Malik Allen returned to action on Friday February 4.

Magic big man Malik Allen may not play Friday due to a tweaked knee.

Allen was on the verge of returning after missing a month with an ankle injury. The Magic don't have much depth at center, but even 100% healthy Allen is behind both Brandon Bass and Ryan Anderson on the depth chart.

Magic F/C Malik Allen (ankle) could be available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Allen has been out for a full month, but the Magic actually need him back. Since trading Marcin Gortat, they don't have any big bodies behind Dwight Howard. Coach Stan Van Gundy said he plans on giving Allen 8-10 minutes a night.

Malik Allen (ankle) is targeting Tuesday for a return to practice.

Allen has been out for a full month. The veteran will provide a big body to give some fouls behind Dwight Howard upon his return.

Malik Allen (ankle) will not play in Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Allen hasn't played since Dec. 20. The Magic could actually use his big body for some fouls and rebounds considering how thin they are up front right now.

Magic big man Malik Allen won't play on Tuesday because of a sprained ankle.

Allen's importance has increased with Marcin Gortat traded and Ryan Anderson injured, but he's still not a fantasy asset.

Malik Allen left Monday's game after an undisclosed leg injury, finishing with no points on three shot attempts, one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 13 minutes off the bench.

It would take a number of Magic injuries for him to matter in fantasy leagues, and even then it would be debatable how much value he would have.

Magic F Malik Allen's one-year contract became fully guaranteed last Friday.

In other words, Allen is going to be on the roster for the rest of the season as insurance up front. The veteran has appeared in just five games year.

Malik Allen has made the Magic's roster and will be the team's third center.

He gives the Magic somebody they can count on in a pinch, but he won't sniff a fantasy lineup all year long.

Malik Allen cited a great relationship with George Karl and the Nuggets in general as a reason he would like to play for them again next season.

"I definitely would," he said. "I had a great relationship with coach Karl...At this point in my career, I want to win...I've been in all kinds of organizations. People here care about your family, care about your well-being." Allen knows he would have to agree to a one- or two-year deal, and sounds like he's prepared to do so.

Malik Allen returned from a groin strain and had zero points and two rebounds in 15 minutes on Wednesday.

Even with Kenyon Martin and Chris Andersen out, Allen is useless.

Malik Allen has been dealing with a strained groin over the last week, but he is probable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Even with Kenyon Martin (knee) out, and the possibility of Chris Andersen (ankle) being out, he still doesn't carry much fantasy appeal. You can certainly do better on the waiver wire.