Big man Dwayne Jones will join the Charlotte Bobcats sometime next week as he comes back from playing overseas in Turkey, according to the Charlotte Observer.

The Scoop: Jones can play power forward or center. He'll likely not have any fantasy value, but he should provide solid defense and rebounding for the Bobcats off the bench.

Thu, Nov 20 2008 5:52 PST

Rookie point guard D.J. Augustin may get the start for Charlotte on Friday along with Alexis Ajinca, according to the Charlotte Observer.

The Scoop: Raymond Felton would not be replaced by Augustin, instead, Matt Carroll would be replaced, as would Sean May. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Augustin, as he had a nice game Wednesday with 21 points and four assists.

Thu, Nov 20 2008 5:49 PST

Josh Howard had X-rays on his ankle and they did not show any structural damage, according to the Dallas Morning News.

The Scoop: Howard's ankle is swollen but is otherwise no worse for the wear. He has been playing very well, with averages of 20.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists.

Thu, Nov 20 2008 5:42 PST

Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas doesn't seem to have much confidence in his teammates as he recovers from knee surgery, and he doesn't think failure would be such a bad thing this year, according to the AP. "If this is one of those years where we don't make the playoffs or we finish in last place ... that's what happened to San Antonio and that's how they got Tim Duncan and look at them now," Arenas said.

The Scoop: His reasoning isn't irrational, but in the future he may want to keep thoughts like that to himself with some NBA teams having a reputation for tanking at the end of their seasons to get a chance for a higher pick in the draft.

Thu, Nov 20 2008 5:01 PST

Michael Redd did not return to the court Wednesday against Utah due to his sprained right ankle but was able to participate in the shootaround, according to the Associated Press.

The Scoop: Redd looks to be nearing his return, potentially Friday against the Knicks. We will keep you posted on the sharpshooter's status.

Thu, Nov 20 2008 1:56 PST

It has been disclosed that Allen Iverson had his knee drained Tuesday, according to the Detroit Free Press.

The Scoop: He had been dealing with general soreness in the region, and hopefully draining his knee will relieve the issue. He isn't expected to miss any action.

Thu, Nov 20 2008 1:52 PST

Deron Williams will be a game-time call for Friday's battle with the Spurs, according to the Deseret News.

The Scoop: He was able to practice Thursday, but is still recovering from his sprained right ankle.

Thu, Nov 20 2008 12:13 PST

Kevin Garnett is set to return to action tonight after serving his one-game suspension for hitting Andrew Bogut of Milwaukee, according to the Sports Network.

The Scoop: Garnett is off a solid start, averaging 16.3 points, 9.8 boards, 1.1 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.

Thu, Nov 20 2008 11:02 PST

Carlos Boozer is slated for an MRI on his strained quad, according to the Deseret News.

The Scoop: As of now, Boozer does not believe the injury is serious. We will keep you posted on Boozer's status, who is averaging 20.5 points and 11.7 boards per game.

Thu, Nov 20 2008 10:56 PST

Rashad McCants suffered back spasms during Wednesday's outing against the Sixers, according to the Star Tribune.

The Scoop: McCants is a backup guard, but has been productive while averaging 10.1 points on 18.2 minutes per game. The severity of his ailment is yet to be determined.

Thu, Nov 20 2008 9:43 PST