Mehmet Okur returned to practice Monday after missing three games with flu-like symptoms.
Okur tested negative for the H1N1 virus. He should be ready to go against the Thunder on Tuesday, moving Kyrylo Fesenko back to the bench.
An MRI revealed no structural damage in Caron Butler's right foot/ankle and he is considered a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Butler remains a risky play this week but this is a huge relief for the Wizards (and his fantasy owners). He also said that he called Gilbert Arenas to clarify Arenas' negative comments after Monday's practice, and apparently there is no problem between them.
Wizards guard Mike Miller will miss three-to-six weeks with a strained calf.
Nick Young will start at SG on Tuesday, but how long he holds the job is anybody's guess. DeShawn Stevenson and Randy Foye should also be leaned on in Miller's absence. One small benefit from this -- Miller's ailing shoulder should have plenty of time to heal.
Mario Chalmers sat out Monday's practice with a sore shoulder.
No official word yet on Chalmers' status for Wednesday's game against the Magic, but we will know more after the Heat practice on Tuesday. If Chalmers can't go, look for Carlos Arroyo to get the start. Consider Chalmers questionable for Wednesday.
Jermaine O'Neal sat out Monday's practice with a sore back.
O'Neal didn't appear bothered by his back Sunday against the Hornets, but he will continue to be an injury risk throughout the season. If he can't go, Jamaal Magloire will get the start at C. Consider O'Neal questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Quentin Richardson (back) sat out the Heat's Monday practice.
Coach Erik Spoelstra said Richardson would not play without first going through a full-contact practice. He is unlikely to play in Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Jeff Foster and Troy Murphy will start for the Pacers Tuesday against the Raptors.
This means Roy Hibbert and either Brandon Rush or Dahntay Jones will come off the bench. Foster has fantasy value only in the deepest leagues, but if he continues starting over Hibbert, he could be worth keeping an eye on for the future.
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