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Chris Mihm: Undergoes Surgery
Update: Mihm (ankle) is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his right ankle, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: There's no timetable for his return, but we'd be surprised if he suited up for the Grizzlies this season.
Joe Smith: Set to Join Cavs
Update: Smith is set to sign with Cleveland when he clears waivers on Wednesday, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Analysis: The Cavaliers have a big need for him after losing Ben Wallace to a broken leg.
Drew Gooden: Set to Join Spurs
Update: Gooden is set to sign with San Antonio after he clears waivers on Wednesday, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Analysis: He'll help in the Spurs' front court if he can show he's over a recent groin injury.
Jason Hart: Signs with Denver
Update: Hart signed with the Nuggets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Hart will provide depth at point guard behind veterans Chauncey Billups and Anthony Carter.
Keyon Dooling: Game-Time Decision Tuesday
Update: Dooling (hip) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Bucks, NorthJersey.com reports.
Analysis: He's been nursing the hip injury for awhile, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him make a couple of appearances in practice before lacing up for a game.
Dwyane Wade: Skips Practice Tuesday
Update: Wade did not practice Tuesday in order to get treatment for tendinitis in his left knee, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis: "Just 60 games into the season, you get typical soreness from playing a lot of minutes and pounding, doing a lot of things on the court, trying to get wins," Wade said. "I'm just trying to take care of my body and do everything I can." Wade has been playing fantastically all season, and especially so recently. So while the Heat may monitor his minutes more than usual, we wouldn't expect a drop in production.
Raja Bell: Will Play Against Bulls on Tuesday
Update: Bell (shoulder) will play Tuesday against Chicago, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Analysis: Bell will be able to start against the Bulls. He has reached double figures in scoring just once in his past four games.
Luol Deng: Late Scratch Tuesday
Update: Updating an earlier post, Deng (bruised right tibia) was scratched for Tuesday's game against the Bobcats, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro announced an hour before tipoff that Deng would play, but be replaced in the starting lineup by newly acquired John Salmons. Then 45 minutes later, a team spokesman said Deng would not play at all. Del Negro said Deng would likely return to the starting lineup when he gets healthier, but no time table has been set for that.
Michael Redd: Undergoes Successful Surgery
Update: Redd underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair his torn ACL.
Analysis: Redd's rehabilitation is expected to last six months, which should make him ready for training camp next year.
Tim Thomas: Sat Out Monday's Practice, Hopes to Play Tuesday
Update: Thomas (strained left quadriceps) did not practice Monday but has not been ruled out for Tuesday against the Bobcats, the Arlington Daily Herald reports.
Analysis: Even if Thomas does suit up, he will not see major minutes and is best left on your bench.
Luol Deng: Sat Out Monday's Practice, Hopes to Play Tuesday
Update: Deng (bruised right tibia) did not practice Monday but has not been ruled out for Tuesday against the Bobcats, the Arlington Daily Herald reports.
Analysis: Deng admitted to still having some pain in the leg but expects to play Tuesday. However, even if he does suit up, he will not start as John Salmons gets the opening gig at small forward.
Jason Hart: Denver Interested
Update: The Nuggets are expected sign Hart this week, the Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Hart was bought out of his contract by the Clippers over the weekend. He's not expected to have much more than an insurance role for Denver in case Chauncey Billups or Anthony Carter get hurt.
Caron Butler: Misses Practice Tuesday
Update: Butler, who sat out Monday's 98-89 loss to the Hawks with tightness in his hamstring, was limited to rehab work and did not go through practice Tuesday, the Washington Post reports.
Analysis: He will make the trip to Oklahoma City for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, though, and will be re-evaluated before the game.
Emeka Okafor: Listed as Probable for Tuesday
Update: Okafor (ankle) is listed as probable for Tuesday night's game against the Bulls, the Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Okafor hurt his ankle in Sunday's game but returned to finish. He did not scrimmage Monday but is expected to play Tuesday.
Raja Bell: Not Sure If He Will Play Tuesday
Update: Bell may miss Tuesday's game due to what is being called a strained right shoulder, the Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Apparently Bell hurt his shoulder sometime during Charlotte's west coast trip and has been troubling him for a few games now. He did not scrimmage during Monday's practice and left shootaround early Tuesday morning.
Stromile Swift: Landing In the Desert?
Update: Swift is expected to sign with the Suns on Wednesday, the Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Swift was waived by the Nets on Sunday and is free to sign with any team. He'll add depth to the Suns frontcourt, but it's uncertain how much playing time Swift will receive with the Suns.
Steve Nash: (Ankle) Expected to Return Tuesday
Update: Nash (ankle) is expected to play Tuesday night against the Magic, the Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: He has missed the past three games due to a sprained ankle, but should return to the lineup Tuesday. "It's still sore," Nash said, "but it's a lot stronger. Today, I feel ready that I can give it a shot and get through it." His return to the lineup will slide Grant Hill to power forward and move Matt Barnes to a reserve role.
Sebastian Telfair: Won't Play Tuesday
Update: Telfair (groin) won't play against Golden State on Tuesday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis: He practiced at his own pace on Monday, but head coach Kevin McHale said that Telfair is going to rest until his condition improves. Look for Kevin Ollie to start at the point again in Telfair's absence.
Sebastian Telfair: Return To Practice
Update: Telfair (groin) practiced on Monday, but will be a game-time decision Tuesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Telfair missed Sunday's game after suffering the injury last week in practice.
