Latest injury updates; plus, the Bucks to pick up

	Bucks guard Michael Redd should only miss a game or two this week. Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

By Matt Satten, Special to SI.com, ProFantasySports.com

The rash of injuries that has struck the NBA over the past few weeks is beginning to subside. No major player went down for an extended time this week and we saw the return of a few recent victims. With one-third of the league playing four-game slates this week, you might be able to steal a category or two if you play your cards right and take the time to read this column the whole way through. Now step inside The Lab.

G/F Michael Redd, Milwaukee -- Strained patellar tendon, out for Monday, day-to-day

SF/PF Charlie Villanueva, Milwaukee -- Shoulder injury, out Monday, doubtful for the rest of the week

PG Tony Parker, San Antonio -- Hip soreness, day-to-day

PG Chris Paul, New Orleans -- Severely sprained ankle, out indefinitely

SG Jason Richardson, Golden State -- Broken hand, out 6-8 weeks

SG/SF/PF Gerald Wallace, Charlotte -- Separated shoulder, could return this week

PG Chauncey Billups, Detroit -- Calf injury, doubtful that he'll return by next weekend

C Yao Ming, Houston-- Broken leg, out 6-8 weeks

PF Chris Webber, Philadelphia -- Strained foot, day-to-day

SG Rashard Lewis, Seattle -- Finger surgery, out indefinitely

G/F Josh Smith, Atlanta -- Hernia surgery, out this week

G/F Paul Pierce, Boston -- Stress reaction in foot, out again this week

C Marcus Camby, Denver -- Broken finger/wrist sprain, day-to-day

SF Carmelo Anthony, Denver -- Suspension, out until Jan. 20

SG J.R. Smith, Denver -- Suspension, can return on Wednesday

PF Lamar Odom, L.A. Lakers -- Knee sprain, out indefinitely

PF David West, New Orleans -- Arm surgery, out indefinitely

G/F Peja Stojakovic, New Orleans -- Back surgery, out indefinitely

PG Brevin Knight, Charlotte -- Sports hernia surgery, out 1-2 months

PG Sam Cassell, L.A. Clippers -- Plantar fasciitis/heel injury, likely out this week

Of the players mentioned above, we'd give consideration to keeping Redd, Parker, Wallace, Camby and Smith active. Expect all of them to suit up for at least a game or two this week and possibly more. Make sure you reserve everyone else on this list.