Kings coach Rick Adelman allowed Gerald Wallace to play down the stretch Tuesday over Hedo Turkoglu after Turkaglu played 24 non-descript minutes as a starter, according to the Sacramento Bee.
GS Bob Sura was hoping to return from his strained left calf on Friday, but those plans have changed, according to the Oakland Tribune. Sura strained his lower back while rehabbing and is out indefinitely. "I can't give you a timetable," Warriors general manager Garry St. Jean said. "Back injuries are tricky. We're going to play it by ear, day-to-day and week-to-week."
GS There's a rumor circulating that the Warriors and Bulls have had talks regarding swapping Mike Dunleavy for Jamal Crawford, according to the Oakland Tribune. The Warriors would likely be able to command more than just Crawford if the deal actually happened.
(C) Tor Raptors coach Lenny Wilkins indicated that injured reserve center Nate Huffman is making progress, according to the Toronto Sun.
Tor Antonio Davis screamed at a member of the Toronto media Monday after the writer wrote a column using quotes from Davis' wife suggesting that Davis wanted to be traded, according to the Toronto Sun. He was so angry he needed to be dragged away by a member of the club's security team. He apologized Tuesday for the manner in which acted, but clarified that he does not want to be traded and has never expressed any desire to be traded.
Pho Stephon Marbury has told Suns coach Frank Johnson that he does not like the offense the club is using, according to the Arizona Republic. The offense, which combines elements of the triangle and the pinch-post, has reduced his scoring chances this year.
LAC Corey Maggette is not expected to complete his rehabilitation program until the final week of December, according to the LA Times. He was placed on the injured list on Tuesday and will undergo knee surgery soon.
Malik Allen started for the Heat on Tuesday, wearing a protective pad over his bruised sternum, according to the Palm Beach Post. He missed Sunday's game with the injury after being elbowed on Friday.
The Mavs may release Mark Strickland this week when Raef LaFrentz and Nick Van Exel are able to return from their injuries, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Nick Van Exel will likely be in uniform Saturday for the Mavs against the Bulls, according to the Dallas Morning News. He's returning from arthroscopic knee surgery.
Raef LaFrentz will probably be in uniform for the Mavs Saturday against the Bulls, according to the Dallas Morning News. He's missed about a month with a sprained ankle.
Popeye Jones had his best practice Tuesday since returning from back spasms and may see his first action of the season for the Mavs tonight, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Dirk Nowitzki may have been aggravating his Achilles' tendon with the way he's been getting taped up before games and practices, according to the Dallas Morning News. He said he feels great after three days of rest and that he isn't worried about the injury at all.
NY Charlie Ward remains doubtful for tonight's game due to a lower right leg bruise, according to Newsday.
Mil Bucks coach George Karl indicated that Marcus Haislip will likely see more playing time because of his rebounding ability, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Ind Reggie Miller said that the bone bruise in his ankle won't heal until he has postseason surgery to remove the spurs that have built up around it, according to the Indianapolis Star. He still feels pain in the foot, although it usually disappears after he warms up.
(G) Det Chauncey Billups hasn't practiced since his right ankle was sprained on Nov. 18, according to the Detroit Free Press. Tonight will be his fourth game that he's missed, but the club has no plans on putting him on the injured list.
Bos Tony Battie sat out most of practice Tuesday with a swollen right knee, according to the Boston Globe. However, he's not expected to miss Thursday's game.
LAC Marko Jaric made his first career start Tuesday in place of the injured Corey Maggette, according to the AP. He scored 14 points in 33 minutes. He also notched four steals and three boards.
The Nuggets are considering activating Chris Whitney from the injured list before Friday's game with the Warriors, according
GS Bob Sura was hoping to return from his strained left calf on Friday, but those plans have changed, according to the Oakland Tribune. Sura strained his lower back while rehabbing and is out indefinitely. "I can't give you a timetable," Warriors general manager Garry St. Jean said. "Back injuries are tricky. We're going to play it by ear, day-to-day and week-to-week."
GS There's a rumor circulating that the Warriors and Bulls have had talks regarding swapping Mike Dunleavy for Jamal Crawford, according to the Oakland Tribune. The Warriors would likely be able to command more than just Crawford if the deal actually happened.
(C) Tor Raptors coach Lenny Wilkins indicated that injured reserve center Nate Huffman is making progress, according to the Toronto Sun.
Tor Antonio Davis screamed at a member of the Toronto media Monday after the writer wrote a column using quotes from Davis' wife suggesting that Davis wanted to be traded, according to the Toronto Sun. He was so angry he needed to be dragged away by a member of the club's security team. He apologized Tuesday for the manner in which acted, but clarified that he does not want to be traded and has never expressed any desire to be traded.
Pho Stephon Marbury has told Suns coach Frank Johnson that he does not like the offense the club is using, according to the Arizona Republic. The offense, which combines elements of the triangle and the pinch-post, has reduced his scoring chances this year.
LAC Corey Maggette is not expected to complete his rehabilitation program until the final week of December, according to the LA Times. He was placed on the injured list on Tuesday and will undergo knee surgery soon.
Malik Allen started for the Heat on Tuesday, wearing a protective pad over his bruised sternum, according to the Palm Beach Post. He missed Sunday's game with the injury after being elbowed on Friday.
The Mavs may release Mark Strickland this week when Raef LaFrentz and Nick Van Exel are able to return from their injuries, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Nick Van Exel will likely be in uniform Saturday for the Mavs against the Bulls, according to the Dallas Morning News. He's returning from arthroscopic knee surgery.
Raef LaFrentz will probably be in uniform for the Mavs Saturday against the Bulls, according to the Dallas Morning News. He's missed about a month with a sprained ankle.
Popeye Jones had his best practice Tuesday since returning from back spasms and may see his first action of the season for the Mavs tonight, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Dirk Nowitzki may have been aggravating his Achilles' tendon with the way he's been getting taped up before games and practices, according to the Dallas Morning News. He said he feels great after three days of rest and that he isn't worried about the injury at all.
NY Charlie Ward remains doubtful for tonight's game due to a lower right leg bruise, according to Newsday.
Mil Bucks coach George Karl indicated that Marcus Haislip will likely see more playing time because of his rebounding ability, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Ind Reggie Miller said that the bone bruise in his ankle won't heal until he has postseason surgery to remove the spurs that have built up around it, according to the Indianapolis Star. He still feels pain in the foot, although it usually disappears after he warms up.
(G) Det Chauncey Billups hasn't practiced since his right ankle was sprained on Nov. 18, according to the Detroit Free Press. Tonight will be his fourth game that he's missed, but the club has no plans on putting him on the injured list.
Bos Tony Battie sat out most of practice Tuesday with a swollen right knee, according to the Boston Globe. However, he's not expected to miss Thursday's game.
LAC Marko Jaric made his first career start Tuesday in place of the injured Corey Maggette, according to the AP. He scored 14 points in 33 minutes. He also notched four steals and three boards.
The Nuggets are considering activating Chris Whitney from the injured list before Friday's game with the Warriors, according
