NBA injured list (with statistics)

The table contains following columns, respectively: date when the player was placed on the list, player name, player position, number of games played, points-rebounds-assists per game, status for the day ("?+" - likely to play; "?" - status uncertain; "?-" - unlikely to play; "-" - will not play).

injuries news

Detroit 9.5 : Chauncey Billups said Thursday he was still sore, a night after he was forced to leave the Pistons' loss to Orlando in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals because of a strained right hamstring. The All-Star guard was injured when his feet got caught up with Magic guard Jameer Nelson on a drive to the basket four minutes into the game. Billups said he isn't sure if he will be ready to play in Game 4 on Saturday in Orlando.

Atlanta 4.5 : Marvin Williams isn't sure he'll be able to play Sunday in Game 7 of Atlanta's first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics after spraining his left knee. "It's pretty sore right now," said the forward, who led the Hawks with 18 points in Game 6. "As of right now, the trainers list me as doubtful." However, coach Mike Woodson remains hopeful that Williams, who was hurt in the fourth quarter of a win Friday, will be on the court. Besides his offensive contributions, he's a key part of the Hawks' defensive package, usually assigned to Boston star Paul Pierce.

Atlanta 3.5 : Hawks forward Marvin Williams sprained his left knee in Game 6 of the Atlanta-Boston series Friday night and missed most of the fourth quarter. He bumped into Paul Pierce as the Celtics' star was driving toward the hoop, the knee twisting awkwardly. The Hawks originally said Williams would not be able to return, but he re-entered to play defense with 20 seconds left. When Williams left, he was the team's leading scorer with 18 points.

Detroit 28.4 : Antonio McDyess was active for Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but not in the starting lineup a day after he had surgery to repair a broken nose. The Pistons forward wore a mask to protect the nose broken in the third quarter of Game 3. McDyess returned to Detroit on Saturday for surgery to fix the nose and returned later that night.

Phoenix 27.4 : Grant Hill will miss Game 4 against San Antonio because of a nagging groin injury. The Phoenix Suns forward aggravated the injury late in the regular season and scored only 11 points in 68 minutes in the three games. Boris Diaw will take Hill's place in the starting lineup.

Washing. 21.4 : Gilbert Arenas is expected to play in Game 2 of the Wizards' series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday despite a sprained right wrist. The Washington Wizards guard scored 24 points in the opener, but apparently hurt his wrist in the fourth quarter while fouling LeBron James. Arenas, who already missed 69 games during the regular season after having surgery on his left knee, participated in Monday's shootaround with a wrap on his wrist.

N. York 16.4 : Wilson Chandler, whose recent strong play had been a bright spot at the end of the Knicks' dismal season, will miss the finale with a sprained left knee. The rookie forward was hurt during Monday's 99-93 loss to the Boston Celtics and is expected to be on crutches for two weeks. Chandler had averaged 18 points and 7.8 rebounds in his previous four games before being limited to six points Monday.

Washing. 13.4 : Caron Butler sat out Washington's game Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a bruised right knee. The All-Star forward banged knees with Rodney Stuckey in the second quarter Friday in a loss to the Detroit Pistons. It was the second time in a week Butler knocked knees with another player. He bruised his same knee in a collision with teammate Darius Songaila during practice Tuesday, but was well enough to play the following day against Boston.

Sacram. 13.4 : Kevin Martin missed Saturday's game against the New Orleans Hornets with an injured right knee. Martin, the team's leading scorer at 23.7 points per game, hurt himself in the third quarter Friday against Portland. On a brighter note, forward Ron Artest returned to the lineup for Sacramento after missing three of four games with a sprained right thumb.

Chicago 12.4 : Chicago Bulls forward Drew Gooden will miss the remainder of the season because of a lower abdominal strain. He missed his seventh straight game when the Bulls hosted Cleveland on Friday and will not be available for the final three against Orlando, Milwaukee and Toronto. Gooden averaged 14.0 points and 9.3 rebounds in 18 games for the Bulls.

Houston 11.4 : Tracy McGrady will play against Phoenix on Friday after missing Wednesday's game against Seattle with a sore left shoulder. The Rockets star initially sprained his shoulder on March 24. He played in Houston's next six games, but had recently started wearing a protective wrap. McGrady took a painkilling injection on Tuesday, but said he would be ready to play on Friday. Mwanwhile, forward Shane Battier was questionable for the game with a bruised left foot and ankle.

