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| Jermaine O'Neal will be out at least two weeks as he deals with a bruised left knee, the AP reports. A MRI on Thursday afternoon revealed the injury. Earlier this week, O'Neal said he was not fully healed from knee surgery to repair torn meniscus cartilage last April. He said he was surprised the healing process has been so slow. |
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| Jameer Nelson missed Saturday's game due to a strained tendon in his right foot. He's now missed two straight games, and it's not clear when he'll be able to go again. |
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| Jamaal Tinsley was back in uniform Saturday after being de-activated for one game per Jim O'Brien's decision. Tinsley finished Saturday's loss with four points and 13 assists, playing just under 36 minutes. |
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| Luol Deng, G, Chicago Bulls | Saturday 1/19, 9:04 PM CT |
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| Luol Deng wasn't able to play Saturday due to an aggravation of his sore left Achilles tendon. He's now missed four games tied to this injury, and is considered day-to-day. |
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| Mo Williams, G, Cleveland Cavaliers | Saturday 1/19, 9:03 PM CT |
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| Mo Williams returned to the lineup Saturday after missing one game with the stomach flu. |
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| Tracy McGrady came off the bench for the Rockets Saturday against San Antonio, gutting it out despite a deep bone bruise in his left knee. We'll see if he has anything to offer after the game. |
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| Kirk Hinrich missed his third straight game Friday with back spasms, but the Bulls don't think it will be a long-term issues, according to the Chicago Tribune. The team considers Hinrich day-to-day. |
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| The Grizzlies plan to sign Bobby Jones for a second 10-day contract, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. "He's played short minutes, but he's played well," head coach Marc Iavaroni said. "... Everything is a gamble. It's like the game shows. Do you hold on or put it back and say I want a superstar sitting in the D-League. ... I really like the kid. He's a hard worker. He's come into games and played very respectably." |
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| Jermaine O'Neal, who has been battling a constant knee problem, is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Kings, according to the Indianapolis Star. If O'Neal is unable to go, Troy Murphy will likely get the start. |
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| Rajon Rondo, G, Boston Celtics | Saturday 1/19, 10:27 AM CT |
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| Rajon Rondo missed his third game in the last four on Friday with a bruised back and sore hamstring, but he could return to action Monday against the Knicks, according to the Boston Globe. Nothing is set in stone, however. Doc Rivers did state that Rondo may be forced to miss more time. |
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| Scot Pollard, who has missed the last five games with a right ankle injury, is almost healthy, according to the Boston Globe. He could see some playing time against the Knicks. |
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| Rudy Gay, G, Memphis Grizzlies | Saturday 1/19, 1:13 AM CT |
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| Rudy Gay missed Friday's game with the flu. Bobby Jones picked up the start in Gay's place. Consider Gay day-to-day for the moment. It's a shame the virus came about now, as he was excellent (30 points, nine rebounds) in Thursday's match with Cleveland. |
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| Rajon Rondo, G, Boston Celtics | Saturday 1/19, 1:11 AM CT |
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| Rajon Rondo sat out again on Friday due to his sore back. Eddie House covered for him nicely, putting up 15 points, four rebounds and four assists. Rondo has said that he doesn't expect to miss any addional starts. |
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| Austin Croshere is still dealing with a sore back, as it kept him out of Fruday's game. Consider him day-to-day going forward. |
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