NBA Injury Report for Wednesday 03/05/08

The_Kid · 03-05-08, 12:14 PM

David West

David West was noticeably limping and did not participate in Tuesday's practice after spraining his left ankle on Monday night. He will be a game-time decision on Wednesday against the Hawks.

The fact that he was limping around doesn't bode well for his availability, and the Hornets have no reason to rush him back against the struggling Hawks. Melvin Ely and Hilton Armstrong will see increased roles if West can't play.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Yi Jianlian

Yi Jianlian (sprained ankle) did not practice with the Bucks on Tuesday but could still be available against the Sonics. He is listed as day-to-day.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Mike Miller

Mike Miller (back spasms) shot around during a pre-game workout on Tuesday and will likely play in Wednesday's game against the Nets.

"We're trying to get him ready to play," coach Marc Iavaroni said. "He's pain free. It's just a question of being game ready." Miller has missed seven straight games, all losses.
Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Delonte West

Cavaliers guard Delonte West missed practice on Tuesday after a death in his family. He is questionable for Wednesday's game and will likely be a game-time decision.

The Cavaliers are thin enough at point guard that Damon Jones will see a ton of minutes if West doesn't play. The Cavs square off with the Bulls on Thursday, so with any luck he'll be back by then. Mar. 5 - 9:41 am et
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal

Linas Kleiza

Linas Kleiza is questionable for Wednesday's game against Phoenix after "landing weird" during Monday's practice and aggravating the left ankle he first sprained on February 19th.

Nuggets coach George Karl thinks that Kleiza will play, but Kleiza says he is at "about 60 percent," adding,"We'll see how it feels." Mar. 5 - 9:55 am et
Source: Rocky Mountain News

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mundane · 03-05-08, 03:22 PM

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The_Kid · 03-05-08, 03:36 PM

Andrei Kirilenko

Andrei Kirilenko's MRI on his hip was negative, but he'll sit out Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

He's also doubtful for Friday and C.J. Miles will start in his place tonight. Mar. 5 - 2:00 pm et
Source: Deseret News

Corey Maggette/Chris Kaman

The Clippers did not have Corey Maggette (fingers) or center Chris Kaman (back) at practice on Tuesday.

It's reasonable for Kaman to rest his back since he just returned from injury, and we don't expect him to miss any games. Maggette's finger injury is a mystery, but usually when there are no details provided it means the injury is minor. Check both guys status before Wednesday's game, just in case.
Source: Orange County Register

The_Kid · 03-05-08, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by The_Kid

Corey Maggette/Chris Kaman

The Clippers did not have Corey Maggette (fingers) or center Chris Kaman (back) at practice on Tuesday.

It's reasonable for Kaman to rest his back since he just returned from injury, and we don't expect him to miss any games. Maggette's finger injury is a mystery, but usually when there are no details provided it means the injury is minor. Check both guys status before Wednesday's game, just in case.
Source: Orange County Register

Kevin Martin

Kevin Martin might miss Wednesday's game with a wrist/hand injury.

He was hurt near the end of Tuesday's loss to the Lakers and his availability for tonight's game against the Clippers is currently unknown, so we're treating him as if he's a game-time decision. Mar. 5 - 7:09 pm et
Source: Sacramento Bee