NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/2/11)

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Caron Butler - G/F - Mavericks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Mavs fear that Caron Butler suffered a torn patella tendon on Saturday, and are flying in rookie Dominique Jones for Sunday's game against the Cavs.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The injury has already been called "potentially serious," and a torn patella tendon sounds like a season-ending injury, though that's just speculation. We'll keep bringing you details as they emerge. His MRI is scheduled for late Sunday.
Jan. 2 - 3:21 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Art Garcia on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

David Lee - F/C - Warriors </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>David Lee could hardly walk out of the locker room on Saturday after falling hard in his tailbone during the Warriors' loss to the Heat.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's something to watch for entering the Warriors' four-game week starting Monday against the Magic. He stayed in Saturday's game and scored 13 points with 12 rebounds, three assists, and a steal in 36 minutes, but it could tighten up overnight and become a problem. Stay tuned.
Jan. 2 - 1:22 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Marcus Thompson on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

C.J. Miles - G/F - Jazz </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>C.J. Miles will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Pistons due to the flu.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Being announced as a game-time decision 48 hours in advance means that he is either in real bad shape, or it's a premature announcement with no real bearing on the situation. Andrei Kirilenko lasted just 18 minutes in Saturday's game due to his back issue, and Miles could be in line for extra minutes and touches in the Jazz's four-game week. Stay tuned.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Brian Smith on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dirk (knee) out Sunday, iffy for next week </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Dirk Nowitzki - F - DAL - Jan. 1 - 9:26 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Dirk Nowitzki (knee) will not play on Sunday against the Cavs, and could possibly miss more time after that.
"I'm doing better," said Nowitzki. "Hopefully it'll be sometime next week (when he returns to action). We'll have to wait and see." The Mavs have three home games next week, starting on Tuesday and Thursday, so hopefully there will be a positive report prior to weekly lineup deadlines.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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Pressedun · Jan 2, 2011

Thanks for the info Hache.

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Mo Williams - G - Cavaliers

Mo Williams (hip) and Daniel Gibson (thigh) are listed as game-time decisions for Sunday.
We'll hopefully know either way on both players prior to tonight's 7 p.m. tip. Jan. 2 - 12:28 p.m. ET
Source: Scott Sargent on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Mehmet Okur - F/C - Jazz

Mehmet Okur is still awaiting results of his back MRI and is listed as doubtful for Monday.
Results aren't due until Monday, so he doesn't sound likely to play in that one. Jan. 2 - 12:18 p.m. ET
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

C.J. Miles - G/F - Jazz

C.J. Miles missed Sunday's practice due to the flu.
He's a game-time decision for Monday, but it sounds like he's pretty sick. Jan. 2 - 12:10 p.m. ET
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers

Anderson Varejao will miss Sunday's game with a broken cheek bone, while Mo Williams and Daniel Gibson remain questionable.
The Cavs are waiting for his cheek bone swelling to dissipate so that he can be fitted with a mask. He's targeting a return on Wednesday. Williams (groin) and Gibson (thigh) are questionable today against the Mavericks. Jan. 2 - 11:57 a.m. ET

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Sonny Weems - G/F - Raptors </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Sonny Weems' back injury doesn't appear to be getting better and he's not expected to play on Sunday against the Celtics.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Information has been terribly thin regarding his injury, but until we get some good news, it appears Weems will remained shelved.
Jan. 2 - 11:15 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Boston Globe</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Jerryd Bayless - G - Raptors </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jerryd Bayless is listed as doubtful for Sunday with a sprained ankle.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It would be shocking to see him play after aggravating the injury in his last game, but it also sounds like Jose Calderon's gimpy foot will allow him to play today.
Jan. 2 - 11:10 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Boston Globe</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Andrea Bargnani - F/C - Raptors </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andrea Bargnani will not play against the Celtics on Sunday as he continues to sit with a strained calf.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Joey Dorsey will live to see value for another day, while Amir Johnson should also have another decent line if he can stay out of foul trouble and get involved in the offense. Bargnani remains day-to-day and questionable for Tuesday at Chicago.
Jan. 2 - 11:07 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Boston Globe</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Gerald Wallace - F - Bobcats

Gerald Wallace left Sunday's practice with what could be a severe lower left leg injury.
Wallace went down on a drive to the hoop and didn't move for 10 minutes, apparently writhing in pain. He was eventually carried off by teammates Stephen Jackson and Nazr Mohammed, unable to put weight on his leg. He recently missed five games with a severely sprained left ankle, and it looks like a strong possibility that he aggravated that injury. Jan. 2 - 1:38 p.m. ET
Source: Charlotte Observer

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Rodney Stuckey - G - Pistons

Rodney Stuckey has recovered from a flu bug and is expected to be back in action on Monday.
We're assuming he'll return to the starting lineup, but that's not a guarantee. Jan. 2 - 1:58 p.m. ET
Source: Vincent Goodwill on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Caron Butler - G/F - Mavericks

Caron Butler appears to have at least a partial tear of the patella tendon in his right knee, which would sideline him for at least two months.
A person with direct knowledge of the initial diagnosis told ESPNDallas.com's Tim MacMahon that Butler likely suffered at least a partial tear, but if it's turns out to be a full tear, he would miss the rest of the season. MRI results should be released some time on Sunday evening. J.J. Barea and Shawn Marion, who missed Saturday with a hamstring injury, will both see a boost in value once Butler's diagnosis is made official. Jan. 2 - 2:05 p.m. ET
Source: ESPN.com

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Brandon Bass - F - Magic

Brandon Bass admitted that he may need surgery on his left knee.
Bass injured his knee Thursday night against the Knicks and missed both Friday and Sunday practices. Jan. 2 - 2:23 p.m. ET
Source: Orlando Sentinel

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Tyrus Thomas - F - Bobcats

Tyrus Thomas (wrist) was a full participant for Sunday's practice.
Thomas had missed the previous two games with a sprained wrist. Check back for updates, but he's looking like he's likely to re-enter the rotation. Jan. 2 - 2:51 p.m. ET
Source: Charlotte Observer

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Al Harrington - F - Nuggets

Al Harrington will test his thumb during the team shootaround on Monday to determine if he will play.
With his shaky performance prior to the injury he remains an iffy play at best. Jan. 2 - 3:03 p.m. ET
Source: Aaron Lopez on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Danilo Gallinari - F - Knicks

Initial reports following Sunday's game are that Danillo Gallinari only suffered a Grade one sprain in his left knee.
A MRI on Monday should provide more information. Regardless, don't be surprised if Gallinari misses a few games. Jan. 2 - 4:22 p.m. ET
Source: Ken Berger on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2011

Rudy Gay - F - Grizzlies

Rudy Gay (flu) is expected to play Sunday night when the Grizzlies face the Lakers.
Gay missed Saturday night's game against the Jazz but Laker staff expect to see Gay suited up at tip-off. There has been no word from Memphis staff, so check back just to be safe. Jan. 2 - 4:34 p.m. ET
Source: Mike Trudell on Twitter