Kleiza back on the floor: Raptors forward Linas Kleiza was back on the floor on Sunday against the Pistons, playing 23 minutes and scoring 12 points on 4 of 10 shooting in a 76-73 loss. Kleiza, who had missed the team’s previous two games with soreness in his surgically-repaired right knee, also added three rebounds and two assists in the game. (Updated 04/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Kleiza has missed 17 games this season, after recovering from the surgery and then as a result of soreness from it. He has had a solid season, scoring 9.5 points In just 21.4 minutes per game. Kleiza should return to the Raptors next season, and with another summer of recovery, should be considered a sleeper in the late rounds on Draft Day. (Updated 04/22/2012).
04/09/2012 22:02 Granger, Hill get 18 to lead Pacers
Danny Granger and George Hill scored 18 points each as the Indiana Pacers took an early lead and held off the Toronto Raptors 103-98 Monday night.
04/03/2012 10:36 Setting the Trends: Quality adds to be had
Who are owners scooping up off the waiver wire in advance of opening day? Our Nando Di Fino takes a look at some early roster trends and shares his take on who to add and avoid in Setting the Trends.
04/02/2012 10:12 Week 15 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
J.J. Hickson has never really delivered on his potential, in part due to him being a defensive liability. However, as our Chris Towers writes, his could provide an offensive spark for both the Blazers and owners.
03/27/2012 00:56 Stoudemire's absence should benefit Melo, but not necessarily Knicks
Amar'e Stoudemire is sidelined indefinitely. That means Carmelo Anthony should get more touches -- and points -- but Ken Berger remembers the Knicks went nowhere last April while Stoudemire struggled with back problems.
