NBA Injuries & Issues for Friday

[redbearde]

Antoine Wright apparently has only a sprained ankle - at least the X-rays came back well.

http://www.nj.com/starledger/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/119821890256370.xml&coll=1

good news for the Nets as he's been one of their contributors...

 

[redbearde]

Matt Harpring is hoping to play against the Magic, but don't hold your breath - he can't even hold his chunks.

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,5143,695238015,00.html

 

[redbearde]

MEhMet Okur is OUT for friday's game.

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,5143,695238015,00.html

 

[abcs]

Good stuff Red. I talked to BAR about getting us a parternship with insidehoops and or realgm. I think it would be beneficial for all of us if they had a scrolling info bar at the top of the forum.

 

[redbearde]

Desmond Mason is going to be OUT for 6-8 weeks due to his thumb surgery.

http://blogs.jsonline.com/bucks/archive/2007/12/21/mason-out-6-8-weeks-with-thumb-injury.aspx

expect Charlie Bell or Bobby Simmons to be the new starter. We'll see how that works out for them...

 

[abcs]

Jeremy Richardson got called up by the griz from the nbdl. Kid has been doin serious work in the minors I expect him to stick around.

 

[redbearde]

Good stuff Red. I talked to BAR about getting us a parternship with insidehoops and or realgm. I think it would be beneficial for all of us if they had a scrolling info bar at the top of the forum.

that would be quite cool.

Gary Payton is wanting to play for Boston...

http://www.boston.com/sports/basket...ics/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news

no moves yet, so don't break your arm metaphorically shaking his hand.

 

[abcs]

I am a little surprised some team hasn't made a push for Jalen Rose.

 

[B.A.R.]

I expect a Payton type deal around midseason.

 

[redbearde]

Rashard Lewis is questionable for tonight with his sore neck.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/basketball/magic/orl-magic21a07dec21,0,5884634.story?track=rss

Previous comments he made suggests to me that he will play until the team gets a good cushion where they are comfortable.

 

[abcs]

I expect a Payton type deal around midseason.

Im not sure if i like him in Boston. That being said they need a backup pg. House isn't a pg. Payton's ego might get in the way and stunt Raj's growth and confidence.

 

[redbearde]

Austin Croshere is questionable for the Warriors tonight.

http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_7777618?source=rss&nclick_check=1

oh no! The Warriors may not have one of their key garbage-time players! What a horrific loss!

 

[redbearde]

TJ Ford remains a major question for the raptors.

http://www.thestar.com/article/287706

There seems to be no time-table for his return as of yet. Honestly, given his injury history, I wonder if he should return at all...

 

[redbearde]

Chucky Atkins played well in his first game back last night, and he was instrumental down the stretch.

Denver has need a PG along with AI, and now they have one - should get scary here soon for the Nugs opponents.

 

[redbearde]

Kenyon Martin left the Thursday game in the 3rd quarter with a strained right hamstring.

Keep an eye out for the upcoming games.

 

[redbearde]

Marcus Camby hurt his back on Thursday night, but he didn't leave the game. I'm seeing questionable for Camby...keep an eye out for how he is just before gametime.

For Kenyon Martin, I'm seeing a doubtful.

 

[abcs]

Any info on the Hawks

 

[redbearde]

the ajc is asking for registration. I hate that shit..

 

[abcs]

yea im registered ill go look

 

[Ray]

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06:41 PM</TD><TD class=title>Lineup Alert NBA </TD><TD class=text>Knicks G Stephon Marbury (personal) is NOT in tonight's lineup.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>