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Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye will start Friday's game without limitations, after missing the past five games with a dislocated shoulder.
Frye has been working diligently to return to action, and is actually ahead of his original timetable. Mar. 18 - 2:34 p.m. ET
Source: Paul Coro on Twitter
 

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Danilo Gallinari - F - Nuggets

As expected, Danilo Gallinari (toe) will play on Friday vs. Orlando.
Fantasy owners should heed George Karl's words, and reserve Gallo until his minutes increase. "I’m hoping to get 20 minutes out of him, but there are a lot of players out there," said Karl. "It depends on how he looks, how he feels, how comfortable he is in the game and also how the game is going." Mar. 18 - 1:52 p.m. ET
Source: Denver Post
 

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Andre Iguodala - G/F - 76ers

Andre Iguodala is expected to play vs. the Kings on Friday despite appearing on the injury report with left knee tendinitis.
Iguodala struggled on Wednesday, understandably, but he played 34 minutes and should be safe to keep active -- it helps that the Sixers are in the thick of the playoff race. Mar. 18 - 1:49 p.m. ET
Source: Michael Preston on Twitter
 

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Brendan Haywood - C - Mavericks

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle expects to have Brendan Haywood (back) in the rotation on Friday.
After a rather hideous stretch early this season, Haywood has started giving Dallas a reliable presence behind Tyson Chandler. His fantasy value is minimal, but his importance for Dallas will be heightened once the playoffs begin. Mar. 18 - 1:42 p.m. ET
Source: MavsFastBreak.com
 

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Luis Scola - F/C - Rockets

Luis Scola (knee) went through Friday's shootaround -- he feels better but remains a game-time decision.
Scola practiced on Thursday and said that he and the team's trainers are doing "everything we can" to have him ready to go vs. Boston. We're cautiously optimistic abut his status, as he routinely plays through aches and pains, but we aren't likely to have a final answer until tonight. Mar. 18 - 1:40 p.m. ET
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Nick Young - G/F - Wizards </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Nick Young is going to try to play Friday against the Raptors despite a sore knee that kept him out of Tuesday's game.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"We’ll see how it goes at shootaround and if the trainers can get me going, I’m going to give it a go," Young said. His knee is clearly not healthy and if he does play, aggravating the injury could lead to more trouble and an eventual shutdown. Use him at your own risk. His return will hurt Jordan Crawford slightly, but Crawford is still in line for a lot of minutes, either way.
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J.J. Redick - G - Magic </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>An MRI on J.J. Redick's abdomen showed nothing worse than muscle strain, but he will not play on Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Orlando wants him to rest until the injury is healed, a logical decision since abdominal strains are easy to aggravate. Gilbert Arenas and Chris Duhon will pick up extra minutes as reserve guards for the Magic.
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Danilo Gallinari - F - Nuggets </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Danilo Gallinari (toe) has officially been upgraded to probable for Friday's game.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Gallo is projected to play about 20 minutes, as the Nuggets are playing well and have enough firepower that they can work him back slowly. Fantasy owners should delay starting him unless there are no alternatives.
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Andrei Kirilenko - F - Jazz </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Andrei Kirilenko missed Friday's practice to see a chiropractor about his ailing back. He is listed as a game-time decision for Sunday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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Paul Millsap - F - Jazz </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Paul Millsap (knee), Ronnie Price (toe), and Francisco Elson (ankle) will all be game-time decisions for Utah on Sunday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>All three are practicing on Friday, which is an excellent sign, and it seems like Millsap is on pace to play Sunday. With any luck we will have confirmation tomorrow afternoon.
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Antawn Jamison - F - Cavaliers </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Antawn Jamison (broken finger) confirmed on Thursday that he will not return this season.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This was a foregone conclusion but hadn't quite been made official, as Thursday was the first time Jamison spoke publicly about the injury.
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JaVale McGee - F/C - Wizards </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>JaVale McGee brushed off criticism of his antics following Tuesday's triple-double, and coach Flip Saunders also offered his support.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"What people remember, they won’t remember the [12] blocked shots, the way he played," said Saunders. "They’ll remember, down by 19, he dunked it, pounded his chest." McGee was also single-mindedly pursuing his 10th point down the stretch, though as he rightly points out it was Saunders calling those plays for him rather than a renegade attempt to pad his stats.
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Baron Davis - G - Cavaliers </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Baron Davis (back spasms) isn't sure whether he'll play vs. the Clippers on Saturday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Davis struggled in 14 minutes of action vs. Portland on Thursday and we're skeptical about his availability, but should know more after the Cavs' shootaround.
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Fantasy related but good info....



Toney Douglas Drains Nine 3s

On the first day of the NCAA Tournament, the NBA did us a favor and scheduled three pretty bland games. That didn't stop Toney Douglas from stealing the show, or the Cavaliers from embarrassing themselves against the Blazers. Here's what you missed on Thursday as Rick Pitino and the Cardinals jacked up our brackets.

