News archive: Friday, December 27, 2013
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Injuries
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to return post All-Star break.
Injuries
An MRI and examination today in Atlanta revealed that Hawks center Al Horford has a complete tear of his right pectoral muscle. He is out indefinitely.
Suspensions & fines
Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating following the Grizzlies' 100-92 loss to the Houston Rockets.
NBA rumors
According to league sources, the Knicks' first prong is to try to attract the Celtics' Rajon Rondo.
Injuries
Pau Gasol will not travel for Friday's game against the Jazz. Gasol can't seem to shake an upper respiratory infection, the Lakers said.
Injuries
Knicks point guard Pablo Prigioni says he needs another week to recover from a hairline fracture of his right big toe.
NBA games
Jeff Teague scored a career-high 34 points, including a 20-foot jumper at the buzzer in the second overtime.
NBA games
LaMarcus Aldridge had 32 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers prevailed for a 116-112 overtime victory.
NBA games
James Harden scored 11 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping Houston rally for a 100-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA games
Danny Green didn't miss a shot in a 22-point performance that helped the Spurs defeat the Dallas Mavericks 116-107 Thursday night.
Execs and owners
Mark Cuban didn’t like the NBA’s T-shirt style jerseys that the teams playing on Christmas Day wore.
Injuries
Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders is expected to return to the court Friday night at the Brooklyn Nets.
Injuries
Near the end of Celtics practice Thursday, players engaged in a drill designed to sharpen their transition game.
NBA D-League
The Pistons announced second-round picks Tony Mitchell and Peyton Siva will be sent to their D-League affiliate in Fort Wayne.