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| An MRI on Antawn Jamison's injured shoulder revealed no structural damage, but the forward is doubtful for Friday's game, according to the Washington Post. It's not clear if Jamison will miss any additional time. |
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| Drew Gooden missed his third straight game Thursday with a strained abdominal muscle, according to the AP. Gooden's status for Saturday's game is unclear, but he had been playing well lately, so hopefully he can suit up. |
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| Martell Webster was hospitalized Thursday with flu-like symptoms and dizziness, according to Sports Network. He sat out Thursday's game, but it's not known if this will keep him out of action any further. We'll keep you posted on his status. |
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| Ben Wallace returned to the lineup Thursday after missing two games with back spasms. He played 32 minutes and scored six points on 3-of-6 shooting while picking up eight rebounds, three steals and three blocks. Only LeBron James played more minutes for the Cavs Thursday than Wallace, which is surprising since the team reportedly wanted to take it easy on their center before the playoffs. |
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| Brandon Roy had an extended workout Wednesday with a friend and a session Thursday with Blazers athletic trainer Jay Jensen, and both Roy and Jensen said the guard will probably play Sunday for the first time since injuring his groin and hip on March 25, according to The Oregonian. "There's still some pain there,'' Roy said. "But there probably will be for the rest of the season. I want to give it a go.'' Good news for Roy owners who were hoping for some contribution from the young stud before the end of the year. |
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| Paul Pierce's fiancee is expected to have induced labor, possibly as early as today, which could mean Pierce sitting out Saturday's game in Charlotte, according to CelticsBlog.com. Pierce has played in all 75 games this season so far. Check back for updates on this situation. |
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| Grant Hill appears to be ready to return to the lineup after missing three games with a strained groin, according to ESPN.com. "I feel like I can play," Hill said. "Assuming there's no problems between now and tomorrow [Friday], I think I will." The 34-year-old has also dealt with a sprained wrist recently. Feel free to stick Hill back in your lineup tomorrow if you normally would. |
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| Shawn Marion will miss the rest of the season due to a left foot injury, according to the AP. He will undergo treatment soon and will not be able to participate in basketball-related activity for about a month. Marion has been sidelined with back spasms that forced him to sit out 11 of the past 12 games. Joel Anthony, Alexander Johnson and Stephane Lasme, among others, will see more playing time with Marion out. |
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| Andrew Bynum did some running and slide drills at practice Thursday, according to the LA Times. It's still not clear when he'll be able to return from his dislocated kneecap, though the Lakers are hoping he can get some games in before the playoffs start. |
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| Kenyon Martin has been suspended one game by the NBA for exceeding the flagrant points total, according to NBA.com. He'll sit out Saturday's game and will be assessed an additional suspension for all subsequent flagrant fouls. Eduardo Najera will likely replace Martin in the starting lineup. |
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| Drew Gooden could miss another game when the Bulls take on the Cavaliers tonight, according to the Chicago Tribune. He has been slowed by an abdominal strain, and his chances of missing a third straight game are greater than 50 percent. He has been playing well as of late and hopefully he can return and bounce back soon.
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| Dirk Nowitzki stepped up and fought his injury to play in Dallas' important game against the Warriors on Wednesday, and he admirably ended the night with 18 points and five boards in a 111-86 win. He was able to play close to 27 minutes. |
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| Pau Gasol returned from a nine-game absence on Wednesday, and scored 10 points, six boards, seven assists, one steal, and one block. He was previously out with an ankle injury and this was a solid return for him. |
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| Kobe Bryant continues to put the Lakers in position to win with outstanding performances on the court, leading his Lakers to a 104-91 win over Portland this evening. Bryant went 10-of-16 from the field, a strong 4-of-5 from the three-point stripe, and 12-of-13 from the free-throw line to score 36 points, adding 13 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Kobe is the man and continues to play like the best player in the league. |
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| Martell Webster played just 27 minutes in the 91-104 loss for the Portland Trail Blazers in Los Angeles to the Lakers, but he did what he could to make noise. Webster went 7-of-11 from the field and an amazing 6-of-9 from three-point land to score 23 points. Webster has shown strong potential when given the opportunity, so he may be a player to watch next season. |
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