But first, here are the remaining Games Played Weekly Schedules, running Monday through Sunday.

ATL 4-3-3-2
BOS 4-4-4-2 (nice)
CHA 3-4-4-2
CHI 4-4-4-2
CLE 4-4-4-2
DAL 3-4-3-2
DEN 3-3-4-2
DET 3-3-4-2
GSW 4-3-3-2
HOU 2-4-3-2 (yuck)
IND 4-4-3-1 (Paul George?)
LAC 3-3-4-1
LAL 3-3-4-2
MEM 4-3-3-2
MIA 3-4-3-2
MIL 3-4-4-2
MIN 3-3-3-2
NJN 4-4-4-2 (Brook's owners fired up)
NOH 3-3-3-2 (yuck)
NYK 4-3-4-2
OKC 3-4-4-2
ORL 3-4-3-2
PHI 3-4-3-2
PHX 4-4-4-2 (Frye!)
POR 3-4-3-2
SAC 4-4-4-2 (Cisco, Tyreke, Sammy D)
SAN 4-4-3-2
TOR 4-3-4-2
UTA 4-3-3-2 WAS 4-4-4-2 (Jordan. Crawford. And maybe Trevor Booker & Yi Jianlian)

3-Ball, Corner Pocket

Toney Douglas hit nine 3-pointers and 10-of-14 shots for 29 points to help the Knicks crush the Grizzlies, as well as set a franchise record with 20 3-pointers. Douglas has played very well for several weeks, outside of Sunday's 1-of-12 performance against the Pacers. He was money when starting for Chauncey Billups and has been the first guard off the Knicks bench in the three games since Billups returned from his hamstring injury. I think he should be owned in most leagues as long as he continues to get between 25-30 minutes off the bench. Billups played well and should be back in all starting lineups.

For Memphis, Marc Gasol played through his sprained ankle, although we didn't know he would until game time. We scoured the Internet for information on Gasol over the past three days, but there just wasn't much out there. In any case, if he was in your lineup, at least he played, but finished with just seven points, six boards and two blocks. And if he was on your bench, you didn't miss out on much. Go ahead and get him back in your lineup if you need him.

Zach Randolph was quiet with just 14 points and six boards, while Darrell Arthur played well off the bench with 15 points, seven boards and four assists. Guys like Arthur, Tony Allen, Sam Young and O.J. Mayo are constantly on the fantasy fringe, but are just not reliable enough to be considered must-own players.

Bulls Win 8th Straight

The Bulls beat the Nets to win their eighth straight game and somehow got 11 points and a career-high 16 boards from big man Omer Asik, who came off the bench. This obviously wouldn't have happened if Carlos Boozer played, but he missed another game with his ankle injury. He's hoping to play tonight against the Pacers, but remains a game-time decision.

For the Nets, Deron Williams hit just 1-of-12 shots on the night, finishing with 11 assists. He admitted afterward that his wrist is still bothering him, which is not news. His right wrist will be a problem for as long as he keeps playing through the soreness, and owners not only have to worry about his constant poor shooting, but a shutdown as well. And if he is shut down, Jordan Farmar becomes relevant again. Very relevant.

Kris Humphries had another big game with 13 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks, and is now averaging a tidy 16.8 points, 16.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in March. If I threw those numbers at you and asked you to guess the player they belonged to, my guess is it would take some time for you to come up with Humphries. He doesn't get as much love as guys like Kyle Lowry and Dorell Wright for waiver pickups of the year, but he's right there.

Damion James returned to the lineup from a concussion and took back his starting job from Sasha Vujacic. He hasn't done much with his opportunities this season, and may not ever be worth owning, while Vujacic takes a hit with the demotion.<!--RW-->Blazers Humiliate Cavs 111-70

I was out watching college ball last night and got a text from my buddy Brian that read:

"portland 33
cleveland 4
go oregon"

While we say "this one was over in the first quarter" too often, it was certainly the case tonight. Headlines from this game start with Baron Davis' return from a personal leave, and end with the fact he left early with back issues. Baron had a nice run in January and half of February, but he's been a train wreck the rest of the season. Leave him benched until we get some more information, but healthy or not, Baron remains a top shutdown candidate as well.

Ramon Sessions didn't have an assist last night, but scored 14 points in another start and should be held in all leagues as Baron insurance. Amazingly, this wasn't the worst loss of the year for the Cavs, who actually lost 112-57 to the Lakers in January.

The Blazers put six guys in double figures, led by Gerald Wallace and his 17 points, six boards, six dimes, two steals and two blocks, which is the line his owners have been waiting for. Andre Miller is slumping and averaging 11.6 points and 5.9 assists in March, which are his lowest numbers of the season. I'm not quite sure why he's struggling, but he's no longer a must-start point guard – at least for now.

