News archive: Saturday, December 21, 2013
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Injuries
The Brooklyn Nets' disappointing start to the season hit a low point with the loss of All-Star center Brook Lopez for the season.
NBA games
Friday night’s 121-120 overtime defeat can be measured by payrolls. The Nets own the highest in NBA history.
NBA games
Kyrie Irving made four free throws in the final 21.5 seconds of overtime and finished with 39 points while battling a flu bug.
NBA games
DeMar DeRozan scored 15 points, including the go-ahead basket on a wild shot while getting fouled in overtime Friday night.
NBA games
It looked like things couldn't get any bleaker for the Lakers until they beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 104-91.
NBA games
After taking two big hits this week Indiana struck back by playing its most complete game of the year. Paul George finished with 24 points.
Injuries
Portland Trail Blazers rookie C.J. McCollum when through a full practice Friday for the first time since injuring his left foot.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed center Alexis Ajinca.
News
During his Wednesday night concert at the United Center, Kanye West performed a new song.
Injuries
The Memphis Grizzlies announced today that Grizzlies guard/forward Quincy Pondexter underwent surgery to repair a tarsal navicular stress fracture.
NCAA news:
Trevor Cooney hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points, C.J. Fair added 15 points, and Syracuse forced 15 turnovers.
FIBA basket
Hawks first-round draft pick Lucas Nogueira has been diagnosed with severe tendinitis in his knees.
NCAA news:
Louisville has indefinitely suspended freshman Akoy Agau from the team for what coach Rick Pitino calls a "very minor" attitude issue.
NBA D-League
The Golden State Warriors have assigned guard Nemanja Nedovic to the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA Development League.