Tue Jan 24 2012 | 18:06 | Damion James (foot) ruled out for the season |
Damion James (foot) underwent surgery on Tuesday and has been ruled out for the season. |
After beginning the year as a starter for the Nets, James can now be safely dropped in all leagues. |
Source: Colin Stephenson on Twitter | |
Sat Jan 21 2012 | 19:57 | Damion James (foot) needs another surgery |
Damion James will have surgery on Tuesday to replace the screw in his surgically-repaired right foot. |
The screw has given James trouble since last season and even the extended offseason didn't eliminate the problem. There is no timetable for his return, and coach Avery Johnson could only say, "It's disappointing." MarShon Brooks is solidified in the starting lineup and both Anthony Morrow and DeShawn Stevenson will pick up the slack. Shawne Williams could prove useful, also, assuming his foot/leg injury improves. |
Source: Newark Star-Ledger | |
Thu Jan 19 2012 | 14:51 | Damion James out two more games |
Damion James (foot) will miss at least two more games. |
James is comparing his foot injury to the one that hobbled Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw for a few weeks this season. He was starting before his injury, but has been "Pipped" by wildly impressive rookie MarShon Brooks. |
Source: Stefan Bondy on Twitter | |
Wed Jan 18 2012 | 11:51 | Damion James remains day-to-day for Nets |
Damion James (foot) is still day-to-day, but could participate in shootaround as soon as Saturday. |
James is aiming to return to practice next week, but we're still calling him out indefinitely until he can get back onto the court. He has missed seven straight games with the injury and was averaging just 4.9 points and 4.7 rebounds in 24 minutes before going down. |
Source: Andy Vasquez on Twitter | |
Tue Jan 17 2012 | 07:56 | Damion James returned to action on Monday January 16 |
Damion James returned to action on Monday January 16. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jan 13 2012 | 20:36 | Damion James (foot) out; related to surgery |
Damion James (foot) will miss his fifth straight game on Friday, and he revealed that the injury is related to his prior foot surgery. |
That's not good. We're considering James out indefinitely rather than 'day-to-day.' James' presence would not have impacted MarShon Brooks' grip on starter's minutes, but a further absence won't hurt, either. DeShawn Stevenson (knee) becomes a more viable option for those seeking threes if James is out long-term, too. |
Source: Stefan Bondy on Twitter | |
Fri Jan 13 2012 | 14:07 | D. James (foot) plans to return soon |
Damion James said he recently irritated the screw in his right foot, but he feels "10 times better'' now. |
James still hopes to play on the current road trip, however he should only be on rosters in the deepest of fantasy leagues. MarShon Brooks should continue to get as many minutes as he can handle on Friday night. |
Source: Colin Stephenson on Twitter | |
Thu Jan 12 2012 | 16:15 | Damion James won't play against Suns |
Damion James (foot) will not play in Friday's game against the Suns. |
James will miss his fifth straight game after starting the first seven games of the year. Look for Anthony Morrow and MarShon Brooks to be the Nets' starting wings Friday. |
Source: Stefan Bondy on Twitter | |
Tue Jan 10 2012 | 18:35 | Damion James (foot) ruled out for Wednesday |
Damion James (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday vs. Denver. |
James continues to sit out and will miss his fourth straight game on Wednesday. Shawne Williams will see an increase in playing time with DeShawn Stevenson also out for New Jersey, but the real beneficiary is MarShon Brooks, who will play all the minutes he can handle. |
Source: Fred Kerber on Twitter | |
Mon Jan 9 2012 | 10:54 | Damion James (foot) hopes to return this week |
Damion James (foot) won't play on Monday but hopes to return during the Nets' upcoming four-game road trip. |
The Nets are a mess. DeShawn Stevenson started at SF in their last game, and Shawne Williams played more minutes off the bench, but there are no fantasy winners in this situation. |
Source: Andy Vasquez on Twitter | |
Sat Jan 7 2012 | 18:19 | Damion James (foot) gets negative MRI result |
Damion James had a negative MRI on injured foot and is listed as day-to-day. |
