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You are receiving these e-reports because you have signed up for CBS SportsLine Fantasy Basketball. To customize, reschedule, or turn off these reports please click here Player Updates?NBA Reports? Latest NBA Player News Lee Nailon , F CHA - Free Agent Updated 11/16/00 The Hornets activated Nailon from the injured list today after placing Otis Thorpe on the injured list. Nailon has been out since the start of the season with right ankle tendinitis. Otis Thorpe , F CHA - Free Agent Updated 11/16/00 Thorpe was placed on the injured list by the Hornets today with a strained left foot. He had played in six of Charlotte's eight games this season, posting a 3.0 ppg average and a season-best eight points against New Jersey on November 4. Chris Dudley , C PHO - Free Agent Updated 11/16/00 Dudley left Thursday's game with a sprained left ankle 3 1/2 minutes into the contest and did not return. He could be sidelined for up to three weeks. Daniel Santiago will probably start at center in his absence. Chris Webber , F SAC - Tribe Called PLove Updated 11/16/00 Webber did not practice Wednesday due to a sprained left ankle, and is doubtful for Thursday's game. He did not play in the Kings' win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Scott Pollard will start at power forward if Webber is unable to play. Raef LaFrentz , C DEN - Fear Updated 11/16/00 LaFrentz is suffering from a contusion on his left hand and is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago. If LaFrentz can't play Keon Clark will start at center. LaFrentz has been inconsistent this year averaging 10.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game but is still one of the better Fantasy centers. Eduardo Najera , F DAL - Free Agent Updated 11/16/00 Najera has had a diminished role with the Mavericks since starting at small forward in the season opener. Dallas has sinced moved Greg Buckner into the starting lineup at shooting guard and placed Michael Finley at small forward in Najera's place. Najera played a season-low 10 minutes against the Suns Wednesday. He may be re-inserted into the starting lineup to shake things up. Dallas has lost three out of its last five games. Michael Finley , F DAL - Rude Boys (Not) Updated 11/16/00 Finley's shooting woes continued against Phoenix Wednesday. He scored seven points and shot 3-for-16 from the field. In the past four games, Finley has made just 33 percent of his shots. His current slump could be attributed to the fact that he played small forward in those games. He played well against San Antonio, matching up with the 6-7 Sean Elliott but struggled to get his shot off against taller more athletic small forwards in the next three games against Peja Stojakovic, Lamar Odom, and Shawn Marion. It may be wise to stay away from Finley until he regains his shooting touch or moves back to shooting guard. Darius Miles , F LAC - Farragut Academy Updated 11/16/00 Miles did not play in Wednesday's game against the Knicks. Head coach Alvin Gentry chose to go with a more experienced lineup and started Tyrone Nesby at shooting guard. Keep and eye on this situation. This could lead to a diminished role for Miles. Iakovos Tsakalidis , C PHO - Free Agent Updated 11/16/00 During the offseason he was touted as a potential savior for the Suns at the center position, but has been a major bust. Tsakalidis still needs more time to develop and has played in only half of the Suns games so far. If you drafted Tsakalidis you may want to give up on him for now and add a center that plays on a regular basis. Shawn Marion , F PHO - The Old School Fools Updated 11/16/00 Marion had a monster game against the Warriors Wednesday. He scored 19 points, grabbed 19 rebounds, and blocked five shots. Marion has been a major sleeper in the early part of the season, averaging 19.0 points and 10.6 rpg. If you have him on your Fantasy team hold on to him and start him. Antawn Jamison , F GS - The Old School Fools Updated 11/16/00 Jamison started at small forward for Golden State Wednesday matching up against Minnesota's Wally Szczerbiak. He started at power forward in the game prior to that. Jamison will alternate at the forward spots until starting power forward Danny Fortson returns from