News archive: Friday, November 15, 2013
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Injuries
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose will be held out of Friday's shootaround and is unlikely to play against the Toronto Raptors.
NCAA news:
Nick Johnson scored 23 points and freshman Aaron Gordon added 16 points and eight rebounds to lead Arizona.
NCAA news:
Memphis' faster, more pressing approach made a successful season debut.The 13th-ranked Tigers forced 22 turnovers.
NBA rumors
With his starting job gone and playing time slashed, Rockets center Omer Asik asked to be traded.
NCAA news:
Omar Calhoun led six players in double figures with 17 points and No. 20 UConn routed Detroit 101-55 on Thursday night.
Injuries
Six weeks after surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, Minnesota forward Chase Budinger has been cleared to resume basketball activities.
NCAA news:
A high school basketball standout who survived a plane crash in 2011 that killed his father and stepmother has signed a letter of intent with Michigan
Suspensions & fines
The NBA fined Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes $25,000 for failing to leave the court promptly.
NCAA news:
Fred VanVleet poured in a career-high 18 points and added eight assists Thursday night, helping the 16th-ranked Shockers to a 79-62 victory.
Injuries
Trevor Ariza will have an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of the strained right hamstring that he suffered.
NCAA news:
Trevor Releford scored 29 points and tied his career high with five 3-pointers in the first half to lead Alabama to a 76-64 victory over Texas Tech.
Coaches
The Knicks have opened 3-4 after their best season in 13 years and the Nets’ super-hyped squad fell to 2-5 after Wednesday night’s embarrassing loss.
Injuries
Derrick Rose sat out practice for the second straight day Thursday and hasn't taken contact since suffering the injury.
NCAA news:
Kentucky coach John Calipari signed forwards Trey Lyles and Karl Towns and guards Devin Booker and Tyler Ulis for next season.
News
The 72-year-old founder of a firm that handled the NBA players union's investments and finances has admitted to fraud.