NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/19/12)

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<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) is officially listed as "doubtful" for Friday's game against the Pacers.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The Warriors did not practice on Thursday, so there is no concrete update on Curry's progress. The next chance for him to practice will be Saturday with an eye on possibly returning for Monday's game against the Grizzlies. Curry has missed eight straight games.
Jan. 19 - 5:12 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: NBA.com</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<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) said he will play in Friday's game against the Raptors.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Camby was available in case of "emergency" on Wednesday night. We're tentatively expecting to see him back in the starting five on Friday. Camby was averaging 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game before going down.
Jan. 19 - 4:30 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<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">Coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed that there are no long-term concerns regarding Derrick Rose's turf toe.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It's merely an issue of pain tolerance, not structural damage for Rose. "Once he's good, he's good," Thibodeau said. Rose is listed as a game-time call for Friday, with C.J. Watson ready to go if the MVP rests again.
Jan. 19 - 3:25 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Brook Lopez - C - Nets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Brook Lopez (foot surgery) remains on target to return in roughly 2-4 weeks.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Lopez has been out of his boot for two days, has been shooting and even did a little rebounding at practice Thursday. His arms reportedly "look muscular" thanks to all the weight lifting he did following surgery. Lopez remains a strong candidate to play in at least 30 games for the Nets this season. Remember that over the final 22 games of last season, Lopez averaged 22.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per night.
Jan. 19 - 2:32 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>LeBron James - F - Heat </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Beat writer Ethan Skolnick expects LeBron James (flu) to play against the Lakers Thursday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Skolnick isn't reporting here, just giving his opinion. But all signs point toward LeBron suiting up. This is a TNT game against Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade is out and James played through the illness on Tuesday. We'd be surprised if LeBron sat it out.
Jan. 19 - 2:28 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Ethan J. Skolnick on Twiter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Michael Beasley - F - Timberwolves </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Michael Beasley (mid-foot sprain) will not travel with the Wolves on their upcoming two-game road trip.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Beasley won't play in Friday's game against the Clippers or Saturday's game against the Jazz. However, he has shed his walking boot, hinting at a possible return next week. Beasley could return as a sixth man behind the Wolves' three-guard starting lineup of Ricky Rubio, Luke Ridnour and Wes Johnson.
Jan. 19 - 2:17 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Associated Press</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Rajon Rondo - G - Celtics </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Rajon Rondo (wrist) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Suns.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Rondo is headed for an MRI later Thursday after falling hard on his right wrist Wednesday night. Consider it's Rondo's shooting wrist, there's reason for concern here. The Celtics will have their fingers cross that the MRI reveals a mere Grade 1 sprain or bruise. Avery Bradley ran with the starters at Thursday's practice with Keyon Dooling (knee) in doubt.
Jan. 19 - 2:04 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<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) will be a game-time decision on Friday against Cleveland.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Rose got treatment on his toe and did some individual shooting drills on Thursday and will travel with the Bulls to Cleveland in anticipation of the game. Owners will have to check back for a more definitive update on his status on Friday. C.J. Watson will start in Rose's place if he's forced to sit out.
Jan. 19 - 1:53 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>

 

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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 (ankle) will not play against the Lakers on Thursday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The Heat will continue to list Wade as day-to-day, but there were no updates on Thursday other than he will not play against the Lakers. This will mark the fifth game Wade has missed this season, and the second consecutive one he has sat out due to his ankle injury. James Jones started alongside Mario Chalmers on Tuesday in Wade's absence.
Jan. 19 - 11:21 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Brian Windhorst 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">Carmelo Anthony (personal) is not practicing on Thursday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Anthony has been excused due to a family issue and his absence is unrelated to any sort of medical issue. Mike D'Antoni said that he expects Anthony to play on Friday, so we're expecting him to be out there against the Bucks.
Jan. 19 - 11:02 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Marc Berman 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 (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Wolves.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Paul worked out for more than an hour prior to Wednesday night's game against the Mavs, but the Clippers decided to hold him out. "He's so competitive, he wants to get out there, but we have to be smart about it," coach Vinny Del Negro said. The team can exercise even more caution now that Mo Williams (foot) is back and playing at a high level. We'll know more after Thursday's practice.
Jan. 19 - 10:44 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<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) said that he has problems with his mobility and when he jumps.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Granger has been playing through the pain, but he initially sprained his ankle on January 7 against the Bobcats. "They strap my ankle up real tight, and I take a bunch of pain meds and then just go out there and play," Granger said. It doesn't sound like he's planning on missing any time, but owners should monitor the situation to make sure it doesn't worsen. He's averaging a career-low 33.7 percent from the floor and his 15.3 points per game is his lowest output since the 2006-07 season.
Jan. 19 - 7:25 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Indianapolis Star</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<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) will return to action and start in Friday's game against the Raptors.</td></tr><tr><td>

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Jan. 19 - 6:48 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<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 (flu-like symptoms) will play in Thursday's game against the Lakers.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">LeBron was never in real doubt. He's been under the weather for the majority of this week, but went off for 33 points in 34 minutes against the Spurs on Tuesday. James will certainly be up for this TNT game against Kobe and the Lakers. Dwyane Wade (ankle) is out, as previously reported.
Jan. 19 - 6:05 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<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) is officially listed as "doubtful" for Friday's game against the Pacers.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The Warriors did not practice on Thursday, so there is no concrete update on Curry's progress. The next chance for him to practice will be Saturday with an eye on possibly returning for Monday's game against the Grizzlies. Curry has missed eight straight games.
Jan. 19 - 5:12 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: NBA.com</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Shane Battier - G/F - Heat </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Shane Battier, not James Jones, will start in place of Dwyane Wade (ankle) Thursday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It's a no-brainer move for Erik Spoelstra with Kobe Bryant in town. Battier will serve as the defensive stopper and is a good bet for 26-plus minutes. Jones can't be trusted for more than 18-22 as a mere 3-point specialist off the bench.
Jan. 19 - 7:11 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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