News archive: Thursday, November 07, 2013
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Suspensions & fines
Rockets guard James Harden received a flop warning from the NBA after drawing a foul Tuesday in Portland.
Coaches
Knicks coach Mike Woodson is not looking over his shoulder, not looking back and not worried about his job.
Legal issues
Starting center Larry Sanders was out of the Milwaukee Bucks lineup Wednesday night against Cleveland.
Suspensions & fines
Hawks rookie guard Dennis Schröder was suspended one game for hitting Kings center DeMarcus Cousins in the groin.
NCAA news:
Just about every March, sports fans are introduced to new star players who slip way under the radar.
Incidents
Memphis forward Zach Randolph left the Grizzlies' game Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans when fiance Faune went into labor.
NCAA news:
For the Win takes a look at the Elite 8 environments on campuses, breaking down the best places to take in college hoops.
Statements
Andre Drummond's boost in playing time has come with an attendant boost in attention from opponents who are trying to cope with him physically.
NCAA news:
Louisville's Kevin Ware played Wednesday in his first game since suffering a gruesome broken leg 220 days ago against Duke.
NCAA news:
Nathan Harries is a freshman basketball player at Colgate. He played at Centennial High School. He was a high achiever academically.
Analysis
Parity, it is said, is supposed to level the playing field between the large- and small-market teams.
Suspensions & fines
As the Bucks were knocking off the Celtics last Friday night, Caron Butler celebrated a big bucket with the Sam Cassell big balls dance.
NCAA news:
Starting guard Ray Gallegos has been suspended for Nebraska's first two games, and reserve Jordan Tyrance is leaving the team.
Statements
Luol Deng says he hopes to retire as a member of the Chicago Bulls. Deng, who is in the last year of a six-year, $71 million contract.
NCAA news:
Louisville forward Luke Hancock will likely miss the first three games of the season due to an achilles injury.