NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/23/08

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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>Kaman will 'be out a while', says Clips coach </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Kaman - C - LAC - </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Clippers center Chris Kaman (lower back pain) missed his fourth straight game on Saturday and his status going forward is in serious jeopardy.
"Chris is going to be out a while," said Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy. "It doesn?t make sense for us to take any risks with him." This statement is scary because it's true, and owners now have real reason to fret about Kaman's status heading into the most crucial stretch of the fantasy season. We'll keep you posted with any updates, but if you're scrounging just to make the playoffs, dropping him might soon be your only option.
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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>Chris Bosh wants to return on Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Bosh - F/C - TOR - </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Raptors All-Star Chris Bosh, out since the end of February with a knee injury, is aiming to play next Wednesday. He is officially considered questionable.
"I worked out a little bit (Sunday) and my legs felt weak," Bosh admitted. "I need to get in the weight room and do things I couldn't do before, and that'll give me the confidence I've been looking for." It's doubtful that we'll have a clearer picture of his health before weekly lineups need to be set, so start him at your own risk.
Source: Toronto Star</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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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>Hornets' West could miss at least three games </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>David West - F - NO - Mar. 16</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Hornets forward David West did not play in Sunday's game against the Pistons and could miss at least three games with a sprained right ankle.
"I would assume right now that he's going to miss (Sunday) and (Monday), and probably even Wednesday," coach Byron Scott said. "He...felt pretty optimistic about Wednesday, but I don't know. We've just got to wait and see." This news leaves owners scrambling to replace West in their lineups for next week. His replacement, Melvin Ely, is unlikely to have significant value, even in the short-term.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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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>Gilbert Arenas to have MRI on Monday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas - G - WAS - Mar. 17 - 10:56 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas will undergo and MRI on Monday, and if the test yields good news, he could return as soon as Wednesday. He recently admitted, however, that a clean MRI and doctors' approval aren't the only things standing between him and the hardwood.
"It's like I'm holding a $100 million lottery ticket and the only way I can lose it is by going out and getting injured again," Arenas said, referring to his impending free agency. "We'll see what the doctors say [Monday] and go from there." This vacillation is unnerving, but all owners can do is hang on for another few days and hope we get some good news.
Source: Washington Post
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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>Ray Allen '50-50' for Monday w/ heel injury </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ray Allen - G - BOS - Mar. 17</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Celtics coach Doc Rivers said injured guard Ray Allen is "50-50" for tonight's game at San Antonio, but also said he is improving at today's shootaround.
Allen missed Saturday at Milwaukee with a left talus bone injury that he suffered Friday against Utah. Allen said that he was going to go through a pre-game routine to test his injury and that he'll decide whether he'll play afteward. We should know his status before tonight's game starts.
Source: bostonceltics.ws
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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>Chris Paul will start despite sore left ankle </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Paul - G - NO - Mar. 17</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Hornets point guard Chris Paul is expected to start Monday's game despite having a sore left ankle.
The injury has robbed Paul of some of his quickness, but he posted 14 points and 14 assists in Sunday's game and should be in all fantasy lineups heading into the new week
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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>Bogut says he won't play on Tuesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Andrew Bogut - F/C - MLW - Mar. 17 - 2:59 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Center Andrew Bogut hoped to be able to practice today but was unable to run on his injured left leg. He suffered a deep thigh bruise in the Bucks' loss to Utah on Wednesday night.
"As soon as I ran up and down the court a couple times, it was just too much to handle," he said. "It was one of those things where there's no point playing tomorrow and being out another two or three weeks." That means he's not likely to play tomorrow, leaving him with just one game this week, at most. "I'm going to get some X-rays and (possibly) an MRI today, just to make sure it's not something more than we think." Bench Bogut, while Yi Jianlian, Charlie Villanueva and Mo Williams are all scheduled to play tomorrow.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
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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>Wiz's Butler, Haywood, Daniels to play </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Caron Butler - G/F - WAS - Mar. 17 - 2:49 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Caron Butler (hip/wrist), Brendan Haywood (knee) and Antonio Daniels (hip/wrist) all went through Monday's shootaround and are expected to play tonight.
There's still no update yet on Gilbert Arenas, who said he was going to have an MRI exam on his left knee today. We should know more in the next couple hours. In addition, Antawn Jamison was named the East's Player of the Week, while Amare Stoudemire won the Western Conference honor.
Source: Washington Post
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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>Krstic doesn't travel with Nets, doubtful </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Nenad Krstic - F/C - NJ - Mar. 17 - 3:08 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Nenad Krstic didn't travel with the Nets to Chicago and is doubtful for Tuesday's game.
If he somehow makes a miraculous recovery from the flu that knocked him out all weekend, he might join them in Chicago, but don't count on it. Hopefully he'll be well enough to play Wednesday at home against the Hawks.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
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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>Marion says he hopes to play on Tuesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Shawn Marion - F - MIA - Mar. 17 - 4:54 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Shawn Marion said after Monday's practice that he is "hoping" to play through his back injury on Tuesday.
That's not a guarantee that he'll go, but it's a step in the right direction.
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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>Good news on Arenas' MRI, but return unknown </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas - G - WAS - Mar. 17 - 6:34 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The MRI exam Gilbert Arenas had on his left knee returned good news today, but when he'll play again is still anyone's guess.
He says he will practice tomorrow and "ramp up" his activity to see how the knee responds, although he also said one doctor doesn't want him to play in a game until he practices for 12 days. The injury is healed, but he still has inflammation and it sounds like he's going to be very tentative when he returns. Keep him benched until we get more information.
Source: Washington Post
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Chris Kaman - C - Clippers

