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| Height: 6-3 Weight: 185 Born: November 18, 1969, Baltimore, Maryland |
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| November 30, 2005 Sam Cassell came off the bench last night, because he missed the morning shootaround with flu symptoms, according to the Star-Tribune. |
| October 23, 2005 Sam Cassell had an MRI taken of his sore hip but no damage was found, according to the LA Times. |
| August 23, 2005 The agent for Sam Cassell reported that his client will report to the Clippers for a physical, according to the L.A. Times. Cassell initially expressed "overall concerns" about the trade that sent him to Los Angeles, and there was media speculation that Cassell would not report due to the team's unwillingness to offer him a contract extension. |
| August 13, 2005 The T-Wolves happily cut their ties with Sam Cassell by sending him to the Clippers Friday for Marko Jaric and Lionel Chalmers in a sign-and-trade deal, according to the Star-Tribune. Whether Cassell can stay healthy next season is debatable but he should have more opportunity to put up helpful fantasy stats with the Clips. |
| April 14, 2005 Sam Cassell said Wednesday that he doubts he'll be back in Minnesota next season, according to the Star-Tribune. Cassell was reacting to comments by Wolves owner Glen Taylor that suggested that the signings of Cassell and Latrell Sprewell were a "failed experiment." |
| March 20, 2005 Sam Cassell anticipates being ready to play in tonight's game, according to the Pioneer-Press. He's been nursing a hamstring injury. |
| March 18, 2005 Unable to practice yesterday due to his ailing hamstring, Sam Cassell may not be able to play on Friday, according to the Star-Tribune. |
| March 17, 2005 After playing 11 minutes in the first half yesterday, Sam Cassell sat out the rest of the game with discomfort in his ailing hamstring, according to the Star-Tribune. "Fatigued," he said. "Weak, that's it." |
| March 16, 2005 Sam Cassell scored 15 points in his return to the Minnesota lineup on Tuesday night. He had missed seven straight games with a strained right hamstring. |
| March 15, 2005 It appears that the T-Wolves may finally be ready to play Sam Cassell in tonight's game, according to the Star-Tribune. He's been out with a hamstring injury. |
| March 13, 2005 Sam Cassell has said he's ready to return from his hamstring injury, but coach Kevin McHale said he's not sure when he'll put the guard back in action, according to the Star-Tribune. |
| March 12, 2005 T-Wolves coach Kevin McHale said he hopes Sam Cassell will be able to return to action on Sunday, according to the Pioneer Press. |
| March 10, 2005 Sam Cassell felt his strained hamstring was healthy to return to action Thursday night, but he did not play because head coach Kevin McHale and team trainers didn't want him to risk another injury, according to the AP. |
| March 6, 2005 Sam Cassell missed Sunday's game with a strained right hamstring, according to the AP. |
| March 2, 2005 T-Wolves coach Kevin McHale said he had "no idea" when Sam Cassell would return from an aggravated hamstring injury, according to the Star-Tribune. |
| February 28, 2005 Sam Cassell aggravated his right hamstring in yesterday's game, according to the Pioneer Press. It's unclear how long he might be sidelined this time. |
| February 25, 2005 Sam Cassell, who missed the previous five games because of a strained right hamstring, had five points in 10 minutes for the Timberwolves Thursday night. |
| February 24, 2005 Sam Cassell practiced again yesterday, and coach Kevin McHale said there is a good chance the guard will play tonight, according to the Star-Tribune. He's been out with a strained groin. |
| February 23, 2005 Sam Cassell was able to take part in a full practice on Monday, according to the Star-Tribune. He hopes to be able to return from his strained groin on Thursday. |
| February 15, 2005 Sam Cassell will not play again for Minnesota until after the All-Star break because of his strained right hamstring, according to the AP. |
| February 12, 2005 Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders said that Sam Cassell is "50-50" for Sunday's game, but he hopes that Cassell can play before the All-Star break, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Cassell is suffering from a strained right hamstring. |
| February 11, 2005 Sam Cassell isn't likely to play tonight because of his strained right hamstring, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. |
| February 9, 2005 Last night, Sam Cassell aggravated the hamstring injury that cost him 10 games last month, according to the Pioneer Press. He will be re-evaluated prior to tonight's game, but he said he didn't think it was as serious as the initial injury. |
