News archive: Saturday, November 02, 2013
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Injuries
Kobe Bryant completed almost one week of in-depth conditioning but declined to provide a targeted return date.
NBA rumors
The Magic, according to the latest rumbles, would surrender Jameer Nelson today if offered a future first-round pick for him.
Incidents
The official mascot of the Denver Nuggets caused quite a scare before the game started at the Pepsi Center Friday night.
Former players
Bill Russell returned Friday to see what he had become. He turns out to be bigger than he remembered and harder to elbow off the block.
NCAA news:
Arkansas coach Mike Anderson says junior Ky Madden will be suspended for two exhibition games and the season opener.
News
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich dispatched an altered lineup to start the second half against the Lakers on Friday.
NCAA news:
An ankle injury will sideline senior forward Jordan Vandenberg for four to six weeks, N.C. State announced Friday.
Suspensions & fines
Late in the fourth quarter of the Wizards season-opening loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, John Wall attempted to dupe officials into calling a foul.
NBA rumors
The Kings, according to the person, have received trade interest from about two teams about Jimmer Fredette and, surprisingly, the Utah Jazz.
NCAA news:
Isaac Hamilton lost his appeal to void the national letter of intent he signed with UTEP, so the freshman guard won't be allowed to play.