News archive: Friday, January 24, 2014
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NBA rumors
Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said he has discussed a contract extension with point guard Rajon Rondo but was unable to get one done.
NBA rumors
Despite the lack of a deal forming in the NBA, free agent forward Mickael Pietrus hasn’t started to consider signing overseas, rejecting significant offers.
NBA market
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard/forward Othyus Jeffers to a 10-day contract.
All-Star
Stephen Curry of the Warriors will start in his first NBA All-Star Game after the final returns of NBA All-Star Balloting 2014.
All-Star
When Kobe Bryant was announced Thursday as a starter in the All-Star game, he said it was always a tremendous honor but had no desire to play that weekend.
Injuries
A day after their fifth straight loss, the Knicks announced Thursday that Andrea Bargnani has a torn ligament in his left elbow and is out indefinitely.
Injuries
Kings center DeMarcus Cousins and forward Rudy Gay, both injured during last night’s contest against the Houston Rockets, are both listed day-to-day.
NBA market
The Philadelphia 76ers today announced that they have signed center Dewayne Dedmon to a second 10-day contract.
Injuries
Atlanta Hawks announced Thursday that forward/center Pero Antic has a stress fracture to his right ankle and is expected to miss two-to-four weeks.
NCAA news:
Michigan State has lost starting forward Branden Dawson for four to five weeks due to a broken bone in his right hand, the school announced Thursday.
NBA games
LaMarcus Aldridge's 44-point outburst against the Denver Nuggets came the same day the All-Star starters were announced. He wasn't on the list.
NBA games
Chris Bosh made his final eight shots on the way to a 31-point night and the Heat never trailed in a 109-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
NCAA news:
The Wildcats raced out to a big lead and held on down the stretch to remain unbeaten with a 69-57 win over Colorado on Thursday night.
NCAA news:
Thomas van der Mars scored 27 points and sparked the go-ahead run in triple overtime that lifted Portland to a win over BYU despite 48 points from Tyler Haws.