NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/9/12)

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Kobe Bryant - G - Lakers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Kobe Bryant (wrist) practiced fully Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">If Bryant's wrist or knees are bothering him, it's not showing on the court. He's played in every game this year, racking up 27.6 points per game on 36.1 minutes per night. Bryant's willingness to practice fully the day after a night game speaks volumes.
Jan. 9 - 5:07 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Mike Trudell on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Trevor Ariza - G/F - Hornets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Trevor Ariza (groin) is not expected to play in Monday's game against the Nuggets.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Ariza remains day to day with his strain. Al-Farouq Aminu, who had 15 points, 12 boards and four steals on Saturday, will draw his fourth straight start at small forward.
Jan. 9 - 4:55 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Dwyane Wade - G - Heat </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Dwyane Wade (foot) did not practice Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Wade has not been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Warriors. Coach Erik Spoelstra says that Wade will try to go through shootaround in the morning and then he'll test the foot again in pregame. He's a true game-time decision. Still, his inability to participate in practice after five full days off is somewhat concerning. With the Heat at 8-1, Wade certainly won't rush. James Jones has started the last three games as shooting guard.
Jan. 9 - 4:28 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Ira Winderman on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Mario Chalmers - G - Heat </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Mario Chalmers (shoulder) did not practice Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Chalmers banged his shoulder against the Nets on Saturday, but came back into the game. He's considered "likely to play" against the Warriors on Tuesday. Chalmers is averaging 1.9 steals and 1.7 3-pointers per game this season.
Jan. 9 - 4:35 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Ira Winderman on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Andris Biedrins - C - Warriors </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Andris Biedrins (ankle) did not practice Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Biedrins continues to be listed as day to day ahead of Tuesday's game against the Heat, but it would be a mild surprise if he played. Kwame Brown has started the last two games, averaging 10.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 0.0 blocks in 32.5 minutes per night.
Jan. 9 - 3:50 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Matt Steinmetz on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Dwight Howard - C - Magic </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Dwight Howard said he thinks there's a "100 percent" chance he's with the Magic through the Feb. 26 All-Star Game.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Howard has not rescinded his trade quest, but the Magic aren't budging right now. They are 6-3 on the season and likely want Howard in an Orlando uniform when they host the All-Star game. They are also still holding out hope that they can somehow convince Dwight to sign a long-term extension. We wouldn't expect any deal to heat up until closer to the March 15 trade deadline.
Jan. 9 - 2:53 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Yahoo! Sports</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Andrew Bogut - C - Bucks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Andrew Bogut (personal) is expected to return "without limitations or restrictions" on Tuesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Bogut ended up missing four games in order to tend to a family matter in Australia. He should be in all lineups Tuesday as he's averaging 14.2 points, 10.0 boards and 1.8 blocks on the season.
Jan. 9 - 2:40 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Charlie Villanueva - F - Pistons </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Charlie Villanueva (ankle) will sit out Monday's game with his nagging ankle injury.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It was recently revealed that CV has been hurting since training camp began.
Jan. 9 - 1:17 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Detroit Free Press</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Rodney Stuckey - G - Pistons </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Rodney Stuckey (groin) will not play in Monday's game against the Bulls.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">This will be Stuckey's third straight game sidelined as he remains day to day. It gives exciting rookie Brandon Knight another chance to start. In the last two games, Knight is averaging 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.5 3-pointers and 1.5 steals per night.
Jan. 9 - 1:13 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Vincent Ellis on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Nene Hilario - F/C - Nuggets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Nene (left heel strain) was a participant in Monday's shootaround and will try to play vs. the Hornets.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Jan. 9 - 12:53 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Chris Dempsey on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Kevin Martin - G - Rockets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Kevin Martin didn't practice on Monday due to flu-like symptoms, but he will travel with the Rockets for Tuesday's game.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The Rockets aren't quarantining him, which is promising, but we won't know more until Tuesday afternoon.
Jan. 9 - 12:50 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Rip Hamilton (groin) is doubtful for Monday's game.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Ronnie Brewer will continue to start while Rip recuperates, but Brewer's fantasy value is too limited to recommend him as a spot-start.
Jan. 9 - 12:24 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>

 

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Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Carmelo Anthony (back, hip, knee) said he's feeling "pain free."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Anthony emerged from the Knicks' back-to-back on Friday and Saturday in pain. But he used Sunday to get treatment and will be a full go in Monday's game against the Bobcats. Anthony is attempting a career-high 5.1 3-pointers per game this season. He's a fantasy monster while playing in Mike D'Antoni's up-tempo scheme.
Jan. 9 - 11:29 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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Mehmet Okur - F/C - Nets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Mehmet Okur (back spasms) will sit out again on Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Okur is targeting a return on Wednesday vs. the Nuggets, and given his poor play this season (38 percent shooting) fantasy owners have no incentive to roll the dice. Johan Petro will continue to man the middle for the short-handed Nets.
Jan. 9 - 10:52 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Colin Stephenson on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Danny Granger - F - Pacers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Danny Granger (food poisoning) will be a game-time decision vs. the 76ers on Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Granger also tweaked his ankle in Saturday's game but it doesn't sound like that's an issue. The Pacers play four games this week which means owners should leave Granger active in the majority of formats -- if he can't play on Monday, expect Dahntay Jones and George Hill (also iffy with a sore back) to absorb his minutes.
Jan. 9 - 10:42 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Mike Wells on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Danny Granger - F - Pacers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Danny Granger (food poisoning) will not play against the Sixers Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

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Jan. 9 - 5:35 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Mike Wells on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Dwyane Wade - G - Heat </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Dwyane Wade mentioned the term plantar fasciitis when discussing his foot injury Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Yikes. Wade remains a game-time call for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, but this is turning into a scary situation. Plantar fasciitis is a nagging, chronic kind of foot injury that only goes away with rest. It sounds like Wade has a mild case, but the Heat will surely exercise caution as they place their entire focus on the postseason. Wade has missed three straight games, with James Jones starting in his place at shooting guard.
Jan. 9 - 5:32 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Ira Winderman on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Richard Hamilton (groin) will not play against the Pistons Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Hamilton has now missed five of the last six games. Ronnie Brewer will start, but is unlikely to top 24-27 minutes as a weak spot start.
Jan. 9 - 6:37 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Keith Langlois on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>