NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/11/12)

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Marcus Thornton - G - Kings </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Marcus Thornton (bruised thigh) won't play against the Raptors on Wednesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">A previous report in the Sacramento Bee had beat writer Jason Jones writing that Thornton "didn't look close" to playing Tuesday, so this doesn't come as a surprise. Thornton is reportedly making progress, so there's reason for optimism that he could be back in the lineup on Friday. Jimmer Fredette should get another start in his place.
Jan. 11 - 5:19 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Sacramento Kings on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Derrick Rose - G - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Derrick Rose's turf toe injury has gotten "worse" according to beat writer K.C. Johnson, and he's unlikely to play vs. the Wizards on Wednesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Rose is reportedly in a walking boot, with the Bulls calling him day-to-day for now (though this is one of those instances in which day-to-day doesn't tell us much). In response to Rose's injury, and in the absence of C.J. Watson (elbow), the Bulls have signed veteran PG Mike James.
Jan. 11 - 4:41 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Andris Biedrins - C - Warriors </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Andris Biedrins (ankle) practiced on Wednesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It sounds like he could play Thursday vs. the Magic, which would be great news for Golden State. With Kwame Brown (shoulder) injured they'll have a tough time combating Dwight Howard.
Jan. 11 - 3:24 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Matt Steinmetz on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Troy Murphy - F/C - Lakers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Troy Murphy (gastroenteritis) is out again on Wednesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">With Josh McRoberts (toe) also sidelined, Luke Walton should continue to play more minutes off the bench, and Metta World Peace could also get a boost.
Jan. 11 - 3:07 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Mike Trudell on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Mehmet Okur - F/C - Nets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Mehmet Okur (back) is technically a game-time decision on Wednesday, but he says that he'll play.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Okur has missed the past two games and given his shooting woes he shouldn't be in any active lineups. He could still average 30 minutes per game while Brook Lopez is out, however, so keep an eye on his production in the coming weeks.
Jan. 11 - 2:43 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Colin Stephenson on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Linas Kleiza - G/F - Raptors </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Linas Kleiza (knee surgery) is active for Wednesday night's game.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Kleiza is plenty capable of scoring when healthy, but he's likely to be brought along slowly as he joins a crowded SG/SF rotation in Toronto.
Jan. 11 - 6:02 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Matt Devlin on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Danny Granger - F - Pacers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Danny Granger (ankle) is active for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Great news for Granger, who missed Monday's game due to food poisoning and had news of an ankle injury surface on Tuesday.
He's averaging 14.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.8 threes on the season.
Jan. 11 - 6:31 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Michael Cunningham on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Derrick Rose - G - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">As expected, Derrick Rose (turf toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The timing to get Rose some rest is perfect, as the Wizards have just one win on the season. Rose is day to day with his toe injury.
Jan. 11 - 6:58 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Bulls on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

quantumleap · Jan 11, 2012

Thanks Hache.

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Trevor Ariza - G/F - Hornets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">There is no timetable on when Trevor Ariza will return from his groin injury and he will miss his fifth straight game on Wednesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Al-Farouq Aminu is starting in his place and playing well, and has probably earned at least a timeshare once Ariza is healthy.
Jan. 11 - 7:33 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: John Reid on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td> Al Horford - F/C - Hawks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Al Horford suffered a shoulder injury early in Wednesday's game at Indiana and went to the Hawks locker room.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">He's undergoing X-rays on his left shoulder, leaving his return as questionable. Zaza Pachulia entered the game in Horford's place and would probably start at center if Horford's injury is serious.
Jan. 11 - 7:29 p.m. ET</td></tr></tbody></table>