Re: NBA Fantasy Basketball News 2008-2009
Injuries
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Atlanta Hawks</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Mike Bibby</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 7</TD><TD>foot</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Mike Bibby "might play" on Tuesday despite his sprained foot, according to Hawks coach Mike Woodson. The Hawks have back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday, so Bibby's owners will catch a break if he plays in both games. If he can't suit up, backup PG Acie Law is expected to get another start. 2/7/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Speedy Claxton</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Oct 15</TD><TD>hamstring</TD><TD>Questionable to start season</TD><TD>Speedy Claxton suffered a serious hamstring injury Saturday leaving his future with the Hawks in doubt. He will likely be sidelined for all of the team's preseason games, but the good news is it's not a knee injury. Claxton has been sucking up a valuable roster spot for three years now and the Hawks might be on the verge of cutting him loose. 10/15/2007</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Boston Celtics</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Brian Scalabrine</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 27</TD><TD>concussion</TD><TD>Targeting February 19th</TD><TD>Brian Scalabrine (concussion) told reporters from the Boston Globe that he is targeting February 19th to rejoin the team on its trip to Utah. Scalabrine's absence has very little impact on fantasy leagues, other than reducing the depth of the Celtics' somewhat injury-prone frontcourt. 1/27/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Charlotte Bobcats</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Juwan Howard</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 10</TD><TD>toe</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Juwan Howard sat out again on Monday because of an inflamed big toe. As a result, DeSagana Diop started and Sean May was the first big man off the Bobcats bench. Howard is day-to-day. 2/10/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Raja Bell</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 6</TD><TD>groin</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Bobcats guard Raja Bell will miss at least the next two games with a strained groin. Bell could return for Wednesday's game --giving him a one-game week-- but it seems reasonable that he won't return until after the All-Star break. Shannon Brown is expected to replace him in the starting lineup because coach Larry Brown feels D.J. Augustin is still tentative following his abdominal strain. 2/6/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Gerald Wallace</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 27</TD><TD>ribs</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Gerald Wallace spoke with the media prior to Friday's game and said he is targeting Feb. 17 against Orlando for his return from a punctured lung and broken rib. His rib and lung healed very quickly and even if he doesn't play on the 17th, he should be ready to go sooner than later. If he was dropped in your league, hurry up and grab him. 1/27/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Chicago Bulls</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Michael Ruffin</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 9</TD><TD>achilles</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Michael Ruffin, who hasn't played for the Bulls this season with ankle and Achilles' injuries, practiced on Monday. Ruffin has yet to play this season after first spraining an ankle and then suffering Achilles problems, and isn't expected to play on Tuesday. He shouldn't have any fantasy value when he finally makes his debut in the near future. 2/9/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Drew Gooden</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 20</TD><TD>groin</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Drew Gooden practiced with the Bulls on Monday, but is still not expected to play on Tuesday due to his groin and abdominal injuries. We're guessing he's out until after the All-Star break, but we do know that Joakim Noah should make at least one more start at center this week. 1/20/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Cleveland Cavaliers</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Sasha Pavlovic</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 3</TD><TD>ankle</TD><TD>Targeting mid-March</TD><TD>Sasha Pavlovic will miss four to six weeks after suffering a high sprain in his right ankle on Sunday. An MRI taken Monday revealed the extent of the injury and this is just another reason to pick up Delonte West, who should return soon from a broken wrist. 2/3/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Lorenzen Wright</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 3</TD><TD>flu</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Lorenzen Wright missed Tuesday's game with the flu. The veteran center hasn't appeared in a game since January 19th and shouldn't be a consideration even in the deepest of fantasy leagues. 