NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/30/12)

HacheMan · Jan 30, 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) remains sidelined "indefinitely."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">There's no change to Bargnani's status. He earlier admitted that this aggravation is worse than the original strain to the same calf. That injury cost him six games. Bargnani does not appear anywhere close to a return.
Jan. 30 - 4:36 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 30, 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 (wrist, ankle) will go through morning shootaround Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Even though coach Mike D'Antoni is calling him doubtful, Anthony maintains that his goal is to play against the Pistons on Tuesday. He'll test out his injuries at the shootaround. Even if Carmelo is held out Tuesday, a return sounds close.
Jan. 30 - 4:17 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 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Amare Stoudemire - F/C - Knicks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">The Sixers have inquired about Amare Stoudemire, a source tells CSN Philadelphia.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">With the Knicks in the tank and Stoudemire struggling, trade rumors are going to come up. It's almost certainly just "due diligence" on the part of Rod Thorn. The Sixers aren't going to give up their promising young core plus draft picks for a $100 million man with a history of knee issues. There's also no real sign that the Knicks have any interest in trading Amare.
Jan. 30 - 3:39 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: CSN Philadelphia</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Dirk Nowitzki - F - Mavericks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">The Mavericks are not worried about a minute restriction on Dirk Nowitzki.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">In his first game back Sunday night, Nowitzki logged 37 minutes. Coach Rick Carlisle claims Dirk won't be limited Monday night despite the back-to-back. We'd project somewhere around 30-34 minutes.
Jan. 30 - 3:04 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Jason Kidd - G - Mavericks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Jason Kidd (calf) is out for at least the next four games.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Kidd's calf injury was of the non-contact variety, putting a scare into the Mavs. But it turned out to be just a serious strain. Still, at age 38, this isn't going to heal quickly. The Mavs figure to milk it as an opportunity to get Kidd rest and continue to develop Roddy Beaubois as a point guard.
Jan. 30 - 2:55 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 30, 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 aggravated his groin and thigh injuries during Sunday's loss to the Heat.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"As the game went on, I felt like I was playing on one leg. It was tough. It was hard," Hamilton said. He's officially questionable for Monday's game against the lowly Wizards. At age 33, Hamilton is finding it tough to sustain health as he's appeared in just 11 of the Bulls' 22 games. Kyle Korver is a candidate to start at small forward, kicking Ronnie Brewer to shooting guard. Luol Deng (wrist) and C.J. Watson (wrist) are day-to-day.
Jan. 30 - 2:29 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

Daniel Gibson - G - Cavaliers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Daniel Gibson (neck) will not play against the Celtics Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Gibson stayed in Boston on Sunday night while his teammates traveled back to Cleveland for the second half of the home-at-home. He was having trouble moving his neck and thus stayed for more testing. Gibson is missing a golden opportunity for minutes with Anthony Parker's back acting up again.
Jan. 30 - 2:09 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Jason Lloyd on Twitter</td></tr><tr><td>

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Anthony Parker - G - Cavaliers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Anthony Parker (back) will not play against the Celtics Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Parker is 36 and has had back woes crop up intermittently over the last two seasons. He's playing just 23.3 minutes per game this season. Daniel Gibson (neck) is out as well, meaning Ramon Sessions and Alonzo Gee will both see a boost in playing time.
Jan. 30 - 2:05 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Baron Davis - G - Knicks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Baron Davis (conditioning) is doubtful to play on Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">This is no surprise since a report on Friday said he might not make his debut "for another week or two." He's been inactive for nearly nine months and is simply working himself into game shape.
Jan. 30 - 1:48 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Steve Nash - G - Suns </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Steve Nash (thigh) will be a game-time decision vs. the Mavericks on Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"It's very, very sore and sharp pain but it's also very stiff," said Nash. "I need to be able to run. Right now I can't really run. There's just swelling in there that you need to get out." Add Nash to the growing list of questionable players for Monday -- at least the Suns play four games this week, if you choose to roll the dice on him.
Jan. 30 - 1:42 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Corey Maggette - F - Bobcats </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Corey Maggette (hamstring strain) isn't expected to start practicing until the Bobcats return from their upcoming four-game road trip.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Jan. 30 - 1:39 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: News Observer</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Al Jefferson - F/C - Jazz </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Al Jefferson is doubtful against the Blazers Monday after skipping shootaround and limping badly due to his right foot injury.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">He was in street clothes and wearing a boot, and the pronounced limp was becasue he received an injection in the foot, his second one this season. He hasn't been ruled out yet, but sounds very unlikely to play. And if that's the case, Derrick Favors would likely get the start against LaMarcus Aldridge and Marcus Camby tonight.
Jan. 30 - 1:00 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<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">Avery Johnson said he doesn't expect Brook Lopez to return "anytime soon."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Avery doesn't like to dwell on the status of injured players and we're not reading too much into this, but it's definitely a concerning statement. We've been expecting a return in mid- to late-February and won't revise that timetable unless an official report contradicts it.
Jan. 30 - 12:49 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: New York Daily News</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Andray Blatche - F/C - Wizards </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Andray Blatche (calf) is seeing a doctor and is questionable to play vs. the Bulls on Monday evening.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Blatche seemed to irritate coach Randy Wittman prior to his benching on Saturday, but it appears his absence was genuinely related to his bum calf. Jan Vesely and Trevor Booker would get extra playing time if Blatche can't suit up.
Jan. 30 - 11:35 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Mehmet Okur - F/C - Nets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Mehmet Okur will see a back specialist in New York on Monday and isn't expected to play on Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">A recent MRI came back negative but Okur's chronic back pain simply won't abate. With Brook Lopez possibly returning in a few weeks, there's no reason to be holding Okur at this point.
Jan. 30 - 10:24 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Bergen Record</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<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">Prior to Sunday's loss to the Cavs, Doc Rivers said that Rajon Rondo (wrist) could return at Cleveland on Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">However, this is in direct contrast to Rondo's recent comments that he was hoping to return by late February. Danny Ainge has said from the day of the injury that Rondo is fine, while he's now missed six straight games. Someone isn't sharing the truth here, and it depends on who you believe as to whether you want to roll the dice on Rondo this week.
Jan. 30 - 9:53 a.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Boston Globe</td></tr></tbody></table>

Recon792 · Jan 30, 2012

thanks for the updates Hache

DetectiveMcNulty · Jan 30, 2012

Can't tell you how much I appreciate these updates.

Helps immensely filling out my daily NBA fantasy lineup for $$.

HacheMan · Jan 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Luol Deng - F - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Luol Deng (wrist) will not play in Monday's game against the Wizards.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Deng is "very close," according to the Bulls. But he's not going to risk it against the lowly Wizards. Consider Deng day-to-day.
Jan. 30 - 6:03 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 30, 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) and Luol Deng (wrist) are both out for Monday's game against the Wizards.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Hamilton is at far less than 100 percent as he continues to struggle with his groin/thigh issue. There's no reason for the Bulls to push him to play on a back-to-back against the lowly Wizards. At age 33, Hamilton's muscle strains are causing him major issues.
Jan. 30 - 5:54 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 30, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Jason Richardson - G/F - Magic </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Jason Richardson (knee) will not play against the Sixers on Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Richardson hasn't had a setback, but he admitted his knee is weak. The Magic are on a back-to-back, so they'll use this as an opportunity to rest J-Rich. In four starts earlier this year, Redick averaged 13.5 points and made 1.8 3-pointers per game.
Jan. 30 - 5:50 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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