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

[Hache Man]

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>Andrew Bogut practices, will play on Saturday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Andrew Bogut - F/C - MLW - Mar. 22 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bucks center Andrew Bogut has missed two straight games with a deep left thigh bruise, but he practiced on Friday and will play against the Cavaliers on Saturday.
It's safe to start Bogut, though he might be a step slow in his first game back. He will play for the Australian Olympic team this summer, and wants to work on his skill-set during the off-season. He focused on defense last summer and his block totals improved dramatically, so it's something to remember during next season's draft.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
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[Hache Man]

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>Big Ben out on Saturday w/ back spasms </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Ben Wallace - C - CLE - Mar. 22 - 12:09 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ben Wallace will miss Saturday's game against the Bucks because of back spasms that forced him out of Friday's game.
He didn't travel to Milwaukee with the Cavaliers, and Anderson Varejao should slide into the starting power forward role. Wallace's back has given him trouble before but usually he bounces back after a game or two -- if this injury turns out to be longer-lasting, Varejao should be worth owning in the majority of leagues.
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[Hache Man]

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>Nate Robinson sidelined by sprained knee </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Nate Robinson - G - NY - Mar. 22</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Nate Robinson will miss Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a sprained knee he suffered late in the fourth quarter on Friday.
The injury was reported quite late, and the Knicks appear to be doing whatever they can to tank the remaining games on their schedule. New York's rotation is a complete mess and fantasy owners shouldn't expect the likes of Fred Jones, Renaldo Balkman or Mardy Collins to suddenly have value. Hopefully once the Knicks lose to the lottery-bound Timberwolves, Robinson's knee will miraculously heal. Keep him sidelined for now.
Source: New York Post
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[junkman773]

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

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

HM,

Thanks for the work you do on this thread.

Junk

 

[Hache Man]

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

<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>Kaman finally ready to return on Tuesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Kaman - C - LAC - Mar. 23</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Clippers center Chris Kaman (back) has missed eight straight games, but he said on Saturday that his inflamed lower back feels fine and he expects to play in Tuesday's game.
He was held out of Saturday's game as a precaution, and although there are no guarantees, it sounds like owners can confidently insert him into lineups for the week ahead.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
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[Hache Man]

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

<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 Randolph will play Monday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Zach Randolph - F - NY - Mar. 23</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>As exected, Zach Randolph sat out Saturday's loss to the Timberwolves, but Isiah Thomas said afterwards he would play on Monday.
For how long or for how many games is still unknown, but we're guessing Isiah got his "look" at Randolph Morris. Zach's owners are surely fuming over the unnecessary benching, as Morris contributed a whopping 2-of-15 shooting for a combined six points and six boards in his two starts. The Knicks somehow managed to lose to both the Grizzlies and Timberwolves on back-to-back nights, while Randolph sat helplessly in weekly lineups. Isiah not only managed to tank a couple games for potential draft position, but cost many fantasy owners a shot at a championship in the process. Bravo!
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[Hache Man]

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

<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>Pietrus questionable for Sunday's game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Mickael Pietrus - G/F - GS - Mar. 23 - 9:19 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Warriors could be without forward Mickael Pietrus on Sunday, after he strained his groin against the Rockets on Friday.
Coach Don Nelson called Pietrus "questionable, for sure", and either Al Harrington or Matt Barnes would start at power forward if he can't suit up.
Source: Contra Costa Times
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[Hache Man]

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

<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>Arenas says he is 50-50 for every game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas - G - WAS - Mar. 23 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas hasn't ruled himself out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, describing his status as "50-50 every day."
Teammate Antawn Jamison thinks Arenas will return soon -- if he does return it will likely be during the Wizards' upcoming five-game road trip. We recommend waiting one more week before starting him.
Source: Washington Post
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[Hache Man]

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

<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>Gilbert Arenas could return on Sunday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas - G - WAS - Mar. 23 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas participated in Sunday's shootaround and will meet with doctors to determine if he can play in tonight's game against the Pistons.
This is the moment many owners have been waiting for, and we would not be at all surprised to see Arenas get some run tonight. If he plays, he'll have tomorrow to rest and see how the knee reacts. Don't play him until you see him go in two consecutive games, unless he just goes ballistic tonight.
Source: Washington Post
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[Hache Man]

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

<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 waiting for results of X-rays </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dirk Nowitzki - F/C - DAL - Mar. 23 - 3:20 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dirk Nowitzki did not return to Sunday's game after suffering a "left lower leg injury" in the third quarter. X-rays were taken, but results are not yet known.
Dirk couldn't put any weight on the leg at first but was later seen walking around gingerly, so that sounds like a positive sign. He will be re-evaluated on Monday, and owners can only hope to avoid a complete disaster. If Dirk misses significant time, Brandon Bass would see a big boost and guys like Jason Terry and Jerry Stackhouse would be pressed into more minutes.
Source: dallasmavericks.com
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[Hache Man]

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

<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 could be out at least two weeks </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dirk Nowitzki - F/C - DAL - Mar. 23 - 4:34 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dirk Nowitzki's injury could cost him at least two weeks, according to unofficial speculation. There is no diagnosis yet, and the Mavericks continue to call it a "lower left leg" injury, without specifying whether Dirk hurt his ankle, knee or both.
"I fell awkwardly and my left leg got caught underneath me," Dirk said via an uninformative press release. "I am going to get re-evaluated in the morning, and I hope to have more information then." If this tentative two-week return date holds, the Mavs have a legitimate shot of missing the playoffs. Brandon Bass is their only legitimate power forward, barring a mini-comeback from Juwan Howard. Bass is also the only relief for center Erick Dampier, so we could very well see some small-ball from Dallas -- Jason Terry and Jerry Stackhouse should see more minutes and shot attempts with the Mavs' MVP sidelined indefinitely.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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[Hache Man]

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

<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>Jermaine O'Neal could return next week </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jermaine O'Neal - F/C - IND - Mar. 23 - 7:46 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pacers center Jermaine O'Neal (sore knee) has been practicing with the team recently and says his knee is reacting great. He could return as soon as next week.
"I think the goal would be to try to get in the last 10 games," O'Neal said. "I think three or four more practices and we can evaluate if I can start playing next week or whenever." He's certainly worth a pick-up, as long as you can get through this week with a dead spot on your roster. If you own Elton Brand, it's probably a good idea to swap him for J.O.
Source: indianapacers.com
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[Hache Man]

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

<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>Jamaal Tinsley officially out for the season </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jamaal Tinsley - G - IND - Mar. 23 - 7:19 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Pacers point guard Jamaal Tinsley (sore knee) announced on Saturday that he will not return this season.
This comes as a shock to nobody. "I was going to try to come back eventually, but it was decided that I was done when I took my last MRI (on Friday)," Tinsley said. The results of the MRI are unknown and "sore knee" is still the official description of his injury. Hopefully Tinsley will stay healthy next year, but that's like asking the Knicks to win the championship.
Source: indianapacers.com
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[Hache Man]

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

<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>Arenas not cleared, says he's done for season </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas - G - WAS - Mar. 23 - 7:26 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Gilbert Arenas was not cleared by the Wizards' medical staff to play in Sunday's game. He was very upset by the decision and said to reporters on his way out the door, "Ya'll don't have to write anymore. I'm not coming back this season."
This could have been an emotional reaction ("[Team doctors] are messing with my mind," he said), but coach Eddie Jordan ominously stated, "Once another week has gone by, we'll see where he is." He could still return for a handful of games, but Arenas will likely be dropped in many leagues this week. He won't even be on the bench for Sunday's game because he did not bring a sports coat.
Source: Washington Post
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