Chris Kaman is listed as questionable Monday with his lingering sore back.
We'd be surprised if he plays tonight, but you never know. The Clippers, who don't have much to play for, are dealing with a lot of injuries right now, and you have to wonder how much longer Corey Maggette is going to play on his tender knees, as well. Mar. 17 - 6:15 p.m. ET
Source: Los Angeles Times

 

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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>Artest questionable on Tuesday w/ stiff elbow </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ron Artest - F - SAC - Mar. 18 - 10:08 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Kings forward Ron Artest is questionable for Tuesday's game because of stiffness in his right elbow.
Artest had bone chips surgically removed from the same elbow earlier this year, so there is some cause for concern. Hopefully we'll hear more before the game tips off, but keep an eye on the whereabouts of John Salmons (who is also questionable w/ a sprained ankle) in case this takes a turn for the worse.
Source: sacramentokings.com
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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>Boozer strains back in victory over Raptors </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Carlos Boozer - F/C - UTA - Mar. 18</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Carlos Boozer posted another double-double on Monday, but he also exited with six minutes left after mildly straining the left side of his back. He is probable to play on Thursday.
Unless the injury's severity changes, keep him active in all lineups. Boozer finished the win with 13 points, 10 rebounds, three steals, and a block in 36 minutes.
Source: utahjazz.com
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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>David West expects to play on Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>David West - F - NO - Mar. 18 - 3:31 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>David West (ankle) showed no limitations in Tuesday's practice, laying the groundwork for him to return to action from a two-game absence on Wednesday.
A decision won't be made until tomorrow, but based on how he looked today, West could easily start against the Rockets. Consider him a game-time decision, but chances are that he'll play, barring any setbacks.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
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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>Gilbert Arenas' status is still a mystery </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas - G - WAS - Mar. 18 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas' status for the rest of the season is still a mystery, and Wizards beat reporter Ivan Carter states bluntly, "[Arenas] could be back this week or not at all."
Arenas is torn between helping his team and protecting his future. Monday's MRI brought good news, but didn't bring any greater clarity to his potential return from knee surgery. Owners have been carrying him around for months already, so this is not the time to give up hope -- just keep him sidelined and pray that he makes it back in time for your playoffs.
Source: Washington Post
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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>Ray Allen doubtful for Tuesday's game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ray Allen - G - BOS - Mar. 18 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ray Allen is expected to sit out Tuesday's game because of his injured left ankle, though his status for Thursday is more promising.
"He's obviously day-to-day," coach Doc Rivers said. The injury isn't considered serious, and the Celtics are just being extra cautious since they're clearly coasting to the playoffs. Keep Allen sidelined for now, but check his status tomorrow since we should have a better idea whether or not he'll play on Thursday.
Source: bostonceltics.ws
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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>Ricky Davis misses practice w/ groin injury </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ricky Davis - G/F - MIA - Mar. 18 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Heat swingman Ricky Davis did not practice with the team on Monday because of a groin injury, and he is questionable heading into Tuesday's game.
There's no indication of the injury's severity, but groin injuries are usually bad news and for now we're assuming Davis won't be able to go -- the ridiculously short-handed Heat sure hope we're wrong.
Source: Palm Beach Post
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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>Marion participates in Tuesday's walk through </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Shawn Marion - F - MIA - Mar. 18 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Shawn Marion made it through Tuesday's entire walk through in Milwaukee and will be a game-time decision with a sore back.
He said on Monday that he planned on playing tonight, so we're guessing he's in the starting lineup.
Source: Miami Herald
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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>Udrih, several Kings out, Artest in Tuesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Beno Udrih - G - SAC - Mar. 18 - 5:04 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Beno Udrih (back), Spencer Hawes (foot), John Salmons (ankle) and Kenny Thomas (knee) are all out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, while it sounds like Ron Artest will play despite a sore elbow and knee, according to coach Reggie Theus.
Udrih apparently strained his lower back on Sunday against Toronto, while Hawes and Salmons missed that game. Salmons is having X-rays taken to see if there is more damage to his ankle than originally believed. Thomas was hoping to play despite a knee injury, but will also not be available. Look for Anthony Johnson to get the start at point guard tonight, which is absolutely devastating to Udrih's owners.
Source: sacramentokings.com
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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>Marion doubtful for Wednesday w/ back injury </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Shawn Marion - F - MIA - Mar. 19 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Shawn Marion is doubtful to play on Wednesday due to his lingering back injury.
This is a fantasy owner's worst nightmare, especially since Marion played on Tuesday and had eight points and 12 rebounds. You have to wonder if he'll finish the season given the sensitive nature of back injuries. If you're in a daily league, plan on benching Marion until further notice. Earl Barron is a solid alternative if you own Marion.
Source: Miami Herald
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/19/08

