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Emanuel Ginobili tweaked his right ankle late in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game, according to the San Antonio Express-News. It was not clear how bad the injury was, but Ginobili was fouled on the play and was unable to shoot his free throws.

Washington County prosecutors said Tuesday that they will not pursue domestic violencec charges against Ruben Patterson because they lacked evidence, according to the Oregonian.

The LA Times reports that Quentin Richardson practiced Tuesday after sitting out Monday with stomach flu.

Elton Brand cut his workout short on Tuesday because of a sore quadriceps, according to the LA Times

Andre Miller is doubtful for tonight's game because of a sprained left ankle, according to the LA Times.

Lamar Odom practiced with the Clippers on Tuesday, moving at about 60% speed on his injured right ankle, according to the LA Times. The target date for Odom's return is still Christmas.

Cuttino Mobley has been cleared to return to practice today and could play as early as Friday, according to the Houston Chronicle. Mobley has missed seven games with a sprained left ankle.

The Dallas Morning News reports that Eduardo Najera is doing everything possible to avoid surgery on his injured knee. Surgery would keep him out three to eight weeks.

Jerome Williams visited Dr. James Andrews in Alabama on Tuesday and the Raptors are expected to issue an official update on his condition today, according to the Toronto Sun. Williams has been listed as having a hyperextended elbow, but there is concern that he may have a muscle tear of some sort.

Christian Laettner got a rare start on Tuesday night, but it is not clear if he will stay in the starting lineup. He had nine points and four rebounds in 21 minutes.


Chauncey Billups practiced for the second straight day on Tuesday and is ready to return to the starting lineup tonight, according to the Detroit Free Press. Billups missed six games with a sprained right ankle

Chauncey Billups practiced for the second straight day on Tuesday and is ready to return to the starting lineup tonight, according to the Detroit Free Press. Billups missed six games with a sprained right ankle

The New York Daily News reports that Dikembe Mutombo will miss 3-to-4 months following wrist surgery tomorrow. Mutombo is expected to spend eight weeks in a cast and another four to eight weeks getting back into playing form.

Samaki Walker said that his strained back was feeling better and he hopes to come off the injured list for Friday's game, according to the AP.

Yao Ming played the best overall game of his young career on Tuesday night. Yao had 27 points, 18 rebounds, and three blocks in 37 minutes. Most impressive, he was playing against Tim Duncan and David Robinson

Tyson Chandler played just eight minutes on Tuesday night because of a stiff back. He had just two points and one board.

Kwame Brown came off the bench on Tuesday for the first time this season. He played just 11 minutes and had four points and three rebounds.

The Celtics plan to slowly work Kedrick Brown back into the mix now that he's recovered from his sprained ankle and turf toe, according to the Boston Globe. Brown is not expected to play tonight unless the team gets into major foul trouble.
 

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Davis hopes to play today. He missed the past two games because of a herniated disc in his back. David Wesley will start if Davis is unable to play.

Posey was out of the starting lineup Tuesday. That was the first time that Posey has been out of the starting lineup this season

Rice (back) played in Tuesday's game. However, he was limited to two points in 24 minutes
 
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