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Jamaal Magloire C, Miami Heat 10/12/08, Time: 7:35 am |
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Out |
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Magloire will miss at least six-to-eight weeks with a broken bone in his left hand. |
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Magloire will be re-evaluated next week to determine if surgery is needed. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Vince Carter F, New Jersey Nets 10/12/08, Time: 7:31 am |
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Questionable |
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Carter practiced fully on Saturday and is considered questionable for Sunday's preseason game against the Heat. |
| Analysis: |
Carter has been nursing a strained hamstring but he should return to the lineup shortly. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Richard Jefferson F, Milwaukee Bucks 10/12/08, Time: 7:27 am |
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Jefferson, who was out of action with a strained quad, returned to the Bucks' lineup on Saturday. |
| Analysis: |
Jefferson started and had nine points and two rebounds in 21 minutes. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chauncey Billups G, Detroit Pistons 10/12/08, Time: 7:24 am |
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Questionable |
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Billups suffered a sprained right ankle in the third quarter against Milwaukee on Saturday. Billups left the game and did not return. |
| Analysis: |
The injury is not considered serious and Billups is day-to-day at the moment. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Arron Afflalo G, Detroit Pistons 10/12/08, Time: 7:22 am |
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Afflalo had 28 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals against the Bucks on Saturday. |
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Afflalo will have to earn his minutes but if he can see more playing time, he is a sleeper this season in deeper leagues. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Charlie Villanueva F, Milwaukee Bucks 10/12/08, Time: 7:18 am |
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Villanueva had 26 points, eight rebounds and one block on Saturday in a preseason game against the Pistons.
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Villanueva is a breakout candidate heading into the regular season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kendrick Perkins C, Boston Celtics 10/10/08, Time: 2:03 pm |
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Perkins, who has been out due to his recovery from off-season shoulder surgery, has been cleared to begin participating in full-contact drills. |
| Analysis: |
Perkins will return to practice on Monday and will be ready for the start of the regular season. (SportsBuff.com)
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Allan Houston G, New York Knicks 10/10/08, Time: 2:00 pm |
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Houston is still bothered by a sore quad and will not play in the Knicks' preseason game against the Sixers on Friday. |
| Analysis: |
It is looking more and more unlikely that Houston will make the team. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Yi Jianlian F, New Jersey Nets 10/10/08, Time: 1:48 pm |
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Yi was held out of New Jersey's preseason game against the Heat on Thursday. |
| Analysis: |
Yi is expected to see a lot of playing time in the Nets' preseason rematch against the Heat on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Derrick Rose G, Chicago Bulls 10/10/08, Time: 1:45 pm |
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In his preseason debut with the Bulls on Thursday, Rose was in the starting lineup and finished with 10 points, five assists and three rebounds in 27 minutes. |
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Rose did a decent job but commited six turnovers. Expect his numbers to improve as he adjusts to the NBA game. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kareem Rush G, Philadelphia 76ers 10/10/08, Time: 1:41 pm |
| News: |
Rush, who missed several days due to an ankle injury, returned to practice on Thursday. |
| Analysis: |
Thaddeus Young has jumped ahead of Rush into the starting lineup so Rush will have to earn his playing time. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Marcus Banks G, Miami Heat 10/10/08, Time: 1:38 pm |
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Banks had nine points, seven assists and six rebounds in 35 minutes against the Nets on Thursday. |
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Banks started at point guard for the Heat and he could begin the season as the starter if Chris Quinn is unable to go. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Michael Beasley F, Miami Heat 10/10/08, Time: 1:35 pm |
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Beasley had 21 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes against the Nets on Thursday. |
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It was another solid game for Beasley as he continues to prove that he will be a solid fantasy option at forward this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jamaal Magloire C, Miami Heat 10/10/08, Time: 1:26 pm |
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Out |
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Magloire fractured his left hand during the Heat?s preseason loss against the Nets on Thursday. |
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It is unclear how long Magloire may be out as he will be re-evaluated on Friday. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Mike Dunleavy G, Indiana Pacers 10/10/08, Time: 1:23 pm |
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Out |
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Dunleavy is expected to miss at least the next two games with tendonitis in his right knee. |
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Dunleavy is day-to-day at the moment and is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Troy Murphy C, Indiana Pacers 10/10/08, Time: 1:21 pm |
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Out |
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Murphy, who is still recovering from an Achilles' injury, is expected to miss at least the next two preseason games.
