News archive: February 2015 (Page 17)
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Suspensions & fines
Bucks center Larry Sanders was suspended a minimum of 10 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program, but after 10 games he has not yet been cleared.
Suspensions & fines
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating, it was announced Saturday.
Obituaries
Norm Drucker, the only NBA referee to toss Wilt Chamberlain from a game, died Friday. He was 94. Drucker’s son, Jim, confirmed his father’s death to the NBA.
NBA market
The Jazz have let forward Christapher Johnson's 10-day contract expire, opening up a roster spot.
NBA D-League
The Memphis Grizzlies re-assigned guard Jordan Adams to the team’s NBA Development League affiliate, the Iowa Energy.
Injuries
The Mavericks on Friday confirmed a week's worth of speculation when they announced that point guard Rajon Rondo will be out until after the All-Star break.
NBA rumors
It appears Ed Davis represents the ideal role player that would fit into the Lakers’ future but he will opt out of his player option seeking a long term deal.
NBA market
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed guard Lorenzo Brown to a second 10-day contract.
All-Star
Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kyle Korver will showcase their range in the 2015 Foot Locker Three-Point Contest.
Injuries
An MRI taken this morning revealed that Kings guard Darren Collison sustained a hip flexor strain late in the first half of last night’s contest against Dallas.
All-Star
The fields for the 2015 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge competition were announced Thursday night.
News
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he's open to revamping the current playoff structure by eliminating conference seeding.
Suspensions & fines
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan has been fined $15,000 for making excessive contact with Brooklyn Nets guard-forward Bojan Bogdanovic.
NCAA news:
With scoring plunging to historic lows, the NCAA said Friday it will experiment with a shorter shot clock at this year's NIT.
NCAA news:
Top 25 college basketball scores for games played on Thursday, February 5th 2015.