Andre Miller has had a badly sprained ankle since running into a player on Nov. 29, according to the LA Times. He's playing through the injury.
It's possible that Eric Piatkowski will need to go on the injured list because of a strained hip flexor suffered in the first quarter of Tuesday's game, according to the LA Times. The Clippers' medical staff will make a decision after today's practice.
Michael Olowokandi is now eligible to come off the injured list, according to the LA Times. He's expected to be activated sometime before the Clippers' next game on Friday.
The Mavs expect Dirk Nowitzki to return from his sprained ankle within a week, according to the Dallas Morning News. A precautionary MRI was performed Wednesday and the results showed no structural problems. The injury has been downgraded for a high ankle sprain to a normal, less-severe sprain.
Juan Dixon underwent an MRI on his injured elbow on Wednesday, according to the Washington Post. He's not expected to return to the Wizards' lineup for at least another two weeks.
Alvin Williams played just 11 minutes Thursday before a sore ankle forced him out of the game, according to the Toronto Star. He originally hurt the ankle a week ago in Dallas.
Keith Van Horn bruised his right knee on a dunk midway through the first quarter on Wednesday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He had an X-ray before the start of the second quarter, and when the results came back negative he returned to the game.
Bucks coach George Karl indicated Ray Allen probably won't be 100 percent recovered from his sprained ankle for another week to ten days, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Antonio McDyess is healing from a fractured kneecap faster than expected, and he hopes to return as soon as this season, according to the New York Times. The Knicks were granted a $4.5 million disabled player exception, but they did not use it. The club may be able to apply to the NBA for McDyess' reinstatement, although there may be enough reasons to err on the side of caution and to just have him sit the entire year out. This is his third injury and second surgery on his left knee.
Darrell Armstrong met with Magic coach Doc Rivers to discuss his playing time, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Armstrong endorsed the idea of playing fewer minutes earlier in the year, but is growing frustrated with the club's struggles and feels he could make a difference by playing more. It's doubtful that Rivers will grant his request, as he likes to bring Armstrong's energy off the bench and wants to preserve him for a late-season push.
The Magic waived Horace Grant on Wednesday night, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The club tried to quietly buy out Grant's contract before the season started, but the forward would not accept anything less than the $2.6 million he was owed this year. Grant is battling several injuries to his back and knee and probably isn't in any shape to sign with another team right now. There's a chance he could simply retire.
Jon Barry rolled his left ankle during the Pistons' game on Wednesday, according to the Detroit News. He continued to play, but was clearly limping.
Eddie Robinson rode a stationary bicycle and shot baskets Wednesday, but didn't practice, according to the Chicago Tribune. He said it's "real doubtful" his sore left knee will allow him to play Thursday
Paul Pierce suffered a bruised knee and two fractured teeth following a collision in the paint while driving to the basket last night, according to the Boston Globe. Considering he missed less than six minutes of game time, he's not expected to miss Friday's game. Pierce has played in 221 consecutive games.
Tony Parker scored a career-high 32 points on Wednesday night, knocking down 10-of-16 shots and 9-of-10 free throws, including seven in the final minute.
Brevin Knight missed Wednesday's game because of a foot injury, according to the AP.
Monty Williams left Wednesday's game at halftime with a sprained MCL in his right knee, according to the AP. He missed the first 18 games of the season sollowing surgery on his left knee.
Aaron McKie left Wednesday's game in the second quarter because of flu symptoms and did not return.
Rookie point guard Smush Parker got his first career start for the Cavs on Wednesday night. In 27 minutes, Parker had seven points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and three turnovers.
Vin Baker got a rare start for the Celtics on Wednesday night in place of the suspended Tony Battie. Baker had eight points and eight rebounds in 32 minutes.
It's possible that Eric Piatkowski will need to go on the injured list because of a strained hip flexor suffered in the first quarter of Tuesday's game, according to the LA Times. The Clippers' medical staff will make a decision after today's practice.
Michael Olowokandi is now eligible to come off the injured list, according to the LA Times. He's expected to be activated sometime before the Clippers' next game on Friday.
The Mavs expect Dirk Nowitzki to return from his sprained ankle within a week, according to the Dallas Morning News. A precautionary MRI was performed Wednesday and the results showed no structural problems. The injury has been downgraded for a high ankle sprain to a normal, less-severe sprain.
Juan Dixon underwent an MRI on his injured elbow on Wednesday, according to the Washington Post. He's not expected to return to the Wizards' lineup for at least another two weeks.
Alvin Williams played just 11 minutes Thursday before a sore ankle forced him out of the game, according to the Toronto Star. He originally hurt the ankle a week ago in Dallas.
Keith Van Horn bruised his right knee on a dunk midway through the first quarter on Wednesday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He had an X-ray before the start of the second quarter, and when the results came back negative he returned to the game.
Bucks coach George Karl indicated Ray Allen probably won't be 100 percent recovered from his sprained ankle for another week to ten days, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Antonio McDyess is healing from a fractured kneecap faster than expected, and he hopes to return as soon as this season, according to the New York Times. The Knicks were granted a $4.5 million disabled player exception, but they did not use it. The club may be able to apply to the NBA for McDyess' reinstatement, although there may be enough reasons to err on the side of caution and to just have him sit the entire year out. This is his third injury and second surgery on his left knee.
Darrell Armstrong met with Magic coach Doc Rivers to discuss his playing time, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Armstrong endorsed the idea of playing fewer minutes earlier in the year, but is growing frustrated with the club's struggles and feels he could make a difference by playing more. It's doubtful that Rivers will grant his request, as he likes to bring Armstrong's energy off the bench and wants to preserve him for a late-season push.
The Magic waived Horace Grant on Wednesday night, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The club tried to quietly buy out Grant's contract before the season started, but the forward would not accept anything less than the $2.6 million he was owed this year. Grant is battling several injuries to his back and knee and probably isn't in any shape to sign with another team right now. There's a chance he could simply retire.
Jon Barry rolled his left ankle during the Pistons' game on Wednesday, according to the Detroit News. He continued to play, but was clearly limping.
Eddie Robinson rode a stationary bicycle and shot baskets Wednesday, but didn't practice, according to the Chicago Tribune. He said it's "real doubtful" his sore left knee will allow him to play Thursday
Paul Pierce suffered a bruised knee and two fractured teeth following a collision in the paint while driving to the basket last night, according to the Boston Globe. Considering he missed less than six minutes of game time, he's not expected to miss Friday's game. Pierce has played in 221 consecutive games.
Tony Parker scored a career-high 32 points on Wednesday night, knocking down 10-of-16 shots and 9-of-10 free throws, including seven in the final minute.
Brevin Knight missed Wednesday's game because of a foot injury, according to the AP.
Monty Williams left Wednesday's game at halftime with a sprained MCL in his right knee, according to the AP. He missed the first 18 games of the season sollowing surgery on his left knee.
Aaron McKie left Wednesday's game in the second quarter because of flu symptoms and did not return.
Rookie point guard Smush Parker got his first career start for the Cavs on Wednesday night. In 27 minutes, Parker had seven points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and three turnovers.
Vin Baker got a rare start for the Celtics on Wednesday night in place of the suspended Tony Battie. Baker had eight points and eight rebounds in 32 minutes.
