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| Villanueva expected to play Friday | Thursday 2/4, 11:45 PM CT |
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Charlie Villanueva, who has been dealing with back spasms, is expected to play in Friday's game at Indiana, according to MLive.com.
Rototimes View: Villanueva is capable of solid production, but is not a recommended fantasy option for tomorrow - namely as Jonas Jerebko is working as the No. 1 power forward. |
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| Bayless returns to game | Thursday 2/4, 11:32 PM CT |
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Updating an earlier report, Jerryd Bayless has returned to action in the second half of tonight's game versus San Antonio, according to NBA writer John Hollinger's twitter page.
Rototimes View: The source is surprised the young shooting guard was cleared to return, as he is not moving well, and seems to be favoring his leg. |
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| Nowitzki practices | Thursday 2/4, 11:22 PM CT |
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Dirk Nowitzki practiced Thursday, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Rototimes View: Nowitzki is dealing with a sprained right thumb, but does not expect the injury to force him to miss any action. The stud power forward should be safe to employ in fantasy lineups for Friday's game versus Minnesota. |
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| Parker returns to battle | Thursday 2/4, 11:06 PM CT |
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As expected, Tony Parker has returned to battle tonight at Portland after missing three games with a minor sprained left ankle, according to the Associated Press.
Rototimes View: Parker had a game-high 16 points at halftime, and looks to be OK going forward. |
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| Bayless heads to locker room | Thursday 2/4, 10:46 PM CT |
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Jerryd Bayless has headed to the locker room in tonight's game against San Antonio, according to NBA writer John Hollinger's twitter page.
Rototimes View: The source stated that Bayless is not looking good, and was limping around the court prior to his exit. The shooting guard said he was feeling good with his sprained left wrist prior to the game, but apparently he is not as fine as he thinks. |
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| Beasley bangs in 21 points vs. Cavs | Thursday 2/4, 10:21 PM CT |
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Michael Beasley banged in 21 points and a game-high 12 boards in tonight's 102-86 loss at Cleveland. He also notched three assists, two steals and two blocks.
Rototimes View: The second-year small forward flashed his potential tonight, and recorded his ninth double-double of the season. He looks to be OK while dealing with a hyperextended right knee as well. |
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| Wade pours in 24 in losing effort | Thursday 2/4, 10:17 PM CT |
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Dwyane Wade poured in a team-high 24 points in Thursday's 102-86 loss at Cleveland. He also tallied nine assists, three rebounds and four steals.
Rototimes View: Wade had a solid statline, but scored below his season average in points (27). The stud shooting guard was coming off a 30-point effort at Boston. |
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| O'Neal chips in 13 points for Cavs | Thursday 2/4, 10:14 PM CT |
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Shaquille O'Neal chipped in 13 points and eight rebounds in tonight's 102-86 home win over the Heat. He also had one assist.
Rototimes View: At this point of Shaq's career, this was a solid performance. The 37-year-old center was averaging 11.7 points and 6.9 rebounds heading into battle. |
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| King James reigns over Miami | Thursday 2/4, 10:05 PM CT |
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LeBron James carried the Cavs with a game-high 36 points in Thursday's 102-86 home win over the Heat, to go along with seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals.
Rototimes View: The stud small forward performed up to high expectations for fantasy owners tonight, and he topped 30 points for the 10th time in his last 14 contests. |
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| Roy likely for Saturday | Thursday 2/4, 8:33 PM CT |
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Brandon Roy will practice tomorrow, according to Brian T. Smith's (The Columbian) twitter page.
Rototimes View: Roy is likely to play Saturday against the Lakers, assuming he does not have an issue with his ailing hamstring. |
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| Bayless feels fine | Thursday 2/4, 8:15 PM CT |
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Jerryd Bayless stated that his sprained left wrist feels fine, according to the Blazers' official twitter page.
Rototimes View: This gives further confirmation that Bayless should be OK to consider for fantasy duty for tonight's game versus the Spurs. He is making another start at shooting guard in place of Brandon Roy (hamstring). |
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| Melo fully practices | Thursday 2/4, 6:43 PM CT |
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Updating an earlier report, Carmelo Anthony (sprained ankle) fully practiced Thursday, according to the Denver Post.
Rototimes View: The stud small forward is progressing well, but noted that he will not return to action until he is 100 percent. Anthony is hopeful of playing in one of the four games before the All-Star break though. |
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| Gibson will not play | Thursday 2/4, 6:39 PM CT |
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Daniel Gibson will not play tonight against Miami due to personal reasons, according to Brian Windhorst's (Cleveland Plain Dealer) twitter page.
Rototimes View: Gibson is attending to his pregnant fiancee, and he appears to be day-to-day. Jawad Williams is slated to start in his absence. |
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| Casspi misses practice | Thursday 2/4, 6:00 PM CT |
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Omri Casspi did not practice today while down with a stomach virus, according to the Kings' official twitter page.
