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It's nothing like the center injuries that Portland Trail Blazers fans are accustomed to reading about, but Joe Freeman of the Oregonian tweets that J.J. Hickson is a "gametime decision" for Friday's pre-season game against the Phoenix Suns due to bruised ribs.
#Blazers center J.J. Hickson did not practice because of bruised left ribs and is a gametime decision against the #Suns Friday night.
Thanks to Timmay for the catch.
--Dave (blazersub@gmail.com)