NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/23/11)

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Chris Bosh - F/C - Heat

Chris Bosh admitted Saturday night that he still can't even jog on his sprained left ankle.
Perhaps Bosh's sprain is more serious than originally suspected. It has already been a full week since he turned the ankle and apparently isn't close to a return. Coach Erik Spoelstra said that Bosh must practice before the power forward returns to action. With a pair of back-to-backs on Thursday/Friday and Sunday/Monday without a Saturday practice scheduled, Bosh is in danger of missing another full week. Jan. 23 - 9:46 a.m. ET
Source: Michael Wallace on Twitter

 

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Al Horford - F/C - Hawks

Coach Larry Drew said the swelling in Al Horford's ankle has subsided and he is hopeful the power forward would be ready for Wednesday.
If you've seen the replays of Horford's ankle roll, you know it's not overly serious. Wednesday will mark a full week since he went down, so we'd tentatively expect him to be a go. We'll know for certain by Horford's practice availability on Monday and Tuesday. Jan. 23 - 10:02 a.m. ET
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

 

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>David Lee said his jump shot has improved of late because his left elbow is finally healed.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Lee had that nasty gash on his left (shooting) elbow and it bothered him for at least a month. Now healthy, he is getting back in pick-and-pops with Steph Curry and Monta Ellis. Over Lee's last four games, he is averaging 20.7 points and 11.0 boards on 55.3 percent shooting. He's back.
Jan. 23 - 10:17 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Contra Costa Times</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Joe Johnson - G - Hawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Joe Johnson says he may have suffered a leg bruise in Saturday's win over the Bobcats.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Johnson only left the game briefly and it does not appear to be a serious ailment. He was sporting a leg-length compression sock after the game, but the Hawks don't play again until Wednesday. The red-hot Johnson should be fine.
Jan. 23 - 10:22 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Eric Gordon - G - Clippers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Following Saturday's win over the Warriors, Eric Gordon said he thinks he'll "be all right in a couple of days" despite a mid-air collision with Andris Biedrins.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Gordon came into last night with a right finger injury and then suffered a bruised lower back during his fall. He missed almost 14 minutes of the game, but the good news is that he was able to come back in for the final 2:45. If it was a serious injury, doctors never would have let Gordon return. He'll be plenty sore, but we're guessing he'll be able to play on Tuesday in Dallas. Just know that the breakout shooter is getting really beat up lately.
Jan. 23 - 9:32 a.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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Brandon Roy - G/F - Trail Blazers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Speaking Saturday for the first time since his dual knee surgeries, Brandon Roy said he hopes to return this season.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Roy underwent surgery on Monday and was already doing some light shooting on Friday. He was walking without crutches Saturday and said that some parts of his knees felt better immediately after surgery. Still, Roy admitted that the doctors are going to force him to be extremely patient with his return. Although there is no official timetable, Roy was tentatively expected to miss 3-6 weeks following the scopes.
Jan. 23 - 9:17 a.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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Brad Miller - C - Rockets

Brad Miller (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Wolves.
Miller still has pain and fluid in his knee. At age 34 with chronic knee problems, Miller is always a poor bet to sustain health. Chuck Hayes and Jordan Hill will continue to eat up the center minutes. Jan. 23 - 11:08 a.m. ET
Source: Houston Chronicle

 

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Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Luke Ridnour was forced out of Wolves practice Saturday late in the session due to soreness in his troublesome hamstring.
Ridnour clearly isn't over his hamstring strain, but it doesn't appear overly severe. He may be able to gut it out on Monday. If not, struggling Jonny Flynn would be in line for the start. Jan. 23 - 11:41 a.m. ET
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

 

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Darko Milicic - F/C - Timberwolves

Darko Milicic (ankle) returned to Wolves practice Saturday.
This confirms that Darko's latest sprain is not a big deal, even though the accumulation of nagging injuries to the shot-blocker is concerning. He's averaging 3.1 blocks per night over the last six games. Jan. 23 - 11:38 a.m. ET
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

 

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Corey Brewer - G/F - Timberwolves

Corey Brewer missed Saturday's practice to be with his ailing father in Tennessee.
Coach Kurt Rambis said he hoped Brewer would be back in time for Monday's game against the Rockets. Brewer has started six straight games, averaging 12.3 points and 2.8 steals over that stretch. Jan. 23 - 11:36 a.m. ET
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

 

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Charlie Villanueva - F - Pistons

Charlie Villanueva is set for X-rays on his right ankle.
Charlie V landed on Greg Monroe's foot during Friday's loss to the Nets and rolled the ankle. He still had a lot of soreness in there on Saturday and couldn't put much pressure on it. We'd be surprised if Villanueva plays against the Magic Monday. Jan. 23 - 12:02 p.m. ET
Source: Detroit Free Press

 

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Kendrick Perkins - C - Celtics

Kendrick Perkins (knee) is still targeting Feb. 4 for his return.
We'll see if the Celtics' doctors let Perkins get back then. He's less than six months removed from major surgery and it's unlikely he's anywhere near 100 percent. Still, with Jermaine O'Neal and Shaquille O'Neal both banged up, there are minutes available. Jan. 23 - 11:53 a.m. ET
Source: Boston Globe

 

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Trevor Ariza - G/F - Hornets

Trevor Ariza is playing with orthotics as a result of his ankle sprain last week.
Ariza says he feels great, and looked impressive in Saturday's easy win over the Spurs. Over his last 11 games, Ariza is averaging 12.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.6 treys. Although his shooting is prone to going in the tank at any time Jan. 23 - 12:19 p.m. ET
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

 

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Corey Maggette - F - Bucks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Corey Maggette said a sore right (shooting) hand limited his effectiveness Saturday night.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Maggette had X-rays that revealed no fractured bones. So he played 36 minutes with a bruised and swollen hand, racking up 12 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. "It was hurting to shoot the ball and I was leery about it. I had a lot of shots I passed up tonight," Maggette said.
Jan. 23 - 1:07 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Corey Brewer - G/F - Timberwolves </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Corey Brewer (personal) returned to Wolves practice Sunday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Brewer has been traveling back and forth to Tennessee over the last week to be with his ailing father.
Jan. 23 - 2:04 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kent Youngblood on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Luke Ridnour practiced on Sunday despite a hamstring injury.
It sounds like he should be ready to go for the upcoming week, but is not at 100 percent. Jan. 23 - 6:07 p.m. ET
Source: Keny Youngblood on Twitter

 

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Eric Gordon - G - Clippers

Eric Gordon will undergo an MRI on his injured right wrist on Sunday.
Results should be available Sunday night and owners have to hope for the best. He's also got a fairly serious finger injury and a back injury, but the wrist seems to be the biggest concern after he took a hard fall on Saturday night. Stay tuned. Jan. 23 - 6:01 p.m. ET
Source: Lisa Dillman on Twitter