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Plenty of four-game weeks, but where will AI go?

Posted: Monday December 11, 2006 11:45AM; Updated: Monday December 11, 2006 1:17PM
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Allen Iverson deserves a spot on your bench while the Sixers work to trade him.
Allen Iverson deserves a spot on your bench while the Sixers work to trade him.
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By Matt Satten, Special to SI.com, ProFantasySports.com

Last week was not a good one to be an All-Star. Top hoopsters from all corners of the U.S. and our friendly neighbor to the north went down to a variety of injuries. But the biggest inactive player wasn't felled by an injury, but rather by his own wishes, sort of.

Sixers star guard and surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer Allen Iverson has ended a decade of ringless torment in Philadelphia with his request to be traded, one that will be honored, but will cost him game action until a deal is complete. Read on for a rundown of what to expect as we enter Week 7 of the fantasy NBA season.

Key Injuries/Inactives:
PG Allen Iverson, Philadelphia: Requested to be traded, will likely continue to be held out of action by the team until he's traded.
F/C Chris Bosh, Toronto: Left knee bone bruise, out for Monday and Wednesday, questionable after that.
G/F Tracy McGrady, Houston: Back spasms, although he claims he'll play Tuesday. We're much more skeptical and will call him questionable.
PG/SG Joe Johnson, Atlanta: Strained calf, day-to-day.
SG Ray Allen, Seattle: Bruised talus bone in his right ankle, surgery may be necessary, which would sideline him up to three months. For now, he's out until at least Christmas Eve and will be re-evaluated on Dec. 18.
G/F Jason Richardson, Golden State: Cyst in left knee, will be re-evaluated Tuesday.
G/F Wally Szczerbiak, Boston: Doubtful to return before Wednesday.
F/C Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana: Slight hamstring tear, questionable for Monday, but could sit out games this week if it doesn't feel healthy enough or he tears it further.
PF David West, New Orleans: Strained forearm, out indefinitely but is attempting shots. Surgery is still a small possibility if the swelling doesn't dissipate.
PG/SG Brandon Roy, Portland: Left heel injury, hopes to play Friday, but a return next week seems more realistic.
G/F Hedo Turkoglu, Orlando: Ankle sprain, out for at least one week, likely more.
PG Steve Francis, New York: Knee pain, out indefinitely.
G/F Peja Stojakovic, New Orleans: Back spasms and leg pain, out indefinitely
F/C Pau Gasol, Memphis: Broken foot, could play Wednesday, more likely on Friday.
F/C Kendrick Perkins, Boston: Plantar fasciitis, out two to three weeks.
SF/PF Andres Nocioni, Chicago: Hip and right knee injuries, day-to-day but unlikely to miss any time.
PF Drew Gooden, Cleveland: Groin pull, day-to-day.
PG Brevin Knight, Charlotte: Calf strain, out till at least Wednesday at the minimum.
PG Jason Williams, Miami: Knee tendonitis, questionable for Monday.
PG Stephon Marbury, New York: Arm injury, probable for Monday.
PF Kenny Thomas, Sacramento: Undisclosed injury, day-to-day.

Of the players mentioned above, we would consider activating T-Mac, Joe Johnson, JO, Nocioni, Gooden and Williams. There's a chance that T-Mac and O'Neal could start the week playing but end the week in street clothes by aggravating their respective injuries. Iverson and Allen and possibly Bosh could see themselves sidelined for extended periods of time, though Bosh could return later this week if he heals quickly and is feeling good.

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