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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>Ginobili should be fine despite jammed ankle </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Manu Ginobili - G - SA - Mar. 19 - 10:43 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Manu Ginobili is dealing with a tender right ankle he tweaked on Monday, but shouldn't miss any time. In addition, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he plans on bringing Manu off the bench for the duration of the season.
"[The ankle] is a little sore," Ginobili said. "I just jammed it. I didn't twist it. It doesn't feel real good now, but it is going to be fine tomorrow." Unless something changes, owners can assume that this injury won't derail his production. As for the lineup shuffle, Ginobili thrives off the bench and will remain a must-start fantasy option no matter where he starts the game. Keep him active and hope for the best.
Source: San Antonio Express-News
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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>West leaning toward playing Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>David West - F - NO - Mar. 19 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>David West said at Wednesday's shootaround that he is leaning toward playing tonight against the Rockets after missing two games with a sprained ankle.
Coach Byron Scott is calling him a game-time decision, and while it's still not guaranteed he'll play tonight, everything is pointing in that direction.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/19/08

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Carlos Boozer - F/C - Jazz

Carlos Boozer missed Wednesday's practice due to a muscle strain in his lower back, but did some cardio work.
He's still expected to play on Thursday, so keep him active unless we hear something different in the morning. Mehmet Okur also missed practice with a stomach virus and will be a game-time decision tomorrow against the Lakers. Mar. 19
Source: utahjazz.com

 

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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/20/08

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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>Ray Allen still questionable for Thursday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ray Allen - G - BOS - Mar. 20 - 1:16 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Celtics coach Doc Rivers said injured guard Ray Allen (ankle) is "75 percent" for Thursday's game at Dallas. Tony Allen, who had been filling in for Ray, will sit out after bruising his back on Tuesday.
Ray Allen has missed three games with this injury, and "75 percent" isn't really much help in setting fantasy lineups. Rivers is typically very cautious with injured players, so consider Allen a game-time decision and don't be surprised if he sits out one more game.
Source: bostonceltics.ws
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/20/08

