NBA News/Injuries/etc. (3/12/11)

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Amir Johnson - F - Raptors

Raptors PF Amir Johnson (ankle) tried to practice on Saturday but still was unable to run, leaving him very doubtful for Sunday.
A return on Wednesday seems more realistic, as it would give Johnson an extra three days of rest. Mar. 12 - 2:48 p.m. ET
Source: Holly MacKenzie on Twitter

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Arron Afflalo - G - Nuggets

Aaron Afflalo won't play on Saturday due to his ongoing hamstring injury.
Afflalo is day-to-day but a recent report suggested that he could miss up to two weeks, so owners should be prepared with a Plan B for the crucial upcoming week. Gary Forbes and J.R. Smith are the main beneficiaries of Afflalo's absence. Mar. 12 - 1:59 p.m. ET
Source: Chris Dempsey on Twitter

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Danilo Gallinari - F - Nuggets

Danilo Gallinari (toe) and Aaron Afflalo (hamstring) will both miss the Nuggets' game on Saturday.
Gallinari is questionable for Monday vs. the Hornets. In the meantime, Wilson Chandler will continue to start and there is far more breathing room in the Nuggets' rotation than there will be once Gallo and Afflalo returns. Enjoy it while it lasts. Mar. 12 - 1:57 p.m. ET
Source: Chris Dempsey on Twitter

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Corey Maggette - F - Bucks

Corey Maggette (knee) went through all of Friday's practice and should be available against the 76ers on Saturday.
Maggette hasn't been a big part of Milwaukee's rotation lately, with both John Salmons and Carlos Delfino healthy. Fantasy owners should continue to avoid him. Mar. 12 - 1:30 p.m. ET
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Marcin Gortat - C - Suns

Marcin Gortat will be starting the second half of games for the Suns, to keep him fresh for the fourth quarter.
Gortat had been playing the final 18 consecutive minutes of some games, so this gives him a breather, though coach Alvin Gentry still has no intention of starting him at the beginning of games. Mar. 12 - 1:20 p.m. ET
Source: Arizona Republic

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Paul Millsap - F - Jazz </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Paul Millsap (knee) will be a game-time decision vs. the Bulls on Saturday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This doesn't help owners at all, as we're unlikely to know his status until just before tip-off. Millsap is having trouble running and wants to put the injury behind him as the Jazz enter the stretch run two games out of the playoff picture.
Mar. 12 - 1:11 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Ronnie Price - G - Jazz </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ronnie Price (toe) remains sidelined as the Jazz head into Chicago on Saturday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Price is intent on being 100% healthy before he returns to action, and there is no indication when that might be. Raja Bell and C.J. Miles will continue absorbing a few extra minutes in his absence.
Mar. 12 - 12:44 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 · Mar 12, 2011

Chauncey Billups - G - Knicks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Chauncey Billups (thigh) practiced fully on Saturday and seems on pace to return Sunday vs. the Pacers.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Billups has missed six games with a serious thigh bruise, during which time Toney Douglas filled in admirably. Douglas may scratch out some value off the bench but this is still Billups' show as the Knicks
Mar. 12 - 12:32 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Marc Berman on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ersan Ilyasova remains out indefinitely with a concussion, and as usual there aren't many updates coming out of Milwaukee.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Andrew Bogut gave an ominously vague response when asked recently about Ilyasova's condition, and Frank Madden of BrewHoop.com wonders if this is "Delfino all over again?" Let's hope not.
Mar. 12 - 12:11 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Frank Madden on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Chris Paul - G - Hornets </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Chris Paul (concussion) is probable for Saturday's game, though technically he's listed as a game-time decision.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Hornets coach Monty Williams is awaiting confirmation from doctors, but it sounds like Paul will get the green light after practicing fully on Friday. Jarrett Jack's minutes will fall as he returns to a support role off the bench.
Mar. 12 - 11:59 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: WWL-TV</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>J.J. Redick (abdomen) could miss Orlando's next two games, Sunday in Phoenix and Monday in L.A.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Redick injured himself during the Magic shootaround on Friday, and the Warriors' team doctor mentioned that he may have a sports hernia, which would likely sidelined him for quite a while. We should have an update in the next few days.
Mar. 12 - 10:39 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

Mr.Ape · Mar 12, 2011

Any thing on Tony Parker

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Chris Paul - G - Hornets

Chris Paul (concussion) will start Saturday's game for the Hornets, shifting Jarrett Jack back to a reserve role.
This reports comes from coach Monty Williams, so fantasy owners shouldn't hesitate to rush CP3 into all lineups. His production has tailed off recently, but he should be rested and ready to roll. Mar. 12 - 6:35 p.m. ET
Source: Larry Holder on Twitter

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Andray Blatche - F/C - Wizards

As expected, Andray Blatche (shoulder) and Rashard Lewis (knee) are both out for the Wizards on Saturday.
Trevor Booker could have a nice game in the Wizards' thinned-out frontcourt, though his value is wholly dependent upon Blatche's health -- and he could return as soon as Monday vs. the Thunder. Mar. 12 - 6:33 p.m. ET
Source: George Panagakos on Twitter

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Nick Young - G/F - Wizards

Nick Young is questionable for Saturday's game due to a sore knee and a lingering cold.
It sounds like he'll try to play (he joked about posting up ex-teammate Randy Foye) but Flip Saunders was concerned about how effective he'll be. Unless we get a pessimistic update very soon, fantasy owners should probably roll the dice and keep Young active. Mar. 12 - 6:30 p.m. ET

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Al Horford - F/C - Hawks

Al Horford will not play on Saturday vs. Portland because of an ankle injury.
This is terrible news for a reeling Hawks team, who will start Zaza Pachulia while Horford recuperates. With any luck he'll be ready to return Tuesday vs. the Bucks, but we'll have to wait for an update. Mar. 12 - 6:21 p.m. ET
Source: John Hollinger on Twitter

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Luis Scola - F/C - Rockets

Luis Scola (knee) will not play on Saturday against the Spurs.
We still haven't learned whether Jordan Hill or Patrick Patterson will get the start in his place, but either way we like Patterson in a spot-start based on recent performance. Mar. 12 - 7:52 p.m. ET
Source: Jonathan Feigen on Twitter

HacheMan · Mar 12, 2011

Rodney Stuckey - G - Pistons

Coach John Kuester has decided that Rodney Stuckey and Richard Hamilton will start in the backcourt, Tracy McGrady and Tayshaun Prince will start at the forward positions, and Greg Monroe will start at center on Saturday against the Nuggets.
From a fantasy perspective this actually works for us, sending disappointing Ben Gordon and useless Chris Wilcox to the bench, but in reality it's a stretch to think the constant tinkering is going to work for Detroit. Owners of all Detroit players need to stay on their toes. Mar. 12 - 8:04 p.m. ET