News archive: Sunday, January 19, 2014
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Injuries
Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker is expected to miss 10-14 days after an MRI today confirmed a second degree sprain in his left ankle.
Injuries
Mike Woodson said he’s considering starting Pablo Prigioni in his return to the lineup Monday in an all-point-guard backcourt with Raymond Felton.
Suspensions & fines
The NBA announced Sunday that Indiana Pacers forward David West has been fined $15,000 for elbowing Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin in the jaw.
Suspensions & fines
Kings coach Michael Malone has been fined $25K for verbal abuse of an official and not proceeding to his locker room following the completion of the game.
Statements
Manu Ginobili thinks Spurs are not ready to beat the best teams after team 1-8 record against the NBA elite teams; 1-7 against the Western Conference best.
Former players
Dennis Rodman has checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his long-time struggle with alcoholism.
Injuries
The Rockets added another knee injury guard Francisco Garcia inactive with tendinitis that he said could keep him out for about a week.
Execs and owners
The NBA announced Saturday evening that Mark Cuban has been fined $100,000 "for confronting the game officials" after last Wednesday's game at the Clippers.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns announced today that they have signed guard Leandro Barbosa to a second 10-day contract.
NBA games
Pacers defeated Clippers 106-92. Paul George scored a game-high 36 points and made a reverse 360-degree windmill slam dunk with less than 6 minutes to play.
NBA games
LeBron James’ pair of baseline dunks helped galvanize the Heat, which needed overtime to sneak past the Bobcats 104-96 without Dwyane Wade.
NBA games
LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and 12 rebounds, and the Blazers ran past the Mavericks 127-111 on Saturday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
NBA games
Terrence Jones had a career-high 36 points and 11 rebounds, and the Rockets led from the start in a 114-104 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
NCAA news:
Nik Stauskas scored 23 points and the Wolverines fended off a late surge for the 77-70 victory Saturday over the third-ranked Badgers.
NCAA news:
Jonathan Holmes scored 23 points and Cam Ridley had 16 points and 11 rebounds as Texas overpowered the struggling Cyclones 86-76 on Saturday.