The Nets were reportedly "concerned" about the injury, and a negative result hopefully means he'll be back on the court in a few days. Given his level of production (4.9 points, 4.7 rebounds in 24 minutes per game) fantasy owners shouldn't exactly be salivating over his return. |
Source: NY Daily News | |
Sat Jan 7 2012 | 09:55 | Damion James to have MRI on ailing foot |
Damion James will soon have an MRI on his ailing foot. |
The only good news is that the injury is unrelated to the fracture he sustained in the same foot last season. DeShawn Stevenson replaced James in the starting lineup, while Shawne Williams (who has been awful this year, shooting 24% from the field) also got extra minutes off the bench. |
Source: NY Daily News | |
Fri Jan 6 2012 | 10:58 | Damion James (foot) ruled out for Friday |
Damion James (foot) has been ruled out for Friday. |
James is dealing with a foot injury and was labeled as doubtful to play. However, the team is stating that they're "concerned" with it and he will be re-evaluated on Saturday. DeShawn Stevenson will start in his place, but look for Shawne Williams to also see an increased role as well. |
Source: Stefan Bondy on Twitter | |
Thu Jan 5 2012 | 22:46 | James' foot injury not related to old one |
Damion James' foot injury is not related to the broken foot he suffered last season, though James is still considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Raptors. |
James was nowhere near consistent enough for ownership when healthy, but is worth keeping one eye on as the Nets will have every incentive to play the young guys in an already lost season. |
Source: Stefan Bondy on Twitter | |
Thu Jan 5 2012 | 18:45 | Damion James (ankle) doubtful for Friday |
Damion James (ankle) is considered doubtful for Friday's game vs. the Raptors. |
James sat out Nets practice on Thursday and will probably miss the Nets game on Friday. Even when healthy, he is a very borderline own right now (averaging only 4.9 ppg and 4.7 rpg), so we would be okay if you needed to cut him loose for a hot free agent. |
Source: Stefan Bondy on Twitter | |
Wed Jan 4 2012 | 23:30 | Damion James' ankle sprain not serious |
Damion James had two points before leaving with a sprained ankle on Wednesday, but X-rays were negative. |
He's not playing well enough to be owned in most leagues, but is worth keeping an eye on as long as he's starting for the Nets. Consider him day-to-day for now. |
Source: Colin Stephenson on Twitter | |
Wed Jan 4 2012 | 21:09 | Damion James suffers foot injury |
Nets forward Damion James suffered a foot injury on Wednesday and is questionable to return. |
James had just two points in 18 minutes, and may not play in the second half. His absence would likely benefit DeShawn Stevenson and Anthony Morrow the most. |
Source: A. Sherrod Blakely on Twitter | |
Tue Jan 3 2012 | 01:48 | Damion James could excel on Wednesday |
Damion James scored 10 points on 4-of-9 shooting with five rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 25 minutes on Monday. |
James might see a boost in rebounds and defensive stats with Kris Humphries unlikely to play on Wednesday, so owners in a pinch can give him a look as a spot starter. Just remember that he has disappeared in the recent past so you're starting him at your own risk. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Jan 1 2012 | 20:28 | Damion James solid, but Nets fall to Cavs |
Damion James had a solid all-around game in 32 minutes on Sunday, totaling 10 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocks. |
James' minutes have steadily dwindled since he played 38 minutes in the Nets' opener, but this could earn him a bit of goodwill from coach Avery Johnson. His starting job isn't guaranteed to last, however, as Shawne Williams could eventually overtake him. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Dec 29 2011 | 22:05 | Damion James still starting, still struggling |
Damion James hung onto his starting SF job while coach Avery Johnson jumbled his lineup on Thursday, but early foul trouble set the tone for a four-point, two-rebound outing over 13 minutes. |
James started the year with a bang but he has played his way off the fantasy radar in two short games. He'll need to prove himself to be consistent before he is a recommended add. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |