News archive: Thursday, January 09, 2014
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Injuries
Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe is out indefinitely after the team determined he needs a surgical procedure to repair cartilage in his right knee.
All-Star
LeBron James Kevin Durant lead their respective conferences after the third returns of NBA All-Star Balloting 2014 presented by Sprint. Stephen Curry moves up.
NBA rumors
The Kings continue to be the most aggressive potential suitor for the Nuggets' Andre Miller, offering three separate potential deals for the point guard.
NBA rumors
Portland Trail Blazers guard Mo Williams tells he will opt out of his deal with the team at the conclusion of the season and become an unrestricted free agent.
NBA rumors
According to a person with knowledge of the Rockets' thinking, Chicago Bulls small forward Mike Dunleavy is high on their wish list as the deadline nears.
News
C.J. McCollum made his NBA debut and had to stand in front of his locker answering reporters’ question after Portland’s win over Orlando at the Moda Center.
Injuries
Doc Rivers say that guard J.J. Redick, who has been out since Nov. 29 because of a broken right wrist, "has a very good chance of playing Friday".
Injuries
The Timberwolves have activated forward Chase Budinger for the first time this season. Budinger was activated Wednesday before the Wolves hosted the Suns.
NCAA news:
Southern Mississippi and men's basketball coach Donnie Tyndall have agreed on a new four-year contract that extends through the 2018 season.
NBA games
Joe Johnson scored 27 points in the Nets' season-high fourth straight victory, a 102-98 win Wednesday night that snapped Golden State's 10-game winning streak.
NBA games
James Harden tied a season high with 38 points and the Rockets used a big third-quarter run to earn a 113-99 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA games
Nicolas Batum had 14 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 14 assists for his fourth career triple-double and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Orlando Magic.
NBA games
Goran Dragic had 26 points, nine assists and six rebounds, and Gerald Green's baseline jumper with 3.9 seconds completed a rally from six points down.
NCAA news:
Creighton star Doug McDermott will be able to play through his injury. His wingman, Grant Gibbs, will not.
NBA games
Blake Griffin scored 29 points and Jamal Crawford added 26 in their victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, improving the Clippers to 16-3 at home.