2/3/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Tarence Kinsey</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 29</TD><TD>ankle</TD><TD>Targeting early-March return</TD><TD>Cavs reserve guard tarence Kinsey is expected to miss three-to-five weeks with a severely sprained ankle sustained Thursday. He had no fantasy value, but it could mean a few more minutes for Wally Szczerbiak and Sasha Pavlovic. 1/29/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Delonte West</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 15</TD><TD>wrist</TD><TD>Targeting mid-February</TD><TD>Cavaliers guard Delonte West (fractured wrist) will likely be sidelined until a full week after the All-Star break. West was aiming to return prior to the All-Star break, but apparently that was wishful thinking. Considering how well he was playing, and the recent injury to Sasha Pavlovic (ankle), it's probably worth stashing him away. 1/15/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Dallas Mavericks</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Jerry Stackhouse</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Nov 16</TD><TD>heel</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Rick Carlisle is not planning on Jerry Stackhouse playing a big role in the absence of Jason Terry when he returns from his heel injury. "He's not ready to play yet," Carlisle said after Monday's practice. "I'm not sure what the timetable is. It's been a long road back for him, and we certainly don't want to set him back by rushing him back too soon. But he's certainly one of our options when he becomes healthy." Stackhouse might be worth an add in very deep leagues, but his minutes will likely be minimal in the beginning. 11/16/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Jason Terry</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 8</TD><TD>finger</TD><TD>Targeting late February</TD><TD>Although no timetable has been set for Jason Terry's return after hand surgery, the Dallas Morning News reports that "injuries of this nature usually keep an athlete out for three to six weeks". "We will know more in the next week or so as his recovery progresses," said Mark Cuban, "but according to the doctors, he certainly will be back this season." If J.J. Barea is still available in your league, don't hesitate to grab him. 2/8/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Shawne Williams</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 23</TD><TD>personal</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Shawne Williams left the Mavericks for personal reasons and is day-to-day. He's not expected back before they play the Celtics on Sunday, but he plays so little, you probably won't notice that he's gone. 1/23/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Denver Nuggets</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Steven Hunter</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Oct 15</TD><TD>knee surgery</TD><TD>Doubtful for 08-09 season</TD><TD>Nuggets center Steve Hunter (knee surgery) began running in a pool on Monday and expects to return no later than early March. Hunter could be back shortly after the All-Star break, bolstering Denver's thin frontcourt. Just don't expect him to have any fantasy value while Kenyon Martin and Nene are healthy. 10/15/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Golden State Warriors</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Andris Biedrins</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 6</TD><TD>ankle</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Andris Biedrins (sprained ankle) will probably not return until the Warriors' first game after the All-Star break, at the earliest. The Warriors first game after the break is on February 18th against the Lakers -- just bench Biedrins and watch for updates. In the meantime, Ronny Turiaf will continue to start and deserves a look if you need some quick blocks. Rob Kurz is also expected to pick up extra minutes off the bench. 2/6/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Marco Belinelli</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 11</TD><TD>ankle</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>The Warriors revealed in a release that guard Mario Belinelli (ankle) should resume basketball skill work prior to All-Star weekend and then return to full practice after the break. What kind of role he has when he returns remains to be seen, but he was playing well before suffering the injury on Jan. 11. 1/11/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Brandan Wright</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 7</TD><TD>shoulder</TD><TD>Out until after All-Star break</TD><TD>The Warriors issued a press release Wednesday saying that Brandan Wright (shoulder) is "continuing his rehabilitation and is anticipated to return to advanced basketball skill work after the All-Star break." In other words, he's still at least a couple weeks away from returning, and with the Warriors' roster at full strength, there probably won't be consistent minutes available for Wright upon his return. 1/7/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Houston Rockets</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Luther Head</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 13</TD><TD>foot</TD><TD>Out until at least Jan. 23</TD><TD>Rockets guard Luther Head (sore foot) is no longer wearing a protective boot and hopes to be cleared to play next week. Head hasn't played since January 10th, and won't have a big role as long as the Rockets stay healthy. 