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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>Raja Bell's sprained ankle could be Grade 2 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Raja Bell - G/F - PHO - Mar. 20</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>X-rays on Raja Bell's sprained ankle came back negative, but Suns trainer Aaron Nelson said the sprain was at least Grade 1, if not Grade 2. Bell will likely miss at least Saturday?s showdown with the Rockets.
"I?m usually not a guy who swells, and this one is swelling, so that?s not good," Bell said. He will be re-evaluated later on Thursday, but owners of Leandro Barbosa could get some terrific production over the next couple of games.
Source: East Valley Tribune
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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>Wilcox questionable for two-game road trip </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Wilcox - F/C - SEA - Mar. 20 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Sonics power forward Chris Wilcox is questionable for the team?s upcoming two-game road trip because of a sprained pinkie finger that forced him out of Wednesday's game.
If Wilcox can't go, Nick Collison should slide into the starting lineup. Starting center Johan Petro and recently recalled Mouhamed Sene would also pick up a few extra minutes, but only Petro deserves fantasy owners' attention.
Source: Tacoma News Tribune
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Mehmet Okur - F/C - Jazz

Mehmet Okur is going to try to play against the Lakers on Thursday, but is still not over the flu bug that caused him to leave Monday's game early.
"It's great to be here, but I'm not 100 percent right now," Okur said. Forward Carlos Boozer is expected to play for the Jazz after suffering a lower back strain against the Raptors. "It's been nagging for about two months and it finally pulled in the Toronto game," Boozer said. "We're going to find out," Boozer said, when asked if he could avoid aggravating the injury tonight. Boozer sounds like a safe play, but you might want to find an alternative for Okur if you have one. Mar. 20 - 2:58 p.m. ET
Source: utahjazz.com

 

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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/20/08

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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>Raja Bell out Saturday, day-to-day after that </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Raja Bell - G/F - PHO - Mar. 20 - 6:00 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Raja Bell's sprained ankle will force him to miss the Suns game on Saturday -- beyond that he is day-to-day.
Bell?s ankle didn't swell much during the flight back to Phoenix, and he has an encouraging range of motion with the ankle. The Suns begin a four-game road trip next Monday, so hopefully we'll have a clearer picture of his status before weekly lineups are set.
Source: East Valley Tribune
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

<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>Isiah says he'll bench Randolph for weekend </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Zach Randolph - F - NY - Mar. 21 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Isiah Thomas said Thursday that Zach Randolph won't play on Friday or Saturday so that the team can get a look at Randolph Morris, along with some other young players.
"Zach probably won't play (Friday) or Saturday," Thomas said. "I want to give Randolph (Morris) extended minutes." This news happened to come on the same day that Isiah met with owner James Dolan, who is trying to lure Donnie Walsh away from the Pacers. However, reports from unnamed sources say that Walsh has no interest in going to New York and is using talks as leverage to regain control of the Pacers from Larry Bird. We're not sure if this means Z-Bo is done for the season, but now owners of Randolph, Jamal Crawford and any other veteran on the team have to wonder how many minutes they'll get the rest of the way. The Knicks can't fall lower than the Heat, but could slip below the Sonics and Grizzlies if they lose enough games, and the Knicks appear to be on a mission to collect as many ping pong balls as possible. In addition, the Knicks are likely going to try to trade Z-Bo for short-term contracts this summer in order to make a run at LeBron in 2010.
Source: New York Post
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

<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>Sonics' Wilcox could miss remainder of season </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Wilcox - F/C - SEA - Mar. 21 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chris Wilcox's right pinkie injury, which originally occurred in January, will keep him in street clothes on Friday and could cause him to shut it down for the rest of the season.
He missed four games in January when he initially suffered the injury and is expected to talk with his agent before receiving a second medical opinion. It makes little sense for him to risk further damage to the digit, and we're guessing we've probably seen the last of him this season. If that's the case, Johan Petro and Nick Collison will see a boost in value.
Source: Seattle Times
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

<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>Artest (knee, elbow) questionable for Friday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ron Artest - F - SAC - Mar. 21 - 12:51 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ron Artest missed Thursday's practice because of right knee soreness and right elbow stiffness. His availability for Friday's game is uncertain.
Artest played 41 effective minutes after being questionable for the Kings last game, so fantasy owners are faced with a very tough call. There should be more certainty after tomorrow's shoot-around -- as usual, we recommend you check back for updates.
Source: sacramentokings.com
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

