday's practice. He increased his activity but remains questionable for Game 2 on Tuesday. [...]
Mehmet Okur (right hamstring strain) worked out on the sidelines
Mehmet Okur (right hamstring strain) worked out on the sidelines during Monday's practice. He increased his activity but remains questionable for Game 2. [...]
Mehmet Okur's injured hamstring has loosened up but he's still
Mehmet Okur's injured hamstring has loosened up but he's still struggling to run and jump. He is questionable for Game 2 against the Lakers on Tuesday. [...]
Jazz C Mehmet Okur sat out Game 1 of the first-round playoff
News: Jazz C Mehmet Okur sat out Game 1 of the first-round playoff series at the Lakers with a mild right hamstring strain Sunday. He is questionable for Game 2. [...]
Okur (hamstring) missed Sunday's playoff opener against the
News: Okur (hamstring) missed Sunday's playoff opener against the Lakers with mild right hamstring strain, the Associated Press reports. [...]
Okur (hamstring) missed Sunday's playoff opener against the
News: Okur (hamstring) missed Sunday's playoff opener against the Lakers with mild right hamstring strain, the Associated Press reports. [...]
Mehmet Okur's strained right hamstring will force him to sit
Mehmet Okur's strained right hamstring will force him to sit out Utah's playoff opener on Sunday. Jarron Collins will start at center in place of Okur, and Kyle Korver will start at SF to offset the loss of Okur's perimeter shooting. [...]
Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur is questionable for Sunday's playoff
News: Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur is questionable for Sunday's playoff opener in Los Angeles with a strained hamstring. Okur has been out since straining his right hamstring on Monday night against the Clippers. He did not practice all week and sat out again Saturday in the Jazz's final workout before traveling to Los Angeles. The Jazz say Okur will be a gametime decision, but his teammates say they aren't expecting to have Okur in the lineup. Coach Jerry Sloan says Jarron Collins would likely start if Okur isn't ready Sunday. [...]
Mehmet Okur (hamstring) described his chances of playing against
Mehmet Okur (hamstring) described his chances of playing against the Lakers on Sunday as "low", but he hasn't been officially ruled out. "It's hard to play if you can't run," Okur said, adding, "It's stronger and stronger. [...]
Okur (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Game
News: Okur (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 1 against the Lakers, the Deseret News reports. [...]
The Jazz still are not sure if center Mehmet Okur will be able
The Jazz still are not sure if center Mehmet Okur will be able to play in Sunday's opener against the Lakers after straining his right hamstring Monday. [...]
Okur (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Game
News: Okur (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 1 against the Lakers, the Deseret News reports. [...]
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Jazz center Mehmet Okur, who missed
News: The Salt Lake Tribune reports Jazz center Mehmet Okur, who missed the regular-season finale Tuesday against the Lakers with a hamstring injury, will be listed as a game-time decision for Sunday's playoff opener against the Lakers. The report suggest Okur will play. "It's definitely important to get him back," Jazz point guard Deron Williams said. "We need him. We definitely missed him down the stretch. We need his shooting and we need him to be healthy." [...]
Mehmet Okur is listed as a game-time decision due to a hamstring
Mehmet Okur is listed as a game-time decision due to a hamstring injury for Sunday's Game 1 matchup against Andrew Bynum and the Lakers in Round 1 of the playoffs. [...]
Okur (hamstring) missed Tuesday's game.
News: Okur (hamstring) missed Tuesday's game. [...]
Jazz C Mehmet Okur did not play in Tuesday's regular-season
News: Jazz C Mehmet Okur did not play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Lakers after straining his hamstring Monday against the Clippers. Okur has complained about tightness and soreness in his hamstring, and it's not sure what is his status heading into the first round of the playoffs. [...]
Jazz will be without Mehmet Okur (hamstring) and C.J. Miles
Jazz will be without Mehmet Okur (hamstring) and C.J. Miles (finger) against the Lakers on Tuesday Matt Harpring and Jarron Collins will both be in the starting lineup as Utah tries to avoid being the West's eighth playoff seed. [...]
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Jazz center Mehmet Okur, who left
News: The Salt Lake Tribune reports Jazz center Mehmet Okur, who left Monday's game against the Clippers with a strained hamstring, is traveling to Los Angeles for Tuesday's game against the Lakers. But the report says Okur, who was complaining of tightness and soreness, didn't know if he could play against the Lakers and didn't know how he would be affected going into the playoffs. [...]
