Fantasy Basketball Daily Injury Report for Wednesday, December 12
Dec 12, 2012 NBA Injury Report
Kirk Hinrich (CHI) – Probable with an elbow injury.
Rip Hamilton (CHI) – Out next three weeks. Marco Belinelli starting.
Kyle Korver (ATL) – Gametime decision with back injury.
Brook Lopez (BKN) – Doubtful Wednesday with a foot injury. Andray Blatche likely to get another start.
Gerald Wallace (BKN) – Tweaked a knee last night, but probable for his next game.
Byron Mullens (CHA) – Probable with a sore ankle.
Daniel Gibson (CLE) – Doubtful Wednesday with an elbow injury. CJ Miles could pick up a start.
Dion Waiters (CLE) – Doubtful Wednesday with an ankle injury.
Shawn Marion (DAL) – Gametime decision tonight with a groin injury.
Chris Kaman (DAL) – Probable with an ankle injury.
Jeremy Lin (HOU) – Suffered a twisted ankle Tuesday at practice, gametime decision tonight.
James Harden (HOU) – Missed his last game with an ankle injury, gametime decision tonight. Carlos Delfino would likely get the start if Harden can’t go.
Udonis Haslem (MIA) – Probable, recovering from the flu.
Mike Dunleavy (MIL) – Questionable with a knee injury. I’d avoid him tonight.
Ekpe Udoh (MIL) – Questionable tonight with a wrist injury.
Ersan Ilyasova (MIL) – Probable tonight with a leg contusion.
Nikola Pekovic (MIN) – Probable, sore ankle.
Raymond Felton (NYK) – Felton is really struggling with a thumb injury. He’s still playing his regular minutes, but his shooting has been horrible.
Nick Young (PHI) – Probable, but limited with a toe injury.
Goran Dragic (PHO) – Missed his last game with the flu and might be a gametime decision tonight.
Damian Lillard (POR) – Suffered an slight ankle injury Monday, so be safe and give him a look closer to gametime before using him.
DeMarcus Cousins (SAC) – Cousins delivered a cheap shot elbow to OJ Mayo Monday and there’s a slight chance he could get a suspension. Be careful using him tonight.
Tyreke Evans (SAC) – Questionable with a knee injury. Franciso Garcia could pick up another start.
Amir Johnson (TOR) – Suspended one game.
Andrea Bargnani (TOR) – Suffered an elbow injury in his last game and is a gametime decision Wednesday. Ed Davis could be a good play if Bargnani is out.
Kyle Lowry (TOR) – Questionable tonight with a triceps injury. Jose Calderon could get the start.
Mickael Pietrus (TOR) – Probable with a sore knee.
Derrick Favors (UTA) – Gametime decision with a foot injury, plantar fasciitis.
AJ Price (WAS) – Out with a broken hand.
Trevor Ariza (WAS) – Out with a leg injury.
Fantasy Basketball Daily Injury Report for Tuesday, December 11
Dec 11, 2012 NBA Injury Report
Damian Lillard (POR) – Suffered a minor ankle injury, but played through it. He should be ok, but check his next gametime status just to be safe.
Wesley Matthews (POR) – Missed Monday with a hip injury. Sasha Pavlovic got the start for Matthews.
Nicolas Batum (POR) – Missed Monday with a back injury. Victor Claver got the start for Batum.
James Harden (HOU) – Harden was out last night with an ankle injury. No word yet on his next game status. Carlos Delfino got the start for Harden and played well.
Kyle Lowry (TOR) – Added a triceps injury to his list of nagging injuries. If it causes him to miss time, Jose Calderon would likely move into the starting lineup.
Andrea Bargnani (TOR) – Suffered an elbow injury and had to leave the game and didn’t return. X-rays were negative and an update will probably be coming soon. Ed Davis could see good minutes if Bargnani is out.
Linas Kleiza (TOR) – Out Monday with a knee injury. Mickael Pietrus returned after missing a game and got the start at SF.
Anthony Davis (NOR) – Practiced Monday, but remains questionable for tonight.
Shawn Marion (DAL) – Missed Monday with a groin injury. Dahntay Jones got the start at SF.
Dion Waiters (CLE) – Questionable tonight with an ankle injury.
Brook Lopez (BKN) – Practiced Monday and is a gametime decision tonight.
Tyreke Evans (SAC) – Evans was out again with his lingering knee injury. Francisco Garcia got the start at SG and had 25 points. I’m not sure how long Evans is going to be out, but Garcia could be a nice short term pickup.
