NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/29/11)

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Amare Stoudemire - F/C - Knicks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Amare Stoudemire (sprained right knee) is questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Pistons.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>We have have more substantive information following Sunday's shootaround, so check back for the latest. If he misses any time, Ronny Turiaf and Timofey Mozgov figure to share minutes at center.
Jan. 29 - 1:12 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Frank Isola on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Mehmet Okur - F/C - Jazz </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Mehmet Okur (strained lower back) received an epidural on Saturday morning. He won't play Sunday but is a game-time decision vs. the Bobcats on Monday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Okur didn't even travel with the team to face the Warriors.
Jan. 29 - 12:43 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jonathan Rinehart on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Deron Williams - G - Jazz </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The strained tendon in Deron Williams' right wrist has improved -- he traveled with the team to California and is a game-time decision vs. the Warriors on Sunday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>D-Will struggled just to hold a ball on Friday, so we're reserving judgment until he goes through some exercises. Still, this is great news for everyone except the handful of deep-leaguers who own Earl Watson.
Jan. 29 - 12:40 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jim Burton on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Gilbert Arenas - G - Magic </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Gilbert Arenas said that his health fluctuates with the weather, but added that there is "nothing structurally wrong."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Really high humidity and places that's cold, it gets in my joints," Arenas said. "You know how they say, 'I know when it's going to rain'? Well, I know when it's raining." He suffers from arthritis and isn't likely to improve soon.
Jan. 29 - 10:58 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Orlando Sentinel</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Andray Blatche - F/C - Wizards </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>After playing 31 foul-plagued minutes on Friday, Andray Blatche said he was coming down with a cold.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Wizards play the Grizzlies on Saturday so we'll keep an eye out for updates on Blatche's condition throughout the day.
Jan. 29 - 10:49 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Washington Post</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Chris Paul - G - Hornets </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Chris Paul continues to play through ankle and knee injuries, and has no intention of resting.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I’m a little banged up," Paul said. "But as long as I’ve got the strength to step out on that court, I’m good to go." When asked about possible microfracture surgery on his knee (which lost cartilage due to surgery last year) he said that hasn't been discussed as an option. His long-term health is concerning, but for now he's still playing at an All-Star level.
Jan. 29 - 10:37 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 29, 2011

Richard Hamilton - G/F - Pistons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>There is "no trade interest" in Rip Hamilton, but the Pistons may not buy him out this season.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Hamilton is owed a guaranteed $21.5 million over the next two seasons and couldn't be bought out until the Pistons' sale to a new owner is completed. A source said that it would be "way too extreme" to state that Rip has played his last game with the Pistons. Where this saga will head this season is anybody's guess.
Jan. 29 - 10:00 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: CBS Sports</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Brandon Jennings - G - Bucks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brandon Jennigs will play on Saturday in his return from foot surgery, but will play "very limited" minutes against the Nets.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Make sure he's not somehow available in your league, but wait until he gets a few games under his belt before starting him.
Jan. 29 - 3:02 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Chris Bosh - F/C - Heat

Chris Bosh (ankle) traveled with the Heat for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City.
This does not mean that he'll play, unfortuntely, as we still haven't heard a firm date for his return. We should have an update after Sunday's shootaround at the latest. Jan. 29 - 4:08 p.m. ET
Source: Michael Wallace on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Richard Hamilton - G/F - Pistons

Rip Hamilton is doubtful for Sunday's game due to the 'flu'.
The Pistons are in a holding pattern as they await the sale of the franchise, and Rip's short-term future is very hazy. He could be traded (very unlikely given his contract and age) or bought out (unlikely given Detroit's financial situation) or eventually return to the rotation. We'll just have to wait and find out. Jan. 29 - 4:06 p.m. ET
Source: Vincent Ellis on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Rodney Stuckey - G - Pistons

Rodney Stuckey (bruised shoulder) is doubtful to play vs. the Knicks on Sunday.
Stuckey remains day-to-day going forward, with his minutes falling to T-Mac, Ben Gordon, and Will Bynum. Jan. 29 - 4:04 p.m. ET
Source: Vincent Ellis on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Dwyane Wade - G - Heat

Dwyane Wade is listed as day-to-day after negative MRI results on his sprained right wrist.
His wrist has also been described as "bruised" and Heat fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief. His status for Sunday's game remains up in the air -- if he sits out, we'll again see more of Mike Miller. Jan. 29 - 3:55 p.m. ET
Source: Miami Herald on Twitter

smartbets · Jan 29, 2011

thanks for the updates :toast:

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Kevin Garnett - F - Celtics

Kevin Garnett will not be suspended for his actions on Friday, when he undercut Channing Frye and whacked him in the groin.
Sliding underneath Frye was the more dangerous of the two moves, and Frye immediately got up in Garnett's face. A fine might be forthcoming but he will play vs. the Lakers on Sunday. Jan. 29 - 5:31 p.m. ET
Source: Marc Spears on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Kirk Hinrich - G - Wizards

Kirk Hinrich (elbow) may return for the Wizards game vs. Memphis on Saturday.
Coach Flip Saunders hopes that Hinrich "can return and play some" and his minutes will likely be limited -- if he even plays. His return will fortunately take some pressure off Nick Young and John Wall. Jan. 29 - 7:01 p.m. ET
Source: Wizards via Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Chris Douglas-Roberts - G/F - Bucks

Chris Douglas-Roberts will apparently miss Saturday's game following the death of his aunt.
CDR sent a Tweet earlier in the day, which read "Let's get a win tonight Bucks. Sorry I can't be there tonight. Bad day for me." Our thoughts are with him and his family. Jan. 29 - 7:13 p.m. ET
Source: Chris Douglas-Roberts on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Sonny Weems - G/F - Raptors

Raptors swingman Sonny Weems will start Saturday's game at SF, alongside Jose Calderon, DeMar DeRozan, Andrea Bargnani, and Amir Johnson.
Weems is benefitting from the absence of both Leandro Barbosa and typical starter Linas Kleiza. Jan. 29 - 7:09 p.m. ET

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Derrick Rose - G - Bulls

As expected, Derrick Rose (stomach) will start Saturday's game vs. the Pacers.
Rose still hasn't eaten properly. "I probably would benefit if I don't play," said Rose. "But this is an important game." Jan. 29 - 7:06 p.m. ET
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Jordan Farmar - G - Nets

Jordan Farmar (back) will miss his second straight game on Saturday against the Bucks.
This gives Sasha Vujacic and Anthony Morrow a boost, and both could use one after neither of them were able to top seven points last night. . Jan. 29 - 7:38 p.m. ET
Source: Al Iannazzone on Twitter

HacheMan · Jan 29, 2011

Tyler Hansbrough - F - Pacers

Tyler Hansbrough will not play on Saturday due to his ongoing case of pneumonia.
Josh McRoberts started in his place last night and put up one of his useful lines, playing 30 minutes and scoring seven points with four rebounds, five assists, and a block on 3-of-5 shooting. Jan. 29 - 7:33 p.m. ET
Source: NBA.com