News archive: Wednesday, February 12, 2014
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Injuries
The Lakers announced on Wednesday that guard Xavier Henry will recieve a cortisone shot in his injured knee and will miss approximately four more weeks.
Injuries
Trail Blazers back-up big man Joel Freeland suffered a MCL sprain Tuesday night against the Thunder and is expected to miss 4-8 weeks.
Former players
In continuation of the Orlando Magic’s 25th anniversary season-long celebration the team will honor former Magic and four-time NBA All-Star, Penny Hardaway.
Legal issues
A clerk for an Oklahoma County judge says felony domestic violence charges against former Oklahoma City Thunder guard DeAndre Liggins have been dropped.
News
Michael Jordan's wife, Yvette, has given birth to the couple's identical twin daughters, Jordan's spokeswoman Estee Portnoy told The Associated Press.
NBA market
The San Antonio Spurs announced Thursday that they have signed guard Shannon Brown to a second 10-day contract.
NBA games
Joakim Noah scored 19 points as part of his first triple-double of the season in the Bulls' 100-85 win over the Hawks on Tuesday night.
NBA games
Nick Calathes and Marc Gasol scored 18 points each, and the Memphis Grizzlies survived Beal's big night to defeat the Wizards 92-89 on Tuesday night.
NCAA news:
Rutgers will pay $11.5 million to the American Athletic Conference as part of an agreement that will allow the school to enter the Big Ten this summer.
NBA games
Anthony Bennett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, both career highs, and the Cavaliers avenged a 44-point loss to Sacramento with a 109-99 win over the Kings.
NBA games
Reserve Alec Burks scored 13 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Jazz sent the Lakers to a franchise record-tying sixth straight home loss.
NCAA news:
Five-star senior shooting guard Rashad Vaughn committed to UNLV over Iowa State, North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky on Tuesday.
NBA games
Kevin Durant had 36 points and 10 rebounds as the Thunder evened the series against the Blazers 2-2 in their final regular-season meeting this year.
NCAA news:
Tulsa has suspended senior guard Pat Swilling Jr. pending a university disciplinary investigation and hearing.
NCAA news:
Behind 19 points from Ron Baker and 18 from Cleanthony Early, the Shockers managed to put Southern Illinois away, moving to 26-0.