Kyle Korver (ATL) – Out Monday with back problems.
Kirk Hinrich (CHI) – Probable tonight with an elbow injury. Nate Robinson could get some extra run if Hinrich is limited.
Udonis Haslem (MIA) – Out Monday with the flu.
Kevin Seraphin (WAS) – Missed practice Monday with an illness, so be careful using him tonight.
Rasheed Wallace (NYK) – Questionable tonight with a foot injury.
Pau Gasol (LAL) – Gametime decision tonight with knee tendonitis.
Steve Nash (LAL) – Now likely out until the end of December with nerve damage.
A.J. Price (WAS) – Price is out 4-6 weeks with a broken hand. Be sure to get him out of your lineups tonight. Shaun Livingston and Jordan Crawford will both likely see time at PG.
Fantasy Basketball Daily Injury Report for Monday, December 10
Dec 10, 2012 NBA Injury Report
Nicolas Batum (POR) – Doubtful for Monday with a back injury.
Wesley Matthews (POR) – Gametime Decision with thumb and leg injuries.
Steve Nash (LAL) – It doesn’t appear that Nash is anywhere close to returning. He won’t be on the upcoming Laker roadtrip.
James Harden (HOU) – Harden is dealing with ankle and toe injuries, but should be probable for tonight.
Goran Dragic (PHO) – Dragic was a surprise scratch last night with the flu, which really killed me in my Fanduel and DraftStreet daily cash games. Several news sites reported around 7:00 pm EST that Dragic was going to play, but Sebastian Telfair got the start and Dragic never got on the court.
Pau Gasol (LAL) – Gasol has missed several games dealing with knee tendonitis, but could return Tuesday.
Brandon Jennings (MIL) – Suffered a minor ankle injury. Not sure if it was a new injury or an aggravation of his recent ankle problem.
Jason Kidd (NYK) – Suffered a minor head injury, but should be good to go for his next game.
Carmelo Anthony (NYK) – Returned after missing a couple of games with a finger laceration. He should be back in all lineups.
Amare Stoudemire (NYK) – Stoudemire is getting closer to a return. He got in a lengthy workout yesterday and could be just a couple of weeks away from getting on the court. You may want to toss a few trade offers out there and gamble a little on Stoudemire if you are falling deep in your leagues standings.
Rasheed Wallace (NYK) – Missed Sunday with a left foot injury.
Anthony Davis (NOR) – Davis could return this week, but I’d leave him on the bench for a few games to give him a chance to get the rust off.
Ekpe Udoh (MIL) – Wrist injury Sunday, X-Rays were negative. No word on how much time he might miss.
Derrick Favors (UTA) – Favors missed Sunday with plantar fasciitis.
Kyle Korver (ATL) – Doubtful Monday with back soreness.
Al Jefferson (UTA) – Jefferson returned to action after missing some time with a back injury. Give him a quick check before his next couple of starts just to be safe.
Brook Lopez (BKN) – Lopez will have his foot evaluated today and there should be a more definite timetable for his return given later this afternoon.
Mickael Pietrus (TOR) – Missed Sunday with a sore knee. Linas Kleiza got the surprise start.
Mike Dunleavy (MIL) – Missed Sunday with a knee injury.
Kirk Hinrich (CHI) – Day to Day with an elbow injury.
Fantasy Basketball Daily Injury Report for Sunday, December 9
Dec 9, 2012 NBA Injury Report
Tyreke Evans (SAC) – Evans missed another game Saturday with a sore knee. Francisco Garcia filled in for him.
Wesley Matthews (POR) – Suffered a hip flexor injury last night and is questionable for his next game on Monday. He’s also been dealing with a sore thumb, so the Blazers could shut him down for a bit and let him heal up.
Carmelo Anthony (NYK) – Missed another game with his finger laceration. The Knicks are obviously being cautious with him, but he should be a go in his return to Denver this week.
LeBron James (Miami) – LeBron had a minor groin injury last night, but played through it. I doubt it will keep him out, but check it next gametime just to be safe.
Dwyane Wade (Miami) – Twisted an ankle in Saturday’s game, but played through it. Check his next gametime status.
James Harden (HOU) – Harden rolled an ankle last night, but played through it. He was already dealing with a toe injury. He should be fine this week, but be sure and check it gametime before using him in daily transaction leagues.
Nicolas Batum (POR) – Batum tried to play through his back injury, but had to leave last night’s game and he didn’t return. Risky play this week.
