NBA News/Injuries/etc. (2/8/09)

HacheMan · Feb 8, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jason Terry leaves game w/ broken finger </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jason Terry - G - DAL - Feb. 8

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jason Terry will be out for "a while" after breaking the ring finger on his left hand during Saturday's game. He will visit a specialist on Monday.
In the wake of this crushing blow, JJ Barea and Antoine Wright seem like obvious candidates to get more minutes -- if you need a guard, grab Barea while you still can.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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HacheMan · Feb 8, 2009

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>Raja Bell - G/F - Bobcats </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Bobcats guard Raja Bell will miss at least the next two games with a strained groin.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Bell could return for Wednesday's game --giving him a one-game week-- but it seems reasonable that he won't return until after the All-Star break. Shannon Brown is expected to replace him in the starting lineup because coach Larry Brown feels D.J. Augustin is still tentative following his abdominal strain.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Charlotte Observer</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Feb 8, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Biedrins likely out through All-Star break </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Andris Biedrins - F/C - GS

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Andris Biedrins (sprained ankle) will probably not return until the Warriors' first game after the All-Star break, at the earliest.
The Warriors first game after the break is on February 18th against the Lakers -- just bench Biedrins and watch for updates. In the meantime, Ronny Turiaf will continue to start and deserves a look if you need some quick blocks. Rob Kurz is also expected to pick up extra minutes off the bench.
Source: 48Minutes.net</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Feb 8, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Mike Bibby not yet ruled out for Tuesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Mike Bibby - G - ATL - Feb. 8</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Hawks coach Mike Woodson hasn't ruled out Mike Bibby (sprained foot) for Tuesday's game.
"Only time will tell," Woodson said. The Hawks play back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday before shutting it down for the All-Star break. Keep an eye out for updates on Sunday.
Source: Associated Press
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HacheMan · Feb 8, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bogut out at least eight weeks, possibly more </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Andrew Bogut - F/C - MLW

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Andrew Bogut is expected to miss at least eight weeks with an "incomplete lower back fracture."
There's a chance Bogut will return for a handful of games late in the season, but at this point that alone isn't enough to make him worth a roster spot in most leagues. Feel free to cut him loose if you haven't done so already.
Source: Racine Journal Times</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Feb 8, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Bucks' Ridnour out up to four weeks </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Luke Ridnour - G - MLW

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal, Luke Ridnour suffered a broken thumb in practice on Thursday, and could be sidelined for up to four weeks.
Since the Bucks finalized a trade sending Tyronn Lue to the Magic during the same practice (ouch), Ramon Sessions is the only true point guard left on the roster. Both Sessions and shooting guard Charlie Bell stand to get a ton of run in the interim.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Feb 8, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Caron Butler questionable for Sunday's game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Caron Butler - G/F - WAS - Feb. 8

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Caron Butler (flu) is questionable for the Wizards game against the Pacers on Sunday.
The Wizards did not practice on Saturday but we should have an update after Sunday's shootaround.
Source: Washington Post
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HacheMan · Feb 8, 2009

From Yesterday

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</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chris Paul expected to miss Sunday's game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Chris Paul - G - NO - Feb. 7

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Chris Paul (groin) is not expected to play in the Hornets game on Sunday.
CP3 could return for Monday's game, so hopefully we'll have an update after shootaround on Sunday. As expected, Tyson Chandler (ankle) will also miss the game.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Feb 8, 2009

Jason Terry - G - Mavericks

Jason Terry's broken left ring finger could cost him several weeks for the Mavericks.
It may be some time before we have an actual target date for his return, but expect J.J. Barea, as well as Dirk Nowiwtzki, Jason Kidd and Josh Howard to all step up their games in his absence. Feb. 8
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram