News archive: January 2014
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NBA rumors
Kyrie Irving said he enjoys being in Cleveland and playing for the Cavs, but stopped short of saying he'll take a max contract offer if he's presented with one.
NBA rumors
The Lakers, Wizards and Bobcats have each inquired about Taj Gibson and there were preliminary talks in which the Bulls did not like the return.
Injuries
Clippers guard Chris Paul was selected to the Western Conference All-Star team as a reserve by the NBA West coaches but it's unsure if he will play.
Injuries
Steve Nash, Steve Blake and Jordan Farmar practiced with the Lakers Thursday, creating a flood of players at a position that had been severely lacking.
Injuries
Andrea Bargnani admitted his injury was “terrible’’ and said a timetable for his return from rehab is tricky because the ligament is completely torn.
Injuries
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker practiced Thursday for the first time since spraining his left ankle Jan. 18 against the Miami Heat.
All-Star
The list of 14 players that have been selected by the coaches as reserves for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game includes four first-time selections.
NCAA news:
Harvard center Kenyatta Smith will miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken bone in his right foot, the school announced Friday.
NCAA news:
Georgia Tech senior Jason Morris broke his right foot in Wednesday night’s loss to North Carolina and could miss the remainder of the season.
Front office
The Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks game, originally scheduled for Jan. 29, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Philips Arena.
NCAA news:
Notre Dame forward Austin Burgett has been released from the hospital after undergoing a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat.
NBA games
Goran Dragic had 28 points and seven assists to lead Phoenix to the 102-94 win over the Pacers on Thursday night.
NBA games
David Lee had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Andrew Bogut grabbed 17 boards and the Warriors whipped the Clippers 111-92 Thursday night.
NBA games
Carmelo Anthony and rookie Tim Hardaway Jr. each scored 29 points, J.R. Smith had 19, and the Knicks won 117-86 for their fourth straight victory.
NCAA news:
Sean Kilpatrick scored 28 points, including six free throws down the stretch that rallied Cincinnati for a 69-66 victory over the Cardinals on Thursday night.