NBA News/Injuries/etc. (4/16/11)

HacheMan · Apr 16, 2011

Erick Dampier - C - Heat

Erick Dampier (knee) will be inactive for Saturday's Game 1 against the Sixers, and Zydrunas Ilgauskas will start at center for the Heat.
Spencer Hawes could end up being an 'X-factor' for the Sixers if he can force the Heat to play the rangy, but stone-handed Joel Anthony. And while the Heat project to win at least one playoff series, none of the centers in Miami project to have too much value in playoff leagues. Apr. 16 - 3:05 p.m. ET
Source: Kate Fagan on Twitter

HacheMan · Apr 16, 2011

Andre Iguodala - G/F - 76ers

Andre Iguodala (knee) will play in Game 1 on Saturday against the Heat.
He sat out the final two games of the regular season as a precaution, and now he is ready to go against LeBron and the Heat. Apr. 16 - 2:07 p.m. ET
Source: Kate Fagan on Twitter

HacheMan · Apr 16, 2011

Udonis Haslem - F/C - Heat

Heat forward Udonis Haslem (foot) has been ruled inactive for Saturday's game with Philadelphia.
Haslem hasn't played since November, but he is officially day-to-day Apr. 16 - 1:57 p.m. ET
Source: Miami Herald on Twitter

HacheMan · Apr 16, 2011

Shaquille O'Neal - C - Celtics

Danny Ainge and a Celtics team doctor announced to the media Saturday that Shaquille O'Neal (calf) is "not ready. We don't know when he's going to be ready."
He is still officially day-to-day, but who knows if Shaq is going to play again this season. Glen Davis and Jermaine O'Neal will continue to man the middle for Boston. Apr. 16 - 1:34 p.m. ET
Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter

HacheMan · Apr 16, 2011

Manu Ginobili - G - Spurs

Manu Ginobili remains doubtful for Sunday's Game 1 against the Grizzlies due to his right elbow sprain.
Ginobili's status was unchanged as of Friday night, but the Spurs are very confident he will play at some point in the series. Coach Gregg Popovich confirmed that George Hill will start at shooting guard tomorrow barring an unexpected turn of events with Ginobili. Apr. 16 - 12:31 p.m. ET
Source: San Antonio Express-News

HacheMan · Apr 16, 2011

J.J. Redick - G - Magic

Magic guard J.J. Redick (abdomen) will play Saturday night against the Hawks.
He has missed the last 17 games and may need some time to find his rhythm again. He is a key reserve for the Magic who plays about 25 minutes per game, but doesn't offer anything to fantasy owners besides 3-point shooting . Apr. 16 - 11:36 a.m. ET
Source: Dan Savage on Twitter

HacheMan · Apr 16, 2011

Andrew Bynum - C - Lakers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andrew Bynum said via Twitter on Friday that he is ready to play against the Hornets on Sunday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I'm good to go! Goodnight!" is what Bynum posted on his Twitter feed, which coincides with all the other reports we're getting. At this point, it would be quite surprising if he doesn't go against Emeka Okafor and the Hornets in Game 1.
Apr. 15 - 8:38 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Andrew Bynum on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Apr 16, 2011

Ron Artest - G/F - Lakers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Ron Artest (knee) didn't practice on Friday, but is probable for Game 1 on Sunday against New Orleans.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Apparently the enigmatic veteran tweaked his knee in the regular season finale against Sacramento, but we highly doubt he's planning on missing any time with this. It will be interesting to watch Artest to see if the injury hampers his defense at all.
Apr. 15 - 5:34 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Trudell on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Coldweather · Apr 16, 2011

Thank you man. :103631605

:toast:

HacheMan · Apr 16, 2011

Andrew Bynum - C - Lakers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andrew Bynum (knee) practiced on Saturday and all signs point to him playing in Sunday's Game 1 against the Hornets.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He said on his Twitter account that he would play, and there have been multiple reports to corroborate his story. Just don't expect the Lakers to push him unless they absolutely have to. Ron Artest (knee) also practiced, and while Matt Barnes was limited in practice, both are expected to play on Sunday, too.
Apr. 16 - 4:09 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Trudell on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>