Lee can't play through injury

Celtics guard Courtney Lee was forced to miss Saturday’s game against the Grizzlies, one day after suffering a sprained left ankle. Lee told reporters that he was feeling better earlier in the day, but ultimately was forced to sit out. He remains day to day due to the injury.

Garnett sits with ankle injury

Celtics center Kevin Garnett was forced to sit out Saturday’s game against the Grizzlies, due to a sprained ankle. It is not clear when Garnett suffered the injury, as he scored 16 points and had 12 rebounds in the team’s previous game Friday.

Lopez picks up sixth double-double

Hornets center Robin Lopez enjoyed another solid performance as he picked up his sixth double-double of the season Friday night against the Grizzlies. Lopez went 9 of 12 shooting from the field and 5 of 7 from the free throw line. He finished with 23 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots in a 90-83 ...

Rubio avoids injury scare

Minnesota guard Ricky Rubio was able to avoid an injury scare during Monday’s contest against the Grizzlies. Rubio left the game in the third quarter of the 92-77 defeat after tweaking his left groin. He did not return to the game, but told reporters afterwards that he could have returned to the contest. He finished ...

Bayless turning up scoring

Grizzlies guard Jerryd Bayless reached double figures for the second game in a row Saturday against the Jazz, as he continues to see his role increase. Bayless scored 24 points on 9 of 14 shooting in the game, adding four 3-pointers in 24 minutes. He also had two rebounds and two assists in the game, ...

Gasol maintains fantastic play

Grizzlies center Marc Gasol had another terrific all-around performance Friday, as he filled up the box score against the Nuggets. Gasol scored 14 points on 6 of 13 shooting, second on the team, and added seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and a steal. Gasol played 40 minutes, but his effort was not enough in ...

Z-Bo returns with double-double

Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph returned to the lineup Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers, after missing his last four games with a left ankle sprain. Randolph turned in a quality performance as he went 8 of 13 shooting from the field and 3 of 3 from the charity stripe. He finished with 18 points and ...

Arthur sits fourth straight game

Grizzlies power forward Darrell Arthur, who missed practice Monday, was held out of Tuesday’s contest against the Trail Blazers as he continues to deal with neck and back injuries. Arthur has been held out of the last four games and does not appear to have a timetable for his return.

Waiters rusty in return

Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters looked rusty in his return to the court during Friday’s contest against the Grizzlies. Waiters, who missed Cleveland’s last two games while dealing with an illness, finished with just three points in the 103-92 defeat. He missed on all four of his field-goal attempts, but was able to hit on three ...