Johan Petro will start at center in Friday's game against the Warriors. With Shelden Williams (eye) out for a while and Jordan Williams (concussion) out, there is a chance for Petro to produce -- but we're taking a wait-and-see approach before recommending an add.

Johan Petro had four points, five rebounds, and a block on Wednesday, but the bigger story is the fact that both Shelden and Jordan Williams went down with injuries. Shelden went down with a right eye injury in the second quarter and had to be taken to the hospital, while Jordan left in the third quarter due to concussion-like symptoms. With Brook Lopez out, Petro looks to be the only healthy big man left, outside of Kris Humphries. If both Williams' miss significant time, Petro should start and see heavy minutes. However, owners shouldn't rush to pick him up, as he's averaging just five points and three rebounds in six starts this season.

Johan Petro scored 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting with five rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes off the bench on Friday. Petro is rarely productive when given the minutes and we'll let you know if he can build off this performance.

Johan Petro returned to action on Friday February 3.

Johan Petro (flu) returned to action on Friday, playing seven minutes with one rebound and one assist to his credit. Petro has no real fantasy appeal when he's healthy, so when he's playing behind Shelden Williams (two points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, 22 minutes) he should be ignored.

Johan Petro (flu) will be available on Friday. Petro sat out on Wednesday due to the flu but will be good to go on Friday. He'll resume his starting role but is not a recommended fantasy option.

Johan Petro (flu) will not play vs. the Pistons on Wednesday. Things just keep getting worse for the Nets, whose frontcourt has been pared down to Shelden Williams, Kris Humphries and Jordan Williams. Their next game is Friday vs. the improved Wolves.

Johan Petro blocked four shots off the bench on Monday, and added six points with four rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes. Petro was averaging just 0.5 blocks per game heading into tonight, and since we're not projecting a change in role there's no real reason to assume he can increase that number to become a blocks specialist. If it continues, of course we could change our minds.

Johan Petro was moved to a bench role for Thursday's game, and finished with two points, three rebounds, and a steal in 11 minutes. Any deep league value is gone with Petro coming off the bench, and while there's a chance Avery Johnson changes things up we think Mehmet Okur will hold the job going forward.

Johan Petro started again in the Nets' blowout loss on Tuesday, and was held scoreless on two shot attempts with three rebounds and a block in 15 minutes. Petro is Avery Johnson's placeholder at center because he has physicality that Mehmet Okur does not, but something has to give after tonight's massive loss. Whether starting or on the bench, Petro is a longshot for fantasy value this season.