News archive: December 2014 (Page 6)
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Injuries
Smith has missed the last seven games with a small tear in his plantar fascia and is unsure if he will return Thursday for the Knicks' Christmas Day matinee.
Injuries
Pacers point guard George Hill made his season debut after missing the first 28 games with a left knee contusion and subsequent quadriceps tear.
NBA rumors
The Philadelphia 76ers are requesting forward Andrei Kirilenko report to the team and prepare to start playing in games, according to league sources.
NCAA news:
San Diego State forward Dwayne Polee II was released from the hospital and was resting at home less than 24 hours after he collapsed on the court during a game.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Saturday, December 23rd 2014.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers today announced they have signed free agent power forward Malcolm Thomas. In a related move, the Sixers waived forward Ronny Turiaf.
NBA rumors
The Houston Rockets are emerging as the strongest suitor to sign forward Josh Smith, according to league sources.
NBA rumors
Talks between the Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets about a trade involving Nets star Deron Williams have cooled, according to league sources.
Injuries
Thunder star Kevin Durant will miss Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a sprained right ankle.
NBA rumors
A number of teams are believed to covet Josh Smith, including the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings and Clippers.
Obituaries
Paul Walther, who played six seasons in the NBA in the 1950s after a stellar college career at Tennessee, has died. He was 87.
Injuries
The Miami Heat announced that Josh McRoberts underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. He will miss the remainder of the season.
Economy
The new Milwaukee Bucks' ownership group has committed another $50 million toward the construction of a new arena.
Injuries
Marcus Smart is a work in progress. That goes for his game as well as that nasty left ankle sprain and bruised bone injury he suffered on Nov. 7.
News
The chances of LeBron James returning to Miami without being booed are slim to none. But Dwyane Wade hopes that Heat fans will show at least some support.