NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/9/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Roy could miss several games w/ ankle injury </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brandon Roy - G/F - POR - Feb. 25 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brandon Roy will have an MRI after aggravating his right ankle injury on Sunday, and sounds like he could miss significant time with the injury.
"I don't think I'll have to shut it down the rest of the season, but maybe the next couple of games," Roy said. The fact that he even mentioned being out for the rest of the season makes us nervous, but we'll have to see what the prognosis is after the MRI. In any case, it sounds like he should be benched immediately. Martell Webster and Travis Outlaw will see a boost in minutes for the near future.
Source: The Oregonian
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25/2008

Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25/2008

Tony Parker - G - Spurs

Tony Parker says he is completely over his ankle injury that cost him nine games recently, although his conditioning is still an issue.
"I've just got to try to get back in shape, get my wind back, my legs back," Parker said. The good news is that he's healthy and is going to be playing. Feb. 25 - 12:51 p.m. ET
Source: San Antonio Express-News

 

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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25/2008

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Gerald Wallace to undergo more tests </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Gerald Wallace - F - CHA - Feb. 25 - 3:23 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Charlotte forward Gerald Wallace, who suffered a Grade 3 concussion in a game Friday, will see a Charlotte neurologist this week for a series of neural tests.
Wallace has had drowsiness, headaches and soreness in the neck and jaw -- all post-concussion symptoms -- since he was hit by an inadvertent elbow by Mikki Moore. A timetable for Wallace's return to the team will be addressed after the tests. This is the fourth concussion Wallace has suffered and his return to action this season is not yet guaranteed.
Source: Charlotte Observer
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25/2008

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Roy's MRI negative, Outlaw, Webster to start </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brandon Roy - G/F - POR - Feb. 25 - 5:27 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brandon Roy's MRI was negative, but he is expected to be out for at least the next two games with a sprained ankle, prompting Nate McMillan to shuffle the Blazers' starting lineup.
Travis Outlaw (SF) and Martell Webster (SG) will probably start, with Jarrett Jack being sent back to the bench. As has been the case over the past few weeks, McMillan cannot seem to make up his mind about Webster and Jack, but Outlaw is now a must-play in most leagues this week. Just keep in mind that McMillan has been known to change his mind. The news on Roy is fantastic, and it sounds like he could possibly play as early as Friday, at home against the Lakers.
Source: The Oregonian
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-27/2008

Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-27/2008

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Grizzlies' Miller out 'several more games' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Mike Miller - G/F - MEM - Feb. 27</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Grizzlies swingman Mike Miller has missed four consecutive games with back spasms, and should miss at least another week before considering a return to action.
"We are looking at several more games," coach Marc Iavaroni said. "[Miller] has made progress but we don't want to rush it." Hakim Warrick and Juan Carlos Navarro are picking up some of the offensive slack, so keep them active while Miller is still out.
Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-27/2008

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Caron Butler to miss at least two more games </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Caron Butler - G/F - WAS - Feb. 27</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Caron Butler (hip) missed his 10th straight game Tuesday, and is not expected to join the team in Chicago prior to Friday's game.
The Post's Ivan Carter suggests he will miss "at least a couple more" games, and at this point owners just have to hope he's back next week.
Source: Washington Post
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-28/2008

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Caron Butler has labral tear of hip joint </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Caron Butler - G/F - WAS - Feb. 28 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Wizards announced on Wednesday that injured forward Caron Butler has a small labral tear of his left hip joint.
Butler, who has missed 10 straight games, won't play on Friday or Sunday and will be re-evaluated next week. Since he's not on the trip with the team, details on his recovery procedure and a return date are as sketchy as ever. But for now, go ahead and plan on benching Butler again next week. It remains to be seen if the injury was made even worse when he returned for two games after suffering the original injury, but it sounds likely.
Source: Washington Post
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-28/2008

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Richard Jefferson - F - Nets