Brandon Roy played just 14 minutes and had two points, playing the role of human headache for his fantasy owners. But it's tough to blame this one on Roy, as there was no reason for a guy with shaky knees to be wasting his time in such a ridiculous game. He should get more run in the next one, but again, I still think he's more trouble than he's worth in general.

News and Notes

We're still awaiting Andray Blatche's MRI results, but as of Wednesday he couldn't even shoot a ball. It might be time to let go, but I'd still recommend waiting until the MRI results are in. It would not feel good to drop him now and then see him on the court on Sunday against the Nets. But if you feel like you need to drop him for someone hot and healthy, do it.

Channing Frye is 50-50 for tonight's game with his shoulder injury, so stay tuned. My man Paul Coro is always on top of it, so we should have an update on Frye's status in plenty of time.

Andrew Bynum is hinting that his knee is still not right, but he's playing very well and should continue to do so. He's taking anti-inflammatory medication for it, but other than a possible night or two off late, I think you have to plan on sticking with him until further notice.

Danilo Gallinari (broken toe) is expected to play tonight, at least according to his coach. We'll know more after Denver's shootaround.

Andris Biedrins is out for the next week and possibly longer with a severely sprained ankle. Ekpe Udoh is going to be thrust back into the spotlight at center for Golden State, and while I don't think he's worth owning, he commands attention in a starting role. Just keep an eye on him.

Luis Scola practiced on Thursday, which is a huge step in his return to action from a knee injury. My guess is he'll play tonight against the Celtics, so stay tuned.

Andrei Kirilenko missed Thursday's practice due to a sore back, which put the same thought in every owner's head - the clean version being, 'Here we go again.' It's very possible that the banged up Jazz are just trying to keep him healthy, but this is precisely the reason I'm scared to put him in a weekly lineup. He constantly misses games and has trouble staying healthy, but the Jazz are off until Sunday.

Paul Millsap, who has now missed five straight games with his knee injury, actually practiced as well and could play on Sunday. Then again, he might not. Hang onto him through the weekend and hope he can go. If he misses Sunday, it could be time to let go, but the fact he practiced is a huge step in the right direction.

Richard Hamilton is out tonight due to the death of his grandfather, but is hoping to be back on Sunday against the Hawks. Those plans could change, but as of now that sounds like the plan.

We've got a full 12-game slate tonight, in which many fantasy owners will have their immediate future decided. Good luck in making it to the next round in your playoffs.
 

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Eric Gordon - G - Clippers

Eric Gordon is "good to go for Saturday," according to Clippers' beat writer Lisa Dillman.
Gordon will play with a brace and might come off the bench behind Randy Foye until he's in the swing of things, but at least we finally have a firm return date. In many fantasy playoffs, owners' patience is about to be rewarded. Mar. 18 - 4:11 p.m. ET
Source: Lisa Dillman on Twitter
 

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Amir Johnson - F - Raptors

Amir Johnson (ankle) will start for the Raptors on Friday.
Johnson has been playing through injuries all season, the latest of which was another tweaked ankle. As usual, his value is limited by the presence of Ed Davis, Reggie Evans, and Andrea Bargnani. Mar. 18 - 6:27 p.m. ET
Source: Paul Jones on Twitter
 

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Al Harrington - F - Nuggets

Al Harrington is on the Nuggets' inactive list on Friday, presumably clearing a spot for the return of Danilo Gallinari.
The trade that shipped out Carmelo Anthony also deepened the Nuggets' rotation considerably, and has bumped Harrington's fantasy value from 'very shaky' to 'useless'. Mar. 18 - 6:25 p.m. ET
Source: Jason Kosmicki on Twitter
 

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Carlos Boozer - F - Bulls

Carlos Boozer (ankle) will sit out again on Friday, as the Bulls face the Pacers in Indiana.
The Bulls have clinched their division and are in a virtual tie with Boston for the East's #1 seed, giving them little incentive to deploy Boozer at less than 100%. He remains day-to-day at the worst possible time for fantasy owners. Mar. 18 - 5:29 p.m. ET
Source: K.C. Johnson on Twitter
 

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Stephen Curry - G - Warriors

Stephen Curry has a sore right elbow, "but said he'll be fine to play at Phoenix on Friday."
This is a footnote to a story from Thursday, and we haven't heard anything about it since. Curry should obviously be kept active in all formats, but we'll keep an idle eye on him in case this becomes a problem. Mar. 18 - 4:52 p.m. ET
Source: Contra Costa Times
 

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Richard Hamilton - G/F - Pistons

Rip Hamilton will not play on Friday due to the recent death of his grandfather.
There is no official word on when Rip will rejoin the team, but he was originally projected to return for Saturday's game vs. the Hawks. Austin Daye is listed as the starting SG on the official lineup sheet, though that isn't necessarily correct. Mar. 18 - 4:36 p.m. ET
Source: Chris Iott on Twitter
 

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