NBA News/Injuries/etc. (4/9/11)

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Chris Kaman - C - Clippers

Chris Kaman will not play vs. the Rockets on Saturday.
Beat writer Lisa Dillman says that this "goes without saying," which indicates that Kaman is not close to a return. It seems pointless to bring him back for one game but he remains officially day-to-day. Apr. 9 - 4:52 p.m. ET
Source: Lisa Dillman on Twitter

 

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Jason Kidd - G - Mavericks

Jason Kidd will return to action vs. Phoenix on Sunday, and says he feels "great".
"It was a much-needed break," Kidd said. "The schedule fit perfect for us of having almost a whole week off. That’s what coach [Rick Carlisle] and [head athletic trainer] Casey [Smith] talked about and I was in agreement with them, so it was good." Dallas is looking to regain their swagger after going just 10-9 since the All-Star break. Apr. 9 - 4:49 p.m. ET
Source: ESPN.com

 

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Ryan Anderson - F - Magic

Ryan Anderson will start for the Magic on Sunday while Dwight Howard serves his one-game suspension.
Anderson figures to play between 30-35 minutes, which makes him a nice plug-and-play for fantasy owners who are going down to the wire. He'll start alongside Brandon Bass, an undersized frontcourt going against the #1 seed Bulls. Apr. 9 - 3:11 p.m. ET
Source: Josh Robbins on Twitter

 

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J.J. Redick - G - Magic

J.J. Redick (strained abdomen) has resumed on-court activities and said he's "close" to practicing.
"Close to playing, close to practicing, close to doing stuff, close to cutting," said Redick. "I'm not there yet, but the last three days I've made a lot of progress." He has been ruled out for Sunday and is doubtful for Monday, but could make a return in Wednesday's season finale. Apr. 9 - 3:05 p.m. ET
Source: Orlando Sentinel

 

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Darko Milicic - F/C - Timberwolves

Darko Milicic (ankle) will not play vs. the Nuggets on Saturday.
The season may be over for Darko! He has missed 10 games (so far) with a variety of injuries and never quite returned to his November form, when he averaged 10 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.8 blocks per game. Apr. 9 - 3:03 p.m. ET
Source: Jerry Zgoda on Twitter

 

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Amare Stoudemire - F/C - Knicks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Amare Stoudemire (ankle) will not play Sunday vs. the Pacers.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>No surprise here, as Amare was wearing a protective boot on Friday and the Knicks' playoff position is already decided. On a positive note, he expects to return either Tuesday vs. the Bulls or Wednesday vs. the Celtics. He should be ready to go for Game 1 of the playoffs (the Knicks' playoff series is expected to start Sunday).
Apr. 9 - 12:59 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Barbara Barker</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Shaquille O'Neal - C - Celtics </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Shaquille O'Neal did not travel with the Celtics on Saturday and has been ruled out for games vs. the Heat and Wizards.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>There's a chance that Shaq will still suit up for Wednesday's regular-season finale vs. the Knicks, but that shouldn't excite fantasy owners. The Celtics can at least be thankful that both Nenad Krstic and Jermaine O'Neal are expected to play in each of the final three games.
Apr. 9 - 12:11 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

 

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Andrei Kirilenko - F - Jazz </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>When asked whether he'll return this season, Andrei Kirilenko (knee) replied, "My guess is I'm done."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>AK is still trying to return from a bruised nerve in his knee, but as a pending free agent he has no reason to risk aggravating the injury.
Apr. 9 - 10:52 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Deseret News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Kevin Love - F/C - Timberwolves </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Kevin Love (groin) admitted that he won't play on Saturday "unless something happens miraculously [and] it heals up."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Love also said that if he doesn't play Saturday he might shut it down for the season. "We've been working every day, still keeping in shape, on the bike, lifting weights," he said. "But...I won't want to do anything to reaggravate it."
Apr. 9 - 10:49 a.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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Greg Oden - C - Trail Blazers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Greg Oden said on Friday that he's not likely to even resume running for five months.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It is possible that Oden will not be ready for the start of next season. "It's still really early in it," Oden said. "I'm still doing two-leg strength, body weight stuff." The Blazers have until June 30th to extend a qualifying offer to Oden, which would make him a restricted FA.
Apr. 9 - 10:19 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

 

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Deron Williams - G - Nets </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Nets GM Billy King said that Deron Williams' recover from wrist surgery should be relatively quick.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"It’s outpatient, and I think he’ll be on the golf course afterward soon enough that he’ll be happy," King said. The Nets have every intention of signing Williams to an extension and making him the face of the franchise as they prepare to move to Brooklyn in 2012.
Apr. 9 - 10:11 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Bergen Record</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Brook Lopez - C - Nets </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brook Lopez may need to have minor surgery this summer to clean out a calcium deposit in his right arm.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Lopez said in late March that the ailment hurts whenever it gets hit. Maybe he'll return pain-free next year and improve his woeful rebounding, as the 7'0" center currently has just eight double-doubles on the season.
Apr. 9 - 9:58 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Bergen Record</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>