Richard Jefferson sat out the Nets practice on Wednesday with back spasms. It tightened up before their game against the Magic, but he expects to play in Thursday's game.
Jefferson has been heating up and should benefit once Devin Harris is installed as the team's new point guard. Keep him active. Feb. 28
Source: Newark Star-Ledger

 

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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-29/2008

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>LeBron (ankle) expected to play on Friday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>LeBron James - F - CLE - Feb. 29</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>LeBron James (ankle) is expected to play on Friday despite being called a game-time decision by the team.
He played the second half against Boston on Wednesday after suffering the injury, and all indications are that he will be in the starting lineup tonight.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-29/2008

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Billups tends to personal issue, iffy for Sat </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chauncey Billups - G - DET - Feb. 29</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chauncey Billups flew back to Detroit on Thursday to tend to a personal matter. His status for Saturday's away game against the Clippers is questionable.
There is not yet word on when he would return to the team. Rodney Stuckey will likely start at point if Billups is out, and owners should check back tomorrow closer to game time for a potential update.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-29/2008

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Szczerbiak out for Friday's game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Wally Szczerbiak - G/F - CLE - Feb. 29</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Wally Szczerbiak, who was recently acquired from the Sonics, will miss Friday's game against the Timberwolves to be with his wife, who is expected to give birth any day.
He's also said to be iffy for Sunday's game against the Bulls. Both games are in Cleveland, but we're guessing she's delivering the baby in Seattle, which would explain why he could miss two games.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-29/2008

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pacers' Granger suspended for Friday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Danny Granger - G/F - IND - Feb. 29 - 4:07 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The NBA has suspended Danny Granger one game for striking Bulls forward Andres Nocioni in the face on Wednesday. He will not play against the Raptors tonight.
The Chicago Tribune reported yesterday that officials missed Granger punching Nocioni in the mouth, drawing blood. Granger should be back in the lineup for Sunday's contest with Milwaukee.
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-29/2008

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brandon Roy expected back on Friday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brandon Roy - G/F - POR - Feb. 29 - 5:53 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Contrary to a previous report by The Oregonian, Brandon Roy (ankle) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Lakers.
Blazers coach Nate McMillan said after Friday?s shootaround that both Roy and James Jones (knee) are being listed as game-time decisions, but each is expected to play tonight. Roy said that he can run without feeling any pain, and he can explode to his left without significant discomfort. If it's still possible, get Roy active.
Source: The Columbian
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-29/2008

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>talk of shutting down Wde looming
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dwyane Wade - G - MIA - Mar. 1 - 2:34 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dwyane Wade didn't look like a guy about to be shut down for the season on Friday, hitting 13-of-25 shots and a three in Seattle for 31 points, three rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block the Heat's first road win since Dec. 10.
The Heat won again and improved their record to 3-27 in their last 30 games. Pat Riley and the Heat are considering shutting Wade down for the season, but it probably won't happen until the Heat get blown out again. If he is shut down, Dorell Wright, Marcus Banks and Ricky Davis will all see a boost in value.
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-29/2008

Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-29/2008

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Warriors' Jackson aggravates ankle injury </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Stephen Jackson - G/F - GS - Mar. 1 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Stephen Jackson, who scored 21 points, landed awkwardly in the fourth quarter of Friday's win and appeared to tweak his tender left ankle, which he said before the game was as close to 100 percent as it was going to get after being badly sprained three weeks ago.
Jackson took himself out of the game immediately, but returned after less than six minutes to finish the game. It sounds like his ankle will be gimpy the rest of the season, so don't be surprised if he misses a few games between now and the end of the season.
Source: Contra Costa Times
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Re: NBA News/Injury News Monday Feb 25-29/2008

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Udonis Haslem - F - Heat

Pat Riley said after Friday's win that Udonis Haslem could have played after aggravating his sprained left ankle in his previous game.
Riley didn't want to risk running Haslem out there tonight, but it sounds like he should be back sooner than later if you need him. Mar. 1

 

