NBA News/Injuries/etc. (4/11/09)

HacheMan · Apr 11, 2009

Kevin Garnett - F - Celtics

Celtics coach Doc Rivers expects Kevin Garnett (knee) to return on either Tuesday or Wednesday, but said that KG won't play in both games.
It sounds like Wednesday's season-finale against the Wizards is the more likely return date, and Rivers is expecting Garnett to play with no restriction on his playing time. Apr. 11
Source: Boston Globe

HacheMan · Apr 11, 2009

Kevin Martin - G - Kings

It isn't clear whether Kevin Martin (sore left ankle) will return this season -- recent X-rays revealed a bone spur in his ankle and offseason surgery is a possibility.
Kings coach Kenny Natt wouldn't rule Martin out for the rest of the season, but he didn't sound too optimistic. "I wouldn't say he's any closer, but there is still a chance he could play in the next game at home [on Sunday]," Natt said. Apr. 11
Source: Sacramento Bee

HacheMan · Apr 11, 2009

Antonio McDyess - F - Pistons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Antonio McDyess is likely to get a rest over the final three regular-season games for the Pistons.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"If everything is secure (with the playoff seed), maybe we won't play Dyess in Miami on Wednesday," coach Michael Curry said. "The practice (Tuesday) will be aimed more toward the playoffs than just that Miami game."
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Apr 11, 2009

Jamal Crawford - G - Warriors </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jamal Crawford has been ruled out of Saturday's game at Utah, but is not guaranteed to play in either of next week's games with a back injury.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He also may have played his last game for the Warriors, who have strongly encouraged him to opt out of his contract this summer or be traded, but there is still an outside chance that he could play on Monday or Wednesday if his back feels better. Stay tuned.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Contra Costa Times</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Apr 11, 2009

Monta Ellis - G - Warriors </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Monta Ellis will not play in the final three Warriors' games with inflammation on the bone bruise on his left ankle, and Jamal Crawford may have played his last game for the Warriors with a back injury.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Ellis played in just 25 games this season, as the Warriors controversially chose to play him heavy minutes on his surgically repaired left ankle. Crawford has been ruled out until Monday, but also may not play again with a back injury.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Contra Costa Times</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Apr 11, 2009

Rashard Lewis - F - Magic

Rashard Lewis will not play in Orlando's games on Saturday and Monday because of tendinitis in his right knee.
Lewis has been playing through discomfort for at least a few weeks, but will rest now that the Magic have no realistic chance of earning the second seed. This leaves him with one remaining game in the regular season, next Wednesday vs. the Bobcats. Apr. 11
Source: Associated Press

HacheMan · Apr 11, 2009

Randy Foye - G - Timberwolves

Wolves guard Randy Foye (bruised hip) missed his seventh consecutive game against the Suns on Saturday.
There's a good chance that Foye's season is over, so expect Sebastian Telfair and Mike Miller to continue picking up steady minutes over the final three games of the season. Apr. 11
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

HacheMan · Apr 11, 2009

Kevin Ollie - G - Timberwolves

Kevin Ollie missed the Wolves game on Saturday because of a hip injury.
With Randy Foye also sidelined by a hip injury, Sebastian Telfair should play big minutes on Saturday. Apr. 11
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune