Keith

McLeod

He hurt himself warming up, but didn’t tell anyone, so he was put into the game and scored six points in the first half. At the break, the injury tightened up. He’s day-to-day.

“I had a hard time even walking yesterday,” McLeod said Tuesday. “I couldn’t even extend my leg in front of me, so I’m improved today. I can walk again.” He’ll remain on the active roster for the moment, but is expected to go on the IL so the Jazz can sign a temporary point guard to a 10-day contract. Raul Lopez should draw the starting assignment in the meantime.

Raul Lopez and Howard Eisley will back him up. Both McLeod and Eisley will be free agents after the season, while Lopez has one year remaining on his contract, so the Jazz will remain on the lookout for their point guard of the future.

McLeod has performed well as Sam Cassell’s primary backup in Hudson’s absence. Most impressive is that he’s only turned the ball over eight times in 192 minutes. He’ll lose time when Hudson returns, but should be able to stick with the team.

Fisher offers the Jazz a player who knows how to win and a competent backup for Deron Williams, while the Warriors get a stable of guards.

We’re pretty sure these are ‘make good’ deals, so there is no guarantee that either of them will make the squad.

The 32-year-old last appeared in an NBA game in 2007 and remains far off the fantasy radar. Utah also waived Scottie Reynolds, Paul Carter and Trey Gilder.

With Carlos Arroyo and Raul Lopez hurting, McCleod could have some value. Unfortunately, by the time you pick him up and get him active, Arroyo will probably be back.