Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal's shoulder injury, which will keep him out of Tuesday's game, is not thought to be serious. He's not even listed on the Cavs' injury report, so tonight should be considered a precautionary night off with a bad matchup.
Delonte West
Delonte West will be activated for Tuesday's game against GSW, meaning he's likely to play. We thought he might be on his way out in Cleveland, but they're going to try to work him back into the mix tonight. We still don't think he's a great fantasy option either way, and would recommend dropping him if you can get a guy like Jason Williams.
Paul Pierce
After hurting his knee last Friday, Paul Pierce practiced full speed Tuesday and is expected to start Wednesday against the Warriors. "I got a good response the last couple days of rest," Pierce said. "It was a slight sprain of the knee but I'm a fast healer and I feel good." Go ahead and start him.
Mario Chalmers
Mario Chalmers (pinched nerve in shoulder) sat out Monday's practice and is questionable to play on Tuesday. "It's getting a lot better,'' said Chalmers. If he can't fight through the injury, Carlos Arroyo is expected to fill in as the team's starting PG.
Jermaine O'Neal
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal (hip) expects to play against the Thunder on Tuesday. We're always leery of O'Neal when he's injured, but he went through the team's full workout on Monday and should be safe to start.
Hilton Armstrong
Backup center Hilton Armstrong will miss Tuesday's game against the Clippers with a shoulder injury he suffered at Monday's practice. Emeka Okafor will see even more minutes than normal, while Sean Marks will also get some extra clock.
Chris Paul
An MRI has confirmed that Chris Paul has a sprained ankle. He could be on crutches for two weeks and remains out indefinitely. Although Paul will be evaluated daily, early indications are that he'll miss between three-to-four weeks. The good news is that he doesn't have any structural damage, so just keep him benched and hope for some positive updates.
Omri Casspi
Omri Casspi (ankle) expects to play Tuesday against the Bulls. Casspi will test his ankle in Sunday's practice, and we should have a real good idea of his status then. At this point, he's looking good to go for Tuesday.
Al Harrington
Al Harrington (sore shoulder) missed Tuesday's practice, riding a stationary bike while his teammates worked out. The Knicks are calling him "probable" for Wednesday's game against the Pacers. Stay tuned as we update.
Luke Walton
Lakers forward Luke Walton has a pinched nerve in his back and will be out at least six weeks. Walton was a glue-guy in the Lakers' lineup, and without him the Lakers need to ask more from Shannon Brown, Sasha Vujacic, Adam Morrison, and Josh Powell.
Jameer Nelson
Jameer Nelson will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, which he injured Monday against the Bobcats. What a bad break for Nelson owners, as no one saw this coming. Jason Williams should be picked up by owners in need of a starting fantasy point guard, as hard as that is to believe. Nelson will be out anywhere from four to six weeks.
Shawn Marion
The Mavericks are calling Shawn Marion a "game-time decision" for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. Marion rolled his ankle Monday night against the Bucks and played through it for a while before finally coming to the bench. The injury doesn't sound too serious, so stay tuned for updates leading up to Wednesday's game.
Hedo Turkoglu
Hedo Turkoglu (hip) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday, according to the Globe & Mail. Turkoglu scored 20 points while playing through the injury on Sunday (and being given "10 percent" odds) so we're assuming that he'll suit up. We should know more after the team's shootaround.
Shaun Livingston
Shaun Livingston was scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday to remove staples from his left knee that were causing swelling. The staples are from the surgery he had previously when he suffered a devastating knee injury in 2007. No timetable for his return has been set, and it remains to be seen if he'll ever fully recover to be a productive NBA player again.
Raja Bell
Raja Bell will have the season-ending wrist surgery he put off while with the Bobcats. Bell would rather sit out the season than play for the Warriors and it's hard to blame him as he is going to try to get healthy for a free-agent deal this summer. He'll be an emergency player for Don Nelson tonight as they'll only dress eight players, but expect the surgery to happen soon. Anthony Morrow, Steph Curry and Corey Maggette get a nice boost with this news.
C.J. Watson
Warriors guard C.J. Watson has officially tested positive for swine flu. The team is taking all necessary precautions, and Watson will not join the team for games on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Kelenna Azubuike
Kelenna Azubuike will not play again this season, after an MRI revealed that he had a torn left patellar tendon. Azubuike will have surgery this week, with an expected recovery time of five-to-six months. We have faith that the young swingman will come back strong for the beginning of next season -- for now, his minutes (and those of Stephen Jackson) will be absorbed by guys like Anthony Morrow and Corey Maggette.
Andris Biedrins
Coach Don Nelson said Tuesday that Andris Biedrins (back/groin) is likely to make his return from injury sooner than Ronny Turiaf (knee). Biedrins is scheduled to be reevaluated next Monday. Biedrins and Turiaf's absence means Anthony Randolph should start seeing more minutes. His playing time has been inconsistent, but when he's been on the floor, all he's done is produce. And with the Warriors only having seven players available for Tuesday's game, it doesn't appear that even Nellie can stop Randolph this time.