his foot injury. His scoring will remain about the same but look for Jamison to grab more rebounds at the power forward position. Tracy McGrady , F ORL - Farragut Academy Updated 11/16/00 McGrady suffered a strained right hip in Tuesday night's game against the Kings. He spent much of Wednesday getting treatment, which will continue today before a decision on his availability for tonight's game is made. "If I had to guess now," said McGrady, "I'd say I'm going to try and play...we'll see." Eddie Jones , G MIA - The Rounders Updated 11/16/00 Jones missed last night's game in New Jersey with a strained calf. He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night against the Hornets. He considers himself "day to day." Jalen Rose , G IND - Farragut Academy Updated 11/16/00 Rose sat out of Wednesday night's game against Detroit after the team's medical personnel had determined that his injured left wrist was not yet sufficiently healed. Rose, who was expected to play in the game, will now likely wait until sometime next week to return to action. Mark Bryant , F CLE - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 The Cavaliers today waived Bryant, a 12-year veteran who had not appeared in a game this season. The 35-year-old forward-center had been on the injured list since October 30 with patellar tendinitis in his knees. Randy Livingston , G GS - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Livington was signed by the Golden State Warriors today after they placed Danny Fortson on the injured list. The 25-year-old was a free agent after posting 4.8 ppg, 1.6 rpg and 2.2 apg in 79 games with Detroit last season. Danny Fortson , F GS - Farragut Academy Updated 11/15/00 The Warriors placed Fortson on the injured list today with a sore right foot. The league's leading rebounder, Fortson's injury is on the same foot he broke last season. Golden State signed free agent point guard Randy Livingston to take his roster spot. Dan Majerle , G MIA - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Majerle said that he will miss "at least" two more weeks after re-injuring his left hamstring during Monday's practice. "Obviously, I came back too soon," said Majerle, who was hoping to play in Tuesday night's game against Charlotte before the injury occurred. John Wallace , F DET - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Wallace left practice early on Tuesday after being hit in the face by an unidentified teammates' open hand. He suffered a swollen right eye, but should be available for Wednesday night's game against the Pacers. Jalen Rose , G IND - Farragut Academy Updated 11/15/00 Rose is expected to be in the starting lineup tonight for Indiana's Central Division matchup with the Detroit Pistons. He has missed the Pacers' first six games after breaking his wrist during the preseason. Fantasy owners who drafted Rose should be thrilled by his return, and hope he can duplicate his solid numbers of a year ago. Rashard Lewis , F SEA - Fear Updated 11/15/00 With rookie Desmond Mason out of the mix at shooting guard, Lewis may spend some time at the position. He has played mostly small forward in his career but started at shooting guard during his rookie season. Lewis has shown some proficiency shooting from the outside. He scored 22 points against the Knicks Tuesday hitting 4-of-7 three-point attempts. His versatility may be valuable in a league where playing players at multiple positions is allowed. Ruben Patterson , F SEA - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Patterson replaced rookie Desmond Mason as the starting shooting guard Tuesday. Mason who had been relatively unproductive as a starter was benched and did not play. Patterson scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds. He is not known for his scoring but can pad his stats with rebounds, assists, and steals. Patterson might be worth adding to your Fantasy team if you play in a deep league. Brent Barry , G SEA - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Barry has finally joined the Sonics lineup after missing the first six games with a sprained ankle. He came off the bench and scored 14 points and had four rebounds in Tuesday's game against the Knicks. Barry lost his starting shooting guard job in training camp