NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/15/12)

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Andrew Bogut - C - Bucks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Andrew Bogut (concussions symptoms) has been cleared to practice and is expected to play on Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Bogut is working out with the team on Sunday -- if there are any setbacks we'll let you know, but it's safe to get him in all active lineups. With Bogut back in the middle, Drew Gooden returns to a marginal bench role.
Jan. 15 - 11:24 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Evan Turner - G - 76ers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Evan Turner suffered a right quad contusion during Saturday's game</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Turner is receiving treatment and we're considering him questionable for Monday's game vs. the Bucks. We just saw Marcus Thornton miss three games with a bruised quad, so don't presume Turner will bounce right back.
Jan. 15 - 10:42 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td> Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Rip Hamilton (groin) could return for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"He's still day-to-day," Tom Thibodeau said. "We just want to be real smart with him. We don't want it to re-occur." With Ronnie Brewer playing well and the Bulls winning, there is no rush for Hamilton to return.
Jan. 15 - 10:38 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Chicago Sun-Times</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>C.J. Watson - G - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">C.J. Watson (elbow) hopes to return to action on Monday, but might be forced to wait until Friday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Coach Tom Thibodeau wants Watson to participate in at least one practice or shootaround before playing, but the Bulls aren't likely to have a shootaround before Monday's afternoon game or their game on Tuesday.
Jan. 15 - 10:36 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Chicago Sun-Times</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Baron Davis - G - Knicks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Baron Davis could be cleared to practice this weekend, and "a late-January return has become more likely than not."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Baron tried to downplay expectations, saying his timetable is in the trainers' hands, but clearly he's getting there.
Jan. 15 - 10:17 a.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: New York Post</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Carmelo Anthony (sprained ankle) has yet to attempt running or cutting, and isn't sure if he'll be able to play Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Anthony's wrist is "tolerable" but he's waiting for his ankle to improve. Mike D'Antoni said he hoped to have Melo back "pretty soon," and with four games on tap next week it'll be hard to bench him even if we don't get an update on Sunday.
Jan. 15 - 10:14 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: NY Times</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Andrea Bargnani - F/C - Raptors </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Andrea Bargnani (calf strain) remains day-to-day but isn't likely to play on Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Coach Dwane Casey said that the injury was "Not as serious as we first thought, but still has a few days probably to get it back going again." Monday's game is a 4pm matinee, which makes it even less likely Bargnani will return. He could return Wednesday at Boston.
Jan. 15 - 2:02 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Toronto Sun</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Corey Maggette - F - Bobcats </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Corey Maggette (hamstring) still can't run or jump, and there is no timetable for his return.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Maggette said that he's grateful just to "walk a little more normal." That doesn't sound like a player who's anywhere near a return, and given his injury history we're even more skeptical about his recovery. He was originally targeting an early February return so presumably we'll get some positive updates in a few weeks.
Jan. 15 - 2:00 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Jason Richardson - G/F - Magic </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Jason Richardson (knee) doesn't expect to play in Monday's matinee game vs. the Knicks.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Remember that Monday is MLK Day so there are eight games which tip off before 4pm EST.
Jan. 15 - 1:10 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Brian Schmitz on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Dwyane Wade - G - Heat </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Dwyane Wade (sprained ankle) was limited to lifting weights on Sunday, and there is no timetable for his return.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">He wasn't in a walking boot, which is presumably good news, but the Heat are going to be very cautious with his return. He was already dealing with a sore left foot and some sort of calf issue, and he said his sprained ankle is the worst he's ever had. Miami plays four home games this week -- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Jan. 15 - 2:38 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Chris Paul - G - Clippers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Chris Paul is scheduled to have an MRI on his strained left hamstring on Sunday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Paul's status for Tuesday's game vs. the Nets is murky but should be much clearer once the MRI results are known. The Clippers have five games next week, which makes it tough to bench him, so check back soon -- Mo Williams (foot) is also hurting and the Clips' PG depth is suddenly a major luxury.
Jan. 15 - 3:22 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Charlie Villanueva - F - Pistons </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Charlie Villanueva's ankle injury will keep him out on Sunday against the Warriors.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Jan. 15 - 4:50 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Will Bynum - G - Pistons </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Backup guard Will Bynum and forward Damien Wilkins are out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Bynum has a strained right foot, meaning more minutes for Brandon Knight and Rodney Stuckey, while Wilkins is out for personal reasons. Both players should be considered day-to-day.
Jan. 15 - 4:48 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">After Sunday's practice, Carmelo Anthony is expected to play through his ankle and wrist injuries on Monday against the Magic.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Jan. 15 - 4:42 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Mo Williams - G - Clippers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Mo Williams is still listed as day-to-day with a sore right foot.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Jan. 15 - 4:39 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Chauncey Billups - G - Clippers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Chauncey Billups is expected to play through a sore back on Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Billups' back was tight after Sunday's practice, but it sounds like he's a go for Monday.
Jan. 15 - 4:37 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Brad Turner on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Steve Nash - G - Suns </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Steve Nash (quad) and Grant Hill (quad) are expected back for the Suns on Sunday, although Nash isn't certain he'll go.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"I'm planning to play but I'm not certain," Nash said. "I don't feel great but I want to have the mindset that I'm going to play tonight until it's not a good idea." Both were out on Friday. Hill is calling himself 'probable' for tonight, and will match up against Richard Jefferson.
Jan. 15 - 4:30 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Arizona Republic</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Pau Gasol says his right shoulder sprain still bothers him and is a likely reason he's shooting more jumpers instead of posting up this season.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">He's playing through it and should remain in all starting lineups going forward, but this is information we consider 'good to know.'
Jan. 15 - 4:54 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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