Andre Miller didn't practice yesterday due to his sprained left ankle, according to the LA Times. He is considered doubtful for tomorrow's game.
Michael Olowokandi underwent an MRI on his sore left knee Monday, according to the LA Times. Results were not immediately available.
The Houston Chronicle reports that Cuttino Mobley is not expected to be ready to play until at least Friday. He is recovering from sprained ankles.
Eduardo Najera was cleared to return to play yesterday after an MRI on his left knee came back negative, according to the Dallas Morning News. However, the tendinitis in the knee made him sore prior to the game, so the Mavs held him out of his second straight game.
Jerome Williams is expected to visit a specialist today to have his ailing left elbow examined, according to the Toronto Star. Williams said the joint had been locking up.
76ers coach Larry Brown said Derrick Coleman should start when the power forward is fully healthy and conditioned, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, it appears Coleman is weeks away from being in that kind of shape.
The Magic have decided that shorter rest periods could help Grant Hill keep his ankle loose, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Hill, who has been limited to 25-30 minutes per game, has begun lobbying for more minutes. "Hopefully, that'll slowly get up to about 40 minutes," said Hill.
Ray Allen hopes to be activated when eligible for Thursday's game, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Bucks coach George Karl said Allen will be evaluated after the guard practices tomorrow.
Bucks coach George Karl said he will rely more on Kevin Ollie while Toni Kukoc is out with a hand injury, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Ollie has been playing primarily as the backup point guard, but could see additional time at the two or three.
Chauncey Billups is expected to return to the starting lineup tomorrow, according to the Detroit News. He has been out with a sprained ankle.
Tayshaun Prince will return to the bench for the Pistons, as head coach Rick Carlisle wants Michael Curry's defense back in the starting mix, according to the Detroit News.
Pistons coach Rick Carlisle said yesterday he was re-inserting Michael Curry into the starting lineup, replacing rookie Tayshaun Prince, according to the Detroit News. Carlisle was disappointed with the team's defensive effort in the last few games and wants Curry's presence on the floor from the start.
Ricky Davis will meet with Cavaliers coach John Lucas today to discuss the guard's standing with the team, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. When asked this weekend if Davis would play or start Wednesday after his two-game suspension ended, Lucas said, "We'll see."
Tyrone Hill has missed the last two games due to a sprained ankle, but Cavs coach John Lucas said he expects the forward to return to the hardwood this week, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Courtney Alexander started at shooting guard in the Hornets' last game and likely will continue to start as long as Baron Davis is sidelined, according to the Times-Picayune.
The Hornets will look to David Wesley to run the point in the absence of Baron Davis, according to the Times-Picayune.
The Hawks consider Theo Ratliff questionable for tonight's game, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He missed the last two games with the flu and missed practice yesterday to receive treatment on his hip.
It didn't take long for Michael Jordan to get tired of being a bench player. He made his first start of the season on Saturday and will continue to start for the remainder of the season, according to the AP. Jordan said he feels confident in his surgically-repaired knee now. "Early on in this season, I still had doubts," Jordan said. "Am I feeling OK today? Will I feel better tomorrow? Should I go left, go right? Can I land on this knee? That is over and done."
The Knicks activated Lavor Postell from the injured list Monday
Scott Pollard has seen no significant healing in the stress fracture in his lower back during the last month of inactivity, according to the AP. He was already expected to be out until January, and it may be a longer wait than that
Peja Stojakovic has gone to his native Yugoslavia to meet with a sports therapist regarding his ailing foot injury, according to the AP. He will not be available Tuesday, and the Kings don't know exactly when he will be able to return to the court. Surgery remains a possibility.
An MRI on the sore foot of Robert Horry came back negative and he is considered day-to-day, according to the AP.
Juan Dixon is expected to miss three weeks of action after spraining his left elbow in practice Monday, according to the AP.
Michael Olowokandi underwent an MRI on his sore left knee Monday, according to the LA Times. Results were not immediately available.
The Houston Chronicle reports that Cuttino Mobley is not expected to be ready to play until at least Friday. He is recovering from sprained ankles.
Eduardo Najera was cleared to return to play yesterday after an MRI on his left knee came back negative, according to the Dallas Morning News. However, the tendinitis in the knee made him sore prior to the game, so the Mavs held him out of his second straight game.
Jerome Williams is expected to visit a specialist today to have his ailing left elbow examined, according to the Toronto Star. Williams said the joint had been locking up.
76ers coach Larry Brown said Derrick Coleman should start when the power forward is fully healthy and conditioned, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, it appears Coleman is weeks away from being in that kind of shape.
The Magic have decided that shorter rest periods could help Grant Hill keep his ankle loose, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Hill, who has been limited to 25-30 minutes per game, has begun lobbying for more minutes. "Hopefully, that'll slowly get up to about 40 minutes," said Hill.
Ray Allen hopes to be activated when eligible for Thursday's game, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Bucks coach George Karl said Allen will be evaluated after the guard practices tomorrow.
Bucks coach George Karl said he will rely more on Kevin Ollie while Toni Kukoc is out with a hand injury, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Ollie has been playing primarily as the backup point guard, but could see additional time at the two or three.
Chauncey Billups is expected to return to the starting lineup tomorrow, according to the Detroit News. He has been out with a sprained ankle.
Tayshaun Prince will return to the bench for the Pistons, as head coach Rick Carlisle wants Michael Curry's defense back in the starting mix, according to the Detroit News.
Pistons coach Rick Carlisle said yesterday he was re-inserting Michael Curry into the starting lineup, replacing rookie Tayshaun Prince, according to the Detroit News. Carlisle was disappointed with the team's defensive effort in the last few games and wants Curry's presence on the floor from the start.
Ricky Davis will meet with Cavaliers coach John Lucas today to discuss the guard's standing with the team, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. When asked this weekend if Davis would play or start Wednesday after his two-game suspension ended, Lucas said, "We'll see."
Tyrone Hill has missed the last two games due to a sprained ankle, but Cavs coach John Lucas said he expects the forward to return to the hardwood this week, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Courtney Alexander started at shooting guard in the Hornets' last game and likely will continue to start as long as Baron Davis is sidelined, according to the Times-Picayune.
The Hornets will look to David Wesley to run the point in the absence of Baron Davis, according to the Times-Picayune.
The Hawks consider Theo Ratliff questionable for tonight's game, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He missed the last two games with the flu and missed practice yesterday to receive treatment on his hip.
It didn't take long for Michael Jordan to get tired of being a bench player. He made his first start of the season on Saturday and will continue to start for the remainder of the season, according to the AP. Jordan said he feels confident in his surgically-repaired knee now. "Early on in this season, I still had doubts," Jordan said. "Am I feeling OK today? Will I feel better tomorrow? Should I go left, go right? Can I land on this knee? That is over and done."
The Knicks activated Lavor Postell from the injured list Monday
Scott Pollard has seen no significant healing in the stress fracture in his lower back during the last month of inactivity, according to the AP. He was already expected to be out until January, and it may be a longer wait than that
Peja Stojakovic has gone to his native Yugoslavia to meet with a sports therapist regarding his ailing foot injury, according to the AP. He will not be available Tuesday, and the Kings don't know exactly when he will be able to return to the court. Surgery remains a possibility.
An MRI on the sore foot of Robert Horry came back negative and he is considered day-to-day, according to the AP.
Juan Dixon is expected to miss three weeks of action after spraining his left elbow in practice Monday, according to the AP.