1/13/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Indiana Pacers</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Jeff Foster</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 9</TD><TD>back</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Jeff Foster (back) will not play until after the All-Star break, coach Jim O'Brien said on Tuesday. Foster could return on February 17th, though that remains tentative. The Pacers have been favoring a small lineup with Troy Murphy at center, minimizing Foster's value even when healthy. Roy Hibbert and Rasho Nesterovic will continue to play extended minutes while he's out. 2/9/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Mike Dunleavy</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 8</TD><TD>knee</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>Pacers swingman Mike Dunleavy (knee) will not play until after the All-Star break, it was announced on Tuesday. When he returns his minutes will likely be restricted. "Structurally he's fine, it was just more of a pain threshold," said O'Brien. "When he comes back after the All-Star break, we'll re-evaluate his minutes." This doesn't sound promising for Dunleavy's owners, as a minute-share with Marquis Daniels appears unavoidable. 2/8/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Marquis Daniels</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 6</TD><TD>back</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Marquis Daniels (back) is not expected to play in Tuesday night's game. Daniels could see a small increase in value after the All-Star break if Mike Dunleavy is on a minutes limit due to his recent knee troubles, but Daniels won't have significant value as long as Dunleavy is active. 2/6/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Jamaal Tinsley</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 9</TD><TD>knee</TD><TD>Healthy/Out indefinitely</TD><TD>The NBA Players Association is expect to file a grievance against the Indiana Pacers this week on behalf of exiled point guard Jamaal Tinsley. Pacers president Larry Bird was adamant that Tinsley will not rejoin the team. "We're doing everything we can to move him," Bird said. The difficulty is that Tinsley, who will soon turn 31, has two years and $14.7 million left on his contract. Potential outcomes of a grievance could include an arbitrator forcing the Pacers to buy Tinsley out of his contract or waive him. 2/9/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Los Angeles Clippers</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Mardy Collins</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 23</TD><TD>calf</TD><TD>Targeting early-February</TD><TD>A left calf strain will keep Mardy Collins sidelined for another week or two, according to coach Mike Dunleavy. That means Fred Jones, who had 19 points, four boards, seven assists and three 3-pointers Monday should probably be given a look if you need a short-term fix in your league. Just keep in mind that Baron Davis is due back soon, which will obviously limit Jones' value as a point guard. 1/23/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Mike Taylor</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Dec 19</TD><TD>thumb</TD><TD>Return late January</TD><TD>Clippers rookie Mike Taylor had surgery on his fractured right thumb on Tuesday. He is expected to miss up to eight weeks. Taylor didn't have fantasy value anyway, but his absence leaves the Clippers thin behind starting PG Baron Davis. 12/19/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Chris Kaman</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Nov 26</TD><TD>foot</TD><TD>Targeting mid-February return</TD><TD>Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said on Monday that Chris Kaman (foot) is scheduled to return after the All-Star break. It remains to be seen how Kaman will be deployed when he does return, but owners of Marcus Camby and Zach Randolph probably shouldn't be too concerned at this point. Kaman hasn't played since late November, and it's probably going to take him some time before he's ready to play significant minutes. 11/26/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Los Angeles Lakers</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Andrew Bynum</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 31</TD><TD>knee</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>Andrew Bynum (torn right MCL) is expected to begin the first phase of his rehab when he rides a stationary bike on Thursday. The Orange County Register lists Bynum as being out eight to 12 weeks, but as we've written before, there have been indications that Bynum could make it back sooner than that prognosis. Regardless, he remains a long way from playing, and there's still no guarantee he makes it back to peak form this season. 1/31/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Memphis Grizzlies</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Rudy Gay</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 7</TD><TD>hip</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins said after Monday's game that Rudy Gay (hip flexor) won't play until after the All-Star break and is out of the dunk contest. Hopefully owners were able to see this coming and get Gay benched for the shortened week. We don't have reason to think the injury is serious, so odds are he'll be back at full speed after the All-Star break is over. 2/7/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Darrell Arthur</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 6</TD><TD>personal</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur (personal reasons) will not return to action until following the All-Star break. With Darko Milicic healthy, it's doubtful Arthur will play enough to have much fantasy value the rest of the season. 