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| Pacers guard Marquis Daniels scored 24 points on Wednesday night as Indian beat the Memphis Grizzlies in an exhibition game 122-115. Forward Jermaine O'Neal had 22 points and 11 rebounds. |
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| Kobe Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers | Wednesday 10/17, 10:49 PM CT |
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| Lakers star Kobe Bryant returned to practice after sitting out for the three previous days due to a sore knee. Coach Phil Jackson expects Bryant to play in the Lakers exhibition game against Seattle on Thursday. |
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| Jason Kidd, G, Dallas Mavericks | Wednesday 10/17, 10:48 PM CT |
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| Guard Jason Kidd was charged with harassing and groping a 23-year old woman in a Manhattan night club earlier this month. According to the police report, Kidd approached the woman and grabbed her crotch. When she tried to fend him off, he continued until she left the club. It is an ongoing investigation, and a statement from his publicist called it a "fabrication." |
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| Brandon Roy, G, Portland Trailblazers | Wednesday 10/17, 3:40 PM CT |
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| Brandon Roy has yet to play this preseason because of pain in his left heel, but was cleared to play this week and could be in the lineup on Friday against the Kings, the AP reported. Coach Nate McMillan previously said he was considering holding Roy out of the entire preseason as a precaution, but if Roy doesn’t have any pain in the next two days of practice he appears likely to give it a go on Friday. |
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| Heat guard Penny Hardaway returned to practice on Tuesday from a quad injury and plans to play in a preseason game later this week, the Miami Herald reported. Hardaway said he participated in scrimmage drills without any discomfort. If there is no overnight swelling or stiffness, he plans to play on Friday against the Hornets. |
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| Magic forward Dwight Howard scored 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in Orlando’s preseason victory over Cleveland on Wednesday in Shanghai, China. Howard sank 13 of 16 free throws. |
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| Hawks guard Speedy Claxton was one of three point guards not in uniform for Atlanta in Tuesday’s exhibition victory over Minnesota. The AP reported that Claxton, who is recovering from offseason knee surgery, is not even able to practice with the team. However, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Claxton is not with the team for personal reasons. |
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| Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin played in his first game since early November on Tuesday after microfracture surgery on his right knee. He started in Denver’s preseason game against Milwaukee and finished with 11 points and five rebounds. |
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| Joe Smith, F, Oklahoma City Thunder | Wednesday 10/17, 9:47 AM CT |
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| Bulls forward Joe Smith scored seven points and grabbed a rebound in 13 minutes off the bench in his preseason debut against Washington on Tuesday. Smith missed the first two exhibition contests due to a sore right knee, according to the AP. |
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| Mavs forward Dirk Nowitzki led the team with 23 points and 13 rebounds in Tuesday’s preseason victory over the Kings. He also chipped in five assists, a steal, and a block. |
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| Ron Artest, F, Houston Rockets | Wednesday 10/17, 9:41 AM CT |
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| Kings forward Ron Artest contributed 19 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block in Sacramento’s preseason loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday. Artest played 36 minutes. |
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| Josh Howard, G, Dallas Mavericks | Wednesday 10/17, 9:37 AM CT |
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| Josh Howard could face a one-game suspension after receiving a flagrant foul two on Tuesday in Dallas’ preseason game against Sacramento. The AP reported that Howard hit Kings center Brad Miller with a forearm to the neck after Miller shoved down Devin Harris going for a rebound. |
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| Johan Petro, C, Oklahoma City Thunder | Wednesday 10/17, 4:20 AM CT |
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| Johan Petro (heart palpitations) got back to practice Tuesday with no problems and should play Thursday against the Lakers, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. |
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| Damien Wilkins (sprained right ankle) returned to practice with no issues Tuesday and is expected to play against the Lakers Thursday, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. |
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| Chris Wilcox, F, Oklahoma City Thunder | Wednesday 10/17, 4:14 AM CT |
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| P.J. Carlesimo wants to find a way for Chris Wilcox and Nick Collison to both play more than 24 minutes a game, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. This will probably lead to the Sonics using Collison at center, something Carlesimo isn't thrilled about doing.
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| Wally Szczerbiak is dealing with a sprained left thumb, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. The team hasn't said much here, so we'll assume it's not a major concern. |
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| Kevin Durant, G, Oklahoma City Thunder | Wednesday 10/17, 4:07 AM CT |
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| Kevin Durant was plucked in the side of the head at Tuesday's practice and received three stitches above his right eye, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. This shouldn't be a problem going forward. |
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| Acie Law, G, Atlanta Hawks | Wednesday 10/17, 4:05 AM CT |
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| Acie Law missed Tuesday's game with a sprained wrist. MRI results aren't available yet. The point guard spot has been a mess for the Hawks this month, with a slew of injuries affecting their options. Keep a close eye on this situation. If Law is healthy on opening night, he's certainly an intriguing fantasy prospect right out of the box. |
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| Antawn Jamison left Tuesday's game with a mildly sprained left ankle. It's not expected to be a serious thing, but we'll see what the Wizards say Wednesday. |
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| Antawn Jamison left Tuesday's game with a mildly sprained left ankle. It's not expected to be a serious thing, but we'll see what the Wizards say Wednesday. |
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| Josh Childress sat out Tuesday's game with a bruised forearm. He's considered day-to-day. |
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| Andrew Bogut missed Tuesday's game with flu-like symptoms. This shouldn't be an issue once the season rolls around. |
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| Tony Parker, G, San Antonio Spurs | Wednesday 10/17, 3:54 AM CT |
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| Tony Parker participated in a full practice Tuesday for the first time since camp opened, the San Antonio Express-News reports. He's coming back from a sprained ankle.
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