Rototimes View: It is uncertain if Casspi will be recovered in time to play in Friday's game versus Phoenix. Consider him day-to-day. |
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| Kobe dealing with a sprain | Thursday 2/4, 5:44 PM CT |
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It has been disclosed that Kobe Bryant suffered a sprained ankle in Wednesday's battle with Charlotte, according to ESPN.
Rototimes View: The elite shooting guard is day-to-day. The Lakers are yet to give him the green light for Friday's game against Denver. |
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| Paul to miss 4-6 weeks | Thursday 2/4, 5:27 PM CT |
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Chris Paul underwent successful surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee, according to NBA writer Art Garcia's twitter page.
Rototimes View: The Hornets expect the elite point guard to be on the shelf for 4-6 weeks while recovering. Darren Collison is filling his spot in the starting five. |
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| Batum is probable | Thursday 2/4, 4:56 PM CT |
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Nicolas Batum is probable for tonight's game against the Spurs, according to the Blazers' official twitter page.
Rototimes View: Batum is dealing with a shoulder ailment, but is apparently healthy enough to play. His fantasy value is limited while fighting for minutes as a backup though. |
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| Bayless is probable | Thursday 2/4, 4:53 PM CT |
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Jerryd Bayless sprained his left wrist during Wednesday's battle with Utah, but is probable for tonight's contest against San Antonio, according to the Blazers' official twitter page.
Rototimes View: Bayless looks to make another start at shooting guard in place of the injured Brandon Roy (sprained hamstring). He should be OK to consider for fantasy duty. |
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| Roy ruled out | Thursday 2/4, 4:51 PM CT |
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Brandon Roy has been ruled out for tonight's game against San Antonio, according to the Blazers' official twitter page.
Rototimes View: The elite shooting guard will be missing another game due to his sprained hamstring. Jerryd Bayless (wrist) is probable, and should take his spot in the starting five. |
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| Taylor recalled by Rockets | Thursday 2/4, 4:23 PM CT |
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Jermaine Taylor has been recalled by the Rockets from the D-League, according to Sports Illustrated.
Rototimes View: Taylor scored 62 points over his last two games in the D-League, but does not merit fantasy attention while fighting for playing time with the Rockets. |
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| Nelson fully practices | Thursday 2/4, 4:20 PM CT |
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Jameer Nelson fully practiced Thursday, according to the Orlando Sentinel. He has been recovering from a hyperextended left knee.
Rototimes View: Nelson seems likely to play in Friday's game against the Wizards. Jason Williams should still see some extra minutes if Nelson is deemed fit to take the court. |
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| Pierce doubtful for Friday | Thursday 2/4, 4:12 PM CT |
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Coach Doc Rivers noted that Paul Pierce will be doubtful for Friday's game against New Jersey, according to the Boston Globe.
Rototimes View: Pierce, who is dealing with a sprained foot, could play if it was a playoff game - but won't be rushed back to the court for now. Consider the star small forward day-to-day. |
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| Deng misses Chicago's practice Thursday | Thursday 2/4, 3:42 PM CT |
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Luol Deng (thumb) sat out Chicago's practice on Thursday, according to the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson.
Rototimes View: Joakim Noah (foot) and Taj Gibson (foot) both sat out as well, though all three seem more than likely to play against Atlanta on Friday. Noah is probably a little bit more iffy than Deng and Gibson. |
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| Bryant misses practice Thursday due to ankle | Thursday 2/4, 3:13 PM CT |
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Kobe Bryant missed practice today to rest his sore anlke, according to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell.
Rototimes View: He'll be re-evaluated tomorrow, and thus his status against the Nuggets for Friday is currently up in the air. Still, knowing Kobe, he'll do everything he can to play through the pain. |
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| Watson to miss two games due to personal reasons | Thursday 2/4, 2:11 PM CT |
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Earl Watson will miss the Pacers' next two games due to personal reasons, according to the Indianapolis Star's Mike Wells.
Rototimes View: Look for Watson to return next Tuesday against the Bulls. A.J. Price will start in his place the next two games and makes for a decent fill-in for owners looking for assists. |
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| Thornton sits out of practice with sore lower back | Thursday 2/4, 2:06 PM CT |
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Marcus Thornton missed the Hornets' practice on Thursday due to a sore lower back, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Rototimes View: Thornton banged his back after falling to the ground last night. He's listed as questionable against the 76ers Friday, with either James Posey or Morris Peterson figuring to take his starting spot if he sits. |
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| Noah's plantar fasciitis not getting any better | Thursday 2/4, 1:55 PM CT |
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While nothing is imminent, head coach Vinny Del Negro said that the Bulls have discussed shutting down Joakim Noah through the All-Star break as he continues to deal with plantar fasciitis, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Rototimes View: Noah's mobility has been limited and his numbers have been down over the past few games. Continue to play him for now, as he's still a fine source of rebounds, though you should be ready for an alternate plan just in case. |
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| Udrih misses game with plantar fasciitis | Thursday 2/4, 12:36 PM CT |
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Beno Udrih did not play on Wednesday due to plantar fasciitis, according to the Sacramento Bee.
