Jan. 23 -- Learned two things this week. One, if you happen to be at a Knicks game and Mrs. Antonio Davis is sitting in your section, that's probably a good time to be on your best behavior. Two, it's a lot more fun when Ron Artest takes justice into his own hands. On to this week's injuries....

Cleveland guard and Nike pitchman LeBron James suffered from a sore right knee on Saturday, and still hung 51 points on the Jazz. All injuries should be so good. Unfortunately, most players aren't nearly so fortunate, for example....

Charlotte's G Gerald Wallace is expected to miss up to six weeks after bruising his tibia. Wallace has averaged over three steals a game of late, so his extended absence is bound to hurt fantasy players as well as the Bobcats. Look for G Jumaine Jones to get an increase in playing time as a result, making him an excellent pickup should he be available in your league.

Just when we were getting used to having G Emmanuel Ginobili back in action, San Antonio's sparkplug suffered a sprained ankle, which caused him to leave Friday's game against the Heat midway through the second half. Fortunately X-rays were negative, but it should be at least a week, if not two, before Ginobili returns to the court. In the meantime, look for G Brent Barry to get more playing time. Reserve Ginobili immediately.

More news on the M.I.A. in S.A., F Robert Horry has missed several games due to an abdominal strain.

More news on players with limited fantasy value...Utah's F Jarrod Collins sprained his ankle during Monday's game and missed most of the week's action as a result. Collins felt well enough to return to action on Saturday, playing for just over 20 minutes, posting a mere three points and six rebounds. He's likely a free agent in your league, and for a very good reason.

Ankle injuries seem to be going around (occupational hazard for NBA players, I suppose). This paragraph's victim is F Keith Van Horn. It's been street clothes for Van Horn over the past two games, but a mid-week return looks likely.

It's two games and counting for G T.J. Ford. Milwaukee's guard suffered a pulled hamstring before the Bucks game against Atlanta, and he's been out of action ever since. There's no timetable set for his return, but tests have been positive. Expect Ford to be hobbled for a few more games, so bench him if possible.

It's not often you see this injury in the NBA, but C Michael Olowoandi looks to miss a few games due to an injured tooth. It's an abscessed tooth to be specific, and while it's nothing serious, it should be enough to keep Olowandi on your bench this week.

G Troy Hudson has that nighttime, sniffling, sneezing, coughing, stuffy-headed feeling. Unfortunately for him, Nyquil may help him get to sleep, but it won't get him ready to return to the court. It's been a bad bout with the flu for Troy, and it's kept him out of action for several games. His return should happen shortly, but until then look for more G Marko Jaric in the Timberwolves' backcourt.

Things are looking worse for F Stromile Swift. What was originally thought to be a simple eye injury is actually conjunctivitis. Of course, the street name for conjunctivitis is "pink eye," but saying you have pink eye as an adult causes you to lose all street cred. The problem with conjunctivitis is that it's contagious, so until Swift has completely recovered he's being kept away from his fellow teammates. Bottom line: at least another week on this guy.

F Grant Hill is injured. I can probably safely run that at the bottom of every column. This time, it's abdominal pain that has Hill out of action. They're saying seven to ten days, but since it's Hill we're talking about, you may as well double that. Poor Grant Hill, what could have been....

Finally, I've decided to modify the column, mostly because it's always so negative. This player is hurt. That player will be out for six months. Who needs that kind of negativity all the time? So I'll be installing a "Welcome Back Club" to highlight players who are returning to the court after missing time because of injury.

The back spasms that have afflicted F Richard Jefferson may be subsiding. Jefferson returned to the court this week after missing three games, and looked great in the process. He played two games, going nearly 40 minutes in each while posting double-digit scoring and rebound totals. Looks like it's once again safe to start Jefferson.

F Jermaine O'Neal was a tough call last week. Turns out, sitting him was the thing to do, as he was sidelined for three games with an ankle sprain. Jermaine returned to the court on Saturday, but with muted numbers (including 4-for-11 from the field). It's clear that the ankle is still bothering O'Neal. But given his potential, and the fact that he's back, I think you play him through this ailment.

Things are slightly different regarding the other Pacer to return this week. G Jamal Tinsley missed 11 games because of a torn right biceps, and the rust was evident in his return. So far Tinsley has come of the bench, failed to play more than 20 minutes, and posted poor numbers all around. Tinsley will eventually be fine, but it's clear that the point guard will need to play his way back into shape. Unless your team is especially thin at the guard position, you'll be better served keeping Tinsley reserved for the next few weeks.

F Shareef Abdur-Rahim returned to the court. Now, a return to the court may not always be noteworthy; however, Shareef suffered a broken jaw over the holidays and initial reports had the forward out of action until mid-March. Doctors soon changed their timeline. Still, this is an impressive turnaround time. Abdur-Rahim likely won't be one hundred percent out for some time, but if he can play through his discomfort, the Kings will be happy to have him out on the court. Look for limited minutes over the next month or so, but solid production nevertheless.

G Tracy McGrady played 40 minutes in the Rockets' game against the Bulls. But what's even more encouraging is that he didn't complain of any residual soreness the next day. Back injuries can revisit their victims at a moment's notice, so fantasy teams with McGrady will be on shaky ground all season. However, at the moment he looks good to go, and should be activated in all leagues.

Double-digit scoring. Double-digit rebounding. It's safe to say that after missing two games with a thigh injury F Drew Gooden is back in business.

C Jake Voskuhl missed seven games with a sprained ankle, but he returned to action on Friday and had a solid rebounding effort (seven boards in under 20 minutes). Don't be surprised if Voskuhl sees his role increase in the coming days.

F Peja Stojakovic has returned from his bad back. Enjoy him while you can, those back injuries have a nasty habit of returning.

Mike Bornhorst is a fantasy expert for NBA.com. His column Trainer’s Table runs every Monday as part of the NBA.com Premium Scouting Report. Contact him at mhb_roto@TalentedMrRoto.com .

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