Josh Howard (knee surgery) has been riding a stationary bike and working on hip exercises, as he targets a return to action before the end of the regular season. Howard says that a worst-case scenario would have him ready for the postseason, and he is going to be traveling with the team on the road. We're not ready to rule out a return before the end of the year, but we're also not ready to take his rosy outlook at face value, either. Gordon Hayward's owners should feel relatively secure, here.

Josh Howard recently had surgery on his left knee, but he hopes to return before the end of the season. The surgery repaired a small tear in Howard's cartilage and he's expected to begin rehabbing soon, with an update on his status coming in "two to three weeks." His presence would be huge for Utah if they make the playoffs, but he's done for fantasy purposes.

Josh Howard returned to action on Thursday March 22.

Josh Howard (knee) will "likely" undergo surgery on Wednesday after receiving a second opinion. Howard thinks he could start riding a stationary bike about a week after surgery, and could have a chance at returning before the end of the regular season. He's "definitely" shooting to be back by the playoffs if the Jazz make it, but fantasy owners can drop him with a cloud of uncertainty hanging overhead.

Josh Howard (knee) will get a second opinion before undergoing season-ending surgery. Howard was upbeat about his latest injury, but even if he does have surgery, he only expects to be sidelined for four-to-six weeks. If Utah makes the postseason, it's conceivable that he could return. However, he belongs on waiver wires for fantasy owners the rest of the way.

Josh Howard needs left knee surgery and is out for the season. The left knee is the same one that Howard tore the ACL in back in 2010. A Monday MRI revealed a chip in the cartilage and surgery was deemed necessary. Howard's first season in Utah ends with averages of 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists, but he had established himself as the clear starting small forward over the last month. Gordon Hayward and C.J. Miles are set for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

Josh Howard only played 24 minutes in Saturday's overtime victory, scoring four points on 2-of-6 shooting with one rebound. Howard is averaging just 2.0 rebounds over his past six games, his shot has gone missing, and he doesn't belong on fantasy rosters unless he turns things around. Given his Achilles issues and the health of his cranky knees, we're not optimistic.

Josh Howard (Achilles) did not practice on Tuesday but is probable for Wednesday's game against the Suns. Howard has a long history of injuries so it shouldn't be a surprise that he's a little bit sore in a lockout-shortened season. The fact that he's considered probable indicates the injury is not of the serious variety.

Josh Howard continued to struggle on Monday against the Pistons, scoring nine points on 4-of-8 shooting (including a three) with one rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 25 minutes. We wouldn't be surprised to hear about an injury soon, which is the norm, but Howard has averaged just 8.7 points over his last three games and practically nothing else. Given his injury risk owners should have no qualms over dropping him.

Josh Howard made his ninth consecutive start on Friday night, but failed to knock down a field goal on his way to two points. Howard is locked into a starting role for now, and will be better than this on most nights. Don't give up on him due to this bad performance.