Gooden (calf) won't play Saturday versus the Celtics, J. Michael of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gooden is dealing with a calf injury of unknown severity, joining Kris Humphries (knee) on the pine. Thus, only two frontcourt reserves (Nene and DeJuan Blair) are available off the Wizards' bench.

Gooden recorded 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, and one block in 27 minutes during the Wizards' 114-100 win over the Bulls on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Gooden has dealt with calf and back problems this season, but helped the Wizards earn a much-needed win against the Bulls on Monday. Over the last three games, he is averaging six points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 threes, and 0.7 blocks in 17 minutes per night. With Marcin Gortat (knee) sitting out, Gooden was afforded a healthy load of minutes. However, Gortat's injury is not expected to be anything serious, and the 34-year-old Gooden is unlikely to have a substantial role at this stage of his career.

Gooden (calf) scored three points and grabbed three rebounds in 10 minutes off the bench in Friday's loss to the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Gooden was sidelined for a while with his calf injury, but he was able to get 10 minutes in Friday despite still feeling soreness in his calf during his initial return to action a week earlier. Barring any further soreness, Gooden should continue to play a bit role off the bench for the Wizards moving forward.

Gooden (calf) expects to play anywhere from 10-to-12 minutes in Friday's game against the Raptors, J. Michael of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gooden hasn't participated in a game since Jan. 1, but is set to make his return to the court Friday. Considering the extended absence, the Wizards are going to ease the big man back into action and limit his playing time to no more than 12 minutes. This will likely be the case for Gooden during the first week or two until he's able to get his legs back under him.

Gooden (calf) said after Thursday's practice that he expects to play in Friday's tilt with the Raptors, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although it wasn't certain how involved Gooden was in Thursday's team session, he was apparently close to a full participant, so it's looking likely that he'll be active Friday. The Wizards are finally starting to get healthy after being undermanned through most of December, so Gooden isn't necessarily a lock to see the court Friday even if he's cleared to play.

Gooden (calf) was a participant for at least some portions of Thursday's practice, J. Michael of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It remains unclear exactly how involved Gooden was during the Wizards' session, but we'll label him as day-to-day in advance of Friday's game against the Raptors nonetheless. He's missed the Wizards' last two games after tweaking his calf.

Gooden (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Cavs, J. Michael of CSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite going through shootaround, Gooden will be inactive for a second straight game after he tweaked his calf early in Friday's matchup with Orlando. The fact that he was initially considered questionable, however, indicates that he's not likely to be in for an extended absence. Gooden's next chance to play will come Friday against Toronto.

Gooden (calf) went through shootaround Wednesday morning and remains questionable to play against Cleveland, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran tweaked his calf early in Friday's game against Orlando, sidelining him for the remainder of the game, as well as for Sunday's matchup with the Heat. The ailment was never considered serious, however, and there's a chance Gooden could be back on the floor Wednesday night, if he's cleared by the team's medical staff. Full participation in shootaround is certainly a step in the right direction.

Coach Randy Wittman said that Gooden, who re-injured his right calf in Friday's game against the Magic, isn't expected to miss significant time after this latest setback, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Gooden's injury was initially diagnosed as a right calf strain (which included a small tear), Wittman said that follow-up reviews indicated Gooden was dealing with more of a "tweak." The terminology would seem to indicate that Gooden won't be on deck for a long absence, but because he aggravated the calf while playing just four minutes in his first game back, the Wizards will likely exercise plenty of caution. Gooden ended up sitting out Sunday's game against the Heat, marking the 21st time in 22 contests that he's sat out.

Gooden (calf) has officially been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Heat, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gooden was diagnosed with a right calf strain, as well as a slight tear on Saturday, so this comes as no surprise that he'll sit this game out. He remains without a specific return timetable, so his absence could extend for multiple games following Sunday. Gooden has seen double-digit minutes in just three games for the Wizards, so even when healthy, his role in the rotation remains questionable.