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| Chris Andersen (C) DEN |
3/11/2010 |
| Andersen (knee) posted a team-high 10 rebounds to go along with 14 points and three blocks during Denver's win in Minnesota on Wednesday night. |
We don't know how long this guy's knee will hold up but with Kenyon Martin sidelined Andersen has become a good bet to grab six to 10 rebounds a night with some scoring and blocks thrown in. Use with caution but definitely grab him if you're in need in any of those statistical categories. |
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| Nene Hilario (C) DEN |
3/11/2010 |
| Nene posted 17 points, nine rebounds, and three assists in Denver's win at Minnesota on Wednesday night. |
The lack of blocks and steals is distressing but Nene did make 6-of-9 FGs and 5-of-7 FTs and continues to be a nightly double-double threat now that Kenyon Martin is sidelined indefinitely. |
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| Zach Randolph (F) MEM |
3/11/2010 |
| Randolph (back) returned Wednesday and scored 13 points (6-16 FG, 1-2 FT) to go with 10 rebounds and two steals in the Grizzlies' win over the Celtics. |
He returns from a sore back and scores a double-double. |
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| Chauncey Billups (G) DEN |
3/11/2010 |
| Billups had a game-high 25 points in helping the Nuggets outlast the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Wednesday night. |
Billups finished a respectable 9-of-18 from the field (2-of-7 3pt) and 5-of-5 from the line in the victory. He also added three rebounds, three assists and a steal in 36 minutes of action. |
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| Hasheem Thabeet (C) MEM |
3/11/2010 |
| Thabeet had seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT) to go with six rebounds and a block in 26 minutes against the Celtics Wednesday. |
The Grizzlies surprisingly jumped all over the Celtics in a 20-point win, so there was plenty of garbage time to employ Thabeet. He still had more personal fouls (four) than blocks (one). |
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| Malik Hairston (G) SAN |
3/11/2010 |
| Hariston played 12 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Knicks, scoring four points and grabbing three rebounds. |
Wednesday's game, where the Spurs allowed Hariston to play the entire fourth quarter and take some important shots, was the first signficant time that Hariston's seen all season. With Tony Parker now out for the year, Hariston may start seeing 10-15 minutes per game. |
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| Richard Jefferson (F) SAN |
3/11/2010 |
| Jefferson was scoreless with seven rebounds in the Spurs' win over the Knicks on Wednesday. |
Jefferson has had the occasional high-scoring game coming off the bench the last few weeks, but his lack of consistency should probably make you look elsewhere for SF help. |
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| Kyle Lowry (G) HOU |
3/11/2010 |
| When Lowry left Tuesday’s game in the fourth quarter, he packed his left ankle in ice, then repeated the process in the locker room after the game, the Houston Chronicle reports. "I was a little sore," Lowry said. "I felt OK. I felt I got the rhythm back of the game. I stepped wrong a few times. I’m a little sore, but I’m fine." |
Barring a setback, Lowry should be fine to resume his usual backup point guard role going forward. |
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| Michael Beasley (F) MIA |
3/10/2010 |
| Beasley was sidelined during the third quarter of Wednesday night's game with a left thigh contusion, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. |
Beasley returned to the game and finished up with 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting with three rebounds, two steals and an assist in 25 minutes. He'll get a day to rest before Miami's next game on Friday against Chicago. |
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| Gerald Wallace (F) CHR |
3/10/2010 |
| Wallace finished Wednesday's game with a team-best 28 points on 9-of-10 shooting, including 10-for-11 at the free throw line, in a win at Philadelphia. |
Wallace still played 39 minutes despite leaving for a short time with an apparent neck injury, which will get re-evaluated on Thursday. He also grabbed four rebounds, got two steals and an assists in the game. He is averaging 15.0 ppg and 8.8 rpg this month, both down from his numbers in February. |
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| Patrick O'Bryant (C) TOR |
3/10/2010 |
| O'Bryant will miss Wednesday's game against the Kings due to a death in his family, Raptors Radio Color Analyst Eric Smith reports. |
