News archive: Tuesday, November 05, 2013
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News
Former All-Star shooting guard and U.S. Olympic team member Michael Redd will officially announce his retirement from the NBA.
NCAA news:
Trey Lyles, a 6-foot-10 power forward and the No. 7 overall player in the Class of 2014, announced his commitment to Kentucky on Tuesday.
Statements
Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph, who has the right to opt out of his contract in July and join the NBA's loaded class of 2014 free agents.
NCAA news:
Nobody should be surprised Marcus Smart was a unanimous selection to The Associated Press' preseason All-America team.
NCAA injuries
Ekpe Udoh was back at practice Monday for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Oct. 11.
NCAA news:
Virginia Tech has suspended forward C.J. Barksdale the first three games of the season for a violation of team rules.
News
The Kings' loss at Golden State on Saturday night was one they would like to forget.
NCAA news:
Over the past couple of weeks, the movement surrounding Kevin Olekaibe's appeal to the NCAA grew louder.
Suspensions & fines
The NBA announced Monday that Wizards coach Randy Wittman has been fined $20,000 for using a profanity during his post-game press conference.
News
We know of at least one person taking James Dolan seriously when the boss says he expects the Knicks to win the NBA championship this year.
NCAA news:
Just a few days before Butler is set to start its first season under new head coach Brandon Miller, the Bulldogs lost one of their veterans.
Injuries
Suns point guard Goran Dragic is expected to miss the team’s next two games after he sprained the left ankle that he also had injured.
News
Even before he joined the Spurs as a free agent last summer, Marco Belinelli enjoyed a reputation as a big-shot maker.
NCAA news:
Chris Jenkins is leaving Colorado, head coach Tad Boyle announced on Monday.
Suspensions & fines
The league has issued a flurry of flop warnings with Timberwolves' Kevin Love and Corey Brewer, the Spurs' Patty Mills and the Bucks' Zaza Pachulia.