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Look who's back: Jamison is set to return this week. (Flickr/Keith Allison)

We’re quickly approaching the one-month mark of this NBA fantasy season and I think it’s safe to say that it’s been quite a ride thus far. Here’s a quick rundown of the past, present and future.

Game watch:
4 games: ATL, CHA, CLE, DET, HOU, IND, MIA, MIL, NO, OKC, ORL, POR, TOR
3 games: BOS, CHI, DAL, DEN, GS, LAC, LAL, MEM, NJ, NY, PHI, PHO, SAC, SA, UTA, WAS
2 games: MIN

Waiver wire watch:

Injury watch:

• Marreese Speights (knee): tore MCL in left knee, out six to eight weeks
• Chris Paul (ankle): could be out two to four weeks
• Paul Pierce (knee): it’s just sore, but monitor his status this week
• Erick Dampier (?): went to the hospital Sunday, check later for why
• Shaquille O’Neal (shoulder): missed Saturday’s game without notice, a preview of what’s to come, should be OK
• Tim Thomas (knee): hopes to play Wednesday, monitor him
• Josh Howard (ankle): needs more time to heal, don’t expect him back until late December
• Anthony Carter (hip): day-to-day, could return this week
• Richard Hamilton (ankle): should play before December rolls around
• Ronny Turiaf (knee): not close to returning yet
• Troy Murphy (back): delayed return, could play this week
• Pau Gasol (hamstring): should play before December
• Hasheem Thabeet (jaw): should return this week
• Jermaine O’Neal (hip): says he’ll play Tuesday, check his status
• Mario Chalmers (shoulder): should be ready this week
• Omri Casspi (ankle): should play this week
• Hedo Turkoglu (hip): day-to-day
• Tracy McGrady (knee): return date uncertain, but should see action before December
• Manu Ginobili (hamstring): says it’s fine, should be ready to play this week
• Kelenna Azubuike (knee): MRI on Monday, doesn’t look good, could be out a few months
• Michael Redd (knee): will return within the next week
• Al Jefferson (family death): will return this week
• Courtney Lee (groin): set to return very soon, maybe Tuesday
• Ryan Anderson (ankle): will play Monday, but so will Rashard Lewis
• Brandon Bass (flu): day-to-day
• Travis Outlaw (foot): out six to eight weeks
• Deron Williams (family illness): should return this week
• Antawn Jamison (illness): shoulder not an issue anymore, should be ready this week
• Eric Gordon (groin): next Monday is most optimistic return date

Stock watch:

↑ Carlos Boozer: strong play continues

↑ Joakim Noah: ditto

↑ Brandon Jennings: enough said

↑ Elton Brand: absence of Speights should be good for him, but expectations should be held in check

↑ Andrew Bogut: no signs of back hindering his play

↑ Andrew Bynum: owners can enjoy big-time minutes and production for a little while longer

↑ Mo Williams: shooting very well lately

↓ Allen Iverson: signing of Jamaal Tinsley does not bode well for A.I.

↓ Leandro Barbosa: had wrist drained, doesn’t look like he’ll be healthy anytime soon

↓ Quentin Richardson: hot hand is lopped off for now

↓ Anthony Morrow: struggling after a string of solid games

↓ Wilson Chandler: sleeper tag in serious doubt

↓ Aaron Brooks: hints of inconsistency