Yao Ming plans to play Wednesday

According to Various Reports, Rockets Center Yao Ming plans to play Today against the 76ers. Ming has missed the last two games with problems in both of his knees. The 7’6″ center is averaging just under 20 points a game, with 9.5 rebounds for the Rockets.

Ming attempted to play monday, after injuring both knees on Friday against the Pacers. Ming averages a little more than 18 points per game against the Philedelphia 76ers with 10 boards per game.

Ming’s knee history goes all the way back to 2006, when he fractured a bone under his right knee and sat out six weeks. That 2006 was a tough one for Ming, he faced three different rehabilitations throughout the season.

League News:

– According to the Dallas News, the Mavericks are searching around the league for trade options. One of the most talked about players is Jerry Stackhouse, who asked to be traded in November, and hasn’t played since then due to injury. The idea would be to package him with a highly touted Brandon Bass for someone that could help now. Let’s just hope they don’t make the same mistake that they did with Devin Harris, who is tearing up the hardwood in New Jersey. Stackhouse, if dealted and healthy, could be a wonderful scoring option off the bench.

–Various reports are stating that the Heat have offer Shawn Marion to the Kings for forwards Kenny Thomas and Brad Miller. The Heat are really looking to add size depth after center Alonzo Morning officially retired. The Kings are looking to move forward with the young big men that they have on their roster, and adding Marion actually gives the Kings someone who can drive to the basket. The Portland Trail Blazers are also reported to be interested in Brad Miller.

–Fantasy stud Andray Blatche will miss 2-4 weeks with a knee injury. This is yet another hit to the Wizards lineup. He had started every single game and was averaging 10 points per game and just over 5 rebounds. 

– Zydrunas Ilgauskas returned to practice yesterday, and is planning a comeback on Thursday. Illgauskas has been out for more than a month. Pick him up if you have an oppurtunity and need some ‘mad’ rebounding.