2/6/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Kyle Lowry</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 2</TD><TD>ankle</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Grizzlies point guard Kyle Lowry will not play on Wednesday due to a grade-2 right ankle sprain. There is no timetable for Lowry's return, giving Mike Conley unlimited minutes for the foreseeable future. If you still own Lowry, for whatever reason, make sure he's on your bench. 2/2/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Shaun Livingston</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 6</TD><TD>-</TD><TD></TD><TD>The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Shaun Livingston won't have to report to the Grizzlies after all, and may stay in Miami to rehab his knee. This situation has become somewhat convoluted, but the end result is that Livingston is unattached to a team right now and appears unlikely to have fantasy value any time in the near future. 1/6/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Miami Heat</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Dorell Wright</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Nov 24</TD><TD>knee surgery</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>Injured forward Dorell Wright (knee) traveled with the Heat on Thursday, and will practice on Friday according to the Miami Herald. Coach Erik Spoelstra said vaguely that Wright is closer to returning to game action, which only serves to muddy up the waters in Miami's current rotation, which is in constant flux and contains 11 players. Wright is unlikely to offer much fantasy value, unless a major trade or injury occurs with the Heat. 11/24/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Minnesota Timberwolves</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Al Jefferson</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 8</TD><TD>knee surgery</TD><TD>Likely out for the season</TD><TD>Al Jefferson is expected to miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee on Sunday and will have surgery in 6-10 days. He was coming off the best game of his career (36 points, 22 rebounds), but owners who saw him go down last night had to know this was probably coming. Hopefully he'll make a full recovery and be ready to go next year. Kevin Love, Ryan Gomes and Rodney Carney should all see a boost in value after this devastating news. 2/8/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Craig Smith</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 4</TD><TD>ribs</TD><TD>Targeting late-Feb. return</TD><TD>Craig Smith is expected to miss at least two weeks after X-Rays showed a small break in his ribs. This clears the path for an extended audition in a starting role for Kevin Love, who had 16 points and 14 rebounds in his start on Wednesday. 2/4/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Kevin Ollie</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 3</TD><TD>elbow</TD><TD>Targeting early February</TD><TD>Wolves guard Kevin Ollie, who hasn't played since dislocating his left elbow on January 3rd, isn't sure when he'll return to action. "I had a fracture in there, too, and they say that's healing," Ollie said. "I started shooting this past week...I just can't dribble with my left hand." It sounds like Ollie won't be back until after the All-Star break, so keep him benched an expect Sebastian Telfair to continue playing unchallenged minutes at PG. 1/3/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Corey Brewer</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Dec 1</TD><TD>knee surgery</TD><TD>Out for regular season</TD><TD>Wolves forward Corey Brewer underwent surgery Wednesday to repair the ACL he tore Nov. 29 against Denver. The team called the surgery successful, but Brewer is still expected to miss the rest of the season. 12/1/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Milwaukee Bucks</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Luke Ridnour</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 5</TD><TD>thumb</TD><TD>Targeting early-March return</TD><TD>Confirming a report from Thursday, Luke Ridnour will be out four weeks due to a broken thumb. Ramon Sessions is the only real point guard on the Bucks roster and is in position to put up big numbers with Ridnour out. If for some reason he's still a free agent in your league, make it a priority to get Sessions on your squad. 2/5/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Andrew Bogut</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 2</TD><TD>back</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>Andrew Bogut is expected to miss at least eight weeks with an "incomplete lower back fracture." There's a chance Bogut will return for a handful of games late in the season, but at this point that alone isn't enough to make him worth a roster spot in most leagues. Feel free to cut him loose if you haven't done so already. 