Smith playing through thigh issue: The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports on Tuesday that Hornets power forward Jason Smith is dealing with a sore thigh at the moment. Smith is not much of a threat to miss any time, however. (Updated 04/03/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Fantasy owners may want to monitor Smith in the coming games to make sure he doesn't have to sit out. Still, we're not too worried about this ailment. Smith is averaging 14.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game over his last five contests, making him a worthy Fantasy option in deeper formats. (Updated 04/03/2012).
04/09/2012 23:05 Kobe-less Lakers edge Hornets
Pau Gasol had 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Kobe Bryant's absence to beat the New Orleans Hornets, 93-91 on Monday night.
04/09/2012 09:12 Week 16 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
J.J. Barea takes his turn at running the Timberwolves, with injuries knocking out Ricky Rubio and now Luke Ridnour. Our Chris Towers touches on that and much more in this week's Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
04/01/2012 23:52 Dudley, balanced Suns defeat Hornets
Jared Dudley scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns beat the weary New Orleans Hornets 92-75 on Sunday night.
03/31/2012 18:07 Kobe plays hero despite 3-for-21 effort
Kobe Bryant hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 20 seconds left, after starting the game with 15 straight misses, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the last-place New Orleans Hornets 88-85 on Saturday.