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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3-1/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bosh likely to miss three games on road trip </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Bosh - F/C - TOR - Mar. 1 - 3:08 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chris Bosh (swollen right knee) will travel with the Raptors on their upcoming three-game road trip but is not expected to play in any of the games.
The Raptors are being cautious with their superstar, and it doesn't sound like this will turn into a long-term problem. Rasho Nesterovic will start with Bosh out, but we expect Andrea Bargnani to benefit the most.
Source: Toronto Star
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3-1/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chauncey Billups expected out on Saturday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chauncey Billups - G - DET - Mar. 1</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Pistons do not expect Chauncey Billups to be available on Saturday, after he flew to Detroit on Thursday for personal reasons.
"We have to start [Rodney] Stuckey," coach Flip Saunders said. "The only other guy is Lindsey Hunter." Hunter could see spot minutes and new acquisition Juan Dixon might play his first game as a Piston, but expect Stuckey to play 35+ minutes while Billups is out.
Source: Detroit News
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/2/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/2/08

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ilgauskas out for Sunday, maybe more games </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Zydrunas Ilgauskas - C - CLE - Mar. 2 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>A strained back will force center Zydrunas Ilgauskas to miss Sunday's game against the Bulls.
He missed practice Saturday, and the Cavs are not saying how long he might be out. Ilgauskas has had back problems for several years, but hasn't yet missed a game for that reason this season. With him sidelined it will solve some of the logjam upfront, but this is a tough blow to his fantasy owners. Ben Wallace and Anderson Varejao will probably start.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/4/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Butler reportedly feeling better, still out </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Caron Butler - G/F - WAS - Mar. 4 - 3:43 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Caron Butler was not on hand for Tuesday's practice and his return date is still unknown. Roger Mason (hamstring) and DeShawn Stevenson (knee) sat out as well, but are expected to play on Wednesday.
Butler and the team are hoping that a period of rest will allow his hip (slight tear in left labrum) to heal. He will be re-evaluated at some point this week, but it's worth noting that some of Butler's teammates are saying that he is feeling better and is optimistic about coming back soon.
Source: Washington Post
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/4/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Arenas targeting late March for return? </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas - G - WAS - Mar. 4 - 3:33 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Washington Post's Ivan Carter is guessing that Gilbert Arenas will go through "two or three weeks" of practice before returning to action for the Wizards after his second knee surgery.
It sounds like March 25 at Portland might be a possible return date, but Arenas has not set a date to return. If he were to return on the 25th, he would play in the team's final 13 games of the season, barring a setback. He could also return sooner than that if things continue to go well in practice.
Source: Washington Post
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/4/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Kirilenko misses practice, day-to-day </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Andrei Kirilenko - F - UTA - Mar. 4 - 3:44 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Andrei Kirilenko didn't practice with the Jazz on Tuesday and is still listed as day-to-day after suffering a hip injury on Monday.
He's scheduled for an MRI this afternoon, but it's said to be only for precautionary reasons. It remains to be seen whether he'll play Wednesday against the Timberwolves, but the good news is he's yet to be ruled out for that one. C.J. Miles is prepared to start if AK can't play.
Source: utahjazz.com
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/4/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brand takes part in half-court practice </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Elton Brand - F - LAC - Mar. 4 - 7:05 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Elton Brand participated in a no-restraints, half-court scrimmage session Tuesday.
The 30-minute workout came three days shy of a full seven months since Brand had surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles? tendon. We're not sure this qualifies as a full practice, but it's clear he's getting closer to a return. Hopefully the Clippers will give us a target date for when we might see him in a game in the near future.