Clevela. 10.4 : LeBron James, who sat out of practice for two days to rest his ailing back, started Wednesday when the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the New Jersey Nets. Cavs coach Mike Brown wants to be cautious with the NBA's leading scorer, who has been bothered by back spasms for weeks. Brown will try to get James as much time off as possible between the now and the time the playoffs begin, whether it's sitting out a practice or not playing in a game.

Clevela. 9.4 : LeBron James didn't practice for the second straight day in order to rest his troublesome back, which has been tightening up and bothering the Cavaliers' All-Star forward for the past few weeks. James' back problems flared up in the fourth quarter of Cleveland's last two games, home losses to Chicago and Orlando. So, coach Mike Brown said it's possible James could sit out Wednesday against New Jersey. "We want him healthy in the playoffs," Brown said.

Washing. 8.4 : Forward Antawn Jamison expects to play Wednesday against Boston after missing two games with a sprained right shoulder. The All-Star sat out Friday's win over Miami and Saturday's victory at Chicago, the first games he has missed this season. Jamison is averaging 21.5 points and 10.2 rebounds. Gilbert Arenas also practiced after sitting out Saturday's game for precautionary reasons.

Charlotte 8.4 : With the Charlotte Bobcats eliminated from playoff contention, forward Gerald Wallace said he'll likely not play again this season. Wallace, who is averaging 19.4 points and 6.0 rebounds this season, missed two straight games due to a groin injury. Bobcats coach Sam Vincent also said they'll be cautious with Wallace, who aggravated the injury in Friday's win over Toronto.

Portland 7.4 : Center Joel Przybilla broke a bone in his right hand during the second quarter of Portland's game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Przybilla was trying to block a shot by San Antonio's Ime Udoka and his hand hit the rim hard. The Blazers said he will miss the team's final five games. Przybilla is one of just three Blazers who have played in all 76 games so far in the season. He was averaging 4.8 points and 8.4 rebounds a game.

Miami 6.4 : Forward Alexander Johnson was held out of the Miami Heat's game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, still battling the aftereffects of a concussion, after accidental shot he took from teammate Mark Blount's elbow during Friday's loss at Washington. Meanwhile, guard Marcus Banks is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring problem, making him the sixth Heat player to have his year end early because of injuries. The Miami Heat have already lost Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning and Dorell Wright to knee problems, Shawn Marion because of a foot and back problem and Udonis Haslem to ankle surgery.

Washing. 6.4 : Forward Antawn Jamison missed his second straight game because of a sprained right shoulder, while Gilbert Arenas sat for precautionary reasons against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Jamison, averaging a team-leading 21.5 points and 10.2 rebounds, was injured late in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. Arenas, who had surgery on his left knee, returned on Wednesday after missing 66 games. The Wizards opted not to use him on consecutive games.

Milwauk. 6.4 : Guard Mo Williams missed Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers because of an abdominal injury. Williams, averaging 17.2 points and 6.3 assists, missed five games in early March with the same injury. He is one of several injured Bucks. Center Jake Voskuhl, guard Charlie Bell and Yi Jianlian were also inactive Sunday.

Milwauk. 5.4 : Milwaukee forward Yi Jianlian will miss the rest of the regular season with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.Yi hurt his knee in the Bucks' victory over the Wizards on Wednesday.

Washing. 5.4 : Washington forward Antawn Jamison missed a game Friday night against Miami because of a sprained right shoulder. He was injured his shoulder in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. Jamison is averaging 21.5 points and 10.2 rebounds. "I don't see me missing too much action," Jamison said. "If I'm not available tomorrow, then definitely Wednesday."

Miami 4.4 : Shawn Marion will miss the final seven games of the season because of a left foot injury. The Miami Heat forward has been sidelined with back spasms that forced him to sit out 11 of the past 12 games. Marion, who was acquired in early February as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns, will undergo treatment and will not be able to participate in basketball activity for about four weeks.

Washing. 3.4 : Antawn Jamison hurt his right shoulder in during Wednesday's 110-109 loss to Milwaukee that has precarious implications for playoff seeding. X-rays and an MRI were negative, but he isn't expected to play Friday against Miami. Jamison is averaging 21.5 points and 10.2 rebounds and has yet to miss a game this season. Meanwhile, Gilbert Arenas made a surprise return to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, playing his first game since knee surgery in November.