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

[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>John Salmons game-time decision on Saturday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>John Salmons - G/F - CHI - Apr. 4</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>John Salmons (groin) was limited to light shooting during Friday's practice and will be a game-time decision against the Nets on Saturday.
On the plus side, both Kirk Hinrich (ankle) and Tyrus Thomas (shoulder) returned to practice and are expected to play.
Source: Chicago Tribune
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[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Camby, Kaman, Thornton all out on Saturday? </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marcus Camby - F/C - LAC - Apr. 4 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Marcus Camby (ankle), Chris Kaman (flu), Al Thornton (bone bruise) and Mardy Collins (plantar fasciitis) all stayed in Los Angeles when the Clippers flew to Denver on Friday.
We're guessing that means none of the above will be playing on Saturday.
Source: Los Angeles Times
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[HacheMan]

Kenyon Martin - F - Nuggets

Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin is a game-time decision on Saturday with a rib cartilage strain.
"Ribs aren't fun," said coach George Karl. "I like challenges, but I prefer [the team] to be healthy. I'm hoping that this is just a few days' injury." Martin is already playing with a sensitive back injury and we're not too optimistic about his status on Saturday. Apr. 4
Source: Denver Post

 

[HacheMan]

Josh Howard - G/F - Mavericks

Josh Howard (ankle, wrist) is hoping to return against Phoenix on Sunday, but officially he remains questionable.
Howard admitted that he won't be 100% in time for the playoffs, adding, "It's in my best interests not to hurt myself." Apr. 4
Source: Dallas Morning News

 

[HacheMan]

Randy Foye - G - Timberwolves

Randy Foye (hip) and Craig Smith (calf strain) each missed their third consecutive game on Friday. Wolves coach Kevin McHale isn't sure
Apr. 4
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

 

[HacheMan]

Quentin Richardson - G/F - Knicks

Quentin Richardson (ankle) is expected to return for the Knicks on Saturday, while Larry Hughes (ankle) remains questionable.
Apr. 4
Source: Newsday

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>John Salmons to start vs. Nets on Saturday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>John Salmons - G/F - CHI - Apr. 4 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>John Salmons will start for the Bulls on Saturday after missing one game with a strained groin.
Salmons will begin the game guarding Vince Carter, who is playing SF for the Nets.
Check back soon to see how he fares.
Source: Chicago Tribune
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[HacheMan]

Kind of irrelevant since he's been out so long anyhow..........



Andrew Bogut - F/C - Bucks

The Bucks announced on Saturday that center Andrew Bogut will miss the rest of the regular season with an incomplete stress fracture in his lower back.
This was never really in doubt, and Bogut shouldn't have been owned in any leagues at this point. "This week's test results that show Andrew is well on his way to a full recovery from his back injury," Bucks GM John Hammond said. Bogut is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in October. Apr. 4
Source: Associated Press

 

[qwzej]

thanks for all the work everyday hache!

 

[Feri]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top align=middle width=100 rowSpan=5> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>John Salmons to start vs. Nets on Saturday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>John Salmons - G/F - CHI - Apr. 4 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>John Salmons will start for the Bulls on Saturday after missing one game with a strained groin.
Salmons will begin the game guarding Vince Carter, who is playing SF for the Nets.
Check back soon to see how he fares.
Source: Chicago Tribune

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Bulls all back and fighting . Thanks again H Man!

 

[eoghater]

I just want to add that Arenas's status depends on the health of Crittenton. If Javaris plays, then arenas says he'll sit this one out. If he remains out with back spasms, Arenas says he'll play.

Also, Beasley and O'neil sprained their ankles last night, but looked fine after they returned. The day after is always the trickiest part. Haslem will also be out.

 

[HacheMan]

I just want to add that Arenas's status depends on the health of Crittenton. If Javaris plays, then arenas says he'll sit this one out. If he remains out with back spasms, Arenas says he'll play.

Also, Beasley and O'neil sprained their ankles last night, but looked fine after they returned. The day after is always the trickiest part. Haslem will also be out.

Thanks eoghater.......

 

[HacheMan]

Kevin Martin - G - Kings

Kevin Martin (sore left ankle) and Rashad McCants (back spasms) are both questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Apr. 4
Source: Sacramento Bee

 

[eoghater]

crittenton is in, so im expecting no arenas tonight. Beasley is starting

 

[diop]

ye arenas is out cmon wiz..hoepfully they can still win