Keith

Van Horn

Both will be available in the regular-season opener.

Porter said they improving but neither one had been able to return to practice, which is why the Bucks have not placed a timetable on the return of either player.

Both Van Horn and Derrick Coleman could be held out of action until the playoffs.

Van Horn is doubtful for tomorrow.

While we’re listing him as day-to-day, the Bucks aren’t sure how this injury is going to play out, and the fact he’s not travelling is not a good sign for the rest of the week.

Van Horn only logged four minutes in the second half, because, said coach Larry Brown, “he had four fouls in 12 minutes.”

The Bucks won both games last weekend, so they are seeing a benefit from having Van Horn back part-time. It doesn’t make him very valuable in fantasy leagues, though. For the time being, expect to see Van Horn coming off the bench, spelling Joe Smith and Desmond Mason at the forward spots.

“He’s day-to-day, just like the rest of us,” coach Terry Porter said. “So we’re looking at Tuesday.” Fantasy leaguers should reserve Van Horn until he’s starting and playing regular minutes.

His foot and ankle continue to bother him, and he should be reserved in all formats.

Van Horn strained his left groin in last night’s game. If he feels any pain today, the Knicks will keep him out all week.