News archive: Friday, January 17, 2014
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Injuries
Amar’e Stoudemire and Kenyon Martin will be sidelined for at least two weeks. The two veteran forwards both sustained ankle injuries during loss in Indiana.
News
In his third season, which was supposed to be the breakout year for him and his young team, Ricky Rubio has lost the sizzle that made his game so unique.
Injuries
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that Gal Mekel underwent arthroscopic surgery to address a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee.
NBA market
The Clippers have signed Hedo Turkoglu for the rest of the season. The team also re-signed Darius Morris to a second 10-day contract and released Maalik Wayns.
NBA market
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed guard/forward Chris Johnson to a 10-day contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Manny Harris to a 10-day contract, it was announced Thursday by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
NBA rumors
The Hawks are one of several teams that have expressed an interest in signing Ivan Johnson once he finishes his season in the Chinese Basketball Association.
Suspensions & fines
Lakers guard Nick Young has been suspended one game without pay for throwing a punch at Suns guard Goran Dragic. Alex Len and Marcus Morris has been fined.
Injuries
Rockets guard Patrick Beverley, out since breaking his hand Dec. 23, went through a long pregame shooting session and is targeting a return next week.
Suspensions & fines
Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during the Magic's 128-125 loss in triple overtime to the Chicago Bulls.
NBA games
Kevin Durant scored 36 points and Reggie Jackson added 23 to lift OKC to a win over the Rockets, that were held to a franchise-low in points in the second half.
NBA games
Lance Stephenson had a career-high 28 points, four rebounds and four assists and led the Pacers to their second-most lopsided win of the season over the Knicks.
NBA games
The Nets improved to 3-0 in regular-season NBA games in the British capital with a 127-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.
NCAA news:
South Carolina point guard Tyrone Johnson is out indefinitely after suffering a fracture in his right foot. The injury will require surgery.
NCAA news:
Elliott Eliason had 12 points and 13 rebounds to help Minnesota muscle up and beat the Buckeyes 63-53 Thursday night, a rare third loss in a row for Ohio State.