PG Beno Udrih will require six to eight weeks of recovery after injuring his right knee against Memphis on Sunday."It's unfortunate," Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy said. "He was playing really, really well and in this stretch where we're playing a lot of guys who haven't played a lot, to have a guy out there who could really organize things was really helpful."

G Beno Udrih injured his right knee Sunday and is unlikely to play on Monday.

PG Beno Udrih is the odd man out in the Detroit rotation with Reggie Jackson back. Udrih was claimed off waivers from Miami just before the season opener. "He's played really, really well," coach Stan Van Gundy said. "He knew coming in exactly what the situation was. It wasn't anything that was hidden from him."

G Beno Udrih was claimed off waivers from the Miami Heat. Udrih is a 12-year veteran who has averaged 8.5 points and 3.4 assists in his career. The 6-foot-4 Slovenian played for the Heat and Memphis Grizzlies last season, averaging 4.7 points and 2.6 assists.

The Miami Heat re-signed guard Beno Udrih on Wednesday, adding depth to their backcourt.Terms were not disclosed but the Miami Herald reported the deal is for one year at the veteran's minimum of $1.4 million.Udrih, 34, has appeared in 792 NBA regular-season games (272 starts) during his 12-year career, averaging 8.5 points, 3.4 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 22.3 minutes while shooting 46.3 percent from the floor, 34.9 percent from 3-point range and 83 percent from the foul line.Udrih averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 assists and 16.3 minutes in 36 games for the Heat last season after a November trade from the Memphis Grizzlies.The two-time NBA champion has appeared in 53 postseason games and averaged 4.5 points, 1.2 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 11.3 minutes while shooting 38.8 percent from the field and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line.Last season as a member of both the Heat and Grizzlies, Udrih appeared in 44 games (five starts) and averaged 4.7 points, 2.6 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 16.1 minutes while shooting 43.4 percent from the floor, 34.1 percent from 3-point range and 90 percent from the line.

PG Beno Udrih's contract was bought out (foot surgery) on Monday by the Heat, a move that allowed the Heat to get under the luxury tax.

G Beno Udrih was waived by the Miami Heat on Monday, four days after he underwent right foot surgery.The buyout of Udrih's contract will save the Heat around $2.7 million due to an unusual agreement between the sides, a move that is not sitting well with several other NBA teams, according to ESPN.com.The website reported that Udrih agreed to forgo $2.17 million of his salary, moving the Heat from the list of teams that would owe a luxury tax to the list of those on the receiving end of funds from teams paying the tax.Udrih had a torn plantar plate repaired last week in Miami, and he was expected to be out for three months. He was hurt while playing six minutes in the first half of Miami's 101-93 overtime victory against the Indiana Pacers on Feb. 22.Udrih averaged 4.4 points, 2.5 assists and 16.3 minutes while playing in 36 games, including five starts, for the Heat this season.He was acquired in November by the Heat, along with forward Jarnell Stokes, in a trade with the Grizzlies that sent guard Mario Chalmers and forward James Ennis to Memphis.

G Beno Udrih will undergo season-ending right foot surgery, the Heat confirmed Wednesday.Udrih hurt his foot Monday in Miami's win over the Indiana Pacers. An MRI exam Tuesday revealed an injury that will need to be surgically repaired, according to numerous media reports.The Heat acquired Udrih in a November trade that sent PG Mario Chalmers to the Grizzlies. Udrih was averaging 16.3 minutes for Miami as the backup to Goran Dragic. In 44 games this season between the two teams, Udrih averaged 4.7 points, 2.6 assists and 1.6 rebounds.

Miami Heat backup point guard Beno Udrih will undergo surgery for a torn plantar plate in his right foot and is expected to miss three months, the team announced Wednesday.Udrih suffered the likely season-ending injury after playing six minutes in the first half of Miami's 101-93 overtime victory against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.A follow-up MRI exam on Tuesday revealed Udrih needed surgery.Udrih has appeared in 36 games (five starts) with the Heat this season, averaging 4.4 points, 2.5 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 16.3 minutes while shooting 43.4 percent from the field as the backup to Goran Dragic.Udrih was acquired by the Heat via trade with the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for point guard Mario Chalmers and forward James Ennis earlier this season on Nov. 10.In 44 games this season between the two teams, Udrih averaged 4.7 points, 2.6 assists and 1.6 rebounds.The 33-year-old Udrih is an 11-year NBA veteran who previously played for the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic and New York Knicks. In 792 career games (272 starts), Udrih has averages of 8.5 points, 3.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds.