2/2/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Michael Redd</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 24</TD><TD>knee</TD><TD>Out for 2009-09 season</TD><TD>Bucks' shooting guard Michael Redd is out for the rest of the NBA season with tears in the ACL and MCL of his left knee. Redd suffered the injury in the third quarter of Saturday night's game against the Kings and the tears were revealed in Sunday's MRI. Charlie Bell is the early favorite to win the starting job, but Ramon Sessions and Tyronn Lue will also get some extra minutes with the loss of Redd. In addition, Charlie Villanueva's stock should remain fairly high for the rest of the year. 1/24/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Vince Carter</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 8</TD><TD>elbow</TD><TD></TD><TD>The Nets are listening to offers for Vince Carter, but it appears unlikely that they'll trade him before the February 19th deadline. The Cavaliers have expressed interest in Carter, but their primary bargaining chip is Wally Szczerbiak's expiring contract. Other interested teams include the Spurs, Rockets and Mavericks. 2/8/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Eduardo Najera</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 2</TD><TD>abdomen</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Nets forward Eduardo Najera (lower abdominal strain) is expected to be out through the All-Star break. "They think it's something that maybe with a few a days rest could go away," said Najera, who has all symptoms of a hernia. He hasn't been a fantasy factor since signing with the Nets this past summer. 2/2/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Bobby Simmons</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 31</TD><TD>abdomen</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Bobby Simmons (strained abdomen) is likely to be out until after the All-Star break. Trenton Hassell has been starting in Simmons' absence, but the offensively challenged swingman isn't even a good start in a 30-team league at this point. 1/31/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Yi Jianlian</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 9</TD><TD>finger</TD><TD>Targeting late-Feb. return</TD><TD>Yi Jianlian (broken pinkie) says that doctors have told him he'll be ready to return to action after the All-Star break. It's probably worth looking to see if Yi's sitting out there on waivers if you're playing in a deeper league or have an open roster spot. Meanwhile, Ryan Anderson, who has been playing well lately, stands to take a significant hit in value when Yi does return. 1/9/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Stromile Swift</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Dec 10</TD><TD>personal</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Nets forward Stromile Swift returned to practice on Tuesday after missing significant time for personal reasons. Swift has appeared in just six games this season, never playing more than 17 minutes, and he hasn't played since December 12th. He's barely worth watching in deep leagues even while Yi Jianlian (finger) is sidelined. 12/10/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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David West</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Suspended </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 9</TD><TD>-</TD><TD>Suspended for Monday</TD><TD>Hornets' forward David West was suspended for one game for Sunday's Flagrant 2 foul on Mike Miller and will not play on Monday night. This should not come as a surprise if you've been following our news blurbs since his ejection. Sean Marks and Ryan Bownen will likely get his minutes, while we expect a nice line from Rasual Butler. Chris Paul is also not likely for tonight, but West should be benched for the upcoming week now that he plays just one game. 2/9/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Bonzi Wells</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>PUP </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 3</TD><TD>-</TD><TD></TD><TD>Former NBA guard Bonzi Wells has agreed to terminate his contract with the Chinese team Shanxi Zhongyu. The team wasn't happy that Wells delayed his return after traveling to the U.S. during the Chinese New Year. It's been a rough year for former NBA players overseas -- Wells joins Earl Boykins and Nenad Krstic in the "terminated contract" camp, while Josh Childress' season was cut short by a sports hernia. 2/3/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Chris Paul</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 2</TD><TD>groin</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Chris Paul (groin) missed his fourth straight game on Monday. Antonio Daniels got the start in Paul's place and had 11 points and four assists on 2-of-10 shooting Monday. CP3 hasn't yet been definitively ruled out for Wednesday, but at this point we're not counting on seeing him prior to the All-Star break. 2/2/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Morris Peterson</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 28</TD><TD>foot</TD><TD>Targeting mid-February</TD><TD>Hornets shooting guard Morris Peterson could be sidelined for up two weeks with a sprained ligament in his left foot. Peterson's injury means less competition for Rasual Butler and James Posey, though Devin Brown might be the guy who absorbs his minutes. Brown hasn't done much for fantasy owners this season, but the streaky shooter is still worth watching. 