Ray Allen (ankle) played 27 minutes off the bench vs. Philadelphia, scoring 11 points with three 3-pointers, two rebounds and two assists. Allen had surgery to remove bone spurs in his ankles this summer, but he recently said he's "80 percent" healthy, and it seems he's been playing through discomfort all season. The good news is that he only missed one game due to soreness this week, and his three triples tonight should satisfy most owners.

Ray Allen (ankle) is not expected to play on Friday against the Bobcats. Allen made some waves when he said his ankle is only 80 percent healthy, and although he's going to be as healthy as he will be this season, the extra time off couldn't hurt. Shane Battier and Mike Miller will see a few extra minutes apiece if Allen sits.

Ray Allen admitted that his ankle is "only about 80 percent." Allen's ankle issues aren't going away and will likely be an issue for the remainder of his career. However, it's not expected to force him out of action any time soon. "I like the pounding of my joints," Allen said. He had 16 points in Tuesday's loss and is shooting 42.4 percent from distance this year.

Ray Allen shot the ball well in Tuesday's 102-90 loss to the Knicks, making 5-of-7 from the field for 16 points with one board, two assists, two steals and one 3-pointer. He played 26 minutes and made all five free throws. Allen has been stepping it up with LeBron James (hamstring) and Dwyane Wade (ankle) out and scored 14 points on Sunday. He should be viewed as a hold in standard formats, but he'll probably get some rest at some point.

Ray Allen was cut on the mouth and went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Friday's game. He just cut his lip and there really shouldn't be much concern once the bleeding stops. If you're wondering why Allen isn't getting minutes to start the fourth, this is why.

Ray Allen scored 20 points with four 3-pointers on Sunday, as the Heat rolled to their 22nd consecutive victory. Allen scored 16 of his points in the fourth quarter alone, ensuring that Miami's streak would go unbroken. He's locked into a 20-25 minute bench role and continues to provide low-end value for points, 3-pointers and low-volume, high-percentage FT shooting.

Ray Allen had just five points on 1-of-8 shooting in Wednesday's win over the Magic. Allen was due to cool off. In his previous six games, he had made 17-of-33 (51.5 percent) from beyond the arc. In this one, he went 1-of-7. Owners carrying Allen for his difference-making 3-point ability shouldn't sweat it.

Ray Allen scored 13 points off the bench in Monday's 97-81 win over the Wolves, adding two boards, one assist and two 3-pointers in 26 minutes. He's starting to click with 15 triples in his previous five games. Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are going to command double teams more often then not, so if Allen can find his stroke, he's a good bet to rack up shots from distance. He's worth owning in all leagues that count 3-pointers.

Ray Allen said that he's not currently worried about next season and is focused on the current campaign. "One thing I don't worry about is my contract during the year," he said. Allen has a player option for $3.2 million next season, but how this year ends for Miami will likely go a long way toward Allen's decision.

Ray Allen hit all three of his 3-pointers and finished Sunday's game with 11 points, one rebound and one steal in 21 minutes. Allen has quietly scored double-digit points in six consecutive games, averaging 2.3 threes and nearly 29 minutes per game during that stretch. He has appeal as a 3-point specialist, as usual, and his strong play has marginalized Rashard Lewis (scoreless in five minutes) and Mike Miller (DNP-CD).