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Murphy is day-to-day but is expected to return to action within a week. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Vince Carter G, New Jersey Nets 10/10/08, Time: 1:17 pm |
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Out |
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Carter strained his left hamstring in the Nets preseason game against the Heat on Thursday. |
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Carter played only 12 minutes in the first quarter and did not return. Consider Carter day-to-day at the moment. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Andrew Bogut C, Milwaukee Bucks 10/09/08, Time: 7:06 am |
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Bogut returned to game action on Wednesday, finishing with seven points and eight rebounds. |
| Analysis: |
Bogut played well and will be ready for the start of the regular season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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David Lee F, New York Knicks 10/09/08, Time: 7:02 am |
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David Lee had 22 points, nine rebounds, one steal, and one block on Wednesday against the Raptors. |
| Analysis: |
Lee started at center and is the favorite to fill that role heading into the start of the regular season as Eddy Curry is still working to get back into playing shape. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chris Bosh F, Toronto Raptors 10/09/08, Time: 6:58 am |
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Bosh had 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals on Wednesday in Toronto's preseason victory over the Knicks. |
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With Jermaine O'Neal in the mix, Bosh is primed to benefit with a big year for the Raptors. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Martell Webster F, Portland Trail Blazers 10/09/08, Time: 6:55 am |
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Out |
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Webster has a stress fracture in his left foot and is expected to be out for at least eight weeks.
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Webster will be re-examined on Thursday to get a better diagnosis on the injury. (SportsBuff.com) |
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David Harrison C, Minnesota Timberwolves 10/09/08, Time: 6:51 am |
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The Timberwolves signed Harrison to a one year contract on Wednesday. |
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Harrison averaged 4.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 55 games with the Pacers last season. Harrison is a depth signing and has little fantasy value. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brendan Haywood C, Washington Wizards 10/09/08, Time: 6:48 am |
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Out |
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Haywood has a torn ligament in his right wrist and will have to undergo surgery.
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Haywood is expected to miss the next four-to-six months. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Antawn Jamison F, Washington Wizards 10/09/08, Time: 6:44 am |
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Good news for Jamison as the MRI on his injured knee showed no damage.
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The injury has been described as a right knee contusion and Jamison will be ready for the start of the season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Jermaine O 'Neal C, Toronto Raptors 10/08/08, Time: 11:53 pm |
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O'Neal managed on 8 points and 6 boards Wednesday night against the Knicks. |
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Good news was that production was in only 18 minutes of action. Expect O'Neal to average around 15-16 points and 8 boards this year. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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Chris Duhon G, New York Knicks 10/08/08, Time: 11:51 pm |
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Good news first - Duhon posted 10 rebounds and 6 assists Wednesday night against Toronto. On the other hand he manged to turn the ball over 7 times and score only 5 points on 1-of-7 shooting. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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Antoine Walker F, Memphis Grizzlies 10/08/08, Time: 11:48 pm |
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Walker went 0-for-3 from the field and 0-for-4 from the charity stripe against the Wizards Wednesday. |
| Analysis: |
Walker shouldn't be anywhere near your thoughts this season. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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JaVale McGee C, Washington Wizards 10/08/08, Time: 11:45 pm |
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McGee posted 20 points and 8 rebounds against Memphis on Wednesday. |
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McGee posted those numbers in only 27 minutes on 66 percent shooting from the floor. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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Thaddeus Young F, Philadelphia 76ers 10/08/08, Time: 11:42 pm |
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Young scored 21 points against the defending champion Boston Celtics Wednesday night. |
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Young could emerge as a deeper league role player but keep in mind that he's behind Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand on the depth chart. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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Charlie Villanueva F, Milwaukee Bucks 10/08/08, Time: 11:40 pm |
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Villanueva scored 20 points in Wednesday's loss to Detroit. |
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Villanueva should become a solid fantasy player this year after more playing time was secured af the team dealt Yi Jianlian. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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J.J. Redick G, Orlando Magic 10/08/08, Time: 11:36 pm |
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Redick scored 14 points in twelve minutes in Wednesday's win over Charlotte. |
| Analysis: |
Redick likely won't receive enough minutes to contribute barring injury - but keep an eye on his numbers during the preseason just in case health issues arise. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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Sean May F, Charlotte Bobcats 10/08/08, Time: 11:34 pm |
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May scored 7 points and grabbed 2 rebounds in Wednesday's game against Orlando. |
| Analysis: |
There is a good chance that May could become a steady waiver wire player this season after returning from injury. Keep him on the radar. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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Danny Granger F, Indiana Pacers 10/08/08, Time: 11:32 pm |
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Granger shot a woeful 1-for-11 from the field against the Hornets Wednesday night, finishing with 9 points. |
| Analysis: |
Granger is a solid fantasy option, consider this game a mirage. (Lang Greeene/SportsBuff.com) |
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Jarrett Jack G, Indiana Pacers 10/08/08, Time: 11:30 pm |
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Jack committed 8 turnovers in 28 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Hornets. |
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Jack did manage to score 11 points and snag 8 boards but the turnover stat is one to keep an eye on. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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Tyson Chandler C, New Orleans Hornets 10/08/08, Time: 11:28 pm |
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Chandler seems to be recovering from a sprained ankle sustained during last weekend as he posted 11 rebounds in 22 minutes of action Wednesday night against the Pacers. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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Chris Paul G, New Orleans Hornets 10/08/08, Time: 11:26 pm |
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In 22 minutes, Paul scored 17 points and dished out 5 assists in Wednesday's preseason victory over the Pacers. (Lang Greene/SportsBuff.com) |
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Allan Houston G, New York Knicks 10/08/08, Time: 3:14 pm |
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Out |
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Houston will miss the Knicks' preseason opener on Wednesday due to a sore quad.