| February 9, 2005 Sam Cassell missed Wednesday's game after aggravating his hamstring in the previous contest. It's unclear when he will return to action, but the T-Wolves will be cautious. |
| February 4, 2005 ESPN is reporting that Sam Cassell is listed as questionable for Friday's game after injuring his shoulder Wednesday night. |
| February 3, 2005 Sam Cassell had X-rays taken of the bruised right shoulder he sustained last night, and the results were negative, according to the Star-Tribune. His status for tomorrow's game is uncertain. |
| February 2, 2005 Sam Cassell left Wednesday's game with a bruised right shoulder, according to the AP. |
| January 30, 2005 The Star-Tribune reports that Sam Cassell was sore in practice yesterday and likely will not return to the starting lineup today. The T-Wolves are being cautious with his return from a strained hamstring. |
| January 28, 2005 The T-Wolves plan to be cautious with Sam Cassell and will keep bringing him off the bench until he builds up his endurance, according to the Star-Tribune. |
| January 27, 2005 Sam Cassell returned from his hamstring injury to play in Wednesday's game for the T'Wolves. He didn't start and only scored four points in 15 minutes, but he still found time to rack up eight assists. It was Cassell's first game since January 7. |
| January 26, 2005 Even though Sam Cassell returned to practice yesterday for the first time since being sidelined by a strained right hamstring, there's no guarantee he will play tonight, according to the Star-Tribune. "He looked pretty good," coach Flip Saunders said. "But we don't want to put him in a situation where he pops that thing again. We'll wait and see how he is tomorrow." Expect Cassell to see limited minutes at first when he does return. |
| January 25, 2005 Sam Cassell will practice today, and a decision on his status for Wednesday's game will be made after that morning's shootaround, according to the Star-Tribune. He's missed 10 consecutive games with a strained right hamstring. |
| January 24, 2005 T-Wolves coach Flip Saunders said Sam Cassell wanted to play on Saturday, but Saunders wanted Cassell to get in a couple of practices before return from a strained right hamstring, according to the Star-Tribune. The team didn't practice yesterday, so Cassell's status for tonight's run against the Pistons is unclear. |
| January 24, 2005 Sam Cassell sat out his tenth consecutive game Monday because of a lingering hamstring injury. He has not played since January 7th. |
| January 23, 2005 Sam Cassell missed his ninth straight game with a hamstring injury on Saturday. However, he could return to action on Monday against Detroit. |
| January 21, 2005 The Star-Tribune reports that Sam Cassell might return from his strained right hamstring for tonight's game. He's missed the last seven games. |
| January 20, 2005 An MRI on the strained hamstring of Sam Cassell yesterday revealed no significant damage, according to the Pioneer Press. He said he doesn't expect to play on Friday but hopes to be ready to go the next day. |
| January 19, 2005 The Star-Tribune reports that Sam Cassell almost certainly will miss his seventh straight game tonight because his strained hamstring still is bothering him. He was to have an MRI yesterday. |
| January 18, 2005 Sam Cassell missed his sixth straight game on Monday with a strained hamstring. |
| January 16, 2005 Sam Cassell rejoined the Timberwolves after attending a funeral but still missed his fifth straight game. Cassell has a sore hamstring, and coach Flip Saunders said that he didn't know if his point guard would be available on Monday, according to the Star-Tribune. |
| January 14, 2005 Sam Cassell missed practice Thursday to attend a funeral and the Timberwolves are hopeful that he'll be able to return tonight, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. |
| January 12, 2005 The Star-Tribune reports that Sam Cassell has seen improvement in his sore hamstring, but he will miss tonight's game due to a death in his family. He left the team yesterday and though he should be back tonight, coach Flip Saunders ruled the point guard out. Cassell is expected to return to action for Friday's run against the Nugs. |
| January 11, 2005 Sam Cassell was held out of Monday's game because of the hamstring injury he suffered on Friday night. He's made progress with the injury, but he's not yet ready to play on it. |
| January 9, 2005 Sam Cassell was hoping to play last night, but the T-Wolves wanted to be cautious to avoid seriously damaging his sore hamstring, according to the Pioneer Press. |
| January 8, 2005 Sam Cassell missed Saturday's game with a strained right hamstring. Cassell, who had previously been nursing quadriceps and ankle injuries, suffered the hamstring injury on Friday night. |
| January 7, 2005 Although Sam Cassell twisted an ankle Wednesday and still is nursing a sore quadriceps, he plans to play tonight, according to the Star-Tribune. |