Rototimes View: Consider Udrih day-to-day, not that you'd want him in your lineup anyway at this point. |
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| Dalembert day-to-day with lower back ailment | Thursday 2/4, 12:32 PM CT |
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Samuel Dalembert is listed as day-to-day with a lower back injury, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Kate Fagan.
Rototimes View: We'll mark him as questionable to play against the Hornets on Friday, so be sure to check back in on the big man's status tomorrow. |
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| Parker expected to play Thursday | Thursday 2/4, 10:46 AM CT |
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Tony Parker (ankle) is expected to suit up and play against Portland, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
Rototimes View: Parker has sat the Spurs' past three games but was able to get through yesterday's shootaround just fine; while he still sat out San Antonio's game last night against the Kings, it looks like he's good to go tonight. Get him back into your lineup. |
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| Robinson expected to start over Duhon | Thursday 2/4, 10:34 AM CT |
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Nate Robinson is expected to start at point guard over Chris Duhon going forward this season, according to the New York Post.
Rototimes View: Robinson has easily outperformed Duhon of late, so Mike D'Antoni's decision should hardly come as a surprise. Robinson should receive a decent boost in minutes and serve as a fine fantasy commodity, while Duhon could end up splitting backup duties with Toney Douglas. |
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| Nowitzki playing through sprained thumb | Thursday 2/4, 10:27 AM CT |
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Dirk Nowitzki is playing through a sprained right thumb, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Rototimes View: This shouldn't be much of a concern to his owners, as plenty of NBA players are banged up at this point in the season. Nowitzki has fared just fine of late and should continue to do so. |
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| Anthony likely to miss two more games | Thursday 2/4, 9:52 AM CT |
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Carmelo Anthony (ankle) does not expect to play in either of Denver's next two games, according to Yahoo! Sports. "I could've went out there [Wednesday] and played, but I got to be real cautious," Anthony said. "I'm not going to play unless I'm 100 percent."
Rototimes View: Anthony has been deemed as a game-time decision for Denver's past several games, and while it's too bad that he'll likely miss two more, this latest info at least provides a bit more clarity to his situation. Keep the star small forward out of your lineup for now, and expect to have him back next Tuesday against the Mavericks. |
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| Civil suit filed against Iverson | Thursday 2/4, 9:14 AM CT |
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An Ohio resident has filed a civil lawsuit against Allen Iverson seeking $2.5 million in damages stemming from an alleged incident at a Detroit night club last spring, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Rototimes View: No trial date has been set, and it remains to be seen how legitimate this man's case is; he claims to have suffered "severe pain, emotional distress and mental anguish" from injuries suffered during an altercation at the South Beach Pizza Bar on the night of April 11." |
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| Daniels to partake in full-contact practice | Thursday 2/4, 8:29 AM CT |
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Marquis Daniels (thumb) continues to progress toward a return and is set to partake in his first full-contact practice today, according to the Boston Herald.
Rototimes View: He could return as early as Sunday against Orlando, though Feb. 10 against the Hornets appears to be a more likely target. While Daniels has the skill set to put up numbers, his fantasy value will remain limited by his bench role on Boston. |
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| Pierce day-to-day with foot injury | Thursday 2/4, 8:25 AM CT |
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While he may miss another game or two, Paul Pierce's foot injury doesn't appear to be too serious, according to the Boston Herald. "He's good, and it's day-to-day," Rivers said of Pierce. "I don't think he'll play (tomorrow) but then after that we'll see."
Rototimes View: Pierce's injury was originally feared to be much worse, so it looks like his fantasy owners have dodged a bullet. Keep him on your bench for now, but be ready to get him back into your lineup in the near future. |
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| Stoudemire has 17 boards in win | Thursday 2/4, 12:07 AM CT |
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Amar'e Stoudemire stepped up on Wednesday with 20 points, 17 boards, and assists and two blocks in a 109-97 win over the Nuggets.
Rototimes View: Stoudemire was 8-of-14 from the field and owners have to be ecstatic with this performance. He now has three triple-doubles in a row, averaging 27 PPG and 13.3 RPG over that stretch. |
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| Martin plays hard vs. Suns | Thursday 2/4, 12:06 AM CT |
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Kenyon Martin played hard in Wednesday's 109-97 home loss to the Suns, with 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a block.
Rototimes View: Martin recorded his third straight double-double, and averages 21.6 points and 11 boards over the span. The Nuggets will need him to have another strong performance Friday at the Lakers. |
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