News archive: Sunday, February 09, 2014
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NBA market
The Detroit Pistons announced that Maurice Cheeks has been relieved of his head coaching duties. The team recorded a 21-29 record over Cheeks’ first 50 games.
Injuries
The Timberwolves announced before pregame on Saturday night that shooting guard Kevin Martin suffered a broken left thumb and will be sidelined indefinitely.
NBA rumors
One rival executive mentioned the San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Bobcats as possible destinations via trade for Sixers guard Evan Turner.
Injuries
Hawks forward/center Pero Antic will likely be out two more weeks, according to Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer.
NCAA news:
With six seconds left in the game, Oklahoma State sophomore guard Marcus Smart shoved a Texas Tech fan.
NBA rumors
Sources close to the situation are already saying that there's little-to-no chance Deng will agree to stay with Cavs once he hits free agency.
NBA games
Zach Randolph scored 20 points and the Grizzlies set a low-scoring pace in shutting down the Hawks. Memphis's one free throw attempt is an NBA record low.
NBA games
Patty Mills turned in a near-perfect game, scoring 18 of his season-high 32 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Spurs to a victory over the Bobcats.
NBA games
Marvin Williams scored 23 points and rookie Trey Burke hit a jumper with 24 seconds remaining to lift the Utah Jazz to a 94-89 victory over the Miami Heat.
NCAA news:
Melvin Ejim scored a Big 12-record 48 points, making 20 of 24 shots, and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds to lead Iowa State past TCU 84-69 on Saturday.
NCAA news:
Tekele Cotton scored 18 points and fourth-ranked Wichita State beat Northern Iowa 82-73, clearing perhaps its toughest remaining regular-season hurdle.
NCAA news:
Jabari Parker set career highs with 29 points and 16 rebounds, Quinn Cook hit five 3-pointers, and Duke coasted to an 89-68 win over Boston College.
NCAA news:
Nick Russell had 15 points to go with a couple of big steals as SMU beat Cincinnati 76-55 on Saturday night, ending the Bearcats' 15-game winning streak.
NCAA news:
Marcus Foster scored a career-high 34 points on 13-of-16 shooting and Kansas State beat Texas 74-57, ending the Longhorns' seven-game winning streak.
NCAA news:
The Hawkeyes’ 85-67 win Saturday over Michigan should keep criticisms at bay, at least until the next time Iowa plays.