As the Knicks visit Brooklyn for their regular-season opener, Stoudemire will be watching as just another member of New York’s injured reserve. An MRI revealed a ruptured cyst on the back of STAT’s left knee on Sunday, meaning Amar’e Stoudemire will likely be out two to three weeks:
Amare Stoudemire went home this morning to get his left knee re-evaluated. MRI revealed a ruptured popliteal cyst.
— Al Iannazzone (@Al_Iannazzone) October 21, 2012
Amare will be out approximately 2-3 weeks.
— Al Iannazzone (@Al_Iannazzone) October 21, 2012
It’s non surgical. Requires rest and treatment. But he will miss the start of the regular season.
— Al Iannazzone (@Al_Iannazzone) October 21, 2012