March 28 NBA News & Notes

AI may return this week: Pistons coach Michael Curry said Iverson could return this week, and Iverson said he could return Tuesday.  I believe it when I see it.

Kevin Garnett may sit for a few more games: KG didn’t play last night against the Hawks due to lingering soreness in his knee.  After the game, Celtics coach Doc Rivers said KG might be held out of the next few games.

The Celtics have limited Garnett to under 20 minutes of action since his return, and he is still hurting.  This really doesn’t look good for Boston.

Stephen Jackson, Marcus Camby, and Mike James done for the season: Captain Jack had a great season but his production (and interest) had been tailing off for a couple weeks.  Jack plans to have surgery Tuesday to remove bone chips from his left big toe.

Camby has an ankle injury and will most likely sit out the rest of the season.  I still don’t know why I drafted him in two of my fantasy leagues.

Mike James has a broken finger and is done for the season.  The Wizards are expecting Gilbert Arenas back tonight and like Jarvis Crittenton, so James’ injury isn’t a big deal.

Will Bynum flourishing in Detroit: The Pistons may have found an answer to its point guard struggles: Will Bynum.  The former Georgia Tech guard has dropped 20+ points in three of the last four games and exploded for 25 points and 11 assists against the Lakers Thursday.

With Rodney Stuckey struggling, Bynum will continue to get big minutes.  He and the Clippers Mike Taylor are the hottest fantasy options right now.

Surprise!!! Baron Davis is hurt again: After not playing last night because of flu-like symptoms, B Diddy said he has an ulcer.  With Mike Taylor on scoring spree, don’t expect the Clippers to play Davis again this season.  The signings of Davis and Camby look worse everyday.

Nate Robinson’s minutes dwindling: Little Nate has been crabby lately and Mike D’Antoni may have seen enough.  Robinson has played less than 20 minutes in the last two games, and with the Knicks out of playoff contention, D’Antoni can afford to show discipline.  Stay tuned, a suspension could be forthcoming.

Troy Murphy’s knee still hurting: Murphy will have plenty of time to enjoy the tanning booth while he waits for his sprained knee to heal.  He should return late next week, but the Pacers won’t rush him back.