News archive: Thursday, January 16, 2014
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Injuries
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed that Rajon Rondo will make his season debut on Friday night against the Lakers.
Injuries
Eleven months after his original ACL injury, Sixers rookie center Nerlens Noel has been cleared by doctors to resume basketball activities.
NBA rumors
If the Bulls fail to land a star of the magnitude of Carmelo Anthony or LeBron James, they would love to nab Lance Stephenson from the Indiana Pacers.
News
For the first time in more than four years, Miami Heat center Greg Oden played in a regular-season game.
Former players
Javaris Crittenton was indicted on drug charges in Atlanta, where he's already awaiting trial for his alleged role in the shooting death of a mother of four.
NBA market
The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed free agent guard Royal Ivey to a 10-day contract, it was announced by General Manager Sam Presti.
Suspensions & fines
Suns rookie center Alex Len and Lakers guard Nick Young were both ejected from Phoenix’s home victory on Wednesday following a second quarter altercation.
NBA games
Joakim Noah had a season-high 26 points and 19 rebounds, Carlos Boozer scored 23, and the Bulls held on to beat the Orlando Magic 128-125 in triple-overtime.
NCAA news:
Louisiana Tech announced Wednesday that leading scorer Raheem Appleby would miss six-to-eight weeks with a sprained ankle.
NBA games
The Los Angeles Clippers pulled out a wild 129-127 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
NBA games
John Wall scored 25 points, and Bradley Beal and Nene had 19 apiece to lead seven players in double figures for the Wizards in a 114-97 win over the Miami Heat.
NBA games
Jared Sullinger had 25 points and a career-best 20 rebounds and the Boston Celtics held on to snap a nine-game losing streak with a victory over the Raptors.
NBA games
Nate Robinson scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the streaky Denver Nuggets outlasted the Golden State Warriors 123-116 on Wednesday night.
NBA games
The Grizzlies have won a season-high four straight. Gerald Green finished with a season-high 28 points and lead the Suns in a victory over the Lakers.
NCAA news:
Transfer center Chier Ajou has enrolled at Seton Hall. The Big East school announced that the 7-foot-2 center is taking classes for the spring semester.