NBA News/Injuries/etc. (2/12/11)

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Michael Beasley - F - Timberwolves

Michael Beasley, who expects to miss the next two or three games due to his ankle injury, said that he won't return until he is pain-free.
"It's one of those things, I don't want it to shorten my career," said Beasley. "It's my feet. That's one thing you really can't mess with. It's not that serious, but I do need to rest it." Feb. 12 - 10:55 a.m. ET
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

 

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Al Horford - F/C - Hawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Al Horford (back) will play on Saturday after all, starting at PF alongside Jason Collins.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I went out there and tested it out and I feel good for tonight," said Horford, who was previously expected to sit out again. He may have some discomfort but this painful bruise shouldn't significantly affect his play --
Feb. 12 - 12:25 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

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Leandro Barbosa - G - Raptors

Leandro Barbosa is unlikely to play in Sunday's game due to his nagging hamstring injury.
Barbosa seemed on pace for a smooth return before shooting just 2-of-8 in 20 minutes on Friday. It'Feb. 12 - 2:57 p.m. ET
Source: Ryan Wolstat on Twitter

 

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Amir Johnson - F - Raptors

Raptors PF Amir Johnson (ankle) remains questionable for Sunday's game.
His status won't be known until the morning, but at least the Raptors don't tip off until 6pm EST. If he isn't ready to return, rookie Ed Davis should get another start -- for what it's worth, Davis thinks that Johnson will play. Feb. 12 - 2:55 p.m. ET
Source: Ryan Wolstat on Twitter

 

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Nate Robinson - G - Celtics

Nate Robinson (knee) didn't practice on Saturday but is expected to play in Sunday's game vs. the Heat.
Robinson is averaging less than four points and one assist in February Feb. 12 - 2:02 p.m. ET
Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter

 

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Shaquille O'Neal - C - Celtics

Shaquille O'Neal (Achilles) remains out indefinitely for Boston, and Doc Rivers said he might be out beyond the All-Star break.
Shaq also has hip issues and various other ailments, and he hasn't improved much while resting. With Jermaine O'Neal recuperating and Semih Erden also out indefinitely, the Celtics are beyond fortunate to have a healthy Kendrick Perkins holding down the center spot. Feb. 12 - 2:00 p.m. ET
Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter

 

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Andrei Kirilenko - F - Jazz

Andrei Kirilenko (sprained ankle) did not practice with the Jazz on Saturday. He is listed as day-to-day.
We know that X-rays were negative, and AK's day-to-day status makes it sound like he avoided any serious damage. C.J. Miles deserves to be owned -- even if Kirilenko returns promptly, there's a chance that Miles will overtake Raja Bell for the starting SG job. Feb. 12 - 1:57 p.m. ET
Source: Jonathan Rinehart on Twitter

 

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Andray Blatche - F/C - Wizards

Andray Blatche said that he doesn't usually eat lunch on days when the Wizards have a game -- though he admitted it might not be a good decision.
"I think that’s why my energy be down sometimes," said Blatche. "I think I gotta start eating lunch. I wake up, get me my favorite -- over easy -- and then I just take me a nap and come to the game." Here's hoping that a wiser diet will lead to better consistency and energy from the Wizards' mercurial PF. Feb. 12 - 12:32 p.m. ET
Source: SB Nation
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Jonny Flynn - G - Timberwolves

Jonny Flynn will be active on Saturday despite tweaking his groin injury on Friday.
Flynn will start at PG once again, but with Luke Ridnour returning Flynn (even assuming he can stay healthy) doesn't have substantial appeal. Feb. 12 - 6:42 p.m. ET
Source: Timberwolves PR on Twitter

 

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Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Wolves veteran Luke Ridnour will return to action on Saturday.
Ridnour had been tending to his ailing infant, so hopefully this means that his baby is healthy. Feb. 12 - 6:40 p.m. ET
Source: Kent Youngblood on Twitter

 

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Darko Milicic - F/C - Timberwolves

Darko Milicic (hip) will miss another game on Saturday.
Feb. 12 - 6:38 p.m. ET
Source: Kent Youngblood on Twitter

 

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Amare Stoudemire - F/C - Knicks

Amare Stoudemire will miss his first game of the season on Saturday due to a sprained right big toe.
Wilson Chandler will slide into the Knicks' starting lineup, and for the moment Amare should be considered day-to-day. Fortunately, New York doesn't play again until Wednesday (at home vs. Atlanta) but Donnie Walsh was unsure whether Amare will even be ready for the All-Star game. Feb. 12 - 6:30 p.m. ET
Source: Al Iannazzone on Twitter

 

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Josh Howard - G/F - Wizards

Josh Howard is expected to return from his knee injury on Sunday at Cleveland.
He's been out for several weeks and it should just be a matter of time before he's hurt again. Feb. 12 - 7:20 p.m. ET
Source: Kyle Weidie on Twitter

 

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Marcus Camby - F/C - Trail Blazers

Marcus Camby will not play vs. the Pistons on Sunday, though he's been ramping up his activity level in recent days.
Camby still has some "normal" discomfort in his left knee, particularly when he tries to stop running or make quick moves. Feb. 12 - 7:06 p.m. ET
Source: Joe Freeman on Twitter