1/28/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Tyson Chandler</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 19</TD><TD>ankle</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>There are an increasing number of trade rumors involving Hornets center Tyson Chandler, including a Chandler-for-Shawn Marion deal with the Heat. One stumbling block is the Hornets lack of depth at center -- Hilton Armstrong, Melvin Ely and Sean Marks aren't exactly a fearsome trio. On the other hand, New Orleans has incentive because they may not be able to re-sign Chandler as a free agent in 2010. Also, his $11.8 million salary next season is inflating their projected luxury-tax. Stay tuned. 1/19/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Chris Duhon</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 10</TD><TD>ankle</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Chris Duhon is questionable to play on Tuesday because of a sprained left ankle. The injury occurred during the third quarter of Sunday's game, and forced Duhon to sit out the Knicks practice on Monday. Mike D'Antoni expects him to play, however, so weekly owners might not be out of luck. 2/10/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Jerome James</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 19</TD><TD>achilles</TD><TD>Out for regular season</TD><TD>Jerome James, who has been injured for most of the past three years, is out for the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles' tendon. Given James' history and age (32) our guess is that his career is over. 1/19/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Eddy Curry</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 12</TD><TD>knee</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Eddy Curry was in attendance for the Knicks game against the Cavs Wednesday after a leave of absence following the murder of his ex-girlfriend and young daughter. Curry has yet to practice, and coach Mike D'Antoni sounded unsure as to when that might happen. "I think he's still experiencing some pain in his knees," D'Antoni said, "and he's not quite ready to go yet." 1/12/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Stephon Marbury</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Inactive List </TD><TD noWrap>Nov 11</TD><TD>personal</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>Despite their much-publicized need for a point guard, the Magic don't appear to be likely suitor for exiled Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury. Between Marbury's huge contract and the fact that no one has seen him play in ages, it just isn't in the cards, although that could change with a buyout, but nothing appears imminent on that front either. 11/11/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Desmond Mason</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 29</TD><TD>knee</TD><TD>Out for remainder of season</TD><TD>Desmond Mason will miss the remainder of the season due to a hyperextended right knee that will require surgery to remove debris from the injured area. Mason wasn't much of a fantasy factor, but he was starting and playing 27 minutes a game for Oklahoma City. It hasn't been determined how coach Scott Brooks will alter the lineup, but the potential options include Damien Wilkins, Nenad Krstic, Chris Wilcox or Earl Watson joining the starting five. Watch this situation closely, as added playing time would give any of these players' value a much-needed boost. 1/29/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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D.J. White</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Oct 9</TD><TD>mouth</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>Thunder forward D.J. White will miss at least 12 weeks after having a second surgery to remove a benign growth from his jaw. The rookie has yet to appear in a game for Oklahoma City, and it appears that his entire season is now in jeopardy. 10/9/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Orlando Magic</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Jameer Nelson</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 2</TD><TD>shoulder</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>A doctor studying his MRI up in NYC will help Jameer Nelson make a decision on surgery some time in the next week, according to Dave D'Alessandro of the Newark Star-Ledger. Nelson seems to have the support of everyone in the organization should he choose to have surgery, as even owner Rich DeVos has given him the advice to take care of his body. The long-shot chance that he rehabs and plays this season stands only to frustrate owners who have to hold a roster spot while waiting for his decision. 2/2/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Mike Wilks</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Oct 16</TD><TD>knee</TD><TD>Out for regular season</TD><TD>Magic point guard Mike Wilks will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ACL he sustained during the preseason. His recovery is expected to take six months or longer, and the six-year veteran does plan to continue his career. His injury is one reason the Magic are so thin at point guard this season. 