FantasySP / NBA / Player News (min) http://www.fantasysp.com Copyright 2009 651686 Kevin Love / Although Love says he has no pain in his broken hand, X-rays show he's at least two weeks away from 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. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Kevin_Love">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Kevin_Love/651686 651686 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:07 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Kevin_Love/651686 Kevin Love / Love two weeks away from practicing 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. <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Kevin_Love">Player Page</a>
http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Kevin_Love/651631 651631 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:02 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Kevin_Love/651631
Kevin Love / An X-Ray revealed that Kevin Love's broken hand is progressing, but he's still about two weeks from 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. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Kevin_Love">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Kevin_Love/651606 651606 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:07 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Kevin_Love/651606 Kevin Love / Love progressing well in rehab News: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Kevin Love says the pain from his hand is almost gone. He was able to do some outside shooting Friday and says that full contact practice is likely two weeks away. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Kevin_Love">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Kevin_Love/651450 651450 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28:07 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Kevin_Love/651450 Ryan Hollins / Hollins started at center and scored four points with four rebounds in 23 minutes in Wednesday's loss Hollins started at center and scored four points with four rebounds in 23 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Houston. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Ryan_Hollins">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Ryan_Hollins/649127 649127 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:35:06 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Ryan_Hollins/649127 Ramon Sessions / Ramon Sessions came off the bench for 16 points and five dimes on 7-of-11 shooting in 24 minutes Wednesday. Ramon Sessions came off the bench for 16 points and five dimes on 7-of-11 shooting in 24 minutes Wednesday. Jonny Flynn started and also played 24 minutes, but had just nine points and two assists on 4-of-12 shooting. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Ramon_Sessions">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Ramon_Sessions/648656 648656 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 2:42:07 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Ramon_Sessions/648656 Al Jefferson / Al Jefferson returned to action on Wednesday November 18. Al Jefferson returned to action on Wednesday November 18. .. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Al_Jefferson">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Al_Jefferson/648600 648600 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 2:00:17 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Al_Jefferson/648600 Oleksiy Pecherov / Pecherov back to doing something News: Timberwolves F/C Oleksiy Pecherov, whose numbers had declined since he moved out of the starting lineup, had a decent performance Wednesday against the Rockets. He scored 12 points and pulled down four boards in 22 minutes, shooting 2 for 4 from 3-point range. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Oleksiy_Pecherov">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Oleksiy_Pecherov/648572 648572 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 1:42:07 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Oleksiy_Pecherov/648572 Ramon Sessions / T-Wolves learn what Sessions can do News: Timberwolves PG Ramon Sessions, who got off to a slow start after signing as a free agent, averaging 5.0 points and 2.4 assists over his first seven games, had 16 points and five assists in 24 minutes off the bench Wednesday against the Rockets. He's averaging 11.4 points and 4.6 assists over his last five games, playing just as well as rookie starter Jonny Flynn, who's averaging 13.0 points and 3.2 assists during that same stretch. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Ramon_Sessions">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Ramon_Sessions/648571 648571 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 1:42:07 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Ramon_Sessions/648571 Jonny Flynn / Flynn losing numbers to Sessions News: Timberwolves rookie PG Jonny Flynn had only nine points and two assists in 24 minutes Wednesday against the Rockets, shooting 4 for 12 from the field. He's now averaging 13.0 points and 3.2 assists over his last five games. Meanwhile, reserve Ramon Sessions is averaging 11.4 points and 4.6 assists over that same stretch, bouncing back from a slow start. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Jonny_Flynn">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Jonny_Flynn/648570 648570 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 1:42:07 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Jonny_Flynn/648570 Al Jefferson / Jefferson has good outing for Wolves Al Jefferson had a good outing in Wednesday's 97-84 loss to the Rockets, as he racked up 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks.

Our View: Jefferson performed up to high expectations for fantasy owners tonight. He topped 20 points for the third time this season and collected his second double-double. <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Al_Jefferson">Player Page</a>
http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Al_Jefferson/648468 648468 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 0:21:02 EDT fanball.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Al_Jefferson/648468
Ramon Sessions / Sessions scored 16 points with five assists and three steals in 24 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Houston. Sessions scored 16 points with five assists and three steals in 24 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Houston. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Ramon_Sessions">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Ramon_Sessions/648429 648429 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:56:07 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Ramon_Sessions/648429 Al Jefferson / Jefferson scored 20 points with ten rebounds in 33 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Houston. He left briefly Jefferson scored 20 points with ten rebounds in 33 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Houston. He left briefly in the fourth quarter after getting kicked in the head, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Al_Jefferson">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Al_Jefferson/648404 648404 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:49:07 EDT rotowire.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Al_Jefferson/648404 Al Jefferson / Jefferson solid in return to team News: Minnesota C Al Jefferson was back on the court on Wednesday against the Rockets after taking care of personal issues relating to an ill family member in Florida. Jefferson didn't miss a beat as he led the team with 20 points on 9 of 11 shooting in 33 minutes. He added 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Al_Jefferson">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Al_Jefferson/648370 648370 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:28:06 EDT CBSSports.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Al_Jefferson/648370 Antonio Daniels / The Magic, who lost starting point guard Jameer Nelson for the next four to six weeks due to knee surgery, The Magic, who lost starting point guard Jameer Nelson for the next four to six weeks due to knee surgery, have been contacted by Antonio Daniels. No word on whether or not they'll sign him, but it's important to remember that Daniels was a fantasy disappointment while filling in for Gilbert Arenas a couple years ago. [...] <br /><br /><a style="font-size: 11px;" href="http://www.fantasysp.com/nba_player_news/Antonio_Daniels">Player Page</a> http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Antonio_Daniels/647813 647813 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:42:07 EDT rotoworld.com http://www.fantasysp.com/player/nba/Antonio_Daniels/647813