[RichardMoss]

Cleveland
Daniel Gibson did not play Tuesday against the Raptors with a mid-foot contusion and is doubtful Thursday against the Bulls.
LeBron James is expected to play Thursday against the Bulls but will likely sit Friday against the Pacers to rest before heading into the playoffs.
Shaquille O'Neal's thumb rehab has progressed quickly and it looks like he will be able to return before the end of the regular season after having had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. Shaq is doubtful to play tonight vs. Chicago.
Sebastian Telfair as recovered from his ruptured groin and cound be activated Thursday against the Bulls.
Delonte West did not play Tuesday against the Raptors with back spasms and will not play Thursday against the Bulls.
Mo Williams is expected to play Thursday against the Bulls but will likely sit Friday against the Pacers to rest before heading into the playoffs.

Chicago
No injuries reported for this team.

L.A. Clippers
Travis Outlaw did not play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers with a strained right groin and remains questionable Thursday against the Kings.
Craig Smith will not play Thursday against the kings with back spasms.

Sacramento
Spencer Hawes will miss the remainder of the season after he suffered a knee bruise.

L.A. Lakers
Andrew Bynum still feels discomfort in his strained Achilles after a certain amount of exercise but Coach Phil Jackson has all but guaranteed that he'll be ready for the playoffs.
Luke Walton claims he will play Thursday against the Nuggets despite sitting out a portion of Wednesday's practice with soreness in his back.

Denver
Chris Andersen did not play Wednesday against the Thunder with a sprained left ankle and remains questionable Thursday against the Lakers.
Carmelo Anthony collapsed to the floor Wednesday against the Thunder after he drove into the lane and made contact with Kevin Durant. His head appeared to get pushed down into his neck and he lied flat on his back while play carried on around him. He left the game briefly but returned a short while later. Carmelo is listed as probable top play tonight against the Lakers.
Renaldo Balkman is out indefinitely with a back injury.
Kenyon Martin has completed his first round of platelet rich plasma therapy and has begun dunking in shoot around. He hopes to return before the end of the regular season.

Injuries report provided by SBRodds.com

[jjgold]

Lakers need Bynum for playoffs to have a shot to repeat

Denver should be tired tonight, Carmello a little dazed also

[mozomboking]

good ifo-thx

[RichardMoss]

Cleveland
LeBron James is downgraded to expected to miss tonight's game vs. Chicago Bulls

[blix177]

I am guessing Lebron not playing seeing the line went from chicago -4.5 to -7

[RichardMoss]

L.A. Lakers
Kobe Bryant is expected to miss Tonight's game vs. Denver to give him some rest time prior playoffs

[flyingillini]

Thanks for the report Flacco!

[BigDaddy]

good info

thanks

[talnted]

thanks for the heads up

[Jon825]

these are really helpful. keep it up

[NickS8753]

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[nmr123321]

thanks