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Michael Redd / Redd to play three games in Week 5?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:07:07 EDT

News: The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Michael Redd is still out for "a few more games" due to a patella injury. General manager John Hammond said it's realistic to think Redd could be available in time for Wednesday's game at New Orleans, the third game on the Bucks' upcoming four-game road swing. "We expect Michael back within the next two or three games," Hammond said. [...]

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Kevin Love / Although Love says he has no pain in his broken hand, X-rays show he's at least two weeks away from

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:07 EDT

Although Love says he has no pain in his broken hand, X-rays show he's at least two weeks away from returning to practice and likely three weeks away from playing in a game, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. [...]

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Anderson Varejao / Varejao playing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:01 EDT

Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play and come off the Cavaliers bench on Friday night, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Our View: J.J Hickson will again be in the starting lineup. Varejao will, as usual, provide the team high-energy minutes, especially in Shaquille O'Neal's absence.

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Shaquille O'Neal / Shaq out Friday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:01 EDT

Shaquille O'Neal (shoulder) will not be active on Friday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Our View: His return to the lineup is uncertain at this point. Zydrunas Ilgauskas will continue to start in his absence.

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Kevin Love / Love two weeks away from practicing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:02 EDT

Kevin Love (broken hand) is about two weeks away from practicing, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Our View: He would then need about a week of practice before being declared game ready. With Minnesota's season already lost, don't be surprised if he is out even longer, as they likely to exercise the utmost of caution.

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Anderson Varejao / Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Pacers. Varejao will come off

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:28:07 EDT

Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Pacers. Varejao will come off the bench in relief of starter J.J Hickson. [...]

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Kevin Love / An X-Ray revealed that Kevin Love's broken hand is progressing, but he's still about two weeks from

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:07 EDT

An X-Ray revealed that Kevin Love's broken hand is progressing, but he's still about two weeks from practicing and three weeks from playing in a game. Love did some outside shooting Friday, and though he says he feels almost no pain in his hand, he is unable to do anything physical. [...]

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Anderson Varejao / Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Pacers. Troy Murphy (back) is

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:07 EDT

Anderson Varejao (hip) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Pacers. Troy Murphy (back) is also expected to return after missing six games. Shaquille O'Neal remains out. [...]

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Dan Gadzuric / Dan Gadzuric is the likely starter at C for the Bucks in place of the injured Andrew Bogut. Gadzuric

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:07:06 EDT

Dan Gadzuric is the likely starter at C for the Bucks in place of the injured Andrew Bogut. Gadzuric is a decent rebounder and occasionally blocks a shot, but won't provide many other fantasy perks. [...]

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Robin Lopez / R. Lopez able to practice

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:28 EDT

News: The Arizona Republic reports that Robin Lopez participated in his first full-contact practice Friday. He has yet to play this season due to a fracture in his foot. [...]

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Troy Murphy / Murphy to return Friday night

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:28 EDT

News: The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that Pacers F Troy Murphy will return to the Pacers lineup Friday night after missing his last six games due to a back problem. He is listed as the starting power forward in the given projected starting lineup. [...]

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Michael Redd / Michael Redd (knee) took part in non-contact drills Thursday, but said he will need to absorb some contact

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:10 EDT

Michael Redd (knee) took part in non-contact drills Thursday, but said he will need to absorb some contact before he's ready to play in a game. GM John Hammond said it would be realistic to expect Redd to return for a Nov. [...]

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Tracy McGrady / Tracy McGrady and Coach Rick Adelman on Friday both denied a Yahoo! Sports report that the two had engaged

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:06 EDT

Tracy McGrady and Coach Rick Adelman on Friday both denied a Yahoo! Sports report that the two had engaged in a heated argument behind closed doors on Wednesday. [...]

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Tracy McGrady / Tracy McGrady and Coach Rick Adelman on Friday both denied a Yahoo! Sports report that the two had engaged

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:07 EDT

Tracy McGrady and Coach Rick Adelman on Friday both denied a Yahoo! Sports report that the two had engaged in a heated argument behind closed doors on Wednesday. [...]

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Quentin Richardson / Richardson still questionable

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28:07 EDT

News: The Miami Herald reports that Quentin Richardson (shoulder) is still considered questionable for Friday's game in Toronto. Richardson left in the third quarter Wednesday after landing awkwardly as he secured a defensive rebound. [...]

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