Source: Orange County Register
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/4/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bobcats' Wallace cleared for shooting drills </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Gerald Wallace - F - CHA - Mar. 4 - 7:00 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace has been cleared to start shooting after suffering a Grade 3 concussion on Feb. 22.
Wallace?s most recent neural testing shows he?s improving, but he?s not been cleared for full-scale practice. He has been cleared for some non-contact activity, such as shooting, and could return next week when the team travels to Texas on Wednesday. The best news is the report doesn't mention anything about Wallace not playing again this season.
Source: Charlotte Observer
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/4/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Delonte West questionable for Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Delonte West - G - CLE - Mar. 5 - 9:41 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cavaliers guard Delonte West missed practice on Tuesday after a death in his family. He is questionable for Wednesday's game and will likely be a game-time decision.
The Cavaliers are thin enough at point guard that Damon Jones will see a ton of minutes if West doesn't play. The Cavs square off with the Bulls on Thursday, so with any luck he'll be back by then.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/5/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Mike Miller probable for Wednesday's game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Mike Miller - G/F - MEM - Mar. 5 - 10:36 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Mike Miller (back spasms) shot around during a pre-game workout on Tuesday and will likely play in Wednesday's game against the Nets.
"We're trying to get him ready to play," coach Marc Iavaroni said. "He's pain free. It's just a question of being game ready." Miller has missed seven straight games, all losses. Juan Carlos Navarro will likely shift to the bench if Miller starts the game, but either way he's losing value.
Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/5/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Kirilenko's MRI negative, out for Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Andrei Kirilenko - F - UTA - Mar. 5 - 3:00 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Andrei Kirilenko's MRI on his hip was negative, but he'll sit out Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
He's also doubtful for Friday and C.J. Miles will start in his place tonight.
Source: Deseret News
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Elton Brand likely out another month </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Elton Brand - F - LAC - Mar. 6 - 12:40 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Elton Brand (ruptured Achilles) recently said he could return to action in as little as two weeks, but Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said on Wednesday that it will be closer to a month.
"[Brand] was so excited to be on the court," Dunleavy said after Brand began full-contact practices on Tuesday. "You can't lose reality, though. It would make no sense to throw him out there when he's not in absolutely great shape because then he might injure something else. It just doesn't make sense." We've been preaching caution about EB all season, and owners' patience is being sorely tested right now. Hopefully he'll be ready to roll during fantasy playoffs, but don't pin your championship hopes on a rusty Elton Brand.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dirk Nowitzki suspended for Thursday's game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dirk Nowitzki - F/C - DAL - Mar. 6</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dirk Nowitzki has been suspended for one game for a flagrant foul he committed on Andrei Kirilenko on Monday night.
That means he'll sit out Thursday's national telecast against the red-hot Rockets, winners of 15 straight games. Tracy McGrady said on Tuesday that Dirk should be suspended, and it looks like he got his wish. Brandon Bass and Jerry Stackhouse are both going to have to step up their games tomorrow night if the Mavs are going to knock off the league's hottest team.
Source: dallasmavericks.com
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Tinsley still out indefinitely w/ knee injury </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jamaal Tinsley - G - IND - Mar. 6 - 12:11 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jamaal Tinsley admitted on Thursday that he isn't sure when, or if, he will return to action for the Pacers. He has been sidelined by a sore knee since early February.
"He still has pain in his knee, and I have no timetable whatsoever, nor does he, on when he'll be back," Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said. Tinsley injured the knee on December 15th but continued to play, a decision that likely aggravated the injury. It sounds increasingly like Travis Diener will be the Pacers starting point guard for the rest of the season.
Source: indianapacers.com
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[Hache Man]

