News archive: Thursday, February 06, 2014
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All-Star
Paul George, John Wall and Damian Lillard are confirmed entrants in the All-Star dunk contest joining defending champion Terrence Ross.
NBA market
Saying the Cavaliers have severely underperformed against expectations, owner Dan Gilbert fired general manager Chris Grant on Thursday morning.
Injuries
Nick Young has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the patella and a bone bruise and will be out a minimum of two weeks.
Economy
Pelicans owner Tom Benson and Smoothie King owner Wan Kim announced today a multi-year agreement to name the New Orleans Arena the “Smoothie King Center.”
NBA awards
Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in January.
NBA awards
Michael Carter-Williams and Trey Burke were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in January.
Injuries
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said point guard Tony Parker will miss Thursday’s game at Brooklyn due to soreness in his lower back.
Injuries
Kenyon Martin will miss the rest of the week and probably more with an injured left ankle, another loss for the New York Knicks' frontcourt.
NBA games
The Lakers barely have enough players to field a team right now. Coach Mike D’Antoni had just eight players at his disposal Wednesday night in Cleveland.
NBA games
Tim Duncan scored 31 points, Patty Mills scored 11 of his season-high 23 points in the two overtimes Wednesday night, helping the Spurs beat the Wizards.
NBA games
Jeff Green scored 17 of his 36 points in the third quarter in the Boston Celtics’ 114-108 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
NCAA news:
Richmond scoring leader Cedrick Lindsay will miss the rest of the season because of knee injuries.The senior guard tore menisci in both knees.
NBA games
Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points, Brandan Wright added 17 and the Mavericks used a second-half surge to grab a 110-96 victory over Memphis on Wednesday night.
NCAA news:
D.J. Covington scored 28 points on 13-of-16 shooting and had 13 rebounds to lead VMI to a 108-104 win over Gardner-Webb in quadruple overtime Wednesday night.
NCAA news:
Cleanthony Early scored 19 points and Tekele Cotton added 14 as No. 2 Wichita State remained unbeaten with a 65-58 victory at Indiana State on Wednesday night.