News archive: Friday, November 01, 2013
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NBA rumors
In an interview with TNT before the Bulls' 82-81 win over the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony said he wants to remain with the New York franchise.
Injuries
Solomon Jones looked forward to the Orlando Magic’s home opener Friday night against the Pelicans.
NBA rumors
The Suns and Eric Bledsoe have been talking about a possible contract extension that could have locked up the point guard through 2018.
Injuries
Rockets guard Pat Beverley will be out for at least to 10 to 14 days to begin rehab on a torn muscle in his mid-section.
NBA rumors
This round of negotiations between the Utah Jazz and shooting guard Gordon Hayward came to an unfulfilling conclusion Thursday night.
NCAA news:
Kentucky is ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press' preseason Top 25, a significant step considering the Wildcats finished 21-12 last season.
NCAA news:
Kevon Looney, the No. 11 senior in the ESPN 100, committed to UCLA over Tennessee, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Florida and Duke on Thursday.
NBA market
The Kings on Thursday declined to pick up the fourth-year option on guard Jimmer Fredette's contract for the 2014-15 season.
NCAA news:
Five-star shooting guard James Blackmon Jr. committed to the Indiana Hoosiers on Thursday night over offers from Kentucky, Michigan.
NBA market
The Charlotte Bobcats have exercised the fourth-year options on forward/center Bismack Biyombo and guard Kemba Walker.
NCAA news:
Florida will have just five healthy scholarship players to begin the season after head coach Billy Donovan suspended two more players.
News
The Bucks' slick new home floor has been temporarily shelved. Team announced Wednesday night that, after conferring with the NBA and flooring experts.
NBA market
The 76ers picked up the third-year options on guard Tony Wroten and power forward Arnett Moultrie on Thursday.
NCAA news:
According to Iowa State's athletic department, senior forward Melvin Ejim hyper extended his left knee and suffered a bone bruise in practice.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks exercised the third- year option on the contract of John Jenkins on Thursday.