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Gerald Wallace targeting March 12th return </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Gerald Wallace - F - CHA - Mar. 6 - 11:24 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (concussion) began running and shooting around recently, and coach Sam Vincent is targeting March 12th at Dallas as a possible return date.
"The main thing is to get my conditioning up," Wallace said. "Push me...to see if I get headaches." When he returns, Wallace will wear a mouthpiece to protect against further concussions. He might be a bit tentative at first, but owners have to be pleased that he's nearing a return after such a vicious-looking injury.
Source: Charlotte Observer
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Butler hopes to test hip within two weeks </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Caron Butler - G/F - WAS - Mar. 6</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Caron Butler's injured hip is improving, and he hopes to be cleared for activity in time to practice with the team next Monday.
An MRI exam revealed a slight tear in the labrum of Butler's left hip, and there is still no official timetable for his return. Keep him benched until further notice.
Source: Washington Post
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[Hache Man]

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bosh's knee still sore, return date uncertain </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Bosh - F/C - TOR - Mar. 6 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chris Bosh's swollen right knee is still as sore as it was when he had an MRI last week and his return to action remains uncertain.
How long will he be out? "Shoot, when I'm pain-free," he said. "I think it's too early (to pinpoint a return date). I'm still waiting for it to start progressing. It's the same old." The initial predicted three-game absence doesn't appear to be feasible and as of today, it sounds like he won't be usable in weekly leagues for the upcoming scoring period. Keep him benched until we get some good news out of Toronto. And consider grabbing Rasho Nesterovic or Jamario Moon, who are playing pretty well in his absence.
Source: Toronto Sun
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

Hache I apreciate you posting this all the time... BOL of luck to you this season

 

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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lakers' Andrew Bynum out until early April </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Andrew Bynum - C - LAK - Mar. 7 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Andrew Bynum is still jogging in a pool, but has yet to resume workouts after suffering a deep bone bruise and partial dislocation of his left kneecap in January.
The L.A. Times report doesn't speculate on a return date for Bynum, but does say that he will not play in March, hoping for a return sometime in early April. That means he's not going to be of much help to fantasy owners, and is also good news for Pau Gasol's value the rest of the way. It appears that Bynum can be dropped in most leagues.
Source: Los Angeles Times
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bargnani to play Friday vs. Wizards </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Andrea Bargnani - F/C - TOR - Mar. 7 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Andrea Bargnani (cheek bone) will return to Toronto's lineup for tonight's game against Washington.
He took a hard hit from Miami's Alexander Johnson on Wednesday, and Johnson has been suspended for tonight's action. If it's not too late, get Bargnani active.
Source: Toronto Star
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bucks without Williams and Yi on Friday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Mo Williams - G - MLW - Mar. 7 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Bucks will again be without Mo Williams (abdomen) and Yi Jianlian (wrist) for Friday's game against Portland.
Yi has been banged up and flew to Los Angeles yesterday to have his wrist examined. Charlie Villanueva should maintain his minutes without Yi, and Royal Ivey will start again in place of Williams.
Source: The Oregonian
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/6/08

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Rasheed misses shootaround; 50-50 tonight </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Rasheed Wallace - F/C - DET - Mar. 7 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Rasheed Wallace (ankle) skipped Friday morning's shootaround, but he might still play tonight against the Knicks.
"It's 50-50," Pistons coach Flip Saunders said. "Either he plays or he doesn't." Wallace received more treatment during the shootaround for his left ankle, which he hurt after an awkward landing on Wednesday. Fantasy owners can play it safe and move him to the bench, but they do so at the risk of missing big stats.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/8/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/8/08

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Raptors' Bosh could miss next week </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Bosh - F/C - TOR - Mar. 8 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>There is no indication when Chris Bosh may return from his sore knee and the possibility exists he'll miss the Raptors' upcoming western road trip.
He's certainly out for Sunday's home game vs. Seattle, and that west-coast trip is a five-gamer, meaning he wouldn't play again until Wednesday, March 19, if he misses that entire trip. Hopefully his outlook will change after the weekend.
Source: Toronto Star
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/8/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/1 - 3/8/08

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Wade a game-time decision for Saturday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dwyane Wade - G - MIA - Mar. 8 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dwyane Wade missed Friday's game with soreness in his surgically repaired left knee, and after originally being listed as probable for Saturday, he's now listed as a "game-time decision."
Rotoworld has been advising Wade owners to sell due to him possibly shutting it down for the season. The shutdown may have already started based on Wade's quote Friday, a day after he said he'll play out the season. ''It's been pretty bad lately [and] I'm just trying to be cautious,'' he said. ``It's one of those seasons when everybody's looking for a way out, hoping for the season to end. It's like a nightmare, let's just end this season.'' Whether he plays or not again this season, Marcus Banks and Ricky Davis should be picked up in all leagues, just in case.
Source: Miami Herald
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