Kings Blog and Q&A: Dalembert eyes early return

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October 24, 2010

Samuel Dalembert's prognosis a couple of weeks ago was that he could miss four-to-six weeks with his strained left adductor.

Though the Kings emphasized the possibility, there was little reason to believe recovery would be shorter than expected considering how limited Dalembert had been.

But after working out after practice, Dalembert was on the court doing some shooting work and going against rookie Hassan Whiteside in the post.

He spoke with the media as he headed to the treadmill to see how much better he really feels.

"That's the real test," Dalembert said. "And then tomorrow if I feel good I'll try to do more. And then hopefully I'll be out there in New Jersey."

That would put Dalembert back on the floor on Friday. Dalembert spoke after Paul Westphal so we'll have to wait a day to see what the coach thinks the chances are of having Dalembert available on the road trip.

Dalembert is the only King not practicing with the team right now.

--Jason Jones

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