NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/4/12)

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Nene (foot) took part in shootaround, but remains uncertain for Wednesday's game against Sacramento.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Beat writer Aaron J. Lopez reports that Nene is "Still having sharp pain in his heel," adding that he believes it's more of a "muscle/tissue strain" than plantar fasciitis. It's too soon to say whether this will end up being a long-term issue, but foot injuries can obviously be problematic and "sharp" lingering pain is a definite concern. Al Harrington and Chris Andersen stand to benefit if Nene sits out again.
Jan. 4 - 5:18 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Aaron J. Lopez on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steve Nash says that his bruised rib is "getting better."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Nash still isn't 100 percent, but he's coming off a season-high 21 points (with nine assists) in his last game.
Jan. 4 - 4:21 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Arizona Republic</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD></TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Devin Harris (calf) is being listed as day-to-day and said that he felt better on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Harris suffered a calf strain in Tuesday's game and didn't return. He's seemingly managed to avoid serious injury, but this is a reminder of how fragile he has been throughout his career. Earl Watson will start if Harris misses any time, but doesn't look like anything more than a short-term pickup for owners scraping for assists.
Jan. 4 - 2:00 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Zach Randolph has a torn ligament in his knee and will miss up to eight weeks.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>An MRI revealed Randolph has a slight tear of the MCL in his right knee. It's a huge blow to the Grizzlies and fantasy owners alike, and it's way worse than previously believed. He will not require surgery and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Newly acquired Marreese Speights and Dante Cunningham have some pretty big shoes to fill.
Jan. 4 - 1:16 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Shawn Marion (illness) missed Wednesday's shootaround and is a game-time decision.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Marion had symptoms of a head cold and will see if he feels better prior to tipoff in order to play. If he can't go, Vince Carter will be injected into the starting lineup, although Lamar Odom will also likely see a bump in minutes.
Jan. 4 - 12:53 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jeff Foster (back) will be available for the Pacers on Wednesday, but is more likely to make his debut on Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Foster has been sidelined with a bad back, but he's right around the corner in his return. He'll serve as a reserve behind Roy Hibbert and is now in his twelfth season with the Pacers.
Jan. 4 - 12:47 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Wells on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Updating a previous item, the Warriors are expecting David Lee to play on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He participated in shootaround and should be out on the floor for Golden State barring any unforeseen circumstances on Wednesday. Owners need to get him back into the lineup following his one-game absence, and Dominic McGuire's appeal gets squashed in Lee's return.
Jan. 4 - 12:20 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Matt Steinmetz on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Raptors are listing Linas Kleiza as day-to-day.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Kleiza is recovering from microfracture surgery and was previously hopeful to return by mid-January. He appears to be on track to meet that timetable, and owners should see what his playing time looks like when he's healthy as the Raptors are starting Rasual Butler at small forward.
Jan. 4 - 12:09 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Ryan Wolstat on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Manu Ginobili (broken hand) will undergo surgery on Thursday and will be sidelined 6-8 weeks.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He'll get a plate and screws inserted into his hand. Ginobili's timetable had been pegged as 4-6 weeks when the injury occurred, but he's going to be out a bit longer than initially expected. It's a big blow to the Spurs, and his minutes will be distributed among Gary Neal and James Anderson. We like Neal as the pickup over Anderson, as he hit 129 threes at a 41.9 percent clip last year in his rookie season.
Jan. 4 - 12:08 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Monroe on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Eric Gordon (knee) is participating in shootaround on Wednesday morning and is listed as questionable to play against Philadelphia.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>As long as Gordon doesn't aggravate the injury this morning, we're tentatively expecting him to play. He's been sidelined since his debut performance for the Hornets and the team (as well as his owners) could certainly use him back out on the court. He had 20 points, four rebounds and three assists in his first game for New Orleans.
Jan. 4 - 11:33 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Joe Gerrity on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Mike Miller (hernia) hopes to be cleared for full contact practice on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Miller has been ramping up his practice work and is eager to get back onto the court. He doesn't sound far off from returning.
Jan. 4 - 11:27 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Tim Reynolds on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Dwyane Wade (foot) will once again be a game-time decision on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>However, Wade hinted that he is likely to rest in order to save himself for Miami's upcoming road trip. His foot has been sore for several days and the Heat want to make sure it does not turn into a problem going forward. He didn't participate in shootaround.
Jan. 4 - 11:20 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Michael Wallace on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jermaine O'Neal (hamstring) returned to Celtics shootaround on Wednesday and is expected to play against the Nets.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>O'Neal was expected back on Wednesday and this is confirmation that we'll see him back out on the floor.
Jan. 4 - 11:14 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Trevor Ariza (groin) will not play on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Al-Farouq Aminu will draw the start at small forward. Ariza sustained the injury on Monday and he'll sit out on Wednesday as a result.
Jan. 4 - 10:55 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jimmy Smith on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Kris Humphries (shoulder) will not play on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Humphries was being called a game-time decision, but he's not ready to give it a go yet. Shelden Williams, Shawne Williams and Damion James will all see more minutes as a result, and the Nets will be without both Humphries and Deron Williams against the Celtics.
Jan. 4 - 10:22 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Fred Kerber on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Deron Williams (ribs) will not play on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Williams injured his ribs and oblique on a collision beneath the basket in New Jersey's last game, and he said on Wednesday morning that he'll be unable to go against the Celtics.
Jan. 4 - 10:10 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Fred Kerber on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[Recon792]

thanks for the updates

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Shawn Marion is expected to play through a flu bug on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He'll be facing his former team (the Suns), but likely no longer has the tools necessary to post a huge line.
Jan. 4 - 7:19 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mark Followill on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andrew Bogut (personal) and Mike Dunleavy (groin) are not with the Bucks and will therefore miss Thursday's game against the Kings.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This means Drew Gooden and Carlos Delfino should get plenty of run again tonight. Beno Udrih sounds doubtful with his shoulder injury, but the Bucks will welcome back Darington Hobson, who was recalled from the D-League earlier on Wednesday. As for Bogut and Dunleavy, information is sorely lacking on their situations, so consider them day-to-day for now.
Jan. 4 - 6:43 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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