NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/8/11)

[HacheMan]

Dirk Nowitzki - F - Mavericks

Dirk Nowitzki still isn't sure of when he'll return from his knee injury, although it sounds like it should happen some time next week.
After Saturday's game, in which Dirk will not play, the Mavs are off until Wednesday at Indiana. His latest tweet leaves a lot for the imagination, but he doesn't sound like a guarantee to play on Wednesday, leaving owners in weekly leagues with a tough decision. When asked when he would play again on Saturday, Dirk tweeted: "Hope to be back on our 4 game roadtrip next week". . Jan. 8 - 3:10 p.m. ET
Source: Dirk Nowitzki on Twitter

 

[HacheMan]

Stephen Jackson - G/F - Bobcats

Bobcats captain Stephen Jackson (knee) will return to action vs. the Wizards on Saturday.
With any luck this knee injury won't become a nagging issue. Jan. 8 - 11:57 a.m. ET
Source: Mike Cranston

 

[HacheMan]

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Andre Iguodala - G/F - 76ers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Iguodala (Achilles) did not travel with the Sixers for Saturday's game.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Iguodala's injury is becoming more worrisome, since there is no specific return date, but he's hoping to resume on-court activities on Monday. Tony Battie (shoulder) is also out Saturday.
Jan. 8 - 11:51 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Preston</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

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Anderson Varejao - F/C - Cavaliers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>There is a "good chance" that Anderson Varejao (strained ankle) will miss the final four games of Cleveland's current road trip.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Varejao is wearing a walking boot and fantasy owners should bench him until further notice. With Leon Powe (knee) out six weeks, the Cavaliers frontcourt consists of Leon Powe, J.J. Hickson, Antawn Jamison, and even Christian Eyenga.
Jan. 8 - 10:38 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Akron Beacon-Journal</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Corey Maggette says that he is nowhere near 100% after ankle surgery last July.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"It's definitely a work in progress," said Maggette. "I'm still not able to shoot on balance...without the proper balance you can't make shots. This year's been my lowest shooting percentage ever because of that." He hopes to get to "95 percent"
Jan. 8 - 10:22 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

 

[HacheMan]

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Stephen Curry - G - Warriors </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Stephen Curry suffered a bruised left thigh after Mo Williams flagrantly fouled him during Friday's game.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Curry sat out for a good stretch before briefly returning in the fourth quarter. "It tightened up when I went back on the floor," Curry said. "For tomorrow, we’ll see how it responds." Golden State plays the Clippers on Sunday and we'll keep a close watch on Curry's status throughout the weekend.
Jan. 8 - 9:48 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

 

[HacheMan]

Michael Beasley - F - Timberwolves

Michael Beasley, who suffered both hip and ankle injuries on Friday night, missed Saturday's practice.
He says he's going to try to play against the Spurs on Sunday. Watch for more updates prior to game time, but for now it sounds like he's going to play. Jan. 8 - 4:25 p.m. ET
Source: Kent Youngblood on Twitter

 

[HacheMan]

Kenyon Martin - F - Nuggets

Kenyon Martin and Chris Andersen are expected to miss Sunday's game due to lingering soreness in their knees.
Martin is going to be in and out of the lineup as he recovers from knee surgery, while Andersen might be a more reliable option once he gets into a groove after surgery of his own. . Jan. 8 - 4:20 p.m. ET
Source: Chris Tomasson on Twitter

 

[HacheMan]

Chris Andersen - F/C - Nuggets

Chris Andersen is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Hornets due to knee soreness.
His surgically repaired knee is sore and he's day-to-day for now, although the injury doesn't sound serious. Jan. 8 - 4:22 p.m. ET
Source: Chris Tomasson on Twitter

 

[HacheMan]

Amare Stoudemire - F/C - Knicks

Amare Stoudemire was excused from Saturday's practice and stayed behind in Phoenix.
This doesn't sound like a big deal and we're guessing he's good to go for Sunday's game against the Lakers. Jan. 8 - 5:07 p.m. ET
Source: Frank Isola on Twitter

 

[HacheMan]

Gerald Wallace - F - Bobcats

Gerald Wallace has been ruled out for Saturday's game due to his lingering ankle injury.
Wallace has a bone bruise and the only cure is rest. There's a chance he'll return for Monday's game vs. Memphis, giving him a full slate of games next week, so check back on Sunday for possible updates. Jan. 8 - 5:26 p.m. ET
Source: Mike Cranston

 

[HacheMan]

Devin Harris - G - Nets

Devin Harris will not play on Saturday due to a bruised quad.
Harris is the subject of numerous trade rumors and isn't likely to remain in NJ past the trade deadline, Fo Jan. 8 - 6:02 p.m. ET
Source: Al Iannazzone

 

[HacheMan]

Matt Barnes - G/F - Lakers

Matt Barnes has a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee -- there is no official timetable but he is expected to miss several weeks.
Barnes will have surgery early next week, after which more should be known. The Lakers have already called up forward Devin Ebanks, but Barnes' minutes are more likely to fall to Ron Artest and Shannon Brown. Jan. 8 - 6:04 p.m. ET

 

[HacheMan]

Tyrus Thomas - F - Bobcats

Tyrus Thomas will play on Saturday despite battling the flu.
Thomas might have a sluggish game, considering he's under the weather, or he might break out with Charlotte's frontcourt decimated by injuries. Jan. 8 - 5:44 p.m. ET
Source: Bobcats

 

[HacheMan]

Tyreke Evans - G - Kings

Tyreke Evans is doubtful for Saturday's game vs. the Raptors after rolling ankle against Denver on Thursday.
Ouch. Evans is coming off one of his best games of the season and finally looked like the fantasy stud we expected to see. If he can't suit up, Jermaine Taylor is the most likely player to start in his place. Jan. 8 - 7:14 p.m. ET
Source: Holly MacKenzie

 

[HacheMan]

Aaron Brooks - G - Rockets

Rockets PG Aaron Brooks (ankle) will miss another game on Saturday.
Kyle Lowry has another chance to step up with 35+ minutes, though he's been surprisingly quiet for the past week. Consider Brooks day-to-day until we get an update. Jan. 8 - 7:48 p.m. ET
Source: Jonathan Rinehart