NBA Injuries: So Much for the All Star Freshening
You expect players to get a little healthy over the break and have some renewed energy, but some guys got banged up late last night in NBA action. Meanwhile, the status of others is up in the air. Let’s look at a few.
Golden State Warriors: Stephen Jackson may not play tonight against Boston. Baron Davis turned an ankle but says he is fine. The Warriors will face Kevin Garnett this evening. Garnett was 50/50 to play entering the Celtics shootaround this morning, but now he’s a go.
Atlanta Hawks: New acquisition Mike Bibby turned an ankle in his 16 minutes during Atlanta’s wipeout loss to the Lakers (trailed 69-28 late in the second quarter). He wants to go against his former team tonight, but he’s questionable after today’s shootaround.
New Jersey Nets: Devin Harris is at least a couple of weeks away from beginning his duties with the Nets due to a “Grade 2″ ankle sprain.
Toronto Raptors: TJ Ford is hurt. Again. Pulled a stomach muscle in Toronto’s first practice after the All Star Break.
Washington Wizards: Gilbert Arenas’ ballyhooed return to practice lasted all of five minutes today. Is his March 2nd target date for his return optimistic? Caron Butler and DeShawn Stevenson also missed.
Chicago Bulls: Ben Gordon is back. Luol Deng might be.
That’s not a comprehensive list, but it is a good start for you in an injury-riddled NBA.
