News archive: Wednesday, January 29, 2014
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Injuries
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday that revealed a strained left hamstring. He is expected to miss three-to-four weeks.
All-Star
Michael Carter-Williams, Anthony Davis and Damian Lillard headline the list of 18 players selected for the 2014 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge.
NBA games
The NBA game scheduled for this evening between the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena has been postponed due to severe weather conditions.
Injuries
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant still has pain and swelling in his left knee. He will be examined again in three weeks and likely will miss All-Star Game.
All-Star
Scott Brooks has earned his second All-Star coaching assignment following Portland lost to Memphis that guarantee the Thunder will have the better record.
NBA market
The Phoenix Suns announced on Tuesday that they have signed guard Leandro Barbosa through the remainder of the 2013-14 season.
Injuries
Carrick Felix has a left patellar stress fracture in his left knee. He will be out from all basketball activity for the next six to eight weeks.
NBA draft
Australian phenom Dante Exum has decided to declare for the 2014 NBA draft.Exum, 18, is widely regarded as a top-five draft pick by NBA scouts.
Injuries
Nikola Pekovic underwent an MRI that revealed bursitis in his right ankle. Pekovic will be out for 7-10 days and will be reevaluated at that time.
NBA games
Anthony Davis had 30 points with eight blocks and seven rebounds and Eric Gordon scored 20, leading the Pelicans to a win over the puzzling Cavaliers.
NBA games
Dwight Howard got back on track and a pair of role players stepped up to help Houston rally for a 97-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
NBA games
Zach Randolph scored 23 points and had 10 rebounds and Mike Conley added 19 points to lead the Grizzlies to a victory against the Trail Blazers.
NBA games
Bradley Beal scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half, and John Wall had 15 points to lead the Washington Wizards past the Golden State Warriors.
NCAA news:
Keith Appling scored 16 points and Michigan State outlasted Iowa 71-69 in overtime Tuesday night, handing the Hawkeyes their first home loss.
NCAA news:
Johnny O'Bryant scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and LSU surprisingly led wire-to-wire in an 87-82 victory Tuesday night.