10/16/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Philadelphia 76ers</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Elton Brand</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 5</TD><TD>shoulder</TD><TD>Out for the season</TD><TD>Elton Brand underwent successful season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, the team announced Monday. That makes two straight lost seasons for Brand, but hopefully his Achilles' and shoulder will be 100 percent in time for the start of next season. 2/5/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Jason Smith</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Aug 20</TD><TD>knee surgery</TD><TD>Doubtful for 2008-09</TD><TD>The 76ers have exercised their third-year option on the contract of forward/center Jason Smith. Smith tore his ACL this summer and will likely miss the entire season, but Philadelphia obviously likes his potential. Hopefully he'll have better luck next year. 8/20/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Portland Trail Blazers</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Steve Blake</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 26</TD><TD>shoulder</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Steve Blake (shoulder) is scheduled for an examination on Wednesday and is doubtful for the Blazers' game that evening. It's unlikely he'll play before the All-Star break, so don't consider using him during this shortened week. The last report we got was that his shoulder wasn't healing, so hopefully we'll have a more positive update on Thursday. 1/26/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Martell Webster</TD><TD>G/F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Dec 9</TD><TD>foot</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>Martell Webster (foot) was fitted for a new walking boot on Wednesday, which he will need to wear for the next two weeks according to Jason Quick of the Oregonian. This timetable puts him out of his boot around Feb. 4th, and Quick believes he will start practicing the week before the All Star game. Quick also predicts that Webster will return to the Blazers' rotation on February 18th, their first game after the break. 12/9/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Raef LaFrentz</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Sep 12</TD><TD>shoulder</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>The Trail Blazers announced Friday that center Raef LaFrentz underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He is expected to miss six to eight months and his absence could provide a boost to guys like Channing Frye and Ike Diogu. 9/12/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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San Antonio Spurs</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Robert Horry</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>PUP </TD><TD noWrap>Jun 28</TD><TD>-</TD><TD></TD><TD>Robert Horry announced on Friday that he will delay his retirement for at least one year. He hopes to sign a contract with either the Spurs or the Rockets. "My last game I want to walk off the court sweating," Horry said. "My last game so far, I walked off the court with a DNP." Horry is 37 years old and averaged a career-low 2.5 points last season, but he only wants the minimum salary and we'll be surprised if the Spurs pass on him. 6/28/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Sacramento Kings</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Bobby Jackson</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 8</TD><TD>wife having baby</TD><TD>Available for Tuesday</TD><TD>Bobby Jackson did not play on Sunday due to the birth of his baby girl on Saturday, but will be available for action on Tuesday. Jackson would be someone to watch if Beno Udrih continues to struggle, but Udrih scored 29 points tonight so it looks like he is ready to turn it around. Unless Jackson is able to earn at least a timeshare with Udrih, he won't have enough value for owners even in the deepest leagues. 2/8/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Brad Miller</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 31</TD><TD>abdomen</TD><TD>Questionable for Sunday</TD><TD>Brad Miller (left hip flexor strain) will miss at least the next three games and will be reevaluated in a week. More bad news for Miller's owners. It sounds like he is out through the All-Star break, so keep him on your bench next week. Spencer Hawes will continue to start at center -- his three-point shooting has vanished, but he remains a solid source of blocks and rebounds. 1/31/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Chris Bosh</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 4</TD><TD>knee</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Chris Bosh (knee) will not play on Tuesday and is doubtful for Wednesday. The Raptors get six days off following Wednesday's game, so the decision to rest Bosh seems like an easy one. Hopefully this injury won't linger beyond the All-Star break. 2/4/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Kris Humphries</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 19</TD><TD>leg</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>Kris Humphries (broken right fibula) told the Toronto Star that he's still not sure of his treatment program, and that he'll see team doctors on Friday in Toronto. As beat writer Doug Smith put it "he's many, many weeks away", and wing players for the Raptors like Joey Graham, Jamario Moon, and Jason Kapono will benefit from the addition-by-subtraction principle. 