Spurs Put Smith on Injured List
The San Antonio Spurs put forward Charles Smith on the injured list because of arthritis in his right knee.
Smith has sat out the last 17 games suffering from osteoarthritis. The nine-year veteran has appeared in only four games this season, averaging 8.0 points and 5.3 rebounds.
To fill his roster spot, the team signed forward Stephen Howard, who averaged a league-leading 25.6 points and ranked fourth with 9.5 rebounds a game with the Oklahoma City Cavalry of the Continental Basketball Assn.
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The Orlando Magic said all-star point guard Penny Hardaway could sit out up to a month because of tendinitis in his left knee.
Hardaway went on the injured list for the second time this season and will sit out a minimum of five games.
To take his spot on the roster, the Magic signed veteran guard Kenny Smith.
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Atlanta Hawk forward Tyrone Corbin will sit out the next three games because of a sprained ankle suffered against Dallas Tuesday night.
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