News archive: Wednesday, January 08, 2014
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NBA rumors
While they acknowledge that a trade may be difficult to pull off, the New York Knicks in recent days began exploring the potential market for guard J.R. Smith.
NBA market
The Suns have signed guard Leandro Barbosa to a 10-day contract, the team has announced. The 6-3, 194-pound Barbosa is a 10-year NBA veteran.
Suspensions & fines
The league has fined J.R. Smith $50K for what they call "recurring instances of unsportsmanlike conduct.",i.e., untying opponent's shoes on the free throw line.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday that they have signed guard Maalik Wayns to a 10-day contract.
NBA rumors
The Milwaukee Bucks are actively looking to move guard Gary Neal, according to sources familiar with Milwaukee's thinking.
Incidents
Milenko Divac, the father of former NBA center Vlade Divac, died at a hospital after the car he was in struck a pole and overturned several times near Cacak.
NBA rumors
The Charlotte Bobcats are shopping Ben Gordon, according to league sources. They have talked to many teams about the veteran guard.
News
The Bulls traded Luol Deng early Tuesday morning. Asked if he disagreed with the trade Thibodeau said, "We discussed it, and I'll leave it at that."
NCAA news:
Clemson transfer Devin Coleman is heading back home, as the Philadelphia native has chosen to continue his career at Temple.
Injuries
Magic center Nikola Vucevic will likely be away from the team for a significant period of time after suffering his second concussion in the past 10 months.
Economy
After the season-ending injury to center Brook Lopez, the NBA has approved a $5.25 million disabled player exception for the Brooklyn Nets.
NCAA news:
Keith Appling made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 29 seconds left in overtime and finished with 20 points to help the Spartans beat Ohio State.
Injuries
Following an MRI on Monday, Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams was diagnosed with a sprained left ankle.He will be re-evaluated at the end of the week.
NBA games
Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 37 points, including Utah's final 17 points, to overcome Kevin Durant's 48 points and lead the Jazz to a win over OKC.
NCAA news:
DeAndre Kane had a season-high 30 points as Iowa State rolled past Baylor 87-72 on Tuesday night, setting a school record with its 14th straight win.