NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/17/12)

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Marcus Camby - F/C - Trail Blazers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Marcus Camby (ankle) remains day-to-day.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Camby is reportedly walking around better on his sprained left ankle, but has no clear timetable for a return. He's only missed two games so far. Consider Camby questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Jan. 17 - 4:40 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: The Oregonian</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<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">Will Bynum (foot) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Rockets.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It's Bynum's second straight game missed. He's going to need an injury to Rodney Stuckey, Ben Gordon or Brandon Knight to top 25 minutes per game at any point this year.
Jan. 17 - 3:32 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Vince Carter - G/F - Mavericks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Vince Carter (foot) left the Staples Center on crutches Monday night.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Carter sprained his left foot on the final play of the game and said he felt a pop. The foot is not broken, but it swelled up immediately. We'd be surprised if the oft-injured Carter played in the Mavs' back-to-back that starts Wednesday against the Clippers.
Jan. 17 - 3:52 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: ESPN Dallas</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 17, 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 underwent surgery to repair his torn left pectoral Wednesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Horford's timetable for a recovery remains at 3-4 months. If he misses exactly three months from today, the Hawks will have just five games left in the regular season. Horford is already on the record saying his goal is to get back for the NBA playoffs.
Jan. 17 - 3:29 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<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) did not practice Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Bargnani hasn't been on the floor since Jan. 11 and it would now be a shock if he plays against the Celtics on Wednesday. Ed Davis started at power forward against the Hawks on Monday, piling up 11 rebounds, four blocks and three steals in 40 minutes. The Raptors continue to list Bargnani as day-to-day.
Jan. 17 - 3:21 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Rogersbroadcasting.com</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Zach Randolph - F/C - Grizzlies </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Team doctors were "encouraged" by the results of Zach Randolph's latest MRI.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The torn MCL in Randolph's right knee is healing. He's been cleared to behind weight-bearing rehab, a great sign that he's on track for a full recovery. The earliest we'd expect to see Randolph is mid-February.
Jan. 17 - 2:56 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<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 reiterated Tuesday that he has no concerns with his sprained left wrist or sore right ankle.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Anthony is sore, but will play in a dream matchup with the Suns on Wednesday. He's currently third in the NBA in scoring at 26.1 points per game, trailing only Kobe Bryant (30.8) and LeBron James (29.6).
Jan. 17 - 2:44 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Luke Ridnour was excused from Wolves practice Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It sounds like a personal absence. Ridnour dealt with an issue relating to his wife and her pregnancy late last season, but it's unclear if this is related. He's coming off a 25-point outburst in Monday's win over the Kings.
Jan. 17 - 2:32 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>LeBron James - F - Heat </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">LeBron James will play through a cold in Tuesday's game against the Spurs.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The Heat just returned from a grueling five-game road trip and LeBron is feeling the effects. It won't affect his minute count or expected production tonight.
Jan. 17 - 2:25 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Tim Duncan - F/C - Spurs </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Coach Gregg Popovich hinted that Tim Duncan will get a game off soon.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Duncan has played in all 13 games so far, logging 26.3 minutes per night. He needs a break if he his creaky 35-year-old body is going to make it through the season. Popovich hasn't decided on what game Duncan will rest yet, but one of this week's back-to-backs would make sense.
Jan. 17 - 2:10 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<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 (quad) is listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Turner was a late scratch on Monday and is still hurting on Tuesday. Coach Doug Collins said if the game was tonight, Turner probably wouldn't be able to go. Jrue Holiday, Jodie Meeks, Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams will all get a small boost in minutes whenever Turner sits.
Jan. 17 - 12:31 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<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 (ankle) will not play on Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Wade wasn't expected to return on Tuesday, and this confirms that he won't be active. Erik Spoelstra has said that Wade will continue to be evaluated every day, meaning owners will have to continually check back for an update on his condition. He remains out indefinitely.
Jan. 17 - 11:25 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Stephen Curry - G - Warriors </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Stephen Curry (ankle) did not go through shootaround on Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Curry isn't expected to play on Tuesday, but owners should be thankful that the Warriors won't rush him back from his injury. It doesn't sound like he's far off from returning at near 100 percent.
Jan. 17 - 11:17 a.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Marcus Thompson on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 17, 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 (toe) is listed as a game-time call for Tuesday's game against the Suns.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The Bulls are leaning toward holding Rose out, but they'll let him test out his toe before determining whether or not he'll play. He said that he has an "old-school mentality where I don't want to miss any games," and Rose will do everything possible to return as soon as he can. The Bulls have a two-day break following Tuesday's game, so it wouldn't be surprising at all to see the team hold Rose out. C.J. Watson and John Lucas would share minutes if Rose sits.
Jan. 17 - 11:15 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Chicago Tribune</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Eric Gordon - G - Hornets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Eric Gordon (knee) is not running or doing any contact work right now.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Coach Monty Williams said Monday that he hopes to get Gordon back on the floor early next week. But it's only been a week and a half since Gordon was shut down and he plans on taking the full 2-3 weeks. "We're just trying to make sure we heal it up as much as we can at this point," Gordon said. Struggling Marco Belinelli will continue to start at shooting guard.
Jan. 17 - 9:48 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 17, 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">Trevor Ariza (groin) returned to practice Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It's Ariza's first full-scaled practice since straining his groin on Jan. 2. The Hornets will see how he reacts to Tuesday's workout before deciding on his status for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. Once fully cleared, Ariza should quickly ramp back up to 31-35 minutes nightly as the clear starter at small forward. DaJuan Summers and Al-Farouq Aminu have proven to be backup-caliber talents.
Jan. 17 - 5:00 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 17, 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">Trevor Ariza (groin) returned to practice Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It's Ariza's first full-scaled practice since straining his groin on Jan. 2. The Hornets will see how he reacts to Tuesday's workout before deciding on his status for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. Once fully cleared, Ariza should quickly ramp back up to 31-35 minutes nightly as the clear starter at small forward. DaJuan Summers and Al-Farouq Aminu have proven to be backup-caliber talents.
Jan. 17 - 5:00 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Stephen Curry - G - Warriors </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Stephen Curry (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Cavs.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Beat writer Rusty Simmons says that Curry "sounds unlikely" for Wednesday's game against the Nets as well. As expected, the Warriors are wisely exercising extreme caution after Curry's multiple aggravations. Tuesday marks the seventh straight game he has missed even though there is no structural damage. Jan. 17 - 5:49 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 17, 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 (toe) was not participating in the Bulls' pre-game shootaround Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

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Jan. 17 - 6:19 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 17, 2012

<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">Richard Hamilton (groin) is active for Tuesday's game against the Suns.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It's Hamilton's first game since Jan. 4. He'll need to be eased back in slowly, meaning we wouldn't expect much more than 23-26 minutes. Hamilton was averaging 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists before going down. Defensive stopper Ronnie Brewer figures to sustain 18-25 minutes off the bench.
Jan. 17 - 6:50 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>