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| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Lou Williams | G | Sidelined | Feb 9 | flu | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Lou Williams (sinus infection) "tweeted" that he's feeling better today. Williams remains a game-time decision, but we're fully expecting him to play. He has a runny nose, which presumably would only keep Carmelo Anthony out of games. In the three games Allen Iverson (personal reasons) has been out, Lou is averaging 11.3 points, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals and one trey. His minutes remain very volatile. | | | | | | Allen Iverson | G | Sidelined | Feb 2 | personal | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Allen Iverson will not play in the Sixers' next two games as he attends to his ill child. The earliest Iverson will return is Feb. 16 against the Heat. He could be asked to come off the bench at that point, which could set off a whole new set of problems for coach Eddie Jordan. Again, the Sixers are 3-0 since Iverson has left the team and we think your team is probably better off without him as well. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Raymond Felton | G | Sidelined | Feb 8 | ankle | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Raymond Felton (sprained ankle) intends to play on Tuesday, but coach Larry Brown said he'll be a game-time decision. Felton usually toughs out injuries and we don't imagine this will be any different, but hopefully we'll get confirmation before tipoff. If he can't suit up, D.J. Augustin would likely slide into the starting unit. | | | | | | Alexis Ajinca | C | Sidelined | Feb 2 | thumb | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Alexis Ajinca underwent successful thumb surgery on Friday and will be in a cast for the next six weeks. Ajinca is a very raw but interesting prospect. He's very raw and needs to improve his strength badly, but he has good hands and touch. Perhaps we'll hear from him next season. | | | | | | Tyson Chandler | C | Sidelined | Dec 22 | foot | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Bobcats center Tyson Chandler (foot) expects to return to action on Tuesday. He's unlikely to start and definitely won't play many minutes, but is worth keeping an eye on if you need rebounds and blocks. With Nazr Mohammed playing very well, however, minutes might be hard to come by. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Francisco Elson | C | Sidelined | Feb 1 | middle body | Targeting March return | | Latest News:
Bucks center Francisco Elson had successful surgery to repair a hernia on Friday. He is expected to miss six weeks. Elson, a seven-year veteran, appeared in just 11 games for Milwaukee this season and averaged under one point with 1.2 rebounds. | | | | | | Michael Redd | G/F | Sidelined | Jan 10 | knee surgery | Out for regular season | | Latest News:
Michael Redd will have surgery sooner than he did the first time he tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee, giving him more time to rehabilitate. He plans on having surgery in late January or February which would be about a month earlier than last time. "I came back this year when a lot of people thought I couldn’t and I’m going to try it again," said Redd. Godspeed. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Joakim Noah | F/C | Sidelined | Feb 8 | foot | Targeting post- All Star break | | Latest News:
Joakim Noah had blood from his arm injected into his ailing foot on Friday -- a procedure "which could sideline [Noah] for several weeks." Noah is still targeting a return soon after the All-Star break, but it now sounds like that's wishful thinking. Teammate Taj Gibson, who also suffers from plantar fasciitis, said, "He had the tough treatment on it; he's going to be out awhile." Keep him benched and expect Brad Miller to continue playing well as a starter in his absence. | | | | | | Jerome James | C | Sidelined | Oct 27 | achilles | Career likely over | | Latest News:
The Arlington Daily Herald speculates that the Bulls could add free agent Jerome James if they're looking for a big man. James is still rehabbing from his ruptured Achilles tendon and there's no word on if he's been medically cleared yet. Even if he signs, he'd just fill Aaron Gray's old chair at the end of the bench. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Delonte West | G | Sidelined | Jan 21 | finger | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Delonte West (finger) likely will not play against the Nets on Tuesday. With only one more game to go before the All-Star break, it looks like we won't see Delonte until Feb. 18. The Cavs just don't have any motivation to rush West with Daniel Gibson playing so well. Mo Williams is due back at the end of February, so West's window for value is almost completely shut. | | | | | | Mo Williams | G | Sidelined | Jan 19 | shoulder | Out Thursday | | Latest News:
Mo Williams was spotted shooting around after Cavs practice on Friday. Williams is only two weeks removed from his shoulder sprain diagnosis. He's not expected back until the end of February, but it's a good sign that he's already getting shots up. | | | | | | Leon Powe | F | Sidelined | Oct 27 | knee | Targeting All-Star break 2010 | | Latest News:
Leon Powe is still on schedule to return from his latest knee surgery after the All-Star break. He's had four knee surgeries, but has proven to be an effective player when healthy. If you're in a deep league and need a big man, it's probably time to give him a look. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Paul Pierce | G/F | Sidelined | Feb 8 | foot | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Celtics coach Doc Rivers thinks Paul Pierce (left mid-foot sprain) will play on Wednesday. "Paul didn’t do a lot (in Monday's practice)," Rivers said. "We actually pulled him out early. He ... wasn’t moving very well, so we just took him out." It sounds like the move was precautionary, but it never hurts to check back for updates. | | | | | | J.R. Giddens | G | Sidelined | Jan 29 | knee | Targeting late-February return | | Latest News:
J.R. Giddens had successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday. Giddens is expected to miss around a month. He's way off the fantasy radar and isn't even a role player for the Celts. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Sebastian Telfair | G | Sidelined | Jan 21 | groin | Targeting March return | | Latest News:
Sebastian Telfair will miss four to six weeks with a strained right groin and torn adductor. While this doesn't have fantasy impacts, Telfair was a solid back up for Baron Davis. JamesOn Curry is now with the team to help fill the void. | | | | | | Blake Griffin | F | Sidelined | Oct 27 | knee | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
The Clippers expect Blake Griffin (knee) to return for summer workouts. The 4-6 month timetable remains intact. According to the doctor that performed the two-part patellar tendon surgery, it "couldn't have gone better." We'll hope to get a look at Griffin in Summer League before projecting his impact next season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Darrell Arthur | F | Sidelined | Oct 27 | chest | Expected to play Tuesday | | Latest News:
Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur (torn pectoral muscle) is expected to return against the Hawks on Tuesday following a four-month absence. "I'm a little rusty, so I'm not sure how much I'll play at first," said Arthur. "But my goal is to give[Zach Randolph] some rest and bring some energy off the bench." Head coach Lionel Hollins hopes that Arthur "defends, rebounds and runs the court ... If he consistently makes his jump shot, then that'll be even better." | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Joe Johnson | G | Sidelined | Feb 8 | flu | Probable for Tuesday | | Latest News:
Joe Johnson is probable for Tuesday's game despite having the flu. He had been listed as questionable, so this is great news if you gambled on him in a shortened Week 16. | | | | | | Zaza Pachulia | F/C | Sidelined | Feb 7 | hip | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Zaza Pachulia has likely been shut down until the All-Star break due to his hip injury. He's not traveling with the team to Memphis and should be benched in all leagues until further notice. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Mario Chalmers | G | Sidelined | Jan 29 | thumb | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
An MRI taken Sunday confirmed that Mario Chalmers has a partially torn ligament in his left thumb, and he will be out indefinitely. The second-year point guard struggled to keep the starting job all year, and eventually lost it when the Heat brought in Rafer Alston. He has no fantasy value at this time, but we wouldn't rule it out for the future as his career is still young. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Marcus Thornton | G | Sidelined | Feb 5 | back | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Hornets SG Marcus Thornton will miss his third consecutive game with a sore lower back on Monday. "We'll see how he feels on Wednesday," said head coach Jeff Bower. In the meantime it will be Morris Peterson making another start, though he doesn't have fantasy appeal in average leagues. | | | | | | Chris Paul | G | Sidelined | Jan 29 | knee | Targeting early March return | | Latest News:
Following reports of Chris Paul having underwent successful surgery on his left knee that will keep him out 4-6 weeks, the New Orleans Times-Picayune is reporting that he will spend 2-3 weeks on crutches. If he spends two weeks on crutches, it still seems a bit optimistic that he would be able to return two weeks later in game shape. Of course we're early in the process, but the "six week" side of that timeline seems to be where owners should be targeting, which still gives him just over 10 games to produce for owners. | | | | | | Ike Diogu | F/C | Sidelined | Oct 27 | knee | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Ike Diogu will undergo season-ending microfracture surgery on his injured left knee. Diogu hurt the knee in a weightlifting accident this offseason and has not participated in any practices or games this season. The Hornets had signed him to a one-year deal to provide depth in the low post, but the signing, obviously, has turned into a bust. Diogu was not expected to be much of a factor in fantasy leagues this year, even before the injury. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Francisco Garcia | G/F | Sidelined | Oct 27 | wrist | Targeting February return | | Latest News:
Kings swingman Francisco Garcia fell on his injured right wrist during last Thursday's practice, setting back his return. Garcia isn't offering any predictions for when he'll be able to play again. "I (can't return) until I feel fully confident that I can get out there and fall on the floor and I'm going to be OK," he said. The Kings rotation is already messy and we're not confident Garcia will surface with reliable value this season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Nate Robinson | G | Sidelined | Feb 8 | groin | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni confirmed that Nate Robinson will come off the bench as a shooting guard on Tuesday. "I think Nate is better as an off guard," D'Antoni said. "He understands that. I think the team functions a little bit better with a true point." Robinson still retains value as instant offense behind Wilson Chandler, but that excitement the fantasy world felt a few days ago is dead. Expect Nate to get inconsistent minutes going forward based on how hot his hand is on a given night.
| | | | | | Larry Hughes | G | Sidelined | Feb 6 | toe | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Knicks guard Larry Hughes missed Saturday night's game against Cleveland because of a sprained left big toe. Hughes has barely played since January, but was injured during a rare 20 minute stint on Friday. His absence could open up a few more minutes for Chris Duhon and Nate Robinson, and we may even catch a glimpse of Toney Douglas. | | | | | | Eddy Curry | C | Sidelined | Jan 2 | knee surgery | Out until at least March | | Latest News:
Eddy Curry says he's ready to return from knee surgery, but it doesn't sound like the Knicks have much interest in giving him another chance to play. Curry is convinced that coach Mike D'Antoni won't give him a chance to play. "Odds are I'm not going to play," he said. "For my own sanity I would like to come back."
We're not sure why Curry expects to get another chance after playing in just seven games this season and 10 over the last two years. He does, however, plan on exercising his $11.27 million player option for the 2010-11 season, which is not surprising. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Andrew Bynum | C | Sidelined | Feb 6 | hip | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Andrew Bynum (knee, hip) confirmed that he likely won't play until the Lakers come out of the All-Star break. Bynum is waiting for the bruising and swelling in his right hip to subside. The good news is that his swollen left knee is feeling better and he sounded confident he'll be able to play in a week. We doubt this is the last injury piece of injury news we'll have on Bynum this season. | | | | | | Kobe Bryant | G | Sidelined | Feb 6 | ankle | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Kobe Bryant, who remains questionable for Wednesday's game, said on Monday that he can't push off with his injured ankle. Kobe might even sit out the All-Star game. "I’m not going to run through a wall just to run through a wall," he said, referring to his perceived 'warrior' mentality. "If it can heal while I’m playing, I’ll play. But if it’s the type of injury that playing will make it worse, I won’t play." | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Erick Dampier | C | Sidelined | Feb 8 | knee | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Mavericks center Erick Dampier (left knee) will not play against the Warriors on Monday. Any rest Dallas can give Dampier is a good thing, and the plodding veteran wasn't likely to play much vs. the Warriors anyway. It sounds like he'll be ready to go for Tuesday's game against Denver, however, as he and teammate Drew Gooden continue to share minutes at center. | | | | | | Tim Thomas | F | Sidelined | Jan 30 | personal | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Mavericks forward Tim Thomas will miss Monday's game for personal reasons. Consider him day-to-day for now, though his minimal production shouldn't be missed in fantasyland. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Yi Jianlian | F/C | Sidelined | Feb 9 | shoulder | | | Latest News:
Yi Jianlian is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavs because of a sore right shoulder. Yi says he hurt the shoulder back on Feb. 2 but woke up yesterday morning in pain. If he can't go, Kris Humphries will start and make a decent fantasy spot start. | | | | | | Chris Douglas-Roberts | G/F | Sidelined | Feb 7 | back | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Chris Douglas-Roberts is expected to play Tuesday night despite leaving Saturday's game with back spasms. CDR has lost his starting job to Jarvis Hayes anyway. He's off the fantasy radar. | | | | | | Jarvis Hayes | F | Sidelined | Feb 6 | leg | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Jarvis Hayes (shin) is expected to play against the Cavs on Tuesday. Hayes has predictably not had a significant impact since being promoted to the starting lineup four games ago. He's playing 31 minutes a game, but is averaging just 10.3 points and 4.5 boards. Hayes is only on the radar in deep leagues. | | | | | | Devin Harris | G | Sidelined | Feb 6 | shoulder | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Devin Harris (sprained AC joint) says he probably won't play against the Cavs on Tuesday. The Nets play Wednesday night in Milwaukee before mercifully taking a few days off for the All-Star break. We wouldn't be surprised if Harris rests tomorrow also. With Nets record at 4-46, Harris is an obvious shutdown candidate due to all his nicks. Keyon Dooling draws another start tonight. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Kenyon Martin | F | Sidelined | Feb 9 | knee | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Kenyon Martin is listed as probable for Tuesday's game despite a knee injury. He sat out practice as a precaution but should be fine, so use him as you normally would -- just remember that if Carmelo Anthony plays (he is probable) K-Mart's numbers will take a hit. | | | | | | Nene Hilario | F/C | Sidelined | Feb 7 | foot | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Nene Hilario (lower leg muscle strain) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavs. Nene sat out the second half on Tuesday with a foot problem. Don't be surprised if the Nuggets play it safe here with Chris Andersen (knee) and Kenyon Martin (knee) both expected to be ready tonight. | | | | | | Chris Andersen | F/C | Sidelined | Feb 7 | knee | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Chris Andersen (knee) isn't listed on the Nuggets' injury report and should be fine for Tuesday's game. Birdman's production is down this season but he's still a useful source of blocks and rebounds in deeper leagues. He recently moved into ninth place for most blocked shots in Nuggets franchise history (464). | | | | | | Arron Afflalo | G | Sidelined | Feb 7 | ankle | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Aaron Afflalo's ankle injury seems serious and he could miss Tuesday's game vs. the Mavericks. We're assuming he suffered a bad sprain, but no details have surfaced yet. He was a borderline option with Carmelo Anthony out, and should be avoided now that he has his own injury issues. | | | | | | Chauncey Billups | G | Sidelined | Feb 6 | ankle | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Chauncey Billups (sprained ankles) is expected to play on Tuesday night. We're a little skeptical of Nuggets' injury prognosis after the Carmelo Anthony saga, but go ahead and get Billups in your lineups. He can effectively play an "old man" style of game and still put up numbers. | | | | | | Carmelo Anthony | F | Sidelined | Jan 23 | ankle | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Carmelo Anthony (ankle) says he is going to play on Tuesday. We'll believe it when we see it, but all signs point toward Melo finally getting back in action tonight. He's listed as probable and even admitted that he's been out way too long with this mere sprained ankle. Playing in the next two games will allow Anthony to suit up for Sunday's All-Star game with a clear conscious. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | A.J. Price | G | Sidelined | Feb 6 | concussion | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
A.J. Price, who suffered a minor concussion on Saturday, is hoping to play on Tuesday against the Bulls. Earl Watson will be back and T.J. Ford had 20 points off the bench Saturday, and coach Jim O'Brien said he's not going to play all three point guards. It looks like Ford is back in the rotation, so don't be surprised if Price moves back to third string on Tuesday.