1/19/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Utah Jazz</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Pos</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Status</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Date</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Injury</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Expected Return</TD><TD class=vaLabel>Details</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Brevin Knight</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 8</TD><TD>quadriceps</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Brevin Knight did not play on Sunday, due to a bruised left quadriceps he sustained on Friday against the Kings. Ronnie Price assumed Knight's backup point guard minutes, and later said he "tweaked" his lower back in the game's final seconds. If these injuries continue to be a problem on Wednesday, Deron Williams could see some big minutes against the Lakers. 2/8/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Kyrylo Fesenko</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 8</TD><TD>flu</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Kyrylo Fesenko did not play on Sunday because of a stomach virus. Fesenko scores just two points per game, and does not have any fantasy value. 2/8/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Andrei Kirilenko</TD><TD>F</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 20</TD><TD>ankle</TD><TD>Targeting mid-Feb. return</TD><TD>Andrei Kirilenko told Gordon Monson of the Salt Lake Tribune on Sunday that his ankle "feels great" and that he started cardiovascular training a few days ago. He did say that the incision point still hurts, and that he's not sure how that will respond, but this is obviously great news for owners. While a timetable hasn't been set, a return by AK-47 just after the All Star break sounds like it's not out of the question. 1/20/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Carlos Boozer</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Nov 19</TD><TD>knee surgery</TD><TD>Targeting mid-Feb. return</TD><TD>Carlos Boozer told the Salt Lake Tribune on Thursday that he is targeting February 17th for his return from knee surgery. This would be the first game back after the All Star break, but as we've seen this year his timetables have never been that accurate. He has been working out on an elliptical machine the past few days, calling it "a big step," and is hopeful to be on the practice court running either this weekend, or early next week. 11/19/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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DeShawn Stevenson</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Feb 2</TD><TD>back</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>DeShawn Stevenson (back) is not likely to play in the Wizards game on Tuesday. He's played a grand total of 35 minutes over the past month due to his back troubles and appears to be nowhere close to having fantasy value at this point. 2/2/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Andray Blatche</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 26</TD><TD>knee</TD><TD>Day-to-day</TD><TD>Andray Blatche's left knee is not quite healed yet and he now says he won't play again until after the All-Star break. Blatche has missed the last seven games and participated in part of Monday's practice, but said he will not try to play in one of the Wizards' next two games. That makes JaVale McGee a decent option this week. 1/26/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Etan Thomas</TD><TD>F/C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Jan 12</TD><TD>knee</TD><TD>Out indefinitely</TD><TD>Etan Thomas (torn MCL) will not be able to run for two to four weeks, and won't be able to practice until two weeks after he starts running. Thomas is trying to avoid surgery on his knee, but fantasy owners shouldn't be holding their breath. He's averaging just 3.1 ppg this year and was not playing significant minutes prior to his injury. 1/12/2009</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Brendan Haywood</TD><TD>C</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Oct 7</TD><TD>wrist</TD><TD>Questionable to play in 08-09</TD><TD>Wizards center Brendan Haywood recently had pins removed from his wrist, but hasn't been cleared to practice. It's unclear if Haywood will play this season, but Washington has zero incentive to hasten his return since they're indisputably lottery-bound. 10/7/2008</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=22>
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Gilbert Arenas</TD><TD>G</TD><TD>Out </TD><TD noWrap>Apr 30</TD><TD>knee surgery</TD><TD>Targeting January return</TD><TD>Gilbert Arenas told the Washington Times this weekend that he's "not even close" to returning from his knee injury. He also expressed some doubt as to whether it's worth returning to a losing team, saying, "I don't know. I mean, seven wins? Would you?" This isn't particularly shocking, but it does serve as an important reminder that absolutely nothing is guaranteed with Arenas this season, and relying on him to to come back and ignite the Wizards and fantasy teams is not a good idea. 4/30/2008</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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