NBA News/Injuries/etc. (1/22/12)

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Chris Paul - G - Clippers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Chris Paul (hamstring) will be a game-time decision on Sunday, and his minutes will be restricted when he returns.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"He wants to be out there, and we want him out there," said coach Vinny Del Negro. "But it's a long season ... When he comes back, his minutes will be restricted. We'll build it up and see how he reacts every day." This isn't overly concerning, but it's worth remembering if CP3 starts out slow upon his return.
Jan. 22 - 10:27 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Orange County Register</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">After his 10-of-30 shooting performance on Saturday, Carmelo Anthony openly voiced frustration about his recent shooting and injury woes, and said he'll "re-evaluate" his situation.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"Maybe I need to not take so many shots," said Melo. "Should I pass it more? Maybe I should take the blame for the games we've been losing, offensive struggles." He's dealing with an injured wrist and ankle and it's possible he'll opt to rest for a few days -- we'll pass along more information as it becomes available.
Jan. 22 - 10:00 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Newsday</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Rodney Stuckey - G - Pistons </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Rodney Stuckey said after Saturday's game, "With the (groin) injury, it’s just going to be a nagging thing throughout the whole year."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">This quote came immediately after Stuckey scored a season-high 28 points in an aggressive performance vs. the Blazers. We have no choice but to temper our enthusiasm with Stuckey himself writing off his chances of being fully healthy at any point this season. He's still worth grabbing and possibly starting, based on his breakout performance.
Jan. 22 - 9:49 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: AP</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Tony Parker - G - Spurs </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Tony Parker briefly left Saturday's game with an apparent left hip injury, but he returned in the fourth quarter and seemed fine down the stretch.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Parker was spotted stretching and holding a heat pad against his hip, but unless there are more reports we're dismissing this as routine tightness.
Jan. 22 - 9:34 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Yahoo! Sports</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Al Horford - F/C - Hawks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Al Horford (torn pectoral) can begin strength exercises in six weeks.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Horford is aiming to return for the playoffs but that's not a given since his timetable for recovery was 3-4 months. Zaza Pachulia and Jason Collins continue to play capably in his absence, and the Hawks are 5-1 since he went down.
Jan. 22 - 9:45 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: AP</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Kirk Hinrich - G - Hawks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Kirk Hinrich (shoulder) hopes to return during the Hawks' upcoming five-game road trip.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">The Hawks' next five games are on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and the following Tuesday. With the emergence of Jeff Teague as Atlanta's starting PG it's hard to be optimistic about Hinrich's fantasy outlook, but that could change if the Hawks manage to trade him (and his $8 million expiring contract).
Jan. 22 - 9:40 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: AP</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Andrea Bargnani - F/C - Raptors </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Andrea Bargnani has been ruled out on Sunday against the Clippers.</td></tr><tr><td>

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Jan. 22 - 2:43 p.m. ET</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Caron Butler - G/F - Clippers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Caron Butler will return to the lineup on Sunday after missing one game due to a hyper-extended right knee.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Butler has been playing well lately and is safe to get back into your active lineups. Brian Cook has also been cleared to play, giving the Clippers some relief despite the continued absence of Chris Paul.
Jan. 22 - 2:38 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Brad Turner on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Chris Paul - G - Clippers </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Chris Paul (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Raptors.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Paul was able to practice on Saturday, but coach Vinny Del Negro stated that he wants to play it safe with his star point guard. The team is hoping he will be ready when the Clippers square off against the Lakers on Wednesday.
Jan. 22 - 2:29 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Brad Turner on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Dwyane Wade - G - Heat </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Dwyane Wade (ankle) will not play on Sunday against the Bucks.</td></tr><tr><td>

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Jan. 22 - 4:30 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Joseph Goodman on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Stephen Jackson - G/F - Bucks </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Stephen Jackson will return tonight from a one-game suspension against the Heat, but will not start.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Coach Scott Skiles reportedly liked what he saw from Shaun Livingston on Friday night, and will give him another start against Miami. It's definitely a situation to monitor closely, but we aren't too concerned about Jackson yet.
Jan. 22 - 5:18 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Tim Reynolds on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>