News archive: Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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Injuries
Kobe Bryant will be examined Jan. 27 or Jan. 28 in Los Angeles, once the Lakers return from their seven-game trip, according to the team.
Economy
Forbes announces its annual valuations of the National Basketball Association’s 30 teams, naming the Knicks as the most valuable team worth $1.4 billion.
Injuries
The ankle sprain injury suffered by Avery Bradley on Tuesday night will keep him out of tonight's lineup for the Celtics and possibly longer.
Injuries
The Toronto Raptors announced Wednesday forward Landry Fields underwent a minor surgical procedure to address the ulnar nerve release on his right wrist.
NBA rumors
Dirk Nowitzki has stated he would like to re-sign in Dallas and possibly take a pay cut to help the team bring in more talent.
Injuries
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari underwent surgery on Wednesday morning to reconstruct an ACL tear in his left knee, team announced.
NBA market
With the losses of guards Avery Bradley and Jerryd Bayless to injuries, the Boston Celtics will sign guard Vander Blue to a 10-day contract.
NBA market
The Bulls have re-signed veteran guard Mike James to a 10-day contract, according to league sources.
NBA market
The Hawks will sign James Nunnally to a second 10-day contract on Wednesday. The forward’s first 10-day contract expired Tuesday.
Suspensions & fines
Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson was fined $5,000 Tuesday afternoon after his second flopping violation of the season.
NCAA news:
Quicken Loans announced Tuesday that it will team with investor Warren Buffett to offer a $1 billion prize for anyone able to predict a perfect NCAA bracket.
NBA games
Kevin Durant scored 11 of his 46 points in the final 3:23 to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Trail Blazers 105-97 on Tuesday night.
NBA games
Rudy Gay tied a career high with 41 points and the Sacramento Kings cruised to a 114-97 victory at the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.
NCAA news:
Kethan Savage, the second leading scorer for George Washington, is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks with a broken foot.
NCAA news:
Jonathan Holmes made a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer Tuesday night, sending Texas to its fourth straight league victory.