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Mr. Relevant Does It Again

Mr. Relevant Does It Again
Teams are starting to shut down shop for the All-Star break, but the talk of Tuesday was Mr. Relevant, Isaiah Thomas.
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Nene Hilario - F/C - Nuggets

Coach George Karl said that Nene (calf) "probably" won't play until after the All-Star break.

In other words, owners shouldn't be counting on seeing him in the lineup. Karl added that both Ty Lawson (ankle) and Rudy Fernandez (back) are both game-time decisions, and the Nuggets are a banged-up team right now that will welcome the time off in order to get healthy.
Related: Rudy Fernandez, Ty Lawson
Source: Benjamin Hochman on Twitter
Feb 22 - 1:55 PM
Nikola Pekovic - C - Timberwolves

Nikola Pekovic (ankle) went through shootaround but "didn't do much" on his ankle.

Pekovic was listed as doubtful previously and admitted that he's not 100 percent, but he also added that he was "good enough" to play. There is no official word on his playing status yet, but it sounds like he'll be a game-time decision.
Source: Jerry Zgoda on Twitter
Feb 22 - 1:34 PM
Andris Biedrins - C - Warriors

Andris Biedrins, not Ekpe Udoh, will start at center for the Warriors on Wednesday.

Mark Jackson had been giving consideration to Udoh starting after he blew up in his last game, but it appears he'll stick with Biedrins for the time being. To say Biedrins has been a disappointment would be an understatement, as he's averaged 2.4 points and 4.6 rebounds in 17 minutes per game. Udoh will see increased time going forward and is still a candidate to start at some point this season.
Related: Ekpe Udoh
Source: Rusty Simmons on Twitter
Feb 22 - 1:32 PM
Nick Collison - F/C - Thunder

Nick Collison (quad) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Collison missed Monday's game as well with the injury, and the Thunder don't want to rush him back before he's ready. Serge Ibaka should see an increased run once again and has really picked up his play of late.
Related: Serge Ibaka
Source: Darnell Mayberry on Twitter
Feb 22 - 1:28 PM
James Harden - G/F - Thunder

James Harden (ankle) is a game-time decision against the Celtics on Wednesday.

Thabo Sefolosha (foot) remains out for Oklahoma City as well. Daequan Cook would see all of the minutes he could handle if Harden can't play, and has averaged 6.7 points and 1.7 treys in 12 games as a starter.
Related: Thabo Sefolosha, Daequan Cook
Source: Darnell Mayberry on Twitter
Feb 22 - 1:26 PM
Delonte West - G - Mavericks

Delonte West (finger) is targeting a return two to three weeks after the All-Star break.

Previous reports had West out until right around mid-March, so that would jive with the previous timetable given for his recovery. West had carved out a nice niche as a role player in Dallas, where he was averaging 8.3 points, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals in 23 minutes per game before getting injured.
Source: Earl K. Sneed on Twitter
Feb 22 - 1:15 PM
Rajon Rondo - G - Celtics

Rajon Rondo has reportedly taken Joe Johnson's (knee) place as an All-Star reserve.

There has been no official announcement from the NBA, but it would make sense for Rondo to go considering the Eastern Conference needs another guard with Johnson unable to play. The campaigning for Josh Smith is in full effect, but Rondo appears to be getting the nod in Johnson's place.
Related: Joe Johnson, Josh Smith
Source: Sean Grande on Twitter
Feb 22 - 12:55 PM
Raja Bell - G/F - Jazz

Updating a previous item, Raja Bell (adductor) has been ruled out for Wednesday against the Timberwolves.

Utah is expected to start Josh Howard at small forward once again, who had 12 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes on Monday. Gordon Hayward will start at shooting guard.
Related: Josh Howard, Gordon Hayward
Source: Jody Genessy on Twitter
Feb 22 - 12:43 PM
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