Kyle Lowry PG PHI Thu 2/9/12 7:53 PM
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Kyle Lowry (strained right elbow) is still a game-time decision for Thursday against the Suns, but Jonathan Feigen thinks he looks "good to go" after Lowry warmed up briefly before the game.
After watching Lowry run off the floor with the injury last night, it's a bit surprising that he is likely to play tonight. For Goran Dragic owners, he's still a reasonable option tonight, as Lowry's still in pain and the injury is to his shooting arm. We should have a final answer shortly.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Thu 2/9/12 2:32 PM
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Kyle Lowry (elbow) is a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup with the Suns.
The Rockets are calling Lowry's injury a "strain" after he hyperextended his elbow Wednesday night. He wore a compression sleeve to a morning meeting Thursday. It's clear that Lowry's injury is not severe, but it is to his shooting arm. We'll know if he or Goran Dragic will get the nod around 8 p.m. ET.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Thu 2/9/12 12:29 PM
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GM Daryl Morey wrote on Twitter that Kyle Lowry "may" play on Thursday.
Lowry hyperextended his elbow on Wednesday, but the fact that Morey states he might play on Thursday is seemingly an indicator that the injury is not serious. Goran Dragic will start if Lowry can't go and should be considered an excellent spot-start if he gets the nod. Dragic has averaged 15.0 points, 9.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 treys in two starts this year.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Thu 2/9/12 1:01 AM
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Kyle Lowry suffered a hyperextended right elbow on Wednesday, leaving him questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Lowry is still said to be in a lot of pain and given how he reacted to it while leaving Wednesday's game, it would be a bit surprising to see him play tomorrow. If he's out, Goran Dragic will be a solid starting option, but make sure Lowry's not well enough to play before rolling with Dragic. If you grabbed Dragic when news of the injury broke, hang onto him until we get more information on Thursday, although it does appear that Lowry avoided a major problem.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Wed 2/8/12 11:46 PM
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Kyle Lowry left Wednesday's game in obvious pain, holding his right elbow and sprinting to the locker room in the third quarter.
He hurt his arm on an awkward pass and possibly hit Kurt Thomas on the follow-through. Given his expression and how quickly he exited, his return is very much in question. Now let's hope it's not a serious injury. If it is, Goran Dragic will become the new starting point guard, and will be worth owning in many leagues.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 2/4/12 11:03 PM
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Kyle Lowry hit 8-of-16 shots and a 3-pointer for 24 points, two rebounds, 11 assists and two steals in Saturday's loss to the Rockets.
Finally. Lowry had just five points on Friday and has been mired in a shooting slump for more than two weeks. He had a triple-double on Jan. 23, but this was just his second double-double since. Maybe this is the signal the slump is over and with four games again next week, Lowry belongs in all fantasy lineups until further notice.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 2/4/12 3:33 AM
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Kyle Lowry scored just five points in the Rockets' 99-81 blowout win over the Suns on Friday, but also grabbed eight rebounds with nine assists and two steals in only 24 minutes.
The starters from both squads sat out the fourth quarter, and we've guessed that this past Thursday's court case might have been stressing Lowry out during his shooting slump. Tonight's muted results give owners another crack at buying low on him, as we doubt he struggles to score the ball much longer.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Fri 2/3/12 10:44 AM
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Kyle Lowry is confident that his recent shooting skid is behind him.
Lowry had 15 points on 5-of-12 on Wednesday but had shot just 9-of-39 and scored a combined 31 points over his four previous games. "Just got my confidence back a little bit," he said. Lowry has been a monster for owners this season, averaging 14.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 1.6 treys and 2.0 steals this season, but is shooting just 38.8 percent from the field.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Thu 2/2/12 6:52 PM
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Kyle Lowry has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for an incident at a charity game in Las Vegas last summer.
Lowry was frustrated with a female referee in the game and threw the ball at her. He also was verbally abusive, according to the charges. After completing his community service, the charges will be dropped. Lowry isn't facing any kind of punishment from the league.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Tue 1/31/12 1:22 AM
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Kyle Lowry hit 5-of-10 shots from the field in Monday's loss to the Wolves, scoring 11 points with four rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 26 minutes.
Lowry looked tentative at times and we're speculating, but maybe his court date on February 2 for throwing a basketball at a referee over the summer is weighing on him. Either way, the minute total and slump are not a concern at this point, and if you can get out there and buy Lowry sort-of-low we're all for it.