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Houston is in camp with the Knicks on a tryout basis and this does not help him one bit in his attempt to make an NBA comeback. Consider Houston day-to-day at the moment.(SportsBuff.com) |
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Nick Young G, Washington Wizards 10/08/08, Time: 3:11 pm |
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Out |
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Young has been bothered by a sore knee and is expected to be out of action for at least a week. |
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Young averaged 7.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 75 games as a rookie with the Wizards in 2007-08. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Greg Oden C, Portland Trail Blazers 10/08/08, Time: 3:07 pm |
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Oden made his NBA debut on Tuesday against the Kings, finishing with 13 points, five rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes. |
| Analysis: |
Oden looked great out there and should have a big year for Portland this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Trevor Ariza F, L.A. Lakers Lakers 10/08/08, Time: 3:04 pm |
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Hot |
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Ariza started on Tuesday in the Lakers preseason game against the Jazz, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds, one steal and one block. |
| Analysis: |
Ariza could begin the season in the Lakers' starting lineup and is a sleeper candidate heading into the regular season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Ron Artest F, Houston Rockets 10/07/08, Time: 11:22 pm |
| News: |
Artest made his debut with the Rockets on Tuesday in their preseason win over Memphis. |
| Analysis: |
Artest played very well for Houston, finishing with 15 points, two steals and one assist in 24 minutes. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Antawn Jamison C, Washington Wizards 10/07/08, Time: 11:06 pm |
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Out |
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Jamison injured his right knee in the first quarter of Washington's preseason game against Dallas on Tuesday. Jamison had to be helped off the court and did not return.
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The injury was diagnosed as a right knee strain and Jamison will undergo an MRI on Wednesday. Stay tuned. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Danilo Gallinari F, New York Knicks 10/07/08, Time: 10:53 pm |
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Gallinari, who has been out with a bulging disc in his back since the first game of the Vegas Summer League, could practice as soon as next week.
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Gallinari has been working hard to get healthy and practice with his new teammates. Gallinari will have to impress in the preseason if he has any hope of seeing valuable minutes this season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Andrew Bogut C, Milwaukee Bucks 10/07/08, Time: 10:45 pm |
| News: |
Bogut returned to practice on Tuesday and is expected to play in Milwaukee's preseason game against Detroit on Wednesday. |
| Analysis: |
Bogut has dealt with an ankle injury and migraine headaches this off-season but is feeling better. Bogut will be ready to go for the start of the regular season. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Carlos Boozer F, Utah Jazz 10/07/08, Time: 10:42 pm |
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Probable |
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| News: |
Boozer was held out of Utah's preseason game on Tuesday due to a sore left hamstring. |
| Analysis: |
The hamstring injury is not serious as Boozer sat out as a precaution. Consider Boozer day-to-day at the moment. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Brendan Haywood C, Washington Wizards 10/07/08, Time: 10:38 pm |
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Out |
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| News: |
Haywood will have his sprained right wrist examined by a specialist on Wednesday. |
| Analysis: |
Haywood missed the Wizards' preseason game on Tuesday and there is still no timetable on how long he may be out. It is possible that Haywood may be forced to have wrist surgery. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Andrew Bynum C, L.A. Lakers Lakers 10/07/08, Time: 5:26 pm |
| News: |
Bynum could start the season coming off the bench as the Lakers are unhappy with how him and Pau Gasol are playing together. |
| Analysis: |
Bynum will still be a top fantasy option at center even if he comes off the bench as he should average close to a double-double every night. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Chris Quinn G, Miami Heat 10/07/08, Time: 5:23 pm |
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Quinn missed practice on Tuesday as he is recovering from a sprained ankle injury that he suffered over the weekend. |
| Analysis: |
Quinn is the front runner to win the starting point guard job in Miami. (SportsBuff.com) |
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J.J. Redick G, Orlando Magic 10/07/08, Time: 5:20 pm |
| News: |
The Magic picked up Redick's $2.8 million option for the 2009-2010 season. |
| Analysis: |
Redick has little fantasy value at the moment as he has yet to receive enough playing time to warrant consideration. (SportsBuff.com) |
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Kareem Rush G, Philadelphia 76ers 10/07/08, Time: 5:18 pm |
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Questionable |
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Rush suffered a sprained ankle during practice on Monday and is expected to be out for a few days.
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Rush averaged 8.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 71 games last season with the Pacers and should improve on those numbers in an increased role in Philadelphia. (SportsBuff.com) |
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