<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>Bulls' Hinrich hopeful for Saturday return </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Kirk Hinrich - G - CHI - Mar. 21 - 9:11 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Kirk Hinrich is hoping to return Saturday after missing Thursday's game with a sprained ankle.
''It kind of swelled up on me the last couple of days,'' Hinrich said. ''I just wasn't moving very well on it.'' Hinrich, who missed his 17th game of the season, hopes to return to the lineup Saturday for the home game against the Indiana Pacers, and will probably be a game-time decision.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

<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>Matrix, J-Will, iffy for Heat on Friday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Shawn Marion - F - MIA - Mar. 21</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Forward Shawn Marion (back) and guard Jason Williams (thumb) are questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards after being sidelined by injuries in Wednesday's 96-54 loss in Toronto.
The Heat did not practice Thursday, but we're guessing neither player would have participated. Marion said, ''We'll see,'' when asked about his status for tonight. Williams jammed his right thumb on Tuesday, and could not dribble Wednesday, according to coach Pat Riley. Consider both game-time decisions and look for Chris Quinn and Earl Barron to start in their place if they can't go.
Source: Miami Herald
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

<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>Three key kings questionable for Friday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brad Miller - C - SAC - Mar. 21 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brad Miller (right elbow bursitis) is questionable for tonight's game against the Spurs. He will base his status on how he feels during today's shootaround.
Miller skipped practice yesterday and received treatment on the elbow, and hopefully there will be an update on his condition before game time. Ron Artest (knee, elbow) and Beno Udrih (lower back strain) are also questionable.
Source: sacramentokings.com
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

<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>Gasol likely out through Monday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Pau Gasol - F/C - LAK - Mar. 21</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lakers coach Phil Jackson said on Thursday that he doesn't anticipate Pau Gasol (ankle) playing until Wednesday, March 26.
That will give owners in weekly leagues a tough call over the weekend. Gasol hasn't been ruled out of the next three games, but given how well Lamar Odom and Ronny Turiaf are playing, the Lakers won't rush him back.
Source: Los Angeles Times
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

<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>Kings' Artest, Miller, Hawes available Friday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ron Artest - F - SAC - Mar. 21 - 5:59 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ron Artest (knee, elbow), Brad Miller (elbow), Spencer Hawes (foot), and Kenny Thomas (knee) should all be available for tonight's contest with the Spurs.
That's potentially great news for owners of Artest and Miller, each of whom skipped Thursday's practice. There's no telling whether they'll end up playing tonight or for how long, so use discretion when activating them.
Source: sacramentokings.com
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

<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>Kings' Udrih expected out vs. Spurs </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Beno Udrih - G - SAC - Mar. 21 - 5:54 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Beno Udrih (lower back strain) is expected to miss tonight's game against San Antonio.
He'll miss his second game in a row, giving veteran Anthony Johnson another opportunity as a starter. The Kings play again on Saturday, and owners should assume Udrih will sit again unless news breaks to the contrary.
Source: Sacramento Bee
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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/21/08

Andrew Bogut - F/C - Bucks

Andrew Bogut is listed as probable on Milwaukee's injury report for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
The seven-footer has missed two straight games, but the Bucks have been off since Tuesday. Dan Gadzuric will return to the bench, where he'll battle Michael Ruffin for minutes as Bogut's backup. Mar. 21 - 6:37 p.m. ET
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

 

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Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/22/08

Re: NBA News/Injury News 3/17 - 3/22/08

<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>Brad Miller questionable again on Saturday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brad Miller - C - SAC - Mar. 22 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Kings center Brad Miller (right elbow bursitis) declared himself a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Grizzlies.
Miller shot 1-of-8 in 22 minutes of action on Friday, and owners have to be worried that this elbow injury will continue to linger. Spencer Hawes just returned from a foot sprain and is an easy pick-up if Miller goes down.
Source: sacramentokings.com
</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=3><HR align=center width="98%"></TD><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Beno Udrih questionable for Saturday's game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Beno Udrih - G - SAC - Mar. 22 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Kings coach Reggie Theus is unsure whether Beno Udrih (lower back strain) will be ready to play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Udrih is likely a game-time decision and owners could face a tough choice setting lineups for next week. Check back later on Saturday for possible updates after the team's shoot-around
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