The seldom used O'Bryant is expected to rejoin the team in time for Saturday's game against Golden State. O'Bryant is averaging just 1.9 points in nine appearances this season. |
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| Ronnie Price (G) UTA |
3/10/2010 |
| Price left Wednesday's game against the Pistons with a wrist injury, the Jazz's official site reports. |
X-rays came back negative and Price is expected to return to the game. Check back on Thursday, but it doesn't sound like this injury will keep Price on the sidelines. |
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| Gerald Wallace (F) CHR |
3/10/2010 |
| Wallace left in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Sixers with an apparent neck injury but was able to return. |
His return to the court alleviates most concerns, but it wouldn't hurt to keep and eye on "Crash" over the next couple days. |
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| Eddy Curry (C) NY |
3/10/2010 |
| Curry (knee) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Howard Beck of the New York Times reports. |
It looks like we'll have to continue waiting for Curry to make his return. He has only managed to average 3.7 points in his seven appearances this season, so don't expect much once he finally does step on the court. |
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| Jose Barea (G) DAL |
3/10/2010 |
| Barea's injured ankle is feeling better, but the diminutive guard is unsure if he'll be able to return for Saturday's tilt against the Knicks, the Dallas Morning News reports. |
Barea is eying a return next week Wednesday against the Bulls. That's around the same time Jason Terry (face) will be making a return, and with Roddy Beaubois playing well, there might not be much playing time for Barea when he returns. |
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| Tracy McGrady (F) NY |
3/10/2010 |
| As expected, McGrady (general soreness) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Howard Beck of the New York Times reports. |
McGrady owners will have to continue to watch his status on a nightly basis, but he's a solid play when active. Get him in your lineup. |
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| Eddy Curry (C) NY |
3/10/2010 |
| Curry, who was previously expected to return Wednesday night, is now listed as a game-time decision with a sore knee, Howard Beck of the New York Times reports. |
Curry continues to struggle getting into game shape. No need to worry about Curry as a fantasy option until he proves his value on the court. |
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| Monta Ellis (G) GS |
3/10/2010 |
| Ellis is leaning towards returning Thursday against the Blazers, but a final decision won't be made until the team sees how his back responds to Wednesday's practice, Marcus Thompson of Contra Costa Times reports. |
Ellis has slowly been closing in on a return, but it looks like his status won't be known until after Thursday's shootaround. |
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| C.J. Miles (G) UTA |
3/10/2010 |
| Miles will wear a brace on his left knee during Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Ross Siler of the Salt Lake Tribune reports. |
Miles was hit in the knee by Derrick Rose during Tuesday's win over Chicago. Since Miles is still able to suit up and play one day after suffering the injury, it doesn't look like owners have much to worry about. |
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| Rodney Stuckey (G) DET |
3/10/2010 |
| Stuckey (head) expects to be cleared for a return to practice soon, the Pistons' official site reports. |
Stuckey still hasn't talked with Pistons strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander, but the young guard doesn't expect to be sidelined much longer now that he's been cleared to exercise. There's still no timetable for Stuckey's return, but most of the news pouring out the past couple days has been positive. Hopefully he's back on the court soon. |
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| Ben Wallace (C) DET |
3/10/2010 |
| Wallace (knee) will sit out Wednesday's game against the Jazz, the Pistons' official site reports. |
Wednesday will mark Big Ben's fourth straight missed game. Pistons coach John Kuester originally expected his veteran big man to miss at least three games, so hopefully Wallace is nearing a return. Look for Jason Maxiell to continue filling in as starting center. |
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| Nazr Mohammed (C) CHR |
3/10/2010 |
| Mohammed (back) is not active for Wednesday's tilt against the Sixers. |
Mohammed has been doing some conditioning work on the side, but there's still no indication when he'll return to game action. Continue to consider him day-to-day. |
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