LeBron James denies 'verbal exchange’ with Kyrie Irving
LeBron James shot down reports that he and Kyrie Irving got into a heated disagreement after the Portland game on Tuesday.
News archive: Saturday, November 08, 2014
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Rubio out indefinitely with severe ankle sprain
A MRI taken in Miami on Ricky Rubio’s injured ankle confirmed a “significant” sprain and he is out indefinitely.
Rajon Rondo has screws removed; Marcus Smart out 2-3 weeks
The Boston Celtics announced today that Celtics guard Rajon Rondo underwent a successful procedure to remove the screws from his surgically repaired left hand.
Jordan rookie card fails to sell at auction
A Michael Jordan rookie card expected to earn more than $80,000 in an online auction failed to sell.
Grizzlies assign Jordan Adams and Jarnell Stokes to D-League
The Memphis Grizzlies announced that rookie guard Jordan Adams and rookie forward/center Jarnell Stokes has been assigned to the NBA D-League’s Iowa Energy.
Fan who collapsed at Blazers game dies
During Portland’s game vs. Dallas on Thursday night, Trail Blazers fan Sandra Zickefoose suffered a medical emergency.
Warriors' David Lee out at least 2 weeks with injury
The Golden State Warriors say an MRI on forward David Lee showed a strained left hamstring and he will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Wolves’ Ricky Rubio suffers sprained ankle
Ricky Rubio left Friday's 112-103 overtime loss at Orlando after a frighteningly ankle injury just before halftime that the team calls a sprain.
Marcus Smart leaves game with leg injury
The crowd had gone silent, and essentially forgot about the game when Marcus Smart was fouled by A.J. Price on a drive early in the fourth quarter.
Nets win battle of N.Y. behind Deron William's 29 points
Deron Williams scored a season-high 29 points, and the Nets beat the Knicks 110-99 on Friday night in the first meeting this season between the city rivals.
Grizzlies hold off Thunder late, move to 6-0
Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka missed what would have been a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, and Memphis held on for a 91-89 win to remain unbeaten.
Hornets top Hawks on Stephenson's 3 in 2OT
Lance Stephenson knocked down a dramatic 33-foot jump shot off the glass at the buzzer to lift the Charlotte Hornets to a 122-119 double-overtime win.
Virginia suspends 2 for season-opener, scrimmages
Virginia will be without starting point guard London Perrantes and backup forward Evan Nolte for their opener against James Madison, the school announced.
Ole Miss suspends Aaron Jones for 3 games
Mississippi suspended senior forward Aaron Jones for three games on Friday night following a violation of team rules.