NBA News/Injuries/etc. (12/27/11)

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<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD><TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Stephen Curry (ankle) will sit out Wednesday's game against the Knicks.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Curry will finally receive some time off to allow his troublesome ankle some welcomed rest. Although his ankle is likely to be an issue throughout the season, the time off will allow him to rest for four straight days. Owners should make sure he's not in lineups on Wednesday if facing a roster crunch.
Dec. 27 - 1:09 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



Stephen Curry - G - Warriors
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Stephen Curry's agent confirmed that his client's latest ankle injury is "just a sprain" and "nothing serious."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The concern here is that the recurring damage is to Curry's right ankle -- the same one that was surgically repaired this offseason. The Warriors are going to hold him out as a precaution Wednesday and target Saturday for his return.
Dec. 27 - 2:16 p.m. ET

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[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD>Paul Millsap - F - Jazz </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Paul Millsap (quad) will be a game-time decision against the Lakers on Tuesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Millsap has been dealing with a nagging quad issue for almost two weeks. He previously assured that he'd be ready for Utah's opener, but that is no longer guaranteed. More importantly, the Jazz announced Tuesday that Millsap will be coming off the bench behind Derrick Favors. There's a big down arrow here.
Dec. 27 - 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>Drew Gooden - F/C - Bucks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Drew Gooden has been suspended one game without pay for his Flagrant Foul Two against Gerald Henderson on Monday night.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Gooden plans on sitting out Tuesday's game vs. the Timberwolves.
Dec. 27 - 4:25 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Alex Kennedy on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD>Paul Pierce - G/F - Celtics </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Paul Pierce (heel) is doubtful to play at Miami on Tuesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's certainly not a surprise to see Pierce on the sidelines once again. The Celtics will be overly cautious with the injury and give Pierce plenty of time to heal in order to prevent the issue from being a long-term concern. Fantasy owners need to sit tight and wait it out with him.
Dec. 27 - 11:09 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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