NBA News/Injuries/etc. (3/19/12)

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Kevin Martin - G - Rockets </td></tr><tr><td>

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

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">According to coach Kevin McHale, Martin is doing a "little bit better." It's not an encouraging sentiment ahead of Tuesday's game against the Lakers and the missed practice is an extremely bad sign. Consider Martin very questionable, with backup Courtney Lee preparing for heavy minutes once again.
Mar. 19 - 2:14 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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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Hasheem Thabeet - C - Trail Blazers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Hasheem Thabeet and Jonny Flynn are expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">All trades completed last Thursday are now official. Thabeet's exact role is unclear, but we do know that he doesn't have much competition at the center spot. Joel Przybilla and Kurt Thomas have been manning the position since Marcus Camby was dealt.
Mar. 19 - 2:08 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Baron Davis - G - Knicks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Baron Davis (hamstring) is participating in practice drills Monday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Davis remains questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors. Either way, new coach Mike Woodson has already stated that Jeremy Lin is his starting point guard. Woodson has led the Knicks to three straight wins since taking over last week.
Mar. 19 - 12:44 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Alan Hahn on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Nene passed his physical with the Wizards Sunday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It's notable because Nene has dealt with calf issues for the majority of the this season. The trade is now official and the ex-Nugget is expected to make his Wizards debut Wednesday. Kevin Seraphin, who averaged 11.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.6 blocks over the last three games, will head into a handcuff role.
Mar. 19 - 12:36 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Washington Post</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Michael Beasley - F - Timberwolves </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Michael Beasley aggravated his left big toe injury Sunday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">During the second quarter, Beasley landed hard on his left foot and was hopping in pain the rest of the way. He scored just two points on 1-for-8 shooting in the second half. "It hurt," Beasley said. "But I tried." He couldn't get his shoes on after the game, instead turning to flip-flops. Beasley is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors.
Mar. 19 - 12:02 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Rodney Stuckey - G - Pistons </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Rodney Stuckey is dealing with a sore left big toe.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Stuckey had to come out late in Sunday's overtime loss to the Clippers and didn't return. "I tried, but at the end of the day, it just kept getting stepped on, and when I moved it was just hurting, man," he said afterward. Stuckey said he should be fine for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, but players are often overly optimistic. We'll call him questionable, with Ben Gordon acting as the handcuff.
Mar. 19 - 11:43 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Detroit Free Press</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Corey Maggette - F - Bobcats </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Corey Maggette (back, illness) will not play in Monday's game against the Sixers.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Maggette has a long history of back issues and the Bobcats have three full days off after Monday. Sitting him down is a no-brainer. Reggie Williams is expected to start at small forward and Kemba Walker will see a boost in minutes as well. Williams has averaged 12.0 points and 1.6 3-pointers in 11 starts this season.
Mar. 19 - 10:58 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Rick Bonnell on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Shawn Marion - F - Mavericks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Shawn Marion (knee) did not make the trip to Denver for Monday's game against the Nuggets.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It's just a one-game road trip for the Mavs, so it makes sense for Marion to stay behind and rehab. Consider him questionable for Wednesday's home date with the Lakers. With Brendan Haywood (knee) and Delonte West (finger) also out Roddy Beaubois and Ian Mahinmi are in line for heavy minutes once again.
Mar. 19 - 10:30 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Dallas Morning News</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Derrick Rose - G - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Derrick Rose (groin) still isn't doing any running.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The groin strain Rose suffered one week ago has proven to be much more severe than originally anticipated. He admitted that his groin is still tight and he doesn't know when he'll be back on the floor. The fact that Rose hasn't even been cleared to run yet is concerning and essentially rules out a return during the Bulls' two-game road trip that starts Monday night. Explosive backup C.J. Watson will start Monday and is shaping up as a strong play this week.
Mar. 19 - 10:06 a.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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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Tyreke Evans - G/F - Kings </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Tyreke Evans (ankle) continues to be listed as "day-to-day."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Evans' sprain does not appear overly serious as he worked out prior to Sunday's game against the Wolves. Consider him questionable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies. John Salmons has started two straight games at small forward, averaging 11.0 points, 3.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds.
Mar. 19 - 10:01 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Sacramento Bee</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Tyreke Evans - G/F - Kings </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Tyreke Evans (ankle) practiced Monday and is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.</td></tr><tr><td>

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Mar. 19 - 6:09 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Eric Gordon - G - Hornets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Eric Gordon (knee) is expected to begin practicing with the team next week.</td></tr><tr><td>

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Mar. 19 - 6:12 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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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Carl Landry - F - Hornets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Carl Landry (knee) is expected back in the lineup by Saturday, according to coach Monty Williams.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Landry has been out since Feb. 4. He'll be eased back into a bench role, likely behind Chris Kaman and Gustavo Ayon. Landry will also be fighting for minutes with a now-healthy Jason Smith (concussion). He was averaging 11.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.3 blocks before going down.
Mar. 19 - 6:24 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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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Marvin Williams - F - Hawks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Marvin Williams (hip) will not play in Monday's game against the Celtics.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Williams has now missed four straight games and there's no target date for a return yet. Regardless, signs point toward Kirk Hinrich sticking in the starting five over Williams permanently.
Mar. 19 - 6:31 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Michael Cunningham on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Luol Deng - F - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Luol Deng (wrist) will play in Monday's game against the Magic.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Deng's damaged non-shooting wrist continues to hinder him, but he's playing through pain with Derrick Rose (groin) sidelined. Deng has logged at least 37 minutes in three straight games.
Mar. 19 - 6:57 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Aggrey Sam on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

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<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Derrick Rose - G - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Derrick Rose (groin) has officially been ruled out of Monday's game against the Magic.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">At the morning shootaround, Rose admitted that he hasn't run or shot in days. We wouldn't expect to see him until Saturday at the earliest. Talented backup C.J. Watson has averaged 13.6 points, 4.5 assists, 2.0 3-pointers and 1.3 steals in 11 starts this season.
Mar. 19 - 6:56 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Aggrey Sam on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>