but will continue to come off the bench until head coach Paul Westphal decides he wants to shake the lineup up again. Arvydas Sabonis , C POR - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Sabonis was impressive in his season debut for the Blazers Tuesday. He came off the bench and scored 12 points in 13 minutes. Sabonis had been sidelined for the first eight games due to torn cartilage in his left knee. Look for Sabonis to continue to come off the bench for Portland and play less minutes this year. He will still give you you points, rebounds, blocks, and assists making him valuable as far as centers are concerned. Chris Mills , F GS - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Mills missed Tuesday's game against Cleveland due to a sore back. He remains questionable for Wednesday's game at Minnesota. When he does return he may be inserted into the starting lineup at small forward. Starting power forward Danny Fortson will miss the next three games due to a sore right foot. Mills and Chris Mullin will be called upon to fill the void in the frontcourt. Chris Mullin , F GS - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Mullin was inserted into the starting lineup Tuesday against the Cavaliers at small forward alongside Antawn Jamison. Playing in just his second game of the season, Mullin scored 13 points and grabbed six rebounds. He will most likely remain in the starting lineup until starting power forward Danny Fortson returns. But the void in the starting frontcourt may also be filled by Chris Mills. The 37-year old Mullin is still a solid shooter but his lack of quickness makes him a liability on defense. His poor defense could cost him minutes of playing time. J.R. Reid , F CLE - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Reid was activated on Tuesday, filling the roster spot left vacant by Wesley Person, who is out with an elbow injury. Reid has missed Cleveland's first six games with tendinitis in both knees. Wesley Person , F CLE - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Person was placed on the injured list on Tuesday with a bruised right elbow. He averaged 7.4 points and 3.6 rebounds over his first five games of the season. His spot on the roster will be filled by J.R. Reid. Tracy McGrady , F ORL - Farragut Academy Updated 11/15/00 McGrady suffered a strained right hip flexor during Tuesday night's game in Sacramento. He was injured in the first half, and played only 14 minutes after halftime. "Right now I'm in a lot of pain," said McGrady. "I don't know if I'll be able to go Thursday." Cal Bowdler , F ATL - Free Agent Updated 11/15/00 Bowdler was removed from the injured list today, filling the roster spot left by Roshown McLeod, who is out with an undiclosed ailment. Bowdler has missed Atlanta's first eight games with a sprained MCL. More Updates View?Transactions? Transactions Date Time Player Team Transaction Effective 11/14/00 10:30 AM Miles, Darius Farragut Academy Put on DL 11/13/00 11/13/00 1:46 PM Cummings, Vonteego Rude Boys (Not) Released 11/13/00 11/13/00 1:46 PM Jackson, Jim Rude Boys (Not) Signed 11/13/00 11/13/00 1:06 PM Stojakovic, Predrag Fear Put on DL 11/13/00 11/13/00 10:42 AM Baker, Vin The Old School Fools Put on DL 11/13/00 11/13/00 10:37 AM Outlaw, Bo The Old School Fools Signed 11/13/00 11/13/00 10:37 AM Ratliff, Theo The Old School Fools Released 11/13/00 11/13/00 10:09 AM White, Jahidi Tribe Called PLove Signed 11/13/00 11/13/00 10:09 AM Willis, Kevin Tribe Called PLove Released 11/13/00 11/13/00 2:27 AM Davis, Dale Fear Signed 11/13/00 11/13/00 2:27 AM Delk, Tony Fear Released 11/13/00 Breakdown?Schedule? Farragut Academy Player Pos Points Bradley, Shawn C 38.5 Cassell, Sam G 24.0 Fortson, Danny F 0.0 Garnett, Kevin F 47.0 Hughes, Larry G 38.0 Martin, Kenyon F 37.5 McGrady, Tracy G 29.0 O'Neal, Jermaine F 29.5 Odom, Lamar F 99.5 Olowokandi, Michael C 10.0 Rose, Jalen G 0.0 [IMAGE] TOTAL ? 353.0 [IMAGE] ? ? ? [IMAGE] at The Wave Player Pos Points Anderson, Shandon F 17.0 Houston, Allan G 29.0 Iverson, Allen G 30.0 Johnson, Larry F 46.5 Mobley, Cuttino G 62.5 Robinson, David C 71.5 [IMAGE] TOTAL ? 256.5 [IMAGE] ? ? ? Copyright 2000 Commissioner.COM Inc and SportsLine.com Inc. Your site is always at http://basketball.commissioner.com/efba BK10SP