Okur to be game-time call
Mehmet Okur will be a game-time call for tonight's outing at the Lakers. He is recovering from a strained right hamstring.
Our View: Okur poured in 22 points, eight boards and three steals in his last match-up with Los Angeles, but could be limited if given the green light to play tonight.
Mehmet Okur (strained hamstring) traveled with the Jazz to Los
Mehmet Okur (strained hamstring) traveled with the Jazz to Los Angeles but is questionable for Tuesday's game vs. the Lakers. Okur complained of tightness and soreness, and with the playoffs looming we expect the Jazz will be extra cautious when bringing him back. [...]
Utah C Mehmet Okur left Monday's game against the Clippers at
News: Utah C Mehmet Okur left Monday's game against the Clippers at halftime with a strained right hamstring and did not return. Okur scored 12 points and grabbed four rebounds. [...]
Okur left Monday's game at halftime with a strained right hamstring
News: Okur left Monday's game at halftime with a strained right hamstring and did not return, the Associated Press reports. [...]
Mehmet Okur did not return to Monday's game after suffering
Mehmet Okur did not return to Monday's game after suffering a mild right hamstring strain late in the second quarter. Okur will be re-evaluated on Tuesday, but the Jazz face the Lakers later in the day and we're not too optimistic about his chances of recovering so quickly. [...]
Okur hit two treys, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds
News: Okur hit two treys, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double in Friday's loss to the Spurs. [...]
Mehmet Okur had 22 points, 10 rebounds, a block and two 3-pointers
Mehmet Okur had 22 points, 10 rebounds, a block and two 3-pointers on 9-of-18 shooting in Friday's loss at San Antonio. Okur had double-doubled just once in his last six games, but his strong line wasn't enough as the Jazz lost for the 20th straight time at San Antonio in the regular season. [...]
Utah center Mehmet Okur had 14 points and 15 rebounds in 34
News: Utah center Mehmet Okur had 14 points and 15 rebounds in 34 minutes Thursday at Denver before fouling out. He made only 2-of-12 shots from the field but hit 10-of-12 shots from the foul line. [...]
Okur scored 14 points Thursday night, but was just 2-for-12
News: Okur scored 14 points Thursday night, but was just 2-for-12 from the field and 0-for-2 from three range. He added 15 rebounds for a double-double in a loss to the Nuggets. [...]
Mehmet Okur posted a dubious double-double against the Nuggets
Mehmet Okur posted a dubious double-double against the Nuggets on Thursday, scoring 14 points on 2-of-12 shooting (0-for-2 from downtown, 10-of-12 from the foul line) with 15 rebounds, zero assists, and one steal before fouling out after 33 minutes. [...]
Jazz center Mehmet Okur had six points and three rebounds Tuesday
News: Jazz center Mehmet Okur had six points and three rebounds Tuesday at Portland. He has now had just 14 points and seven rebounds in his past two games. [...]
Okur scored just six points on just 1-for-7 shooting Tuesday
News: Okur scored just six points on just 1-for-7 shooting Tuesday night and only had three rebounds but got a steal. [...]
Jazz center Mehmet Okur struggled for the second consecutive
Jazz center Mehmet Okur struggled for the second consecutive game on Tuesday, posting six points on 1-of-7 shooting, three rebounds, two turnovers and five fouls in 31 minutes. [...]
Okur scored just six points on just 1-for-7 shooting Tuesday
News: Okur scored just six points on just 1-for-7 shooting Tuesday night and only had three rebounds but got a steal. [...]
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Status: Sidelined. Day-to-day
Mehmet Okur will sit out again on Saturday because of flu-like symptoms. Okur felt had been feeling better, but he left the arena before shootaround and remains day-to-day. Kyrylo Fesenko will get another start at center, but Paul Millsap will be asked to do the heavy lifting.
Mehmet Okur Fantasy Scoring
Top| # | Date | FGs | Asts | STLS | RB | BLKS | TO | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009-11-14 | 5/11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 7 |
| 2 | 2009-11-13 | 5/12 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 21 |
| 3 | 2009-11-11 | 3/8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 23 |
| 4 | 2009-11-09 | 7/15 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| 5 | 2009-11-07 | 6/15 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 21 |
| 6 | 2009-11-05 | 4/10 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 12 |
| 7 | 2009-11-03 | 4/15 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| 8 | 2009-11-02 | 9/13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 27 |
| 9 | 2009-10-28 | 5/11 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 32 |
| Totals: | 48/110 | 17 | 7 | 61 | 6 | 21 | 69 | ||
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