Miami Heat guard Beno Udrih needs season-ending right foot surgery, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.Udrih hurt his foot Monday in Miami's win over the Indiana Pacers. An MRI exam Tuesday revealed an injury that will need to be surgically repaired, according to numerous media reports.The Heat acquired Udrih in a November trade that sent point guard Mario Chalmers to the Memphis Grizzlies. Udrih was averaging 16.3 minutes for Miami as the backup to Goran Dragic.In 44 games this season between the two teams, Udrih averaged 4.7 points, 2.6 assists and 1.6 rebounds.The 33-year-old is an 11-year NBA veteran who previously played for the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic and New York Knicks. In 792 career games (272 starts), Udrih has averages of 8.5 points, 3.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds.Rookie Josh Richardson figures to see his playing time increase in Udrih's absence. Richardson is averaging 2.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 12.6 minutes per game.

G Beno Udrih needs season-ending right foot surgery, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.Udrih hurt his foot Monday in Miami's win over the Indiana Pacers. An MRI exam Tuesday revealed an injury that will need to be surgically repaired, according to numerous media reports.The Heat acquired Udrih in a November trade that sent PG Mario Chalmers to the Grizzlies. Udrih was averaging 16.3 minutes for Miami as the backup to Goran Dragic. In 44 games this season between the two teams, Udrih averaged 4.7 points, 2.6 assists and 1.6 rebounds.

PG Beno Udrih sustained a foot injury, but X-rays were negative. He finished scoreless in six minutes Monday.

G Beno Udrih returned after missing four games because of a strained neck

G Beno Udrih (neck) did not play Friday.

G Beno Udrih (11 points, 11 assists) started in place of injured G Goran Dragic Friday.

G Beno Udrih started in place of G Goran Dragic (wrist), and he finished with 14 points and six assists. "(Udrih) did a great job," Miami G Dwyane Wade said. "It is obviously tough not having your starting point guard, but Beno did a great job of running the team. If he has to go next game, we are all confident in what he can do."

G Beno Udrih, recently traded to the Heat from the Grizzlies, debuted for Miami at the 1:05 mark of the first quarter. Udrih had two points, three rebounds and an assist in 17 minutes.

G Beno Udrih and F Jarnell Stokes were traded by the Grizzlies to the Heat for G Mario Chalmers and F James Ennis on Tuesday.Udrih, 33, averaged 5.9 points and 3.3 assists in eight games for Memphis this season.

The Miami Heat traded guard Mario Chalmers and forward James Ennis to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in exchange for guard Beno Udrih, forward Jarnell Stokes and a second-round pick, Yahoo Sports reported.The deal, which would save the Heat $6 million in luxury tax payments, is pending NBA approval, according to the report.Chalmers is in the final year of his contract and not part of the Heat's future plans. The Grizzlies hope the 29-year-old veteran can serve as a capable backup to point guard Mike Conley.In his eighth NBA season, Chalmers has career averages of 8.8 points and 3.8 assists per game. He was averaging 5.5 points and 3.2 assists in six games for the Heat this season.The 33-year-old Udrih is averaging 5.9 points and 3.3 assists in eight games this season.The 21-year-old Stokes has played in two games and has two rebounds. As a rookie last season, he saw action in 19 games and averaged 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds.The 25-year-old Ennis has one assist in three games this season. He made his NBA debut as a rookie last season and averaged 5.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 62 games.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Forward Jeff Green sank two clutch 3-pointers during the final 3:23, and Memphis used a 39-point fourth quarter to rally for a 112-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night in Bankers Life Fieldhouse.Center Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies (1-1) with 20 points, pacing seven Memphis players in double figures. Guards Mike Conley and Beno Udrih added 13 apiece, and Green scored 12.Conley dished out a game-high 10 assists.Guard George Hill led Indiana (0-2) with 20 points, and forward Paul George and guard C.J. Miles each added 18 for the Pacers, whose five game-game winning streak in home openers was snapped.A George 3-pointer at the 5:52 mark gave Indiana a 93-92 lead, but after that, Memphis enjoyed a 20-10 scoring advantage. The Grizzlies made 15 of 20 fourth-quarter field-goal attempts, and made four of five treys in the pivotal final 12 minutes.The loss snapped the Pacers' five game-game winning streak in home openers.Hawks 112, Knicks 101NEW YORK -- Guard Jeff... [More]