ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mo Williams, Shooting guard Anthony Parker, Small forward LeBron James, Power forward J.J. Hickson, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Anderson Varejao, Guard Daniel Gibson, Center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Guard Delonte West. PLAYER NOTES: --Don't expect F LeBron James to compete in the slam-dunk contest at All-Star Weekend. Even though he said at last year's event he would, he's starting to waver. "I can change my mind, can't I?" he said.
--The Warriors are saying G-F Raja Bell, who had surgery on his left wrist Thursday, could be back in three months. Some think he could miss the rest of the season. The Warriors might be open to trading him at the deadline. He's the type of player that might interest the Cavs. Much will depend on how his wrist heals. He's a strong defender who can shoot.
--F Jamario Moon (left groin strain) and Jawad Williams (food poisoning) were held out of Sunday's game. Williams didn't travel to Milwaukee, but will join the team in Memphis. Both players are listed as day-to-day.
MEDICAL WATCH:
--F Jamario Moon (groin pull) was held out of Sunday's game. He's listed as day-to-day.
--F Leon Powe (ACL left knee, microfracture surgery left knee) will miss the first half of the season recovering from the surgeries. He's expected to return in January or February.
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