NBA Injuries & Issues for TNT Thursday

[redbearde]

first off...

this trade involving Kidd...it won't happen. the Blazrs would be galactically stupid to give up up all that for just devin harris. so don't swallow that stupid-ass pill. The Mavs and Nets have obviously not discussed this with the Blazers.

 

[redbearde]

Renaldo Balkman was suspended for last night's game. He should return next game.

 

[redbearde]

Cavs opened at -3.5, and that pisses me off. I wanted to be on the sonics today, but at less than 2:1, that's dogshit. fuckers.

 

[redbearde]

Jason Smith started at power forward for the 76ers last night.

 

[redbearde]

Udonis Haslem sprained his ankle in the Celtics game, and it looked pretty wretched to me. He has that foul line jumper that's dead on, and executing the offense is just going to get tougher.

http://www.miamiherald.com/594/story/399432.html

Haslem should be out for a week or so.

 

[redbearde]

Carmelo Anthony has kept up this crap about, "I'll try to play next time", and then when he gets on the court to test it, his ankle doesn't allow him to move laterally and he doesn't play.

He missed yesterday's win over the Grizz.

 

[redbearde]

Rashad McCants was inactive yesterday.

If anyone finds out why, I'd be delighted to hear it.

 

[redbearde]

Pau Gasol missed Wednesday's game with his back injury.

 

[redbearde]

Pargo started at shooting guard for the Hornets on Wednesday.

Mo Pete have the flu?

 

[redbearde]

Chris Duhon played in the Bull's epic loss to the t'wolves yesterday.

Yes. Timberwolves scored 8. EIGHT. points in the 1st Q, and managed to win the game by a substantial number.

Chicago, you suck.

 

[redbearde]

The Wizards couldn't hit shit in a toilet yesterday.

neither could the bucks.

 

[redbearde]

Andrea Barnagni continues to be bizarre and inconsistent. He had a good game yesterday with 19pts, 2 rebs, 3 assists, and a block. Expect him to trip over his own dick next game.

 

[redbearde]

Jameer Nelson played and sucked yesterday as he tries to get back into game shape.

 

[redbearde]

Fred Jones has returned to the Knicks from his brief sabbatical with the flu.

 

[redbearde]

Brevin Knight took one HELL of an elbow last night. It probably shouldn't sideline him from any games, but keep an eye out.

 

[redbearde]

Aaron Williams left in the 4th with an irritating hand/wrist injury.

the clippers are down to 6 healthy players.

 

[redbearde]

Al Thornton got off his sickbed and carried the clippers to victory yesterday.

it was FUN to watch..

 

[redbearde]

Thabo Shefolosha may continue to start instead of Duhon...that's interesting.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/769418,CST-SPT-bullnt31.article

''I like Thabo's size [6-7, 215 pounds] in the backcourt to start the game," Boylan said. "It puts a little less pressure on either Kirk [Hinrich] or [Duhon]...We'll see how things go and cross that bridge when we get to it.''

 

[redbearde]

Lebron James twisted his ankle and hurt his wrist before getting motivated in the 4th.

keep an eye out because after the adrenaline settles down and the ankle cools off, he may not be able to walk today.

or he could be fine.

....................judging by that Cavs -3.5 line, I'd be real scared as a cavs backer about whether or not James will play tonight.

 

[redbearde]

unless you've been under a rock...you know already, but

Damon Stoudamire will be signing with the Spurs today.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/.../MYSA013108.Spurs.Stoudamire.en.744575e1.html

 

[redbearde]

Tracy McGrady practiced yesterday.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/5500818.html

"(I feel a) little bit better," McGrady said.

my guess is he'll play on friday. we'll see how effective he is...

 

[redbearde]

FINALLY!

Luis Scola is going to be in the starting lineup indefinitely.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/5500819.html

"The way the league is now, you have to (adjust)," Adelman explained. "Some teams...you have to play small. I just think it's something we have to adjust to night in, night out."

bout fucking time...