Brian Scalabrine: Out Rest of Month
Update: Scalabrine (concussions) is out until at least April with his third concussion in less than a month, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Even when Scalabrine does return, expect the C's to treat him with kid gloves, as multiple concussions in a short period of time can cause permanent brain damage.
Mikki Moore: Weeks Away from Fully Integrating
Update: Moore is "at least three weeks away" from fully integrating into the Celtics' schemes, according to the Boston Globe.
Analysis: Moore should provide little more than frontcourt depth once Kevin Garnett returns, especially with Glen Davis playing so well. Don't expect much from him this season or in the playoffs.
Stephon Marbury: Weeks Away from Fully Integrating
Update: Marbury is apparently "at least three weeks away" from fully integrating into the Celtics' schemes, according to the Boston Globe.
Analysis: Marbury has been playing spot minutes here and there in Boston, but may see a greater role come playoff time, when the C's need a veteran guard presence off the bench.
Allen Iverson: (Back) More Tests
Update: Iverson will undergo further examination on his injured back Wednesday at Georgetown University, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: AI has already missed two games and has been ruled out of Tuesday's matchup against Chauncey Billups and the Nuggets. The results from this latest batch of tests should be in before the Pistons' next game on Friday, so keep an eye on the situation before setting your lineup that day.
Danny Granger: Won't Return on Tuesday
Update: Though Granger (foot) should come back soon, it won't be on Tuesday night against the Pacers, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: It's tempting to rush Granger back, but even in leagues where you make weekly moves, you're better off missing a game or two than trying to jump the gun.
Andre Iguodala: Scores Season-High 30 Points in Loss to Hornets
Update: Despite a season-high 30 points (11-for-18 FG, 6-6 FT), Iguodala was unable to lead the Sixers over the Hornets Monday night.
Analysis: Iguodala also collected four rebounds, four assists, and two threes. The Sixers have been struggling against teams that spread the floor and use the three-point shot. Their lack of a consistent three-point threat leaves them vulnerable against other teams that can convert threes.
Fred Jones: (Back) Plays Monday
Update: Jones returned to action Monday night after missing one game with a sore back.
Analysis: Jones came off the bench Monday night to score 14 points with four rebounds, three assists and a steal in 42 minutes in the Clippers' loss to the Spurs.
Chris Kaman: (Foot) Contact Next Week
Update: Kaman (plantar fasciitis left foot) will likely be cleared for contact next week, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Analysis: From there, it's only a matter of time before Kaman returns to game action.
Ricky Davis: Sits Monday with Knee
Update: Davis has suffered a flare up of tendinitis in his left knee, Yahoo! Sports reports.
Analysis: Davis, who sat out Monday's loss to the San Antonio, missed 19 games earlier this season because of left knee tendinitis.
Nate Robinson: Ankle Injury
Update: Robinson did not practice Monday because of a twisted left ankle, Newsday reports.
Analysis: Robinson isn't sure he'll be available for Wednesday night's game against Atlanta. In addition to the ankle injury, Robinson has been told by coach Mike D'Antoni to tone down his showmanship and play with a little more team-first attitude. "Those are things that we have to get better at as a team," D'Antoni said, "and Nate has his own personal program that he has to get better at, as does Chris Duhon, as does David Lee and everybody else. is one thing that's hard for him because he can get a shot anytime he wants, he can be explosive anytime he wants, but at the same time, he has to play within a team concept. It's a fine line, and I have no problem with that. Sometimes he goes too far one way or too far the other way."
Monta Ellis: (Ankle) To Return on Trip
Update: Ellis (ankle) is on track to return to action at some point during the Warriors' current road trip, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Golden State kicks off a four-game road trip beginning Tuesday night in Minnesota. The Warriors have three more games during the week at Chicago (Wednesday), at Detroit (Friday) and at Milwaukee (Saturday).
Luther Head: Miami Interested
Update: Miami is one "of about a dozen" teams inquiring about Head, according to agent Mark Bartelstein, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Head was bought out of his contract by the Rockets over the weekend. "We've talked to the Heat a little bit," said Bartelstein, whose client will clear waivers Wednesday. "There are about four or five teams that we feel might be a good fit."
Marcus Camby: Scores 12 in Another Loss
Update: Camby had 12 points, eight rebounds and two blocks during the Clippers' loss to the Spurs on Monday.
Analysis: Camby went 5-of-6 from the field and 2-of-2 from the line in 29 minutes of action. The Clippers fell to 15-46 with the loss.
Zach Randolph: Out Monday
Update: Randolph (personal) did not play in Monday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Randolph was attending to his critically ill father, and there's no timetable for his return. Consider him questionable for the Clippers' next game at home against the Grizzlies.
Carmelo Anthony: Suspended One Game
Update: The Nuggets have suspended Anthony for one game for an "in-game transgression" Sunday against Indiana, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Anthony reportedly refused to come out of the game in the third quarter when coach George Karl tried to remove him. Anthony won't play in the Nuggets' game Tuesday night at Detroit. He will return to the lineup Thursday against Portland in Denver.
Tony Parker: Double-Double
Update: Parker scored 26 points and handed out 10 assists during the Spurs' win over the Clippers on Monday.
Analysis: Parker went 10-of-19 from the field and 6-of-6 from the line in 34 minutes of action. It was his 10th double-double of the season.
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