NBA News/Injuries/etc. (3/4/12)

HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Andre Iguodala - G/F - 76ers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Andre Iguodala (knee) said that his knee began bothering him "about two weeks ago."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Doug Collins admitted that he's worried because it's a soft tissue injury, and alluded to the idea that it's a wear and tear issue. The fact that Iguodala has been playing through the pain certainly hasn't helped his condition, and the Sixers will rest him until he's right to ensure he's ready for the postseason. Jodie Meeks had 31 points and seven treys on Tuesday after being inserted into the starting lineup in Iguodala's absence.
Mar. 28 - 8:44 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: CSN Philly</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Scott Skiles is not sure how long Carlos Delfino (groin) or Ersan Ilyasova (back) would be out of the lineup.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Mar. 28 - 7:52 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<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) could be back "in a matter of days" barring any setbacks.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Gordon was supposed to go through practice on Tuesday night, the final step in his rehab from knee surgery. He's recently "ramped up" his workouts and is working hard to return. "I've been working out hard, like I wasn't injured," Gordon said. "It's almost to the point where I should be getting back to play very soon." Owners should be aware of the huge medical red flag with Gordon as the team has been cryptic with updates on his knee all season.
Mar. 28 - 6:35 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Ray Allen - G - Celtics </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Ray Allen (ankle) went through pre-game warmups on Wednesday and could be ready to make his return.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">It sounds like the well-conditioned veteran is still a game-time decision, and if he can't suit up Avery Bradley will get another start at SG.
Mar. 28 - 5:53 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Andrew Bynum - C - Lakers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Andrew Bynum went through Wednesday's practice without any problems, one day after he was benched in the Lakers' win over Golden State.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Mike Brown didn't talk about the incident, which started when Bynum launched an ill-adviced three and continued with him sulking on the bench, and we doubt it will have a significant impact going forward.
Mar. 28 - 6:07 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Steve Nash - G - Suns </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Steve Nash (back) doesn't expect to miss any games.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Nash’s back tightened up during Tuesday's game but he played through the discomfort, and will continue to do so as the Suns hunt down a playoff berth. "It’s hard to move freely but I still feel like I can get up and down and contribute," said Nash. He's safe to keep active, but we'll monitor his status closely.
Mar. 28 - 6:01 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Arizona Republic</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<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">As expected, Derrick Rose (groin) will sit out again on Wednesday.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Rose continues to be listed as day-to-day, and he's begun running, but so far there's no clear return date. C.J. Watson continues to be a fine fill-in option in his absence.
Mar. 28 - 6:42 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Ray Allen - G - Celtics </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Ray Allen (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's game.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Allen went through both shootaround and pre-game warmups, so it sounds like he could return vs. the Wolves on Friday. Avery Bradley has been solid in two straight starts, and will continue to play heavy minutes in Allen's absence.
Mar. 28 - 6:46 p.m. ET</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

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

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Tyrus Thomas (right elbow bursitis) remains questionable for Wednesday's game.</td></tr><tr><td>

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Mar. 28 - 6:43 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Rick Bonnell on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">The Celtics may rest some of their veterans in preparation for the playoffs.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Doc Rivers said that he would choose his players' health over a higher playoff seed, though he added that asking Kevin Garnett to rest "is not a fun conversation to have."
Mar. 28 - 7:14 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Paul Flannery on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<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 won't play on Wednesday due to his lingering toe injury.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">He hasn't been doing much anyway, and this injury has been affecting him for a couple weeks now. This means more minutes for guys like Derrick Williams and Wayne Ellington.
Mar. 28 - 7:09 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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HacheMan · Mar 28, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Richard Hamilton - G/F - Bulls </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Richard Hamilton (right shoulder) took contact during Wednesday's shootaround for the first time since March 5th, but he will not play vs. the Hawks.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"He's very close," said Tom Thibodeau. "His legs are great, so he’s over all those injuries. We want to make sure the strength is there in the shoulder." There's a good chance he'll play in Friday's game vs. Detroit, but he's not worth grabbing since he might come off the bench, he might have a medical minute-limit, and he admitted that he still won't be pain-free.
Mar. 28 - 7:17 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Chicago Tribune</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 29, 2012

NBA News/Injuries/etc. (3/29/12)

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Steve Nash - G - Suns </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Impending free agent Steve Nash said he would listen if the Heat called this summer.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Nash is finishing out his contract with the Suns. He said he's open to returning to Phoenix, but he wants a more competitive roster around him. Thinking of Nash's unselfish play in Miami is scary, but there's almost no way the Heat can afford him.
Mar. 29 - 5:33 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Danpatrick.com</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 29, 2012

<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 (hamstring) and Ben Gordon (groin) are both highly questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Keith Langlois of Pistons.com says that "it seems nearly certain" that both Stuckey and Gordon will sit out Friday. We'll know more after the morning shootaround, but owners should be making other plans. Austin Daye started the second half of Wednesday night's game and has a roto-friendly style for deep-league vultures.
Mar. 29 - 5:09 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: NBA.com</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 29, 2012

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

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Coach Mike Woodson said that Jeremy Lin's (questionable, knee) minutes will likely be limited once the starting point guard returns.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Lin's left knee issue is a result of overuse. "Yeah, I got a bunch of guys that I got to watch minutes," Woodson said. "But we have enough players to do that I think where we don't have to burn guys and play 30 or 35 minutes or 40 minutes. When guys get back I have to watch that closely."
Mar. 29 - 4:44 p.m. ET
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Al Iannazzone on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 29, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Carlos Delfino - G/F - Bucks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Coach Scott Skiles said Carlos Delfino (groin) has a chance to play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Delfino didn't fly with the Bucks to Cleveland for Friday's game against the Cavs, instead staying behind for rehab. "While it's day-to-day right now, it's best we take care of it," Skiles said. "He may play Saturday. We'll leave him here, overload the treatment and go from there when we get back." Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and Mike Dunleavy get a boost anytime Delfino is out.
Mar. 29 - 3:58 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Mar 29, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Trevor Ariza - G/F - Hornets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Trevor Ariza (ankle) is not expected to play in any of the Hornets' next three games.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Ariza is clearly dealing with something more than a garden-variety ankle sprain. The earliest he'll likely play again is Wednesday's home game against the Nuggets. Al-Farouq Aminu will continue to start at small forward, but he's managed just 5.4 points to go with 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in his eight starts.
Mar. 29 - 3:41 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Mar 29, 2012

<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 doubtful for Thursday's game against the Blazers.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Gordon practiced in full on Tuesday and reportedly looked good, but the Hornets aren't going to take any chances here. The ex-Clipper remains day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against the Lakers. With Trevor Ariza (ankle) also out, Marco Belinelli and Al-Farouq Aminu project as the starting wings Thursday.
Mar. 29 - 3:36 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Mar 29, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Chris Kaman - F/C - Hornets </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Chris Kaman (flu) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Blazers.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Kaman is dealing with a serious flu bug as he's already missed three straight games. Considering the Hornets are on a back-to-back road set, we likely won't know his status until roughly 9 p.m. ET. If Kaman can't go, Jason Smith and Carl Landry project as the starting bigs once again.
Mar. 29 - 3:33 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

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

HacheMan · Mar 29, 2012

<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 graduated to running on the court.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Rose is now making slow and steady progress. Although there's still no timetable for a return, he's doing more individual shooting and moving. Rose won't play in a game until he gets some actual practice time under his belt.
Mar. 29 - 3:26 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Chicago Tribune</td></tr></tbody></table>