Pistons fire coach Maurice Cheeks after 21-29 mark
The Detroit Pistons announced that Maurice Cheeks has been relieved of his head coaching duties. The team recorded a 21-29 record over Cheeks’ first 50 games.
News archive: Sunday, February 09, 2014
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Kevin Martin out indefinitely with broken thumb
The Timberwolves announced before pregame on Saturday night that shooting guard Kevin Martin suffered a broken left thumb and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Spurs, Bobcats could pursue Evan Turner via trade
One rival executive mentioned the San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Bobcats as possible destinations via trade for Sixers guard Evan Turner.
Hawks center Pero Antic likely out 2 more weeks
Hawks forward/center Pero Antic will likely be out two more weeks, according to Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer.
Smart pushes fan in upset at Texas Tech
With six seconds left in the game, Oklahoma State sophomore guard Marcus Smart shoved a Texas Tech fan.
Luol Deng unlikely to re-sign with Cavaliers
Sources close to the situation are already saying that there's little-to-no chance Deng will agree to stay with Cavs once he hits free agency.
Grizzlies set NBA record with 1 FT attempt, beat Hawks anyway
Zach Randolph scored 20 points and the Grizzlies set a low-scoring pace in shutting down the Hawks. Memphis's one free throw attempt is an NBA record low.
Mills' 32 points lift Spurs over Bobcats
Patty Mills turned in a near-perfect game, scoring 18 of his season-high 32 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Spurs to a victory over the Bobcats.
Williams nets 23 as Jazz surprise LeBron, Heat
Marvin Williams scored 23 points and rookie Trey Burke hit a jumper with 24 seconds remaining to lift the Utah Jazz to a 94-89 victory over the Miami Heat.
Iowa State's Melvin Ejim scores Big 12-record 48 points
Melvin Ejim scored a Big 12-record 48 points, making 20 of 24 shots, and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds to lead Iowa State past TCU 84-69 on Saturday.
Wichita State first since '07-08 to start off 25-0
Tekele Cotton scored 18 points and fourth-ranked Wichita State beat Northern Iowa 82-73, clearing perhaps its toughest remaining regular-season hurdle.
Parker nets career-high 29 as Duke crushes Boston College
Jabari Parker set career highs with 29 points and 16 rebounds, Quinn Cook hit five 3-pointers, and Duke coasted to an 89-68 win over Boston College.
Southern Methodist stifles Cincinnati, upsets Bearcats at home
Nick Russell had 15 points to go with a couple of big steals as SMU beat Cincinnati 76-55 on Saturday night, ending the Bearcats' 15-game winning streak.
Kansas State ends Texas' 7-game streak
Marcus Foster scored a career-high 34 points on 13-of-16 shooting and Kansas State beat Texas 74-57, ending the Longhorns' seven-game winning streak.
Marble scores 26 to help Iowa beat Michigan
The Hawkeyes’ 85-67 win Saturday over Michigan should keep criticisms at bay, at least until the next time Iowa plays.