 

[redbearde]

Bobby Jackson might return to action for the Hornets on Friday.

http://www.nola.com/hornets/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-3/1201761201258230.xml&coll=1&thispage=1

 

[redbearde]

Melvin Ely played just a few minutes before leaving with the flu.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/01/30/sports/s192809S88.DTL&feed=rss.warriors

 

[redbearde]

Stromile Swift might be traded soon.

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/jan/31/trade-talk-involving-swift-heats-up-again/

who cares?

 

[Retburj13]

good stuff Red

WEEI quoted Rivers saying KG is out tonite...and he thought he'd be iffy against Clev on Tuesday as well

 

[redbearde]

Alexander Johnson hurt his foot last night.

http://www.miamiherald.com/594/story/400554.html

this is beyond ridiculous. Time for Blount to get hurt and Buckets to get the 248 hour flu.

 

[redbearde]

yeah, KG is out, but Ray Allen is apparently in.

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2008/01/garnett_out_aga.html

 

[redbearde]

Lamar Odom was kicked in the shin in Tuesday's game, but X-rays and MRIs were negative and he will likely play tonight.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep31jan31,1,4221061.story?track=rss

he likely deserved to be kicked.

 

[redbearde]

Maggette apparently felt REALLY bad yesterday, and I really think playing the clips going forward would be quite a crapshoot...

friday should be an entertaining day in the association.

 

[redbearde]

the Kings are looking to trade Ron Artest.

http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/676033.html

Miami..?

 

[Sharpshooter]

Red, any idea if Mighty Mouse will play for the Spurs tonight? Can't understand this total movement even if he was playing..

 

[redbearde]

um, which guy is mighty mouse?

 

[redbearde]

if you mean Parker, he's out indefinitely.

 

[redbearde]

John Salmons left last game at halftime because his wife had some complications with his pregnancy. Apparently, she's fine, but keep an eye out for his status for the next game..

 

[redbearde]

Tony Parker is on the inactive list for today.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NBA&id=780

 

[Sharpshooter]

Lol, I meant Stoudamire. Spurs are 5-0 u/o with Parker out this season, so I'm very much surprised line moved 3 points up.

 

[redbearde]

assuming you mean Damon, don't hold your breath that he'll play.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/.../MYSA013108.WEB.SpursReport.en_.759a5e43.html

I haven't seen news that he's actually signed quite yet.

:shake:

 

[cogenman]

good info redbearde, and yeah, Pargo started cus Mo Pete hat the flu.

 

[redbearde]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/...MYSA013108.06C.spurs_notebook.en.3b66d11.html

My guess is that he'll probably play after a few days in practice AFTER this game. I'd be surprised to see him in a spurs uni tonight.

 

[Sharpshooter]

Thx for info on Damon Stoudamire.

I haven't find anything myself either, but as the line started climbing I assumed he might be playing. Anyway, I'll bite on under regardless.

BOL tonight.:cheers:

 

[redbearde]

he may well play, but he's unfamiliar with the Spurs offense (aside from 'feed timmy'), and I wouldn't count on him in any event.

 

[redbearde]

Wally Scxskzerbiak is questionable with a sprained ankle tonight.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sonics/2004155305_soni31.html?syndication=rss

 

[redbearde]

Lebron James is officially questionable for tonight. If he can get sufficiently warmed up, expect him to play.

I can only assume this line move down to Cavs -2.5 means someone thinks he's out.

 

[redbearde]

Damien Wilkins missed practice Wednesday due to the flu.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sonics/2004155305_soni31.html?syndication=rss

your guess is as good as anyone else's on whether he'll play or not.

 

[redbearde]

Ben Gordon says he will return to action on Saturday to face the Kings.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-31-bulls-chicagojan31,1,5463764.story

 

[redbearde]

Joe Smith same as ben Gordon.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=125046&src=150

 

[redbearde]

Antonio Daniels injured his ankle in Wednesday's game, and he didn't practice today.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2008/01/wiz_update_1.html

 

[redbearde]

Caron Butler has now developed the flu...."a serious case"

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2008/01/wiz_update_1.html

GET SERIOUS.

sounded like he was going to play friday, too......it's BIG question again...

 

[redbearde]

Luol Deng doesn't expect to play during the 6 game road trip.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=125046&src=150