News archive: Tuesday, February 04, 2014
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Injuries
Pau Gasol is expected to sit out for at least two weeks while he heals his strained right groin.
Suspensions & fines
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah has been fined $15,000 for verbally abusing the officials upon his ejection against Sacramento.
NBA market
The New Orleans Pelicans announced Wednesday that the team has signed forward Luke Babbitt. Sources say the Pelicans signed him to a two-year contract.
NBA rumors
The Lakers and Phoenix Suns have engaged in trade talks for Pau Gasol but the Lakers want a better first-round pick than what the Suns currently offer.
NBA rumors
The 76ers have been stepping up their efforts to make a move before the trade deadline, and swingman Evan Turner has been at the forefront of those discussions.
Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans announced Monday that center Jason Smith had successful surgery on Wednesday, January 29. He will miss the remainder of the season.
Injuries
After making do without three injured point guards, Steve Nash, Steve Blake and Jordan Farmar could all return to the court against the Timberwolves.
Statements
Upset with being in his warmups and a towel on his head far too often in the fourth quarter of games Carlos Boozer sent a very direct message to Tom Thibodeau.
NBA games
Kevin Durant had 31 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their home dominance, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 86-77.
NBA games
Randy Foye connected a 3-pointer from well beyond the top of the key, and Denver overcame a 36-point performance by Blake Griffin to beat the Clippers.
NBA games
Brandon Knight made a 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds left and finished with 25 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a six-game losing streak beating the Knicks.
NBA games
DeMarcus Cousins had 25 points and 16 rebounds to help Sacramento snap a seven-game losing streak by defeating the Chicago Bulls 99-70 on Monday night.
NCAA news:
Freshman guard Stevie Clark has been dismissed from the Oklahoma State basketball team, the school announced.
NCAA news:
Trevor Cooney scored a career-high 33 points, matching a school record with nine 3-pointers, and the Orange beat Notre Dame 61-55 on Monday night.
NCAA news:
DeAndre Kane had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help the Cyclones defeat Oklahoma State 98-97 in triple overtime on Monday night.