| | | | | | Luther Head | G | Sidelined | Feb 5 | flu | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Luther Head missed Friday's game with a viral infection and will not accompany the Pacers to Milwaukee for Saturday's game, either. A.J. Price and T.J. Ford are already filling a hole left by Earl Watson, and Brandon Rush, Mike Dunleavy and Dahntay Jones will be picking up the slack for Head. | | | | | | Tyler Hansbrough | F | Sidelined | Jan 19 | ear | Out indefinitely | | Latest News:
Pacers rookie Tyler Hansbrough (ear infection) is no longer participating in basketball activities and has been ordered by doctors to stop working out. "I do not know if we will have Tyler (after the All-Star break)," said coach Jim O'Brien said. "The fact that he's been told that he is not really allowed to move around, even one-on-none, is a real setback from the conditioning standpoint." | | | | | | Jeff Foster | F/C | Sidelined | Dec 19 | back | Out for regular season | | Latest News:
Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season after undergoing back surgery. This should not come as a surprise and further cements Roy Hibbert's spot in the rotation. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Andrea Bargnani | F/C | Sidelined | Feb 8 | ankle | Probable for Wednesday | | Latest News:
Andrea Bargnani’s ankle was a bit tender on Monday and his participation in practice was limited. The Raptors don't play until Wednesday, their final game before the break, and it appears Bargnani just got some precautionary rest. Check back for confirmation but it should be safe to keep him in your active lineups. | | | | | | Marco Belinelli | G | Sidelined | Feb 7 | knee | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Raptors guard Marco Belinelli (ankle) practiced on Monday and appears ready to play on Wednesday. Belinelli's role has been a spotty fantasy option this season, and doesn't figure to improve much while the Raptors are healthy. | | | | | | Reggie Evans | F | Sidelined | Oct 27 | foot | Targeting Feb. 17 | | Latest News:
Reggie Evans (foot) practiced on Tuesday and is expected to play a handful of minutes against his former team, the Sixers, on Wednesday. All the Raptors participated in practice on Tuesday. Evans is not on the fantasy radar unless your league gives out points for fouls. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Kyle Lowry | G | Sidelined | Feb 6 | knee | Out Tuesday | | Latest News:
An MRI on Rockets guard Kyle Lowry confirmed that he has a sprained left ankle -- he is expected to be reexamined in one week. Initial estimates said he'd miss two weeks, but it sounds like he's officially 'out indefinitely'. Aaron Brooks will shoulder a heavy burden at PG in the meantime, with new callup Garrett Temple providing some support. | | | | | | Trevor Ariza | F | Sidelined | Feb 6 | hip | Doubtful for Tuesday | | Latest News:
Rockets swingman Trevor Ariza (hip pointer) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Heat. Chase Budinger is expected to start at SG with both Ariza and Kyle Lowry (ankle) sidelined, with guys like Jermaine Taylor and Garrett Temple providing bench support. The good news for Houston is they'll get a few days to rest injured players over the break -- they have zero players in the All-Star game. | | | | | | Tracy McGrady | G/F | Sidelined | Dec 26 | personal | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Tracy McGrady trade rumors have now returned to Philadelphia as a trade involving Andre Iguodala and Samuel Dalembert is now being discussed. The Rockets have had interest in Caron Butler and Joakim Noah in addition to this Sixers deal. The Sixers are unlikely to pull the trigger unless their season takes a tremendous nosedive. | | | | | | Yao Ming | C | Sidelined | Oct 27 | foot | Out for 2009-10 season | | Latest News:
Rockets center Yao Ming, out for the season with a foot injury, worked out on Monday and was on the bench for Monday's game. Yao is wearing a protective boot on his right foot but no longer uses crutches. He expects to return sometime next season. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Leandro Barbosa | G | Sidelined | Jan 22 | wrist | Targeting late-February return | | Latest News:
Suns guard Leandro Barbosa could begin conditioning work Tuesday, though he will still miss three-to-five more weeks. Barbosa will be re-examined on Monday. "It was a good decision to do it now, because there was a little damage to the ligament," he said. "It wasn't only the cyst. If we would've waited for the end of the season, maybe it'd be worse." | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | D.J. White | F | Sidelined | Jan 20 | hand | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Thunder PF D.J. White underwent surgery on a fractured thumb and will be out 6-8 weeks. It's no harm to the Thunder. White has appeared in just eight games this season and has shown an inability to stay healthy. | | | | | | Etan Thomas | F/C | Sidelined | Dec 26 | flu | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Etan Thomas is hoping to be traded, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports. Thomas has fallen out of the rotation and hasn't played since Dec. 4. At 31 and coming off ACL surgery, Thomas is likely incapable of helping out a contender. | | | | | | Kyle Weaver | G | Sidelined | Nov 25 | shoulder | Targeting late March | | Latest News:
Thunder guard Kyle Weaver will miss at least four months after having surgery to repair his separated shoulder. Tough break for the young guard, though he should at the very least be 100% for next season's opening day. | | | | | | Matt Harpring | G/F | Sidelined | Oct 27 | ankle | Out for season - May retire | | Latest News:
Injured veteran Matt Harpring (knee) has been traded to the Thunder as part of Tuesday's trade for Eric Maynor. Harpring's career is almost certainly over, and he's currently working as a commentator for NBATV. OKC gains an expiring contract, and Utah gets to slash his salary from their luxury tax. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Brandon Roy | G | Sidelined | Jan 20 | hamstring | Out through All-Star break | | Latest News:
Brandon Roy did not end up having another injection of PRP on Monday. He's hopeful rest and treatment will be enough to fix his hamstring, but it's still too early to tell when he'll play again. He also won't be getting much rest over All-Star Weekend, as he'll be required to be in Dallas for the weekend per the NBA. | | | | | | Joel Przybilla | C | Sidelined | Dec 22 | knee | Out for the year | | Latest News:
Speaking for the first time since undergoing major knee surgery, Joel Przybilla said his goal is to be 100 percent by training camp. Przybilla said he hasn't had a good night sleep since his surgery, can't drive a car and a barely bend his knee. He has a long road ahead of him and is a longshot for fantasy value in 2010-11 anyway with Greg Oden expected back. | | | | | | Greg Oden | C | Sidelined | Dec 4 | knee | Likely done for the season | | Latest News:
Greg Oden apologized on Tuesday for pictures that have surfaced on the internet showing him completely naked. Embarrassment was Oden's #1 response to this situation, and it's doubtful he'll face any repercussions -- the photos were sent from his cell phone to a 'lady friend' and were obviously meant to be private. | | | | | | Travis Outlaw | F | Sidelined | Nov 14 | foot | Targeting late-season return | | Latest News:
Travis Outlaw's recovery from foot surgery is ahead of schedule and he is expected to return to the floor this month. Outlaw will be cleared for contact drills on Feb. 15 and is optimistically targeting Feb. 21 for his return. He'll struggle to get his wind back initially, but will soon press the Blazers' crowded rotation for significant minutes. Don't add him yet, but owners of Martell Webster need to continue their push to sell high. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Monta Ellis | G | Sidelined | Feb 8 | knee | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Monta Ellis is optimistic that his knee injury, initially called a sprain, isn't serious. He will have an MRI on Tuesday. "It was really scary, but it's just a little sore," said Ellis, who had the same knee surgically repaired in high school. "It's not as bad as it looked or as I made it seem." Test results should be announced later on Tuesday. | | | | | | Devean George | G/F | Sidelined | Feb 8 | flu | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Warriors veteran Devean George sat out Monday's game with the flu. George missed a chance to play against his old team, the Mavericks, though based on his recent performance it's unlikely he would have done much. He hasn't scored more than nine points in a game this season. | | | | | | Corey Maggette | G/F | Sidelined | Feb 6 | finger | Out through All-Star break | | Latest News:
There is no guarantee that Corey Maggette (dislocated finger) will be ready to play in the Warriors first game after the All-Star break, Feb. 16 vs. the Lakers. Maggette injured himself during Saturday's game, reportedly popping the finger back into its socket six times during the game. "If you would've seen my face," Maggette said, recalling the agony. "My mom was like, 'I have never seen you in pain like that.'" Just keep him benched and hopefully we'll get a positive update in the next week. | | | | | | Vladimir Radmanovic | F | Sidelined | Feb 2 | achilles | Day-to-day | | Latest News:
Warriors forward Vladimir Radmanovic (Achilles) will not return until "well after the All-Star break," according to GM Larry Riley. Don Nelson said recently that Vlad-Rad has been "disgraceful" when he's been given a chance, so the Warriors aren't in any hurry to get him back on the court. | | | | | | Anthony Randolph | F/C | Sidelined | Jan 8 | ankle | Not likely to return this year | | Latest News:
Warriors beat writer Geoff Lepper writes, "it appears obvious from [Warriors GM] Larry Riley’s comments" that Anthony Randolph is on the trade block. Randolph is still the second-youngest player in the NBA, and his growing pains aren't eased by Don Nelson's fluctuating lineups. He may not play again this season so don't bother picking him up (outside of keeper leagues) even if he's traded. | | | | | | Raja Bell | G/F | Sidelined | Nov 16 | wrist | Targeting March return | | Latest News:
Raja Bell had the cast removed from his surgically-repaired wrist in mid-January, and the Warriors are still hopeful that he can contribute at some point this season. "I think he will play again," GM Larry Riley said. "Now, I don’t know how soon, but I think he will play some." In other words, don't go running to pick up Bell in fantasy leagues just yet, but he's worth stashing away if you're in a much deeper league. | | | | | | Kelenna Azubuike | G/F | Sidelined | Nov 14 | knee | Out for the season | | Latest News:
Kelenna Azubuike will not play again this season, after an MRI revealed that he had a torn left patellar tendon. Azubuike will have surgery this week, with an expected recovery time of five-to-six months. We have faith that the young swingman will come back strong for the beginning of next season -- for now, his minutes (and those of Stephen Jackson) will be absorbed by guys like Anthony Morrow and Corey Maggette. | | | | | | Brandan Wright | F | Sidelined | Oct 27 | shoulder | Targeting Feb. at the earliest | | Latest News:
Brandan Wright met with Dr. James Andrew in Florida on Thursday and is tentatively scheduled to undergo surgery on his shoulder Friday. Once the surgery is complete, the Warriors will release a timetable for his rehab. | |
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns | | | | | Javaris Crittenton | G | Suspended | Jan 27 | - | Done for the season | | Latest News:
Javaris Crittenton has decided not to appeal his season-long suspension without pay. Crittenton knows he doesn't have a case after pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge. He'll have to turn his reputation around and improve his on-court game in order to be on an NBA roster next season. | | | | | | Gilbert Arenas | G | Suspended | Jan 6 | - | Done for the season | | Latest News:
Orlando GM Otis Smith said he's "not necessarily sure that's going to happen" when asked about Gilbert Arenas joining the Magic in the future. Smith was in Golden State's front office when the Warriors drafted Arenas and he has served as a mentor to Arenas ever since. Arenas has reportedly said that he wants to continue his career in Orlando, but there are plenty of legal and NBA issues to resolve before we can even think about that. | |
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