Kirk Hinrich (CHI) – Suffered an elbow injury Saturday, not sure of the severity. Nate Robinson could get a start if Hinrich can’t go in his next game.
AJ Price (WAS) – Price fractured his hand in Saturday’s game and looks to be out for 4-6 weeks. Shaun Livingston could be in line for big minutes, but he’s dealing with knee soreness right now. Jordan Crawford could be forced into the starting PG role.
Anderson Varejao (CLE) – Varejao suffered a minor elbow injury which caused him to come out of the game, but trainers looked at it and he returned to finish with a solid line. He should be ok, but check it gametime in daily leagues.
Kyrie Irving (CLE) – There are reports that Irving could be back as soon as Tuesday. You can’t really start him this week, but daily leagues should keep an eye on Irving this week.
Byron Mullens (CHA) – Mullens is dealing with an ankle injury and it may be limiting his production. Be careful using him this week.
DeJuan Blair (SAS) – Missed Saturday with a leg injury.
Dion Waiters (CLE) – Missed Saturday with an ankle injury.
Nick Young (PHI) – Missed Saturday with a toe injury.
Shawn Marion (DAL) – Missed Saturday with a groin injury.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (CHA) – Kidd-Gilchrist took a fall and injured his tailbone, but was able to finish the game. He’ll be sore, but he’s probable for his next one.
Fantasy Basketball Daily Injury Report for Saturday, December 8
Dec 8, 2012 NBA Injury Report
Carmelo Anthony (NYK) – Melo is a gametime decision today with a cut on his finger that required six stitches. He missed his last game and his teammates were able to beat Miami, so there’s a good chance the Knicks could rest him here as well.
Nicolas Batum (POR) – Batum is dealing with a back injury and is a gametime decision tonight.
Dion Waiters (CLE) – Waiters is doubtful tonight with an ankle injury.
Chris Kaman (DAL) – Questionable Saturday with an ankle injury.
Shawn Marion (DAL) – Questionable Saturday with a groin injury.
Raymond Felton (NYK) – He aggravated his thumb injury last game, but is probable for tonight. There is no guarantee on what kind of production you’ll get out of him tonight and it might be a good idea to find a better option.
Kyle Lowry (TOR) – Aggravated his previous right ankle injury and could be questionable for his next game. If he misses time, Jose Calderon would get the start at PG and makes a nice daily play.
Andrei Kirilenko (MIN) – Kirilenko was able to log 31 minutes Friday night, so maybe his back problems are healing. Make sure you check his next gametime status before using him.
Al Jefferson (UTA) – Missed Friday with a back injury. Jefferson says he’ll be back on the court Sunday. Not sure how long he’s going to be out, so keep an eye on his gametime status.
Richard Jefferson (GSW) – Remains out with a calf injury. No word on a return date, but he’s now firmly behind Harrison Barnes on the depth chart.
Derrick Favors (UTA) – Has plantar fasciitis and it’s unknown how long he’s going to be out.
DeJuan Blair (SAS) – Blair suffered some type of injury when he fell hard on the court Friday. Not exactly sure what he did, but he left the game and didn’t return. Check it for his next game.
Mike Dunleavy (MIL) – Dunleavy missed another game with his sore knee. He’s going to be DTD for awhile.
Byron Mullens (CHA) – Suffered an ankle injury and didn’t return to last night’s game against Milwuakee. The game was a blowout at the time and it isn’t clear whether the injury kept him out our if the Bobcats just gave up and rested him.
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (MIL) – He’s still having problems with his knee. He’s not much of a fantasy asset anyway, but he should be on the wire as long as he’s dealing with health issues.
Ed Davis (TOR) – Suffered a dislocated right ring finger Friday.
Tony Allen (MEM) – Returned after missing three games with a groin injury, but only logged 22 minutes and maybe he isn’t fully healed yet. He’s not much of a fantasy asset, but he’s unplayable at anything less than 25 minutes per night.
Nikola Pekovic (MIN) – Pekovic is trying to play through an ankle injury and he’s really killing his fantasy owners right now. The Wolves could shut him down for a few games and you should too.
Tyreke Evans (SAC) – Evans missed another game with his sore knee. He had an MRI, but everything came back clean.
Kosta Koufos (DEN) – Returned from the flu and should be safe to use going forward.
Kwame Brown (PHI) – Missed Friday with a stomach virus.
Nick Young (PHI) – Missed Friday with a toe injury. There’s a chance he could play tonight, but I’d play it safe and avoid him in daily leagues.