NBA News/Injuries/etc. (11/17/10)

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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Wall 'unlikely' to play vs. Celtics </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>John Wall - G - WAS - Nov. 17 - 3:37 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>According to beat writer Michael Lee, John Wall (ankle) "appears unlikely" to play against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Wall is still a game-time decision, but this report -- and his earlier tweet saying that he wouldn't play -- obviously suggest which way things are leaning. We should have the definitive word on his status before tipoff.
Source: Washington Post
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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Kirilenko (finger) set to start Wed. vs. Nets </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Andrei Kirilenko - F - UTA - Nov. 17 - 12:44 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Andrei Kirilenko called his sprained left knuckle "nothing serious," and he is expected to start on Wednesday.
AK-47 was listed as a game-time decision, but is reportedly expected to play on Wednesday night and should get a full complement of minutes.
Source: Deseret News
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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jeff Green ruled out, Ibaka to start again </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jeff Green - F - OKC - Nov. 17 - 12:45 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jeff Green (ankle) will not play against the Rockets Wednesday.
No surprise here. Green has already aggravated his ankle sprain once and further aggravations would only complicate matters.
Source: Darnell Mayberry on Twitter
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<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Aaron Brooks hopes to return in 2-3 weeks </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Aaron Brooks - G - HOU - Nov. 17 - 9:47 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Aaron Brooks (ankle) says he hopes to be back in two or three more weeks.
Brooks has ditched his crutches and begun walking in a protective boot. The original timetable was 4-6 weeks after he went down on Nov. 6, so early December is the front end of that scale. We wouldn't bet against it. Brooks, who was averaging 16.4 points, 5.4 assists and 2.2 treys per game, appears to be on the fast track.
Source: Houston Chronicle
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Mickael Pietrus - G/F - Magic

Mickael Pietrus (leg) returned to practice on Wednesday and is expected to play on Thursday against the Suns.
Nov. 17 - 4:36 p.m. ET
Source: Orlando Sentinel

 

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Quentin Richardson - G/F - Magic

Quentin Richardson did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness.
Q-Rich is expected to play on Thursday against Phoenix
Nov. 17 - 4:28 p.m. ET
Source: Orlando Sentinel

 

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Jameer Nelson - G - Magic

Updating an earlier item, Jameer Nelson (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday and is expected to play on Thursday.
. Nov. 17 - 4:27 p.m. ET
Source: Orlando Sentinel

 

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andre Iguodala (Achilles) won't play on Wednesday against the Raptors.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>As reported on Tuesday night, his exact return date is currently uncertain. Evan Turner, who had 16 points, nine rebounds, a three and a block on Tuesday, gets another start in Iguodala's place.
Nov. 17 - 2:21 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kate Fagan on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Raja Bell - G/F - Jazz </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Raja Bell (thigh) reportedly felt good at shootaround on Wednesday and is planning to warm up as though he will play against the Nets.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink> Gordon Hayward would get the start if Bell is unable to go.
Nov. 17 - 1:39 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Salt Lake Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Jeff Green - F - Thunder </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jeff Green (ankle) will not play against the Rockets Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>No surprise here. Green has already aggravated his ankle sprain once and further aggravations would only complicate matters.
Nov. 17 - 12:45 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darnell Mayberry on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Jonny Flynn - G - Timberwolves </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Kurt Rambis said that Jonny Flynn may need a short tuneup stint in the D-League before returning to action.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>We haven't really heard of NBA teams using the D-League as a spot for rehab assignments, but the Wolves certainly do things their own way. Regardless, this confirms that Flynn is not that close, and Kurt Rambis told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that Flynn is still "a ways away" from returning. Sebastian Telfair and Luke Ridnour will share duties for at least the next few days, if not more.
Nov. 17 - 12:31 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Kent Youngblood on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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J.J. Redick - G - Magic </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>J.J. Redick (back) is targeting Thursday's game against the Suns for his return.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Redick was hurt while warming up prior to a game against the Nets last weekend. He's averaging just 18 minutes a night so far this season in Orlando's crowded rotation.
Nov. 17 - 10:22 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

 

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Ron Artest - G/F - Lakers

Ron Artest (hip) is expected to play on Wednesday.
Artest got just 17 minutes on Tuesday, and could potentially be limited again as the Lakers face off against the Pistons in Detroit. If Artest does indeed see less minutes again, Matt Barnes (nine points, five rebounds, two steals, one block in 27 minutes on Tuesday) would be in line for additional run. Nov. 17 - 5:59 p.m. ET
Source: Los Angeles Times