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Report: Dudley expects early return

Jared Dudley was given an initial timeline of 3-4 months to recover from back surgery in July and he believes a return will come sooner rather than later. From Ben Standig of CSN Mid-Atlantic:

    "Approximately 10 weeks removed from surgery, Dudley anticipates being given clearance for full contact in two weeks. ... 'Health is really good. I expect to do 70-80 percent here at camp,' Dudley said at Monday's media day on the Verizon Center practice court. 'Me being out there in December, I'll be out here way before then. To me it's hopefully right on schedule for the season [opener] or at least early November.' Once he's back in the mix, Dudley becomes a key member of Washington's rotation."

The Wizards brought in Dudley via trade from Milwaukee to provide depth off the bench at both forward positions. Dudley, a good shooter from three-point range, will also provide strong leadership in the locker room.

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